Forum: Tech Corner

I have about 3 weeks left on my service pack warranty. Is the general consensus that it is worth spending the money to renew it? Flow mini was not able to give me an exact quote over the phone as the service manager was too busy to take my call. The estimate I got was $1600. I thought it was...

So, I just pulled out the stock head unit and installed a Jensen VM8013HD receiver in my R53. I had used it in a previous vehicle and it worked good. However, after wiring it up correctly (or so I thought) and fitting it into the console, when I power it up there is no sound. The unit will turn on,...

Hey Gang! My "Service Engine Soon" light came on yesterday and after a day's driving it's still on. After doing some 'eyeball diagnostics,' I was unable to come up with any obvious causes. Do any of you happen to own an OBD II Scan Tool that I could use with your supervision? I'm around 66,500...

Hey all, I'm buying Trackrat's Magnaflow Catback for Stella and was wondering if anyone might be around (and willing) August 15/16 to help install it? I'm going to come down there, as it makes more sense to do that than to have it shipped up here, especially since I could learn something and...

I was going to order some stripes for our new R57 and got and error saying the domain expired. Anybody know? Thanks MB

hi all, I have a 2005 MCS and yesterday my emergency brake light came on while driving (and the emergency brake was not engaged, nor did I feel any dragging like it had not released). After a few miles, it turned off. On the way to work this AM, came on again within a 1/4 mile of leaving the...

I love my silver racing stripes on my Clubman... but they've gotten quite spotted. I've tried cleaning them every way I can think of I'm almost to the point of wanting to put new ones on. Has anyone done this? Can it even be done?? If I get it done is this a dealer only kinda thing or are there...

Hey all, after getting new pads after the brpt, my car's brakes are squealing incessantly, which is driving me crazy. The mechanic is suggesting new rotors, so I'm shopping online for a good price. I found a few, and are wondering if you guys can give me any feedback on which would be better,...

I need to take off the door panels in my first generation MINI (one has a sticky window, the other a door lock thingy that's not working). Anybody know what size torx wrench i need? I don't have any and don't want to buy a whole set. After taking off the main plastic part with the grab handle, what...

My 07 Mini Convertible just had its brake light indicator lamp come on, so I guess I need brakes. Im taking my Mini in for its final free service on Monday and I was thinking it probably isnt the best place to replace my brakes price wise. Also, I hate the stock pads as they leave my wheels so...

Ok, so this has made me wonder a little bit. Every once in a while (this has happened twice now), when I start the MINI, the first thing I see is the tire pressure light, along with the DSC light. The tire pressure light comes on immediately and will not go off, same with the DSC, it won't even let...

Like to thank Dan and Grassroots Garage for doing such a great job installing my Revolution Mini Works Cam today!! Thanks for turning me on to the sweet Chinese Restaurant too! Enjoyed it very much!

Does anyone know how to get the light off once you install aftermarket seats and remove the side curtain airbags?

After playing with the '10 models at work yesterday, and finding out that the state of Maryland is changing the laws to "no handsets while driving", I'm thinking I'd really love the bluetooth integration feature that the new MINIs have in their stereo system. I hate those bluetooth earphone things,...

Hey all, One of the mechanics at my dealership mentioned that I have a slight valve tap the other day. Since I dont really trust him all that much I asked my friend Mike who did my brakes this morning, how big a deal it is, and he said that it can be pretty serious. When I mentioned it to my...

Now that I actually have some bucks, I'm looking into mods for muh motor. After looking a little while I came across a thing called SprintBooster which is supposed to improve throttle response, and I think I want one. Is it worth it, or should I pass??

As I'm sure several of you know, after this last weekend at the parkway I need to replace my rear brake pads like, yesterday. Luckily we have some (Thank'n you, Hushpuppy :sarcastic:) And my husband is looking into putting them on for me. He put the new rotors on for me last summer, and I was...

Just replace oe catalytic conv. With an aftermarket part. Since replacing, i hear a whistling sound between the manifold and coverter as soon as i give it a little gas. While driving, same whistling sound as i accelerate through each gear. Any ideas?

I have a magnaflow on my car, and it has gotten a leak three times. I was able to fix it the first two, but this time it is inside of the resonator. I bought it used, so I am not eligible for the warranty. Is it possible to remove the resonator and then weld a pipe in its place?

I know that there are a number of club members out there just itching to get a tune. While I know that Jan of RMW has tuned a number of local cars with excellent results, he hasn't been able to schedule a visit for some time. A few months ago, I took the initiative to contact one of our...

I'm thinking of lowering my R57 and thought I'd ask around for advice. I'm hoping for about a 1" or so drop but I don't want to sacrifice too much comfort. My wife drives the car a lot and I don't want to turn her off from driving it because it is 'too rough' (she hated to drive my S2000 when I...

I have an 07 mini convertible S. It has a factory installed radio with sirius satellite option. I drive about 45 mins each way to work and about 30 mins of that is on the US 421 and I-40. Even on the side roads, I have a lot more reception issues than I have with my XMRadio in my wife's Yukon, but...