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Boot hatch
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So this winter I have been having trouble with my boot hatch not closing, and having to really slam it to close it. Now I wince every time I have to do this so I have been trying to figure out what is going on. I have adjusted the rubber stops I have tried greasing up the latch and I have tried staring at i...
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oil filter advice
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Almost time for my first (self-performed) oil change on my 2002 MCS, looking for any tidbits floating around out there. Feeling pretty comfortable with the process itself, but wondering about a brand of oil filter. I'm seeing them sell for anything from six to 24 bucks, which makes me REALLY quest...
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Any luck with HID replacement bulbs?
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I have regular halogen headlamps on my 2007 S and I want to invest in some HID replacement bulbs to increase my light output, as well as to get as close as possible to that "cool blue" look that xenon lamps produce. Has anyone with similar aspirations had any luck with any one certain brand of...
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windshield wiper motor???
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Help!!! This is my first winter with my 2005 Mini. Yesterday after work (mid-blizzard) I went out to get the car warmed up & start brushing the snow off. By some act of God, when I started the car the windshield wipers started moving. They moved about 4 inches or so, and STOPPED. Haven't moved o...
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FOR SALE - BRAND NEW Factory 16" S-Winder Rims and All-Season Tires - ZERO MILES!
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Hey there fellow Mini owners! I'm not sure if I'm breaking some sort of rule by posting this, but I have some OEM Mini equipment for sale that may be of interest to Mini owners in the WNY region, especially this time of the year. I have four brand new 16" take-off rims and all-season tires for sale. I a...
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R53 Car Cover and Grille for Sale
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R53 Car Cover: Indoor dust cover, Like new (never used) in self-sealing plasic bag, Black with white zipper graphic down center of cover. $150.00 OBO
R53 MCS Grille: Pepper white with chrome trim, Upper and lower grilles included. Good condition. Grilles will probably fit MC. $75...
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Car Wash in Rochester?
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I'm a relatively new MCS owner living in Rochester. I'm a lazy sort and/or don't have a lot of time so I tend to want to use an automatic car wash to give my gem a bath. I've been warned by the dealership to not use a car wash outfit that "pulls" the vehicle along as it goes - because of the limited...
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docjll
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first oil change for 2008 R56?
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OK, I've seen the debates (not presidential, but about oil changes) but I want to hear from this group. I have invested a lot in my MINI and want to keep it as long as possible. I've already got 6,000 miles on tedscar (not hard driving, but a lot of it). I'm nervous about waiting for the OBC to indicate the f...
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tedscar
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The best MINI mod you could do.
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http://www.mini-madness.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=286
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Mitch
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Has anyone seen a canoe on a mini?
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I see that the specs for the roof rack are 165lbs. My wife and I like to go conoeing but right now I have no way to get my conoe to the water. Thinking aout getting the roof racks for next spring. Any thoughts?
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CaliBean
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1st bath
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I gave Dante her first bath today (532miles). My day was pretty good until I found 3 chips in the paint already. I was more than a little pissed. 2 are really small but the other is kind of big. Not even two weeks old. The thing is i've been diving her normal. Break-in period and all. I thought the fin...
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Getting a new car!
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Getting a new car after 5 years. YAY! -- Edited by PepperWhiteR56 on Saturday 7th of July 2012 01:40:04 AM
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What upgrades does your car have?
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Just wondering what modifications your cars have. Any at all....
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ACCESSORIES
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Has anyone purchased any of the accessories available for the Mini such as the cool bag, boot box, ect.? If you have, how is the quality and was it worth the money ? Thanks for the input.
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Survived HPDE School at the Glen!
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I attended the two day PDA HPDE School this past week at Watkins Glen. All I can say is wow what a blast but scary at the same time! Just before I attened I got BC coilovers and new Parada Spec 2's installed. My car is just a Cooper and with the lowered suspension it did well on the track. I didn't know what to ex...
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redbaron
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R56 oil level on dipstick
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Hello everyone, i just had my oil changed on my 2007 MCS and the level is an inch higher then when it was delivered 8/17/07. The dip stick has 2 balls on the cable and no defined mark on the stick indicating full /add. What are your dip stick read???? Thanks, Les
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buzz
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Winter is coming - Tire question
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It is still early but we are just starting to look into the winter tires. I know about the Blizzaks and the Tire Rack package for the 15" set with wheels is at 680.00 right now. The 15" is a size down. How much difference is the size going to make and what should I expect from the gauges (tach &...
