I'm looking to swap a RS3 engine from the 8P into my R56 mini cooper, I know it won't be an easy task to tackle, but I was wanting some advice on whether I should design a cad model of the front end and model out custom mounts, or do I just wing it and use some cardboard to mock up mounts?

I was looking to buy the J01 JCW but the reviews all point the harsh suspension as being not good for a daily drive and that there is also a bit of torque steer under heavy acceleration.

I decided I would be better served by the Mini Cooper SE but they don’t offer the JCW Sport Spec options on the electric model. I don’t like the look of the current SE without these options.

Having gone back to the dealer he tells me that “MINI were aware of the stiff suspension on the eJCW and have actually updated this from all eJCW cars built from Sept 2026 onwards”. Is this true? Does anyone have the details?

Looking for a 2024 green on brown mini jcw. Lower the miles the better. I’m a motivated buyer and willing to travel anywhere in the US for it.

Needs to be:
Green
Brown interior
Manual
JCW
Clean title
2024 (I’d consider a 23 possibly)

Gen 2 Cabrio with super low miles in pristine condition. Timing chain has not been replaced. Price is about double KBB. Private seller.

I'm leary of the N14 of course. Avoid at all costs? I do have mechanical skills but I've never done a timing chain replacement.

I'm enjoying this

Remus turboback exhaust. Sounds great!

Ive had my r57 for almost 2 years now and its been amazing, got into autocross a few months ago and it does amazing and it extremely fun. Don't mind the oil stains, it doesnt leak... anymore.

In the student parking lot at work. Mine is the Ocean Wave next to it.

Just got back from my tint appointment and my coworker took this as soon as I got back 🍋‍🟩 🧂

Mini One R50 2003

Somehow the previous owner lost the screw covers, but I can't seem to find replacements. Do you have any ideas?

2019 COuntryman S AWD

Drove car for 1.5 hours. When car stopped for five min turning the car back on there was a very loud FAN. Least sounded like a fan that ran for 20
Seconds. I also hear a ticking like a blinker.

Drove 1.5 hours. No over hearing no warning lights fan wasn’t kicked on.

Morning start heard fan for a few seconds. (I’m
Calling it a fan I don’t know. Was loud noise) not normal.

High speed don’t hear it. Drove car out it in park and the car shut down. Would not start. Pressed the start button and hear one click. What gives. What’s going on. Are they related? I need help anyone

Goedemiddag,

Mijn naam is Jason en was op zoek naar een plek waar mini liefhebbers zijn.

Na lang zoeken bij Dusseldorp Rotterdam een zeer nette Clubman JCW gevonden uit 2021 met 61k km op de teller.

Zelf al meerdere bmw’s gereden (en nog steeds) maar dit is toch wel erg leuk rijden!

Hey there,

I've decided to go for a MINI! I'm looking at 2012-2013 Mini Cooper or Mini Cooper S withe the N16 and N18 engines respectively I believe.

Some last advice please,

what do I go for? Do I spend a little more on the N18 Cooper S, or is reliability virtually the same and driving experience is the only difference

How customisable are they? Interior etc?

How fun are they!!

What do I check for when looking at one?

As far as im aware, the thermostat was the biggest issue was the thermostat, can I get a much more durable thermostat aftermarket?

Lastly, how do I keep it well maintained? from what I understand, mostly just keeping topped up on oil and fluids?

I can't wait to get one, thank you in advance 😁

Hello! I was working on my radio over the weekend and I believe a wire disconnected…not sure where it connects, I’ve spent over an hour trying to figure it out. Pretty sure it has something to do with my door locks because that is currently not working. Help please!

Two F66 models in North Kingstown.

Sales are up two years in a row. It could be the best year in a while for Mini. So while not a runaway success, the fourth gen is definitely not the failure many people predicted. 37% of new sales are EVs. So people are buying "the vibe" of the car more than any one feature.

MINI Global Sales 2026: Up Almost 7% for the Year.

I’m not sure if my parking hand brake cable has snapped? Or if it needs adjusting. Please can someone advise.

As you will see in the video I can move the left cable back down to match the right side, but once the parking brake is applied this left side gets pulled forward more. I suspect it is just broken but maybe it’s also moved out of place? I had my driveshaft removed yesterday so this might be a cause?

Mini Paceman cooper D ALL4 2013

I just started working at mini in sales and I wanted to know if anybody has bought an Aceman yet? And if you have what are your thoughts on it. Please let me know thanks!

Does anyone here live in Maryland and have the means to help me.

My 2015 Countryman All4 is in need of a clutch, flywheel and throw out baring. The shop is quoting me $5900!

Does anyone here do side work on Mini’s or know of a reasonably priced shop? I had mechanical insurance but they are refusing to cover it. So I now have to pay out of pocket.

Taillights doing jazz hands during the emergency braking. Did not know that the car adjusts the windows and seats for impact during sudden braking.

Hi! How do I repair a deep scratch (more like a chip) in the paint? They have a kit online but I'm unsure who to order from, how to go about filling it in, and what to do to paint it.

I can't take it to an auto shop. I don't have the money for something like that, so I'd like to try to myself

It's a British racing green for the 2021 mini Cooper S, paint code c3b.

As far as i can tell, my 2023 F56 is running the iD5 system. I'd like the full display version of Apple Car Play, i downloaded an app for my Android and ofc wanna use it now.

Can i upgrade from iD5 to iD6? If yes, what are the pros and cons, and most importantly, how do i even do it? Run to a workshop? Do i need an entire new display unit? Whats the cost?