iPhone Compatibile w/the 2007 MINI
Judging from emails we’ve received, it would seem quite a few MINI owners are curious about the newly released iPhone and its compatibility with the bluetooth and iPod integration of the R56....
Details on MINI’s R56 JCW Challenge Racer
MF Exclusive: MotoringFile has learned that MINI plans to debut the 2008 MINI Challenge race car later this fall as a factory spec racer. That means the Challenge car won’t just be...
Official R56 JCW Spoiler Retrofit
Today PDF closes out our DIY week here at MotoringFile. Today, it’s updated JCW Spoiler. MINI has reengineered the spoiler to not only be more structurally sound but also for easier installation....
Official R56 Driving Light Retrofit
One of our favorite R56 accessories are the newly updated driving lights. MINI has fixed some of the issues with the previous versions with a stronger mounting system and larger lamp design....
Official R56 Alarm Install Retrofit
For those looking at getting the official MINI alarm installed either at the local MINI dealer or with their own hands, here’s your PDF. One thing to note about the intall, it...
MF Podcast: The R56 on the Nurburgring
One full lap of the Nurburgring Nordschleife in a 2007 R56 MCS. Gabe is driving with Axel (of MINI2.info fame) giving out pace notes and seasoned Nordschleife advice. This was taken from...
Official R56 iPod Adapter Install Retrofit
We’ve got plethora of R56 iPod related PDFs for you today. Because of different configurations of MINI’s new sound-system, there are several official PDFs detailing the installation of the new iPod adapter....
MINI United Road Trip (Day 2/The ‘Ring)
Driving the Nurburgring Nordschleife has been my dream for years. It’s a goal for many auto enthusiasts akin to climbing Everest. The longest and most challenging track in the world, the Nordschleife...
Official R56 Portable Nav Install Retrofit
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...
MINI Cooper D to Come to Canada?
This week a story was posted by Globe and Mall about needing cleaner fuel in Canada. There were also some quotes from a few automakers, most notibly, BMW. >”We need a clean...