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newbs49 · newbs49

hey everyone I have a chance to have Jan stop in Rochester this May 21-22 for a tune session on R56 and R53 MINI's. If you have any interest please PM me or email ASAPhttp://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/189092-rmw-rochester-may-21-...

Spitguy76 · Spitguy76

Has anyone replaced their stock coil with the MSD Blaster coil? I went to install mine and the screws on the origional are captive,I'm afraid I'll ruin the screws taking them out to re-use them. Has anyone been through this? any advice? Thanks, Bob

newbs49 · newbs49

RMW - ROCHESTER TUNE - EKSTEN AUTOWORKS Jan will be making his return to Eksten Autoworks for his spring tune session R53-R56-BMW1 seriers-BMW3 series twin turbo motors Eksten Autoworks 78 Bennington Drive Rochester, NY, 14616 1-585-621-8200 Jan will be tuning car's again at Eksten Autoworks. F...

VeganBrian · VeganBrian

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/176771-rmw-n-east-tune-rochester-ny.html

docjll · docjll

I need to replace my originals on my MCS. Anyone have any experience with Kumho Ecsta SPT XRP's? I've seen them on TireRack, but haven't heard of them before. Thanks.

sand20man · sand20man

Hello everyone, I am real excited as this is my first mini purchase and have been looking at one of these for quite some time. I purchased a used 2007 Mini Cooper S Convertible with less than 15k miles with a Super Charged motor and not Turbo Charged - automatic. I would like to hear feedback in regards to t...

MightyMo · MightyMo

Stopped into Dunn Tire today to get their prices on Kumho tires for the spring. Being a highly rated sport tire and a great value I thought it would be a nice tire to replace the run flats on the car from last summer that push bad in corners. Dunn told me that since the car had run flats on it they can not put non...

MightyMo · MightyMo

When I picked up the car for regular service I spoke to Mark about the cold winter starting issue. If any of this is being repeated please excuse. When I inquired if they did any updates to any part of the air intake system, he said that there is nothing that can be done until the problem is happening again....

harraby · harraby

We have an '07 R56 S and I am very very fed up with the amount of brake dust that it generates. If we drive the car 20 miles the wheels look like they haven't been washed in months! I had hoped that it would get better once the car had more miles on it, but so far (16K) it hasn't changed. I've seen low dust pads adv...

MightyMo · MightyMo

I am going to purchase rims and winter tires for Maureen's MiniMo in a week or two and figured I would ask here before I go retail. If you have a set and are looking to sell them let me know. Need 16" and 195/55-16. Thanx, Scott

Pamlico · Pamlico

I've seen complaints from some MINI owners about the engines in their cars having a clicking or diesel-like rattling sound. Interestingly, the N52 (non-turbo) 6 cylinder engines in some BMW models are also having reports of what sounds to be similar noises. There is a discussion about this on a cou...

MightyMo · MightyMo

Maureen has over 8000 songs on her iPod. I razz her all the time on how if the world ended we could at least listen to music for 300 days no stop. She connects the dang thing up every time she gets in the car. Not having the user interface for the iPod is the ONLY thing she gets upset about with the MINI. So I got t...

Bagpiper · Bagpiper

QUICK question... having just picked up my (new to me) 03 S...it has the sport package with the rally lights. QUESTION... the rally lights ONLY WORK when the HIGH BEAMS are on...CORRECT? Or is there a way to have them come on when the low beams are on...(like the driving lights)..?

VeganBrian · VeganBrian

I need to get my car inspected on monday and it wont pass with my bald tires. i need 2 tires to get me through inspection till i can afford my blizzaks for winter. I only need 2 ,195/55/r16s. help a miniac out please!! I will obviously pay for them. i just dont have 300$ for 2 tires at the moment. id rather save...

minimitch · minimitch

Has anyone else had the catalytic convertor recall done? If so have you noticed an increase in peppiness in your regular Mini? My regular 07 seems to have better acceleration and is stronger in the higher gears than before the replacement. Any thoughts?

MiniMark62 · MiniMark62

I have a set of 4 - 17" Crown Spokes w/Toyo R888's with about 1/2 tread. TPMS sensors included. Would like to sell in upstate if possible - $800. I live in the Corning area and can meet 1/2 way. I will post pics if requested. Thanks, Mark 607 346-1336 mjl62@stny.rr.com Update: Make that $650 *******...

