Official MINI Sirius Install Instructions
We’ve got some new DIY goodness for you. These are the official PDF install insutructions for both the MINI Sirius antenna and receiver. Enjoy: [ MINI Sirius Antenna Install PDF ] Official...
JCW Spoiler Install PDF & Special Pricing
We’ve got everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the new JCW Spoiler for the US market. First off, yes it is available. However it’s fairly limited as only one dealer that...
Clicking Web-Spokes
Dan over at dcmini.blogspot.com has a great write-up concering the growing problem with the ever popular web-spoke wheels. Here’s an excerpt: The Problem: Sometime in the middle of June I noticed a...
JCW Strut Brace Install How To
For all those that have been taking advantage of that recent MotoringFile special on the JCW strut brace ($250 from Knauz MINI) we’ve now got your install instructions! Install seems fairly straightforward...
The MINI Window Motor Issue
Lately we’ve heard of a couple reports from folks that have been having various (seemingly related) window issues. Here’s a great write-up from a long time reader about his issues and what...
MINI Convertible Alarm Install PDF
After over a year of waiting, we’ve finally managed to get our hands on the official MINI Convertible OEM Alarm installation instruction. For all you wanting to DIY or simply know more...
MotoringFile Garage Night
MINI projects + friends + beer = garage night! Here’s a taste of what a few of us have been up to at the MotoringFile HQ over the weekend:
Heel and Toe Shifting Made Simple
Here’s a great primer for all those interested in moving to the next level of shifting by frequent MotoringFile contributor Jerry Bradbury: BE CAREFUL. DRIVE DEFENSIVELY. STAY ALERT. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE 1....
MINI Video Input
As many of you who follow Motoringfile closely already know, I happen to have an OEM backup camera installed in my MINI (see: MINI Rear Camera Review). The rear-view camera produces such...
Aftermarket Nav Integration
My wife and I have always been big fans of having navigation units installed in our cars as they really help when trying to get around in unfamiliar territory. However, my wife’s...