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Mini Cooper style R94 wheels For Sale
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I have a set of 4 MC Style 94 bridge spoke alloy wheels 16"x6.5". they are off a 2007 MC so they will take a TPMS if you need it. TPMS is not included. The wheels will fit an older mini too. New they can cost as much as $880.00 new +tax and or shipping. I'm Selling them for $525.00. No shipping is offe...
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buzz
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i got a wheel question?
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hey guys its minizig wats up. i got a question about some wheels / bolt pattern. do any of you guys know if any type of bmw wheels would fit my 2008 mini cooper because some of those bmw wheels are really C:):)L looking. well thats all for know. thanks
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R56 engine noise
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Hi, I own 2007 R56 manual trans. it is well known problem with rattleing noise from engine on cold start.Mine does it also after hard acceleration and engine hot on idle.Anybody has similar problem 'please advise paul -- Edited by lysy1972 at 13:30, 2008-08-18
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So I pulled my supercharger off the other week...
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Background: Last summer and through the winter I read a few posts on NAM where some R53 MCS's had problems with the oil in the waterpump gearbox on the back end of the supercharger going dry, thereby grinding the gears up to powder, ultimately causing the water pump to fail to spin and therefore overhea...
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anyone know where 2 find cheap driving lights
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i dont no about u but my hibeams are not tht great so i want to find a pair of driving lights for the grille but i would like a bracket mount. thanks minizig -- Edited by minizig at 16:59, 2008-08-07
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Driving Lights
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I really want to get lights on my Mini S '07 but I'm looking for other options rather than buying the OEM ones (kinda $$ for my budget).
Has anyone installed lights on their mini? If so, where did you buy your kit and was it hard to do? I have looked around and I think all I really need to get is the proper moun...
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Snow tires for sale
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Don't wait until November. (4) 195/55QR-16 Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50 winter tires mounted on steel rims (Tire Rack). Use 2 winters, plenty of tread left. Will deliver within 100 miles or so. New $680. Asking $300. Please call 716-652-1205. Thanks.
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Interior LED Kits
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I noticed that NAM has an interior LED Light kit available for about $100 for the Clubman S model. Has anyone installed it on their clubman? If so, was it difficult to do/how long did it take, and are the lights overly powerful? I see that someone has photos posted of their Cooper on the NAM site, but its...
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Lightbringer
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Tire Rotation
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Anyone have a name of a garage or business they recommend in the Rochester area for rotating their tires (can't trust my MINI to any old place)? My husband can do it most of the time but I would like to have a trusted local business for back up. Thanx for any suggestions/recommendations!
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broken sunroof
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Help - my sun roof won't close - any suggestions?
It starts to close - then kicks back to open.
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BOOT STRIPES
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Hi, I am a new member and a new owner of a 2008 Cooper S. I have bonnet stripes from the factory and would like to find out some info on having boot stripes installed. Any info would be be greatly appreciated (eg. where to order the boot stripes from, detail installers in the Buffalo/Rochester area, cos...
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BIKE rack
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With the "NICE" weather headed our way (by JUNE).. we have been talking about taking our bikes (that's bicycle COGMAN) with us on our road trips. ANYONE using a bike rack and if so, what kind....? Thanks...
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Jan RMW-R53-R52 tuning Rochester,NY April 25-26
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http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133798Jan RMW - Rochester,NY April 25-26 Yes it's not a rumor anymore. Jan will be coming to Rochester, NY this April 25-26 for his tuning sessions. The event will be held at Eksten Autoworks 78 Bennington Drive, R...
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Intake/Exhaust
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Have any of you changed from your stock intake or exhaust on a MINI non-S. I have been eyeing the Meghan Racing Exhaust, and a few intakes. Just looking right now, looks like some good options out there.
Also does it matter for the intake if it is designed for S or non-S?
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OBC Retrofit
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http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103313
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Mitch
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Roof Rack
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My MINI in in the shop getting NYS inspection and a Roof Rack! Does anyone have a suggestion on where I can get a nice cargo box for the new roofrack? ? Dave
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Charva
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Painting brake calipers.
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Has anyone done this before?
Recommendations, tips?
I found a few products that seem pretty straight forward and it sounds like and easy afternoon job on a weekend as long as it doesn't have to go anywhere for the weekend.
I am thinking red brake calipers would look sharp with my chili red '05 coo...
