Common Issues: Power Steering Failure
A very interesting story over at BBC sent into us recently concerning Power Steering issues on R50/R53 MINIs. >BMW’s customer service told Heather this wasn’t a common fault, which is surprising because...
Ask MF: Which MINI Should I Buy?
This is a question we get asked quite a bit around these parts. It’s also a question that we have covered in a few older episodes of White Roof Radio. MF Reader...
Ask MF: R50/R53 Window Issues
This Ask MF comes from reader Ryan: >I have an ’03 MCS with 60,000. Tonight while driving down the road the driver’s window started rapidly oscillating between the full up position and...
MINI vs Tahoe – A Texas Showdown
Is this what happens when a MINI and a Tahoe meet? Apparently in this case. Now we’re not here to pretend the laws of physics would always favor the smaller car. But...
Ask MF: Replace/Upgrade a Worn-out Suspension?
We’ve had a few MF readers ask us this question over the years and we finally thought it was time to open it up to other MF readers to help us answer...
MINI World Challenge 2008
Have you seen this? >Oscar and Salvatore will drive a Mini Cooper Gp around the World.Driving this Special Edition Mini Cooper is not going to be an easy drive.Going across the States,...
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...
World’s Fastest MINI
In case you haven’t seen the ABF MINI doing it’s thing on the track, here’s a video clip for you to enjoy. That’s right. 10.48 @ 135MPH. I’d call that pretty fast.
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...
New York Times on the GP’s Value
We first heard earlier this year on MF that the GP values may be on the way up. While we have yet to see hard evidence of that first hand, prices seem...