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Created: April 23, 2013
How to Tie Your Mini Down to a Trailer
When you push, pull or drive the mini onto the trailer, step on the brake pedal and firmly apply the parking brake. On some minis, especially project cars that have been sitting for years, both actions may have no appreciable effect. Placin...
Created: February 13, 2013
Installing the T7 Heater in our Mark I Cooper S
Republished with permission from cooperroadmini.com
The heater was not among the pile of parts that were in the heap we started with on Cooper Road. As we’ve built this Mini, the heater was hardly a priority, but now that the car is pr...
Created: May 23, 2011
Einszett Interviewed at Detail Fest 2011
Created: April 08, 2011
Some customers have asked us to share with them how to achieve the best results when applying heat seal or 'iron on' emblems and patches to their garments. As we have both commercial and home based customers, we've created two very easy to follow guides.
Created: April 07, 2011
1965 Austin-Healey Sprite/MG Midget (Spridget) Water Pump Replacement
I recently replaced the water pump on my roadster.
Below is a summarization of the experience.
Created: February 04, 2011
1961-1971 Austin-Healey Sprite (&MG Midget)
The 1961-1971 Austin-Healey Sprite was the restyled successor to the Mark I "bug-eye" Sprite, with a squared-up nose and tail grafted onto the original main body section.
Created: September 24, 2009
Finding The Parts You Need at Mini Mania
At Mini Mania, we have literally thousands and thousands of parts available for your Mini! This vast selection is a great asset, but it can be tricky to find what you want without knowing where to look. If you're not sure which Mini/engine ...
Created: August 26, 2008
Transportation consumes about 25 percent of the total energy used in the United States. Driving releases harmful chemicals and other air...
Created: February 21, 2007
These tables are to help you figure out what "E" series your BMW is. Look it up by number series, or go to the Sorted By Type table. SORTED BY SERIES TYPE SERIES YEARS 1 SERIES E87 1 series ...
Created: March 10, 2006
Most Mini owners have no idea how to tell what kind of Mini they have. In fact, in many cases they don’t even know there are really so many different Minis. This interactive guide will walk you through the proper identification of your Mini.
Created: February 16, 2006
Introduction
Getting Started
Why Correct Identification is Necessary
What to Know to Identify Minis
Identification by Chassis Number/VIN – Standard Cars
Identifying Minis by Engine/Power Unit
Mini Mini History
Identifying Minis by Mark
Identifying Non Standard Minis
Minis Built fo...
Created: February 13, 2006
Introduction
Getting Started
Why Correct Identification is Necessary
What to Know to Identify Minis
Identification by Chassis Number/VIN – Standard Cars
Identifying Minis by Engine/Power Unit
Mini Mini History
Identifying Minis by Mark
Identifying Non Standard Minis
Minis Bui...
Created: February 13, 2006
Introduction
Getting Started
Why Correct Identification is Necessary
What to Know to Identify Minis
Identification by Chassis Number/VIN – Standard Cars
Identifying Minis by Engine/Power Unit
Mini Mini History
Identifying Minis by Mark
Identifying Non Standard Minis
Minis Bui...
Created: February 13, 2006
Introduction
Getting Started
Why Correct Identification is Necessary
What to Know to Identify Minis
Identification by Chassis Number/VIN – Standard Cars
Identifying Minis by Engine/Power Unit
Mini Mini History
Identifying Minis by Mark
Identifying Non Standard Minis
Minis Bui...
Created: February 13, 2006
Introduction
Getting Started
Why Correct Identification is Necessary
What to Know to Identify Minis
Identification by Chassis Number/VIN – Standard Cars
Identifying Minis by Engine/Power Unit
Mini Mini History
Identifying Minis by Mark
Identifying Non Standard Minis
Min...
Created: February 13, 2006
Introduction
Getting Started
Why Correct Identification is Necessary
What to Know to Identify Minis
Identification by Chassis Number/VIN – Standard Cars
Identifying Minis by Engine/Power Unit
Mini Mini History
Identifying Minis by Mark
Identifying Non Standard Minis
Minis Bui...
Created: February 13, 2006
When is a Mini, is a Mini, is a Mini? Most current or potential Mini owners have no idea how to tell what kind of Mini they have. In fact, in many cases they don’t even know there are really so many different Minis.
Created: February 13, 2006
Introduction
Getting Started
Why Correct Identification is Necessary
What to Know to Identify Minis
Identification by Chassis Number/VIN – Standard Cars
Identifying Minis by Engine/Power Unit
Mini Mini History
Identifying Minis by Mark
Identifying Non Standard Minis
Minis Bui...
Created: February 13, 2006
Use our Visual Interactive Matrix.
