Special Editions & Options Package Update

As MINI2 reported a few months back, MINI will be offering two special edition cars for the 2006 model year: the Park Lane and the Checkmate edition. However, contrary to their initial...

MINI Rear Saddle Bag Reviewed

After reading MotoringFile’s review of the Cargo Storage Case I thought it would be a good idea to submit a review of MINI’s Rear Saddlebag. The saddlebag adds three storage compartments to...

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...

MINI Cargo Storage Case Reviewed

For those looking for further storage in the MINI there are several key products you’ll want to take a look at. One of the first is Cargo Storage Case (also known as...

The Dension ICE-Link Plus Reviewed

The Dension Ice-Link Plus came out swinging with the promise of such features as iPod navigation from the head-unit and ID3 tags. While the device delivered on most of this, ID3 tags...

MINI Rear Camera Review

This review comes to us from Mike Craven: Well, I took the plunge and installed the MINI rear-view camera retrofit kit on my nav equipped 2005 MCS a couple of days ago....

The JCW Brake Kit and What Wheels Fit

Last week we ran a story on the JCW Brake kit and the discrepancies about what OEM MINI wheels would actually allow the upgraded calipers to fit within the wheels. So far...

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:...

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...