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OEM Wheels and Tires
The MINI has come equipped with a number of wheel and tire options over the years, either as standard equipment or optional accessories. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) wheel and tire offerings are detailed below. Tire -
Resetting 1st Gen Airbag Warning Light
On 1st Gen/Mk1 R50/52/53 MINIs most airbag warning light faults are due to a mommentary bad connection to the seat airbag wiring harness when a seat is moved/adjusted, therefore storing a -
JCW Tuning Kits and Factory Models
Wasn't there a 132 bhp Tuning Kit for the MINI Cooper? Was the 126 bhp Tuning Kit for the MINI Cooper actually available in the US? What is the percentage for supercharger reduction pulley -
MINI Cooper S MC40
The MINI Cooper S MC40 made its debut at the Chicago Auto Show on February 4, 2004. Production of this model, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Mini's victory at the 1964 Monte Carlo -
Steering Column Bearing Clonking or Notchy?
Mini This is quite a common weak spot on 2001-2006 R50/52/53 MINI's particularly the earlier ones. The clunk or clicking noise when turning the wheel in low speed situations such as -
The Body Control Unit (BC1/BCU)
The BC1 (Body Control Unit) is in the drivers side (UK-RHD) footwell of the 2001-2006 R50/52/53 MINI's, it controls many electrical items and can send many things haywire if even -
The MINI Wiki
The MINI wiki. Sharing information and knowledge on the new MINI, 2001 - 2011 Anyone can contribute to this knowledge base, so please feel free to submit your edits or additions today! -
2nd Gen Mid-Life Refresh
The following changes were introduced with August 2010 production, and MINIs built from this date onward were denoted by BMW as LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) models. Simplified radio controls for the standard audio system Exterior -
Identifying a MINI by VIN
The Series is used to determine to which Generation a MINI belongs: The Build Date (Production Date) can be important when it comes to purchasing a MINI, fixing problems or buying parts. Some dates of -
1st Gen 210 bhp JCW Tuning Kit
This kit was first offered in October 2004 as dealer fit and became a factory option in November 2005. Features[] Machined Cylinder Head, Supercharger with Reduction Pulley, NGK BKR7EQUP Spark Plugs, Cat-back Exhaust, Air -
The Story of the Mini - A Timeless British Classic
Cars Grease Monkey Nov 30, 2019. The Mini is a true classic British icon. -
Wheel and Tire Fitment Considerations
A very popular modification for MINI owners is replacing wheels and tires on their cars, whether it be to personalize their MINI or to improve performance with lighter wheels and/or wider tires. There are -
Former Rover Engineer on the new MINI Development
This'Insider' article posted below, found in an old issue of "CAR" magazine from July 2001, makes interesting reading...................'a former Rover engineer tells at first hand the role Rover had to play in the -
MINI Cooper S with John Cooper Works GP Kit
The MINI Cooper S with John Cooper Works GP Kit was a limited production first generation MINI, unique in nature due to being the only new MINI hatchback to be assembled outside of the UK -
Retrofitting Space-Saver Spare Wheel
Rather than carry a mobility kit to deal with a flat tire, it is possible to retrofit a space-saver spare wheel and tire under the boot of some models, a complete list of which -
THE AUSTIN MINI - AN ICONIC DESIGN
V. Ryan © 2010-2018. INTRODUCTION: -
Retrofitting 1st Gen Alloy Pedals
Starting with 2002 week 48 builds, Cooper S models were fitted with accelerator, brake and clutch pedals to match the existing alloy dead pedal. Many owners of earlier built Cooper S models upgraded their rubber -
MINI Countryman 2010 -
The MINI Countryman first went on sale in late 2010, for the 2011 MINI model year Previewed by the MINI Crossover Concept car at the Paris Motor show in 2008, the Countryman is the first -
MINI Takes the States
MINI Takes the States is a giant, bi-annual, road trip put on by MINIUSA. It started in 2006 as a way to celebrate the MINI Cooper S JCW GP. A 15 day cross-country -
2nd Gen 200 bhp JCW Tuning Kit
This dealer fit kit for the N18 engine was first offered in April 2011. Features[] Air Intake with Cone Filter, Exhaust Manifold, Cat-back Exhaust, ECU Remap, Front and Rear Badges -
2nd Gen 192 bhp JCW Tuning Kit
This dealer fit kit for the N14 engine was first offered in September 2007. Features[] Air Intake with Cone Filter, Exhaust Manifold (ECE only), Cat-back Exhaust, ECU Remap, Front and Rear Badges -
MINIAC's Construction Zone
What's the beep that occurs starting the car or driving when it's cold? Knee Bolster[] Grab the top edge with both hands. The bolster is actually two parts glued together. When you pull -
1st Gen 126 bhp JCW Tuning Kit
This dealer fit kit was first offered in April 2003. Features[] Machined Cylinder Head, Improved-flow Air Filter, Cat-back Exhaust, ECU Remap, Injection Tube Cover, Rear and Side Badges -
New MINI Production
Production of the new MINI commenced in March 2001 at BMW Group Plant Oxford, formerly known as the Cowley Plant, ahead of the sales launch in July of that same year. By April 2007 the -
1st Gen 200-210 bhp JCW Upgrade Kit
This dealer fit kit was first available in October 2004 and used to bring a previously fitted 200 bhp JCW Tuning Kit up to 210 bhp. Features[] Air Intake, 380cc Fuel Injectors, ECU Remap
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