MINI DIY Archives - MotoringFile

Apr 28, 24May 2, 24

Secret Mode Discovered: Manual Shifting Without Paddles in the New MINI Cooper & Countryman

The F66 MINI Cooper and U25 MINI Countryman won’t have shift paddles as standard. Depending how they’re optioned, even some Cooper S and Countryman S won’t have them. And without a traditional...

Cravenspeed Electric MINI

First Generation MINI Oil Leaks & Checking Your Oil (Updated w/more Info)

DIY Friday: Official JCW Brake Duct Retrofit

1st Gen | R52 Convertible MINI DIY R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) R55 Clubman | 2009 to 2014 R56 Two-Door Hardtop R57 Convertible

Official MINI Steering Stop DIY

If you have 18″ OEM MINI wheels on your car put on by the dealer, odds are you have the steering stop installed on your car. The reason? Apparently under extreme circumstances...

Oct 1, 08Oct 1, 08

Accessories JCW MINI DIY

Official JCW Brake Retrofit Kit PDF

Based on our story last Friday detailing the parts associated with the new JCW brake kit, we had a few questions about a potential official retrofit kit. As we reported last year...

Sep 1, 08Aug 31, 08

MINI DIY R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) R55 Clubman | 2009 to 2014 R56 Two-Door Hardtop

iPhone your MINI: The Shure Music Phone Adaptor Reviewed

This one sent in by MF regular Nathaniel Salzman. It’s a great way to get iPhone integration in your MINI without breaking the bank! MINI iPhone integration: The Shure Music Phone Adaptor...

May 12, 08May 12, 08

JCW MINI DIY R55 Clubman | 2009 to 2014 R56 Two-Door Hardtop R57 Convertible

Official R56 JCW Shift Lever, E-Brake Grip DIY

DIY Friday is back with one of the most interfaced parts of a manual transmission equipped MINI; the shift lever. And as you would expect it’s also one of the most upgraded...

Apr 25, 08Apr 25, 08

MINI DIY R55 Clubman | 2009 to 2014

Clubman’s Rear Trim Easy to Mod?

Recently I got some quiet time with the new MINI Clubman and immediately started studying some of the more interesting aspects of the vehicle. The first thing I spent time on was...

Feb 8, 08Feb 8, 08

Ask MotoringFile JCW MINI DIY R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Ask MF (Guest Host Edition): Is JCW A Good Idea for an Older MINI?

After last week’s Ask MotoringFile marathon, we realized we still have a couple more that needed to be answered. However for today’s edition, we’ve got some professional help. The question comes courtesy...

Jan 24, 08Jan 24, 08

1st Gen | R52 Convertible MINI DIY R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Official R50/R53 Magnetic Badge Holder PDF

After posting the R56 instructions yesterday, it occurred to us that we had never officially offered the first generation MINI’s grille badge instructions on the site. So if you have an R50,...

Dec 28, 07Dec 28, 07

MINI DIY R56 Two-Door Hardtop

Official R56 Magnetic Badge Holder PDF

So you just bought an R56 and want to get a few of MotoringBadge’s magnetic badges for the grille. Up until today you’d have to buy aftermarket holder or modify the previous...

Dec 27, 07Dec 27, 07

JCW MINI DIY R56 Two-Door Hardtop

Official JCW Aerokit Install PDF

One of our favorite upgrades to the R56 is the JCW Aerokit. And not only does it give the car a more aggressive look, but it’s actually somewhat functional in helping keep...

Dec 24, 07Dec 24, 07

JCW MINI DIY

Official JCW (Dealer Installed) Engine Kit PDF

You’ve heard the rumors, seen the photos, and read the reviews and even our recent comparison test. Now (as is tradition on MotoringFile) it’s time to pour over the official PDF installation...

Dec 21, 07Dec 20, 07