Integrated Aftermarket Bluetooth
It has been six long months since MINI first started putting the new phone buttons on the 3-Spoke Multi Function Steering Wheel (MFSW) and there’s still no Bluetooth kit available from MINI...
Official MINI Armrest Retrofit
From a MINIUSA Bulletin: “Aftersales is pleased to announce the release of the retofit kit for the Center Armrest.” “The optional armrest for the MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S is now...
JCW Sport Brake Kit Review
After upping the performance of my 2005 MCS (19% Pulley/GIAC/JCW Injectors/JCW CAI/Milltek Exhaust) and installing the JCW Suspension Kit (along with an ALTA 22mm rear sway bar), I was finding that I...
Official JCW Suspension How-To
This comes from frequent contributor Mike Craven: I just finished installing the JCW suspension kit (along with an Alta 22mm rear sway bar) on my 2005 MCS today. The install was totally...
More Details on the JCW Brake Kit
For those wanting even more info on the newly released JCW brake kit, here are a few new details. First off a full listing of components and part numbers for the kit:...
MINI Sirius Antenna Update
(From MINIUSA): Due to a wiring change in 7/04, a new Satellite Radio Antenna was developed for 2005 or newer MINI Cooper and Cooper S Coupes. The appearance of the antenna remains...
JCW Sport Brake Kit in Detail
Now that the JCW Brake Kit is readily available at dealers (and even on MINIUSA), let’s take an closer look at some of the specs (From MINIUSA): Aftersales is pleased to announce...
Seat Covers and the 2005 MINI
Here’s some important information for all those with US spec MINIs built after 1/05 (from an internal MINIUSA bulletin): The MINI Cooper and Cooper S production 01/05 and forward will have an...
Official Chrome Line Retrofit Kit
MINI has finally introduced an official retrofit kit for the chrome line interior kit. Here’s all the info: The chrome Tach-meter and the chrome Speedo/Tach-meter on the steering column (in combination with...
MINI Introduces Rear Bumper Protection
From MINIUSA Aftersales: This accessory protects the paint of the rear bumper from getting scratched by loading and unloading the MINI. With adhesive backing, the bumper protection can be easily installed on...