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Mitch
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High pitched noise from accessory
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I am getting a high pitched noise when I use the accessory setting for my Ipod. The noise is there with the Ipod disconnected as well. Has anyone else had this problem?
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Hooray for Ray Sands Glass!!!
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A couple of weeks ago, Brian noticed a large crack in Pepper's windshield. I took her to Ray Sands Glass (who replaced a windshield in my Honda several years ago), and they did a super awesome job. Pepper is as gorgeous as ever, with her new windshield made with PPG glass. I read a couple of different w...
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FS: H-Sport strut tower brace
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I bought it used, decided to go a different route. I am looking for 80 if picked up locally. It will not work on R56's =( Pics upon request. (also if I cant put these up for sale here or if you want to move or delete this post I am sorry, I noticed we dont have a classified section)
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Wipers
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A few months back the wiper inserts for the MINI's were changed to be compatible with other models for cost factor. Well the MINI's now share the same front insert as the X3's So anyone that does not live local and wants to retain the stock blade, feel free to go to the local BMW dealership and request the p...
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Retro fitting TPMS sensors
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I picked up a set of year old R53 17 inch rims and new Yoko ES100 tires for cheap. Now I am looking at the problem of retro fitting tire pressure sensors to these so I don't have to look at the alarm flashing all the time. Does anyone know if these rims are compatible with the TPMS units I suppose if not then I h...
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Local sway bar installers?
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The wife and I are getting some spiffy new sway bars and are looking for a local installer (within 150 miles) instead of driving to Pennsylvania or Michigan. Any recommendations? Mine is an R52 hers is an R56.
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SPDinNY
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warmest day in January and my top breaks
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I am sad with Winnie. My top is not opening on one side. One of the nicest days this winter and there will be no top down motoring =(. I hope Mark at Towne gets Winnie fixed up for me.
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SPDinNY
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Brake bolt size
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I need to replace the pads on my 04 MINI and I don't have the correct allen key for the caliper bolts. I was wondering if anyone knew the size of the key so I can just purchase the right one. Thanks in advance!
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duck
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Problem~~~~ Snow Tires-ugh!
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Tire Rack says I canNOT get steels with my 2006 Mini Cooper. So, should I pay over $100 each for alloys or just buy the tires??? Signed, frustrated :)
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mconnell
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Changing the seat bottom angle
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Does anyone out there know if it is possible to change the bottom seat cushion angle? Just picked up a 07 MCS and I would like to raise the front edge of the seat just a little to better support the thighs. Even a parts diagram would be good as I don't know what the construction is like and if what I want is ev...
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gvcmel
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Another Snow Tires Question
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I know basically nothing about snow tires, so bare with me! I have a 2005 Cooper that has 15" tires on it now and I want to get snow tires. My one friend tells me to get just two tires for the front and someone else told me it's better to get all four - does it really make a difference? I am kinda leaning tow...
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Liz
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Help! What to do about snow tires???
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I have a 2006 Mini Cooper with 175 65R15 tires. I keep getting mixed signals between the dealerships and garages and Tire Rack about what kind of snow tires to get for my baby. I didn't have them on last year and want them this year. The only tires I can find on Tire Rack are Conti's TS790. They are cheap and t...
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Winter Tires?
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I'm a new MINI-S owner and after having lots of fun during my first thousand miles, I'm now wondering more seriously about whether or not I should get snow tires for the winter. I have all seasons on now and they feel pretty road-worthy. Sorry to dredge this up if it's been rehashed a hundred time before -...
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docjll
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Snow tires for 2007 Minis
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Did anyone get snow tires in their 2007 Mini yet? My understanding is that they require a special set that might not be available online easily.
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PepperWhiteR56
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15" Snow tire Package
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I am merely posting this for a customer of our who has taken delivery of a 2007 R56 "S" They have a 15" snow tire package that they must sell to purchase a new 16" pack. They paid $475.00 two seasons ago and they have a good amount of tread remaining on the tires, I will post exact measu...
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WTB: MCS exhaust (Stock or Aftermarket)
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Hi, Looking for an exhaust system (fairly new or unused), stock or aftermarket. I have an 03 MCS. Also, if you have the stock muffler hangers available, that would be cool too. My stock one is rusted and needs replacing. I don't have a lot of money to buy new. I'm in Western NY (Rochester). I'm willing to p...
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CooperLau
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