A step by step guide to Mini identification.
Created: February 13, 2006
Introduction
Getting Started
Why Correct Identification is Necessary
What to Know to Identify Minis
Identification by Chassis Number/VIN – Standard Cars
Identifying Minis by Engine/Power Unit
Mini Mini History
Identifying Minis by Mark
Identifying Non Standard Minis
Minis Bui...
Created: January 23, 2006
Sliding Windows, External Hinges
Roll Up Windows...
Created: January 23, 2006
Is it a:
Saloon/Sedan
Estate/Station Wagon
Pickup
Van
Moke
Elf/Hornet
Cabriolet
Other...
Created: January 23, 2006
Half oval grill, small, oval tail lights (~2 3/16" x 6 3/16"), turn signal indicator light on end of stalk, horn push in center of steering wheel
6-sided grille, larger, rectangular tail lights (~3 1/4" x 7 5/8"), horn push on end of turn signal stalk
Extended boot, traditiona...
Created: January 18, 2006
This is to help you understand which Mini or Mini Cooper you own from a spare parts point of view. Officially there
were only Mk1/Mk2 and Mk3 Mini, Mini Cooper on sales brochures but the Mk4
Mini Cooper was introduced by...
Created: August 25, 2004
Is Your Dyno Lying?Measuring your horsepower depends on whose yardstick you use.
from CAR AND DRIVER MAGAZINEBY AARON ROBINSONPHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID DEWHURSTMay 2004
Horsepower is like good luck. It can't be seen, touched, or tasted, but you know when the inventory is low...
Created: July 19, 2004
The Mini FAQ is a list of frequently asked questions (plus answers) about maintenance and mechanical work on Mini...
Created: May 11, 2004
Mini Chassis/VIN Numbers and Commission Numbers
Part 2: 1980 –
2000
Compiled by Chuck Heleker and Ian Frearson
(Revised April 29, 2004)
The information used to compile
the ...
Created: May 11, 2004
Check your Mini's pedigree using this detailed VIN chart from Chuck Heleker!
Created: July 08, 2003
The Magnuson-Moss
ActProtecting tweakers,
tuners, and other users of aftermarket equipment.
FANNING
FEARS
You want to upgrade your
vehicle with aftermarket equipment, but you’re worried about putting the
vehicle...
Created: March 27, 2002
If you know your Morris Minor's chassis number, you can narrow down its year of manufacture (and possibly some other details) using this handy reference page.
Created: September 05, 2001
Read the Society of Automotive Engineers' excellent article on the MINI (compared to the Mini)
Created: March 29, 2001
UK REGISTRATION / TAG SYSTEM: The following courtesy of N. Hunter of the UK. Accuracy not guaranteed to be 100% (this is a government we are dealing with here!!)
Created: February 05, 2001
A complete Mini time line is here! All information compiled by our own Chuck Heleker
Created: June 21, 2000
The Mini FAQ is a list of frequently asked questions (plus answers) about maintenance and mechanical work on Minis and Mini Coopers. The answers are mostly derived from the archives of the Mini-List mailing list and are the work of contributors to the list, edited for presentation in the FAQ.
Created: June 19, 2000
The relationship built up between the British Motor Corporation and motorsport celebrity Donald Healey in the 1950’s resulted in the creation of the Austin Healey 100 sportscar, a vehicle which enjoyed considerable sales success, particularly in the important North American continent.
Created: June 13, 2000
Do those nuts and bolts up properly, or a wheel might fall off... if you've been trying to find correct torque wrench settings for your Mini here they are for just about everything that matters.
Created: June 09, 2000
Mini Coopers are very similar to standard Minis, making production of a counterfeit Cooper S very easy. It is important for potential buyers to ensure that the car they are interested in is genuine.
Created: April 05, 2000
A month by month account of the evolution of the Mini as it rolled off the assembly line.
Created: March 27, 2000
Setting up any car for racing can be a very daunting task for the inexperienced, and setting up the famous little British shoe box can be even more so. The small size makes it feel like a toy car but the front wheel drive is not very common in race preparation books. The Mini was one of the first mass produced front wheel drive cars and was immediately know for it’s great handling
Created: March 13, 2000
More and more dealers are offering inexpensive race ready vintage racing Spec Sprites to buy or rent on an arrive and drive basis. The 1967, 1275cc Sprite in full street stock trim is the basis for a low cost, yet fun historic vintage sports car for racing.
Created: January 30, 2000
NOTE: These specs provide details of the maximum that can be done to the car from street stock specification, NOT THE MINIMUM!
For some time there has been a need for a class that will echo the days when a would-be racer on a budget could go production-class racing in street drivable and licensable car.
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