MightyMo · MightyMo

5 stars to Towne service. Mark and the gang were great. MiniMo went in for her first year checkup (two mos late). Had the passenger window issue taken care of. It turns out that no matter how hard we tried we could not get the window to reset to the full auto up position. Many of you dug back in your mind and ga...

MightyMo · MightyMo

Our passenger side power window now has its auto stop at halfway. we have to "fiddle" with the power switch to get it to stop all the way up. I understand there is a way to reset or set it back to the full auto up position. Does anyone know how to do it? -Scott -- Edited by MightyMo on Saturday 11th o...

Will · Will

Hey all, it's been a while since I've posted anything, because I foolishly sold my MINI. Anyway, I still have the original tires, 2 of which have good tread left (because I didn't rotate them). I figured someone on here would really benefit from some tires for their MINI for a ridiculously low price. ...

TINMAN · TINMAN

Am I the only one or has everyone's gas mileage gone down ever since the cold has arrived? Is it just the cold weather or could it be the winter gas mixture or both? My mileage has gone from 31.5 to about 29 just in the past 2 weeks. I have about 3200 miles on my 08 mcs. Any suggestions?

MightyMo · MightyMo

After this winter I have noticed the silver molding at the bottom of the back window is pitting. It seems the plastic clear coat is not holding up. Is it just MiniMo or is this common? I have rear clear coated paint with perfection but never moldings. Is this just something we have to accept and sometime d...

bodosom · bodosom

Everyone knows red goes faster but did you know it also stops faster? So last week-end Pat did the red G2 kit on the calipers. The hardest part was getting the MINI up in the air. On a less cheerful note we developed some dreadful discoloration on the bonnet stripes, at least the bits past the paint prot...

Mitch · Mitch

I just ordered MINI-Maddness' rear sway bar. Anyone up for helping me put it on in the near future? Thanks in advance.

TINMAN · TINMAN

Has anyone purchased one of these storage systems from Moss MIni? If so, what do you think of it? It is under interior/accessories on the Moss Mini web site. I have ordered one and was curious if anyone else had one. -- Edited by TINMAN on Wednesday 13th of May 2009 09:19:45 AM -- Edited by TINMAN on Wed...

tedscar · tedscar

Ted went ahead and ordered the large black & white check dashboard trim so she can keep track of the finish line at all times. On other boards, I've seen pretty decent directions for replacing the passenger side, but pretty hazy on the driver's side. Has anyone done the dashboard trim replacement...

poseygurl · poseygurl

I am late in getting my Mini out of my garage for spring... the battery is dead again. This time it's really really really dead. Tried to jump it. At first the interior lights were working, but when I tried to start it, everything went black.... I work a lot in spring, so have not had time to pull out the batt...

Mitch · Mitch

Will be a bit in the future, but I would like to put some lowering springs in my MINI. I looked up how to DIY but looking at the tools needed I am guessing it would cost me quite a lot more to DIY than to have it done at Towne or someplace. Does anyone know what Towne charges for installation, or is there some...

PepperWhiteR56 · PepperWhiteR56

I need to get a new set of all season run flat tires for my 2007 Cooper S. Originally it came with Continental ContiProContact so I'm looking at getting the same ones. I was quoted about $750 including installation, disposal of old tires and taxes. I don't have much experience with this. Does this sound...

TINMAN · TINMAN

I am thinking about buying a checkerboard roof decal for my MCS. I talked to Towne Mini and they quoted me $311.75 labor to install it. I was wondering if anyone has done this themselves. It could be well worth the money to have the dealer do it,but I just don't know.Any help or suggestions would be appre...

Mitch · Mitch

Does anyone in the club own a motive power brake line bleeder. Or a bleeder by any brand. I am going to need to bleed my brakes and thought I would check to see if anyone here had one I could use before I buy my own. Thanks!

Mitch · Mitch

I was poking around on my 2005 and noticed that I do in fact have the lights in my doors that lit up the ground when you open the door. There is the lens and a bulb, but no wiring. Was this an option or was the wiring just over looked in the factory. I would like them to work since they are there. Is this a w...

Mitch · Mitch

My parking lamp burnt out and I cannot get the bulb out. I tried twisting, pulling, and pinching. I went to autozone and they couldn't figure it out either. Any tips. BTW I have a 2005.

