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    2008 Nevada City Adventure
    7th Annual Nevada City Adventure - May 17, 2008

    Summer is just around the corner and that means it's time to mark your calendars to join us for our 7th Annual Nevada City Adventure Open House, Saturday May 17th, 8am to 4pm. Some of the events planned include a swap meet, car show, prizes, and of course, great deals on the latest and coolest merchandise! Also this year we will be featuring the first ever Vtec Encounter.

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    Jan-14-2008



       
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    SPRINT BOOSTER THROTTLE REMAP MODULE INSTALL R50/52/53   Mar-06-08 
    SPRINT BOOSTER FAQ'S   Mar-04-08 
    SPRINT BOOSTER THROTTLE REMAP MODULE INSTALL R56, R55   Feb-28-08 
    Brembo - Frequently Asked Questions   Jan-17-08 
    New MINI production video   Jan-16-08 
    Fuel Economy - What you can do   Jan-07-08 
    Tips for Saving Fuel   Jan-07-08 
    Coverking Car Covers   Dec-17-07 
    MINI SAV to be named 'Crossman'   Dec-17-07 
    RMI-25 Cooling System Treatment   Nov-28-07 
    SUPER PRO POLYURETHANE BUSHINGS   Nov-08-07 
    Plasma Booster Ignition Upgrade   Nov-07-07 
    Pad and Rotor Bed-In Theory by Stoptech   Oct-23-07 
    Resetting the Flat Tire Monitor   Sep-05-07 

       BODY
    NMA7651 & NMA7652 JCW Roof Spoiler Installation Instruc...   Sep-07-06 
    Factory trim molding installation - GFZ107 & GZF105 by: Rachel Nelson  May-10-04 
    Overider and rail kit for Mini bumpers, MSSK025   Jan-30-00 
    Quick release bonnet hinge kit, MK3, C-CZH530/1   Jan-30-00 
    Quick release bonnet hinges MK I&II, C-14A7246/7   Jan-30-00 

       BOOKS
    SU Reference Catalog Review by: Robert Benton  Feb-22-06 
    Tuning the A-Series Engine - Book Review by: Robert Benton  Feb-22-06 

       BRAKES
    BRAKE PROBLEMS   Apr-02-07 
    Wilwood Big Brake Kit for the MINI Cooper & S   Jan-28-06 
    Stoptech Big Brake Kit for MINI Cooper S   Jan-26-06 
    Fitment of Tandem Brake Master Cylinder - GMC227   Mar-18-05 
    Big Brake Wheel Fitment for MINI Cooper & MINI Cooper s   Jan-10-05 
    EBC GreenStuff Brake Pads for the MINI Cooper & S by: EBC  Oct-30-03 
    Hawk Brake Material Description by: Hawk Brakes  Sep-26-00 
    Upgrading Mini Brakes by: Hamish Hubbard  Jun-20-00 
    Mini Brake Data by: Hamish Hubbard  Jun-09-00 
    Metro 4-pot conversion by: Gemma Kernich  Feb-16-00 
    Competiton brake pads   Jan-30-00 

       CAMSHAFTS
    Customer Camshaft Review by: MiniPetrolHead  Apr-11-08 
    C-AJJ3327 Installation Notes   Mar-06-06 
    Camshaft Theory by Elgin   Jan-28-06 
    Kent Camshaft Fitting Rules   Jan-27-06 
    Kent Camshaft Timing   Jan-27-06 
    Who is Kent Camshafts   Jan-27-06 
    CAM TIMING - Basic Notes by: Keith Calver  Aug-31-00 
    Adjustable belt drive timing kit, C-AJJ3328   Jan-30-00 
    Camshaft Design by Dema Elgin by: Dema Elgin  Jan-30-00 
    Camshaft_Drives   Jan-30-00 
    Duplex timing chain kit, C-AJJ3323   Jan-30-00 
    Duplex timing chain kit, C-AJJ3325   Jan-30-00 
    Duplex timing chain kit, C-AJJ3327   Jan-30-00 

       CAR CARE
    EINSZETT Car Care FAQ's   Jan-11-07 
    EINSZETT Plastic, Rubber, Vinyl Care   Jan-11-07 
    EINSZETT Polish and Wax application   Jan-11-07 
    COLGAN Bra Material Basics   Jan-28-06 
    Coverking Car Cover FAQ   Jan-28-06 
    Key Features of Colgan Bras   Jan-28-06 

