Frame cross brace?
By 2006miniJCW!
Hi all, first post here. Just got a 2006 JCW convertible and was bleeding the brakes over the weekend. To my dismay, once it was up on the jacks I noticed there was a part of the frame hanging down....
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By 2006miniJCW!
Hi all, first post here. Just got a 2006 JCW convertible and was bleeding the brakes over the weekend. To my dismay, once it was up on the jacks I noticed there was a part of the frame hanging down....
By Eddie07S
Need a spare or single replacement snow tire? I’m cleaning out the basement. Just in time for winter. I have one slightly used, stock size Blizzak snow tire that will fit early model Base Cooper...
By Zedbra
Hey all, forgive me if this is posted elsewhere. I have searched and cannot find what im looking for. Keep getting error messages with INPA and Tool32. Missing R56 .GRP files from ECU folder. I...

By pollito
Hi all, I had to buy a new belly pan for my mini after an obstruction ripped it off. I realize though that I'm missing something between the front bumper's trim and the belly pan. I'm pretty sure...
By Seabiscuit
I got a new Countryman! Well it's the same Countryman, but with new Michelin Pilots. It drives like and new car. I ran those Goodyear run flats for 30k miles. I should have replaced them at 15k....
By jesperlj76
My daughter turns 16 next year. Therefore, I need to make some space in the garage. Hence reluctantly I have to let the best driving experience of a car go. Miles 58,700 John Cooper Works (JCW)...

By Morrisseymini
Hi everyone - I introduced myself in 1st Gear a little while back, and now that winter is here in Ontario I figured I'd start a proper build thread for my silver 2002 Cooper S (R53). The car:- 2002...
By Addco
N18 engine suddenly misfiring under high acceleration. No codes or lights. coils & plugs replaced 10k miles ago after similar misfiring occurred, only that time I was getting cylinder misfire...

By Morrisseymini
Hi everyone, just want to thank everybody, I'm new to the group. I just picked up a silver 2002 Mini Cooper S, R53, 96,000 km. Looking forward to learning from you all. Thanks, Ken - Morrisseymini My...
By fnkyhd
Just went for a drive and over the course of about 2 miles the clutch stopped working. managed to free shift home and right at my drive couldn't get it into gear anymore without shutting it off. am i...

By john411
O Image: I was looking for the source of the fuel leak and I found it. Apparently that hose was resting on a screw. But now when I was moving things the hose next to it broke. Anyone know what...
By Lex2008
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By RogueMini4
Desperately searching for anyone who has an old fuel injector with this piece on it for my 2014 mini cooper base 3 cylinder 1.5 L.turbo. I lost the top clear rubber stabalizer piece while replacing...

By RogueMini4
Desperately searching for anyone who has an old fuel injector with this piece on it for my 2014 mini cooper base cylinder 1.5 L.turbo. I lost the top clear rubber stabalizer piece and it appears they...
By ntrainer
So... I took our 2021 MINI Countryman SE (PHEV) to the dealer because (a) it's got about 72,000 miles on it and the battery warranty will run out at 80,000 miles and (b) I'm getting only 13-14 miles...
By Sahbaz
Oil is leaking around the timing chain cover, and I'm trying to replace it myself. Has anyone replaced this part? I can't find good videos for a DIY tutorial.

By RogueMini4
Image: Image: Image: Desperately searching for anyone who has an old fuel injector with this piece on it for my 2014 mini cooper base cylinder 1.5 L.turbo. I lost the top clear rubber...

By RogueMini4
Hi! I have a 2014 Mini Hardtop Base 3 cylinder 1.5 L turbo. I'm currently replacing spark plugs and fuel injectors since I had to replace a warped valve cover anyways. Somehow, I lost the tiny clear...
By ptkacik
My 2013 base Mini started having automatic transmission problems and threw codes A0B1, 4EEA, and 5DF8. After checking oil in connectors, chafing on the harness, grounds, and testing the battery, (all...
By Tweedbean
🚗 **LCI JCW Strut Brace Retrofit for just £28?! **👀 Thought I'd share a little retrofit I've recently done on my pre-LCI MINI F54 Clubman. I've fitted the later LCI John Cooper Works...
By KevinR70
2008 R52 for sale. The roof is broken (and might be completely shot -- I haven't taken it to a dealer, but the only other Mini guy in the Charlotte NC area who works on Minis fiddled with it for a...
By Bred
Essentially new 18” John Cooper Works (JCW),Lap Spoke wheels w/tires - excellent condition (215/40/18). Full set including TPMS. Check pics, no blemishes and full tread (taken off after a few miles)....
By MrBlah
Brake fade on track, I saw some do a countryman caliper/rotor upgrade but are those unique pad shapes that are hard to get in track pads? I would like to stay small enough for 15x8 wheels if possible...
By MrBlah
Brake fade on track, I saw some do a countryman caliper/rotor upgrade but are those unique pad shapes that are hard to get in track pads? I would like to stay small enough for 15x8 wheels if possible...
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