BOSS10L · BOSS10L

Well, I was leaving for work the other night, and in order to avoid running over the wife (our driveway is very long and very narrow), I moved to the right a little. Don't ask me how, but I managed to scuff the rear passenger side wheel well cover plastic thingy (yeah, that's the technical term). I had an oi...

Basia · Basia

I hope this is the correct forum. I have used these winter tires through 2 winters in Rochester. Purchased new from Towne. They are Dunlops and already mounted on rims. Included are the full size Mini hub caps. I also have the small hub caps. And I'll throw in a set of Mini car carpets(4) that were...

ofergus · ofergus

I've noticed the passenger seat belt is very slow to recoil and sometimes doesn't recoil at all. I had Towne look at it last fall and was told I would need a new recoil mechanism. Has anyone experienced problems with seat belts recoil slowly?

eROCK · eROCK

i have a 2003 mini cooper, and at 55kmiles the vulcanized rubber on the vibration damper has been attacked by a slow oil leak from the crankshaft seal. Anyone else experience this problem at all or heard any causes for it?

buzz · buzz

Plastic boot box Featuring two adjustable dividers and a reversible lid (Union Jack on one side and an anti-slip coating on the other), the box fits in the luggage compartment. The Boot Box boasts a multisection design that takes boot organization to a whole new level. With the box lid on and the back s...

minimitch · minimitch

I am getting new wheels and tires and will be exchanging the tpms from the old wheels. The tire place said I need a service kit with a rubber washer. Towne said there is not a kit needed. Anyone have experience with this? Thanks BTW getting Konig Feathers and General Exclaim 17" tires.

Mitch · Mitch

Sorry to post so much here lately, but just thinking of fun things to add on. I bought my 2005 Cooper used and I really wish it had the MFSW. Does anyone know how I could go about adding this? I have found some button inserts for sale. Is it pre-wired so I would need to buy the buttons and have it programme...

buzz · buzz

-- Edited by buzz at 10:31, 2009-03-09

Mitch · Mitch

Ok so I am still getting use to this synthetic oil. I have had one change since I have had my 2005 Cooper. Before the change I checked a level and the oil was clear looking, now I checked it recently and it looks like regular oil. I had the change done at Towne. Is this something I should be concerned ab...

Jagman · Jagman

I took off a new set of Continental ContiProContact SSR all-season runflats from my 09 Mini to install winter tires. They only have 150 miles on them. I am going to use 17" summer wheels so I need to sell these. A new set is approx. $600. Asking $400. John D. Jagman70@aol.com

Bagpiper · Bagpiper

Here's one for you and you..... EVERY once and awhile my driver side window will not go up or down... This doesn't happen very often... then out of no where... it works... then out of no where it doesn't work ..It will go months being fine.. then..... Any ideas?????????

Whistler · Whistler

Hi all, I purchased a used '03 JCW about a year and a half ago. Have taken it over to Towne for some repairs while still on warantee (had the typical '03 power window problem which they fixed very well), but have had mixed results with other issues so am looking for a Rochester service station with Mini...

Mitch · Mitch

I just got my set of 17" Enkie J10s. I picked them up used and two of them have a bit of curb rash, but a local body shop said they can fix them for $30-40 per wheel so at some point I will get that done. They came with a set of used Hankook ventus r-s2. One is completely done at 1/32 the others are at 3/32,...

Tom E · Tom E

Ok, When I first turn the steering wheel there is a noise (similar to a fan belt noise on regular car). Any ideas out there of the cause? The Mini is in a confy winter's sleep now but this has been bugging me all winter. tom e

tmw76 · tmw76

My friend has a MINI with a run flat that will not hold air. Does anyone know somewhere in the Rochester area that would be able to fix it? He does not want to drive all the way to Towne to get it fixed. Thanks in advance!

Mitch · Mitch

So I am probably going to get a set of Tenzo Shu-4's. The seller said that I will need new wheel bolts. I am wondering if anyone can help me figure out what size I need, and if I need spacers or centering rings. Also does anyone know how much having something like this put on at MINI would cost an estimate is...

Dumpnrun · Dumpnrun

Today after work my engine light came on.It was about 8degrees out.The light was yellow and i lost power to the engine like it was running on two cyls.I drove 1mile to my Dads house and shut it down.Got the manual out and it said to continue your trip and have the engine looked at.If its red Stop.Iwent out a...

