Gearbox advice.....
Hi everybody, As you can see I'm incredibly new to this. :/ I've recently been looking into buying a mini and have been informed of the gearbox issue that sometimes affects earlier mini's,...
View ArticleNew Blog Post - Lohen Vs JCWADVENTURES with Dyno Run Vids
New Blog Post A Trip to UK MINI Specialist - LOHEN Includes Dyno Runs of my JCW LOHEN Vs JCWADVENTURES | JCW Adventures Comment, Like, Subscribe, Follow or Tweet me Twitter: Mr_M1R Instagram: d4rkhorse...
View ArticleR53 JCW Brake Carriers
I have just got a set of R53 JCW Calipers and I need a set of matching carriers. Am I right in thinking that the R56 Carriers would fit and just need painting to match? Thanks in advance.
View ArticleMini C 2002 - Engine oil leak found
Hi all, Put my car into BMW for replacement front and rear discs and pads. Got the car back yesterday evening and chuffed :). BMW (as I'm sure you all know) do a car "Health check" every time you stick...
View ArticleAnother Coupe hits the road
My wife took delivery of a laser blue coupe with silver roof and the obligatory contrasting stripes... Nice spec too, punched leather, visual boost, some black and silver alloys. Bit of a shame it's an...
View ArticleECU Tuning recommendation for turbo upgrade?
Blew a turbo this week, and I want to replace it with a bigger turbo. If I go with a bigger turbo, what is the tuning method generally accepted as a good solution, either tunable or with a map for a...
View ArticleNew family member - wife's new "baby"
My wife took delivery of a laser blue coupe with silver roof and the obligatory contrasting stripes... Nice spec too, punched leather, visual boost, some black and silver alloys. Bit of a shame it's an...
View Articleclutch problem on 2003 mini
Hi ALL-my 1st post. Its time to replace my clutch. My mechanic said the job will take 11 hours and it will be in excess of $1000 USD. My question: is there a "trick" that would save me time (money)....
View ArticleAftermarket parking sensors...
Hello, having just bought a cooper lumbar I'm looking to have rear sensors fitted as I have NO parking ability. I have seen that the OEM sensors are fitted in the black lower trim panel and I would...
View ArticleCrossbars on roof rail equipped clubman
Hello, I'm looking to install crossbars on my roof rail equipped clubman and wondered if anyone could offer any advice on either wing bars or whispbars? Both of these fit neatly between the roof rails...
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Hi - bought a cooper s for trackdays/hillclimb
Hi there , Names Steve , My mum was a mini nut - bought her a few but this is my first , and i'm liking it - a lot ! that charger scream is addictive . Have bought a tuned Cooper S , looking for some...
View ArticleThis is going to sound stupid, but.....
Ive got no idea how I am supposed to inflate my tyres! The low pressure warning light came on on the way home today. Had a look and one of the front tyres does look a bit low. Ive no idea if they are...
View ArticleClubman Sunroof
Thinking of buying a new Clubman, had two before but this time I am wondering about a sunroof. Has anybody here got one? I wonder if you can still also specify roof rails? Also, how big is the glass...
View ArticleXenon Conversion Kit?? 2002 Cooper, Help! :)
Bit of help please, apparently HID xenon conversion kits are illegal without this & that, BUT what i want to know is has anyone still gone ahead and fitted a conversion?? Ive tried all bulbs under...
View ArticleClubman Sunroof
Thinking of buying a new Clubman, had two before but this time I am wondering about a sunroof. Has anybody here got one? I wonder if you can still also specify roof rails? Also, how big is the glass...
View ArticleR56 One D Grille Replacement
Hi guys :) I'm looking to replace the grille on my 2012 R56 One D. Currently chrome, I'm looking for a black JCW one. I found the attached grille, would anyone be able to let me know whether the Cooper...
View ArticleHow can I make my mini cooper sound louder?
Hi everyone, got a few quick questions... What are everybody's thoughts on modifying mini's to make them louder? Whats the best way to do this other then a whole new exhaust system? (because I like my...
View ArticleKilling time until I can pick up my Coupe!
Hey everyone! Put a deposit down on Wednesday on a 2012 MINI Cooper S Coupe! Totally didn't see this coming! Just bang! Out of the blue! Gotta luv surprises like this! :D It's black with silver roof...
View ArticleCan you Drive to Economically
Hi All OK, so I'm getting around 60-65MPG out of a 2012 Mini Cooper Diesel. I tried to drive as smooth and economically as possible to help keep my fuel bill down. Most of my driving is motorway at a...
View ArticleDifference between One and Cooper
Hey guys, I wonder if someone could confirm something I heard a couple of weeks back; Someone told me that nowadays, the Mini One's are just downtuned Coopers, and the size and all parts are the same....
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