Today begins what we’re calling DIY week here at MotoringFile. Every day this week we’ll be featuring official retrofit PDFs for new R56 accessories. Today, we’re starting with the much talked about...
Later this summer MINI will be releasing an updated JCW suspension designed to fit on all R56 MINIs. The new version of this kit differs slightly from the previous version in that...
DIY Friday is back this week with the official retrofit PDF for the R50, R53 and R56 JCW Brake kit. It’s a fantastic upgrade that we can’t recommend enough for any R50/R53...
For all those who couldn’t fathom the idea of drilling holes in your roof for the sake of extra storage, MINI has heard you. For the R55 and R56 MINI has a...
[Updated w/Photos] As usual we’ve got some quality MINI DIY action lined up for you today. The folding roof is an official R50/R53 accessory that has been around for years but rarely...
We’re back with another DIY Friday. This week we’re featuring the rather unknown official MINI Rear Sun Guards. They work like tinted rear windows however are removable and fairly easy to install....
One of our favorite official JCW accessories for the R50 & R53 has always been the JCW Suspension. It not only helps in the MINI handle the corners but also goes along...
A classic from the MotoringFile archives, this official PDF details the full parts list and install process for the original 03-04 JCW engine kit. This is the kit without the JCW intake...
We’ve got a fairly rare MINI accessory for this week’s MotoringFile DIY Friday. Most of us know about the optional (standard on the Convertible) rear Parking Distance system. However very few out...
For this week’s MotoringFile DIY, we’ve got both the US and Euro version of the official rear parking distance system. This is the same accessory that is available as a factory option...