Mitch · Mitch

So I am looking at some 18" wheels. r1 racing victory to be exact. Do mods need to be made to put these on or do they go right on? Also does anyone know the weight of these?

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	RMW ROCHESTER MAY 21-22 TUNE SESSION (Preview) hey everyone I have a chance to have Jan stop in Rochester this May 21-22 for a tune session on R56 and R53 MINI's. If you have any interest please PM me or email ASAPhttp://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/189092-rmw-rochester-may-21-...	newbs49	0	633	May 12, 2010 by newbs49
	MSD coil (Preview) Has anyone replaced their stock coil with the MSD Blaster coil? I went to install mine and the screws on the origional are captive,I'm afraid I'll ruin the screws taking them out to re-use them. Has anyone been through this? any advice? Thanks, Bob	Spitguy76	0	684	Apr 18, 2010 by Spitguy76
	RMW-ROCHESTER TUNE APRIL 16-17, 2010 (Preview) RMW - ROCHESTER TUNE - EKSTEN AUTOWORKS Jan will be making his return to Eksten Autoworks for his spring tune session R53-R56-BMW1 seriers-BMW3 series twin turbo motors Eksten Autoworks 78 Bennington Drive Rochester, NY, 14616 1-585-621-8200 Jan will be tuning car's again at Eksten Autoworks. F...	newbs49	2	809	Apr 12, 2010 by newbs49
	tuning by jan october 25th (Preview) http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/176771-rmw-n-east-tune-rochester-ny.html	VeganBrian	2	756	Mar 24, 2010 by newbs49
	Replacement Tires (Preview) I need to replace my originals on my MCS. Anyone have any experience with Kumho Ecsta SPT XRP's? I've seen them on TireRack, but haven't heard of them before. Thanks.	docjll	3	959	Mar 19, 2010 by gvcmel
	MPG on my new 2007 mini (Preview) Hello everyone, I am real excited as this is my first mini purchase and have been looking at one of these for quite some time. I purchased a used 2007 Mini Cooper S Convertible with less than 15k miles with a Super Charged motor and not Turbo Charged - automatic. I would like to hear feedback in regards to t...	sand20man	4	816	Feb 21, 2010 by Mitch
	Can Non-run flats in place of Run flats? (Preview) Stopped into Dunn Tire today to get their prices on Kumho tires for the spring. Being a highly rated sport tire and a great value I thought it would be a nice tire to replace the run flats on the car from last summer that push bad in corners. Dunn told me that since the car had run flats on it they can not put non...	MightyMo	8	2793	Feb 1, 2010 by Bagpiper
	FYI Update on cold winter start. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) When I picked up the car for regular service I spoke to Mark about the cold winter starting issue. If any of this is being repeated please excuse. When I inquired if they did any updates to any part of the air intake system, he said that there is nothing that can be done until the problem is happening again....	MightyMo	30	2659	Jan 19, 2010 by pnf444
	Brake dust!!! dust brakes (Preview) We have an '07 R56 S and I am very very fed up with the amount of brake dust that it generates. If we drive the car 20 miles the wheels look like they haven't been washed in months! I had hoped that it would get better once the car had more miles on it, but so far (16K) it hasn't changed. I've seen low dust pads adv...	harraby	5	1048	Jan 2, 2010 by pnf444
	Wanted Rims and Winter Tires 195/55-16 (Preview) I am going to purchase rims and winter tires for Maureen's MiniMo in a week or two and figured I would ask here before I go retail. If you have a set and are looking to sell them let me know. Need 16" and 195/55-16. Thanx, Scott	MightyMo	5	867	Dec 12, 2009 by VeganBrian
	Diesel sounds from engine (Preview) I've seen complaints from some MINI owners about the engines in their cars having a clicking or diesel-like rattling sound. Interestingly, the N52 (non-turbo) 6 cylinder engines in some BMW models are also having reports of what sounds to be similar noises. There is a discussion about this on a cou...	Pamlico	6	878	Dec 11, 2009 by Lightbringer
	Installing Ipod kit (Preview) Maureen has over 8000 songs on her iPod. I razz her all the time on how if the world ended we could at least listen to music for 300 days no stop. She connects the dang thing up every time she gets in the car. Not having the user interface for the iPod is the ONLY thing she gets upset about with the MINI. So I got t...	MightyMo	6	748	Dec 9, 2009 by MightyMo
