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DSQUARED² Life Ball MINI 2011 Dean and Dan Caten, better known as the Canadian designer duo DSQUARED², today unveil their exclusive Life Ball MINI 2011 in Vienna. The twin brothers refashioned their MINI Cooper S to ensure that it would be armed for adventures of all kinds [Complete Article] |
Vorsteiner BMW GTRS3 M3 This new styling kit transforms the popular BMW M3 from ordinary to extraordinary with several pleasing aero parts. [Complete Article] |
Vintage Racing at Hallett Motor Raceway - Dennis Racine Vintage racing has very much been a part of the Racine’s life style for quite a while. And now with the whole family racing, it’s been even more special. We now field no less than for Minis out at the track. [Complete Article] |
Rolls Royce Mini: The Goodwood MINI has a new limited edition: "The Goodwood" a Rolls-Royce-fettled Cooper S that could carry a price tag as high as [Complete Article] |
BMW reports Record Earnings for 2010 BMW reports Record Earnings for 2010
There’s a lot of data here, but the key numbers are pretty impressive. A 19.3% revenue jump to 60.4 million euros (approx $83.5M) in 2010. Profits in the automobile segment were up 8%, helped by great performance in the MINI brand. Get the full info after the break. [Complete Article] |
MINI Rocketman Concept REVEALED MINI Rocketman Concept premiered at Geneva Auto Show 2011
MINI has taken the wraps off of a completely new concept that takes the brand into familiar yet uncharted territory. [Complete Article] |
Radiator Options for the Mini The cooling system in the Mini has used the same basic style radiator since it's begining in 1959 up until the introduction of the twin point injected cars when the radiator was moved to the front of the car. [Complete Article] |
Cylinder head - What can easily be achieved The engine build I recently covered in previous Mini Magazine issues developed into a bit of an ongoing 'project'. During a discourse with the editorial staff at Mini Mag, it was decided the build feature presented an ideal opportunity to demonstrate just exactly what such an engine build is capable of in days where it's generally believed you have to have an all-singing, all-dancing 1380cc engine to have an enjoyable road burner - leaving those with very limited budgets a little depressed. [Complete Article] |
MINI in 2011: More power, more sportiness, more individuality. MINI in 2011: More power, more sportiness, more individuality. Premiere of the MINI Cooper SD with 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine and 105 kW/143 hp – John Cooper Works Pack for the MINI and MINI Convertible – MINI Yours presents the MINI Clubman Hampton special edition. [Complete Article] |
Buying Your First MG Midget The MG Midget developed from the Austin Healey Sprite MK I launched in May 1958, with the MG Midget MK1 launched in June 1961. The only difference between the MG Midget and its stable mate the MK2 Sprite are its MG badges, additional chrome trim strips, slatted chrome grill and slightly better interior. [Complete Article] |
World Premier: JCW Pack & 2011 JCW Tuning Kit World Premier: JCW Pack & 2011 JCW Tuning Kit
Much like the M Sport packages from BMW M that’s offered on non M cars, JCW now has a ‘Pack” for non JCW models. [Complete Article] |
Mendocino Forest Rally - 1st ever scca pro-rally event Mendocino Forest Rally - 1st ever scca pro-rally event. The rally was one of SCCA’s Pro-series rally. It was run on dirt roads at as fast a speed as possible. It climbed to 6,000 ft. and back down again several times. [Complete Article] |
Detailing The Engine & Under The Hood Did you know a detailed engine increases the resale value of your car? It's a well-known fact that people who take the time and effort to detail their engines also take better care of their cars. [Complete Article] |
The Morris Minor: A British miracle The Morris Minor: A British miracle
The brilliant little car that symbolised Britain's emergence from post-war austerity celebrated a remarkable milestone 50 years ago. A distinctive profile with [Complete Article] |
Motoring : Track Day Driving Techniques
The following is a excerpt from the book "Motoring - Getting the Max from your MINI"
available by itself, gift packages, and upgrade bundles.
Track Day Driving Techniques
With some practice on the track, o.... [Complete Article] |
The 2011 Mini Countryman REVEALED! Clearly, the Countryman is a different animal, but the product lineup is similar to other Minis. It starts with the 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman base model, and extends to the S and all-wheel-drive S ALL4. [Complete Article] |
Official MINI Paris Motor Show Release
Official Release: MINI is bringing its commitment to innovation, sustainability, driving fun and individuality to the Mondial de l’Automobile 2010 in Paris. In addition to the current model line-up, a spectacular study vehicle is set.... [Complete Article] |
MINI's 2011 Model Range Official Release: With the presentation of the latest and most wide-ranging model line-up since its relaunch in 2001, the MINI brand is beginning a new chapter in its successful history as the originator of the premium small car segment. The marke.... [Complete Article] |
OS Giken LSD vs ZF Type LSD - A Technical Discussion Below is an except from a discussion on the merits of the Clutch Type Limited Slip Differential by OS Giken compared to the ZF type Limited Slip Differential. Although this discussion compares the limited slip differentials for the Porsche, the.... [Complete Article] |
Late Mini Production Information --------1985-------- CITY — 998cc 2 clock instrument pod in front of driver 12”steel wheels &n.... [Complete Article] |
MINI Door Lock Acuator Repair, 2002-2006 Door Lock Repair Instructions, as submitted by 'MPayle' in our forums:
Instructions for replacing the door lock actuator on 2002 to 2006 MINIs.
These instructions are written from memory based on having replaced both the passenger and driver side a.... [Complete Article] |
Cal Club SCCA Double National at Buttonwillow Raceway Park We took the Mini Mania-MINCOMP MINI out racing this last weekend (4-24/25-1010)! The event was the Cal Club SCCA Double National at Buttonwillow Raceway Park and for the very first time this event was sponsored by the American Heart Associ.... [Complete Article] |
Mini Mania-MINCOMP Mini Racing April 2010 We took the Mini Mania-MINCOMP MINI out racing this last weekend (4-24/25-1010)! The event was the Cal Club SCCA Double National at Buttonwillow Raceway Park and for the very first time this event was sponsored by the American He.... [Complete Article] |
TECH INFORMATION FROM CLEVITE ENGINE PARTS TECH INFORMATION FROM CLEVITE ENGINE PARTSTECHCLEVITE®/VICTOR REINZ®/PERFECT CIRCLE® For further information contact:Clevite Engine Parts Division • 1350 Eisenhower Place • Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108-3388 U.S.A.TB-2078 Issued: August 16, 2001ENGINE BE.... [Complete Article] |
MINI UK Launches the John Cooper Works World Championship 50 Dec 10th, 2009
The limited edition World Championship 50 (or WC50 for short) is now in production and will be sold only in the UK and European markets. As we exclusively reported earlier this summer, US dealers showed little interest in a pricey.... [Complete Article] |