Ask MF: R53, R56, R60 – What Does it Mean?
This edition final of the week’s “Ask MotoringFile” comes from Dave M: >I have a 2008 MCS on order and am relatively new to the MINI world. I couldn’t help but notice...
Ask MF: How Livable is the R56 JCW?
This next edition of Ask MotoringFile comes from Chris: >I’m considering r56 s with the JCW engine upgrade. Would like to know about ride/comfort? I don’t plan to track the car and...
Ask MF: Can I Get The JCW Kit on a R57?
“Ask MotoringFile” week continues with this question from Brian: >R57, not hearing much. Will the JCW Kits for the R56 be avaiable in 09 when the R57 is released? MINI will not...
Ask MF: JCW GP or R56 w/JCW Engine Kit
It’s “Ask MF Week” here at MotoringFile. We’re clearing out some of the better questions we’ve gotten recently from the queue and bringing them to you every day this week. First up,...
Ask MF: Is the MINI a Good Winter Car?
MotoringFile reader Cynthia S writes: >I have been considering buying my daughter a MINI Cooper but I’m concerned about how it handles in the snow. What experience do you have with this?...
Ask MotoringFile: Can the Current JCW Engine Kit Work on an Auto MCS?
MotoringFile reader Robert K. writes: >Test drove a R56 Auto with the JCW tuning kit. The car is the Sales Managers demo & I was quite impressed. This is the third Auto...
Ask MF: R53 JCW Spark Plug Bulletin
Todd talked about this during Woofcast #186 and we have been getting more than a few emails asking about it. For those of you R53 owners with the JCW kit, you may...
Ask MF: R56 All Clear Turn Signals
Great question with an easy answer. I’m using bulbs you can actually buy from your local BMW dealer. They’re made for BMWs but fit in your MINI perfectly (any model). The BMW...
Ask MF: Auto Transmission Power Handling
Motoringfile Reader Clayton writes in with a great question concerning the Aisin automatic transmission. >I have a 2006 MCSA and I am considering adding some serious power to it, but I am...
Ask MF: Will the Clubman Get a Spare?
Nate writes: >With all the extra room in the rear, should we expect the Clubman to carry a spare tire and do without runflats? As with the coupe, the MINI Clubman Cooper...