	Sport package rally lights (Preview) QUICK question... having just picked up my (new to me) 03 S...it has the sport package with the rally lights. QUESTION... the rally lights ONLY WORK when the HIGH BEAMS are on...CORRECT? Or is there a way to have them come on when the low beams are on...(like the driving lights)..?	Bagpiper	5	665	Oct 15, 2009 by GR8Mini
	Anyone Have Some..?? (Preview) I need to get my car inspected on monday and it wont pass with my bald tires. i need 2 tires to get me through inspection till i can afford my blizzaks for winter. I only need 2 ,195/55/r16s. help a miniac out please!! I will obviously pay for them. i just dont have 300$ for 2 tires at the moment. id rather save...	VeganBrian	15	1001	Oct 12, 2009 by VeganBrian
	Post catalytic convertor (Preview) Has anyone else had the catalytic convertor recall done? If so have you noticed an increase in peppiness in your regular Mini? My regular 07 seems to have better acceleration and is stronger in the higher gears than before the replacement. Any thoughts?	minimitch	1	613	Sep 2, 2009 by Mitch
	17" Crown Spokes (Preview) I have a set of 4 - 17" Crown Spokes w/Toyo R888's with about 1/2 tread. TPMS sensors included. Would like to sell in upstate if possible - $800. I live in the Corning area and can meet 1/2 way. I will post pics if requested. Thanks, Mark 607 346-1336 mjl62@stny.rr.com Update: Make that $650 *******...	MiniMark62	3	709	Aug 19, 2009 by MiniMark62
	Thank you Towne MINI - MiniMo back after a day. Our GREAT service!!!! (Preview) 5 stars to Towne service. Mark and the gang were great. MiniMo went in for her first year checkup (two mos late). Had the passenger window issue taken care of. It turns out that no matter how hard we tried we could not get the window to reset to the full auto up position. Many of you dug back in your mind and ga...	MightyMo	0	755	Aug 8, 2009 by MightyMo
	resetting power window ????? (Preview) Our passenger side power window now has its auto stop at halfway. we have to "fiddle" with the power switch to get it to stop all the way up. I understand there is a way to reset or set it back to the full auto up position. Does anyone know how to do it? -Scott -- Edited by MightyMo on Saturday 11th o...	MightyMo	6	21723	Jul 13, 2009 by MightyMo
	Set of 4 Pirelli Runflat tires, 2 with good tread - $20! (Preview) Hey all, it's been a while since I've posted anything, because I foolishly sold my MINI. Anyway, I still have the original tires, 2 of which have good tread left (because I didn't rotate them). I figured someone on here would really benefit from some tires for their MINI for a ridiculously low price. ...	Will	6	720	Jul 6, 2009 by spfldcolsoccer
	GAS MILEAGE (Preview) Am I the only one or has everyone's gas mileage gone down ever since the cold has arrived? Is it just the cold weather or could it be the winter gas mixture or both? My mileage has gone from 31.5 to about 29 just in the past 2 weeks. I have about 3200 miles on my 08 mcs. Any suggestions?	TINMAN	14	1088	Jun 5, 2009 by jrbond007
	Rear window molding pitted (Preview) After this winter I have noticed the silver molding at the bottom of the back window is pitting. It seems the plastic clear coat is not holding up. Is it just MiniMo or is this common? I have rear clear coated paint with perfection but never moldings. Is this just something we have to accept and sometime d...	MightyMo	5	753	Jun 5, 2009 by jrbond007
	Recent adventures. (Preview) Everyone knows red goes faster but did you know it also stops faster? So last week-end Pat did the red G2 kit on the calipers. The hardest part was getting the MINI up in the air. On a less cheerful note we developed some dreadful discoloration on the bonnet stripes, at least the bits past the paint prot...	bodosom	7	963	May 30, 2009 by bodosom
	Rear Sway (Preview) I just ordered MINI-Maddness' rear sway bar. Anyone up for helping me put it on in the near future? Thanks in advance.	Mitch	7	700	May 22, 2009 by Jack07734
	Factory Saddle Bag Storage System (Preview) Has anyone purchased one of these storage systems from Moss MIni? If so, what do you think of it? It is under interior/accessories on the Moss Mini web site. I have ordered one and was curious if anyone else had one. -- Edited by TINMAN on Wednesday 13th of May 2009 09:19:45 AM -- Edited by TINMAN on Wed...	TINMAN	1	734	May 19, 2009 by TINMAN
	Replacing dashboard trim (R56) - anyone done it? (Preview) Ted went ahead and ordered the large black & white check dashboard trim so she can keep track of the finish line at all times. On other boards, I've seen pretty decent directions for replacing the passenger side, but pretty hazy on the driver's side. Has anyone done the dashboard trim replacement...	tedscar	6	3875	May 18, 2009 by tedscar
	Bummed.... my battery is always dead in spring... (Preview) I am late in getting my Mini out of my garage for spring... the battery is dead again. This time it's really really really dead. Tried to jump it. At first the interior lights were working, but when I tried to start it, everything went black.... I work a lot in spring, so have not had time to pull out the batt...	poseygurl	4	736	May 16, 2009 by MightyMo
	Lowering springs ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Will be a bit in the future, but I would like to put some lowering springs in my MINI. I looked up how to DIY but looking at the tools needed I am guessing it would cost me quite a lot more to DIY than to have it done at Towne or someplace. Does anyone know what Towne charges for installation, or is there some...	Mitch	73	2653	May 16, 2009 by redbaron
	New all season tires for 2007 Cooper S (Preview) I need to get a new set of all season run flat tires for my 2007 Cooper S. Originally it came with Continental ContiProContact so I'm looking at getting the same ones. I was quoted about $750 including installation, disposal of old tires and taxes. I don't have much experience with this. Does this sound...	PepperWhiteR56	6	752	May 11, 2009 by Pamlico
	Roof Decals (Preview) I am thinking about buying a checkerboard roof decal for my MCS. I talked to Towne Mini and they quoted me $311.75 labor to install it. I was wondering if anyone has done this themselves. It could be well worth the money to have the dealer do it,but I just don't know.Any help or suggestions would be appre...	TINMAN	25	3890	May 4, 2009 by TINMAN
	Power brake bleeder (Preview) Does anyone in the club own a motive power brake line bleeder. Or a bleeder by any brand. I am going to need to bleed my brakes and thought I would check to see if anyone here had one I could use before I buy my own. Thanks!	Mitch	0	558	May 4, 2009 by Mitch
	Missing wiring (Preview) I was poking around on my 2005 and noticed that I do in fact have the lights in my doors that lit up the ground when you open the door. There is the lens and a bulb, but no wiring. Was this an option or was the wiring just over looked in the factory. I would like them to work since they are there. Is this a w...	Mitch	3	578	Apr 17, 2009 by Mitch
	Parking lamp (Preview) My parking lamp burnt out and I cannot get the bulb out. I tried twisting, pulling, and pinching. I went to autozone and they couldn't figure it out either. Any tips. BTW I have a 2005.	Mitch	6	667	Apr 2, 2009 by Mitch
	Rear passenger side wheel well plastic (Preview) Well, I was leaving for work the other night, and in order to avoid running over the wife (our driveway is very long and very narrow), I moved to the right a little. Don't ask me how, but I managed to scuff the rear passenger side wheel well cover plastic thingy (yeah, that's the technical term). I had an oi...	BOSS10L	4	694	Mar 31, 2009 by SPDinNY
	For Sale (4) Winter Tires 175/65 R15 mounted on rims (Preview) I hope this is the correct forum. I have used these winter tires through 2 winters in Rochester. Purchased new from Towne. They are Dunlops and already mounted on rims. Included are the full size Mini hub caps. I also have the small hub caps. And I'll throw in a set of Mini car carpets(4) that were...	Basia	0	1356	Mar 31, 2009 by Basia
	Passenger Seat Belt (Preview) I've noticed the passenger seat belt is very slow to recoil and sometimes doesn't recoil at all. I had Towne look at it last fall and was told I would need a new recoil mechanism. Has anyone experienced problems with seat belts recoil slowly?	ofergus	4	654	Mar 19, 2009 by TrixieinNY
	Vibration Damper (r50) (Preview) i have a 2003 mini cooper, and at 55kmiles the vulcanized rubber on the vibration damper has been attacked by a slow oil leak from the crankshaft seal. Anyone else experience this problem at all or heard any causes for it?	eROCK	1	675	Mar 9, 2009 by SPDinNY
	Boot box 4 sale for a Mini Cooper or Mini Cooper S (Preview) Plastic boot box Featuring two adjustable dividers and a reversible lid (Union Jack on one side and an anti-slip coating on the other), the box fits in the luggage compartment. The Boot Box boasts a multisection design that takes boot organization to a whole new level. With the box lid on and the back s...	buzz	0	671	Mar 9, 2009 by buzz
	tpms exchange (Preview) I am getting new wheels and tires and will be exchanging the tpms from the old wheels. The tire place said I need a service kit with a rubber washer. Towne said there is not a kit needed. Anyone have experience with this? Thanks BTW getting Konig Feathers and General Exclaim 17" tires.	minimitch	0	542	Mar 7, 2009 by minimitch
	MFSW (Preview) Sorry to post so much here lately, but just thinking of fun things to add on. I bought my 2005 Cooper used and I really wish it had the MFSW. Does anyone know how I could go about adding this? I have found some button inserts for sale. Is it pre-wired so I would need to buy the buttons and have it programme...	Mitch	4	674	Mar 3, 2009 by Mitch
	wheels sold (Preview) -- Edited by buzz at 10:31, 2009-03-09	buzz	0	544	Mar 1, 2009 by buzz
	Oil (Preview) Ok so I am still getting use to this synthetic oil. I have had one change since I have had my 2005 Cooper. Before the change I checked a level and the oil was clear looking, now I checked it recently and it looks like regular oil. I had the change done at Towne. Is this something I should be concerned ab...	Mitch	3	641	Mar 1, 2009 by Mitch
	FOR SALE Tires - 195-55R-16 (Preview) I took off a new set of Continental ContiProContact SSR all-season runflats from my 09 Mini to install winter tires. They only have 150 miles on them. I am going to use 17" summer wheels so I need to sell these. A new set is approx. $600. Asking $400. John D. Jagman70@aol.com	Jagman	0	575	Feb 28, 2009 by Jagman
	Window up or down (Preview) Here's one for you and you..... EVERY once and awhile my driver side window will not go up or down... This doesn't happen very often... then out of no where... it works... then out of no where it doesn't work ..It will go months being fine.. then..... Any ideas?????????	Bagpiper	10	924	Feb 27, 2009 by Charva
	Phantom grinding noise (Preview) Hi all, I purchased a used '03 JCW about a year and a half ago. Have taken it over to Towne for some repairs while still on warantee (had the typical '03 power window problem which they fixed very well), but have had mixed results with other issues so am looking for a Rochester service station with Mini...	Whistler	6	695	Feb 26, 2009 by Mitch
	Wheels I ended up with! (Preview) I just got my set of 17" Enkie J10s. I picked them up used and two of them have a bit of curb rash, but a local body shop said they can fix them for $30-40 per wheel so at some point I will get that done. They came with a set of used Hankook ventus r-s2. One is completely done at 1/32 the others are at 3/32,...	Mitch	13	767	Feb 25, 2009 by Mitch
	Cold start Steering Noise (Preview) Ok, When I first turn the steering wheel there is a noise (similar to a fan belt noise on regular car). Any ideas out there of the cause? The Mini is in a confy winter's sleep now but this has been bugging me all winter. tom e	Tom E	0	564	Feb 25, 2009 by Tom E
	Run Flats (Preview) My friend has a MINI with a run flat that will not hold air. Does anyone know somewhere in the Rochester area that would be able to fix it? He does not want to drive all the way to Towne to get it fixed. Thanks in advance!	tmw76	2	595	Feb 24, 2009 by Whistler
	Installing new wheels (Preview) So I am probably going to get a set of Tenzo Shu-4's. The seller said that I will need new wheel bolts. I am wondering if anyone can help me figure out what size I need, and if I need spacers or centering rings. Also does anyone know how much having something like this put on at MINI would cost an estimate is...	Mitch	8	727	Feb 11, 2009 by Mitch
	Engine Light ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Today after work my engine light came on.It was about 8degrees out.The light was yellow and i lost power to the engine like it was running on two cyls.I drove 1mile to my Dads house and shut it down.Got the manual out and it said to continue your trip and have the engine looked at.If its red Stop.Iwent out a...	Dumpnrun	46	7282	Feb 10, 2009 by Mitch
	18 in wheels (Preview) So I am looking at some 18" wheels. r1 racing victory to be exact. Do mods need to be made to put these on or do they go right on? Also does anyone know the weight of these?	Mitch	2	563	Feb 10, 2009 by Mitch
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