       CLUTCH
    Clutch Checking (Pre Verto) by: Chuck Heleker  Feb-24-01 
    Clutch FAQ (non-Verto) by: Marcel Chichak  Feb-16-00 
    Clutch Works   Jan-30-00 

       CYLINDER HEAD
    Cylinder Head Performance Improvement Considerations by: Don Racine  Dec-30-05 
    C-AEA526 DUAL VALVE SPRING FITTING INSTRUCTIONS   Mar-16-05 
    MSE6 - POST 1992 unleaded stage 2 (Road Rocket) large-b... by: Keith Calver  Oct-23-00 
    MSE4 - Post 1992 unleaded stage 2 (Road Rocket) large-b... by: Keith Calver  Oct-23-00 
    CYLINDER HEAD - Valves; shapes, materials, and finishes... by: Keith Calver  Oct-19-00 
    Stage 2, Budget big bore head   Jan-30-00 
    Competition Cylinder Heads   Jan-30-00 
    Competition head stud and nut kit   Jan-30-00 
    Cylinder Heads   Jan-30-00 
    High lift rocker assembly, C-AHT436   Jan-30-00 
    Rocker Gear   Jan-30-00 
    Offset rocker bushes, C-AEG644   Jan-29-00 

       ELECTRICAL
    PIAA Frquently Asked Questions by: PIAA  Jan-12-07 
    Nology HotWires Application Guide   Feb-02-06 
    Pertronix Application Questions   Feb-01-06 
    123 Distributor Aplication Guide   Jan-31-06 
    123 Ignition Mounting Instructions   Jan-31-06 
    Do's and Don’t of the 123 Distributor for the Mini Coop...   Jan-31-06 
    Spark Plugs Overview   Jan-30-06 
    Nology Hotwire Ignition Concept   Jan-19-06 
    Ignition Tune-Up Kits   Mar-16-05 
    Does your Shark show an error 147? by: Ken Suzuki  Feb-17-05 
    Wiper Switch Conversion   Nov-27-02 
    Mini & Cooper Wiring Diagrams On-Line   Feb-19-02 
    DISTRIBUTOR - What the A-Series needs by: Keith Calver  Sep-15-00 
    DISTRIBUTORS - working basics. by: Keith Calver  Sep-15-00 
    Changing from Dynamo to Alternator by: Keith Calver  Sep-01-00 
    Distributor Adapter   Jan-30-00 
    Alternator Conversion Instructions   Jan-30-00 
    Electrical polarity   Jan-29-00 

       ENGINE
    “BACKWARD COMPATIBILITY” IN NEW ENGINE OILS ? by: DF Sales & Mark...  Nov-27-07 
    A Supercharged Comparison   Aug-24-07 
    Cold Air Intake & Automatic Trans 02-06 MINI   Apr-26-07 
    Mini Harmonic Damper   Jan-25-07 
    OIL IS KILLING OUR CARS!!!!! by: Keith Ansell, F...  Jan-08-07 
    Oil Service Interval Reset - 02-06 MINIs   Jan-02-07 
    Project Small Bore, Part 3: Carb/Manifold Combos   Sep-22-06 
    Project Small Bore, Part 2: Cylinder Head by: Graham Russell  Jul-24-06 
    Project Small Bore: Part 1 by: Graham Russell  Jul-21-06 
    Upgrading your Fuel Injected Mini! – Part2 by: Don Racine  Jun-06-06 
    Upgrades for Fuel Injected Minis by: Don Racine  Mar-24-06 
    DEVES Piston Ring Installation   Jan-30-06 
    ARP Bolts & Fasteners by: ARP Automotive ...  Jan-28-06 
    Big-Bore Power Units from MINI MANIA for the Mini Coope...   Aug-06-05 
    Supercharger kit for the MINI Cooper   Aug-06-05 
    Mini Cooper S Supercharger Self-Aligning Pulley Upgrade   Jul-19-05 
    MINI Cooper Intercooler- Optimizing Air Temperature to...   Jan-25-05 
    Mini Cooper Supercharger Pulley HP Benefits   Dec-09-03 
    Proper ARP Fastener Retention by: ARP Automotive ...  Nov-14-03 
    MinComp 1380   Aug-01-03 

    More ENGINE Articles
       ENGINE STABLIZ
    Lower Engine Stabilizer, MSSK1   Jan-30-00 
    Mini engine stabilizer steady bar, MSSK1300   Jan-30-00 

       EXHAUST
    Borla Exhaust Products - 'About Borla'   Jan-30-08 
    Borla FAQ's   Jan-30-08 
    Catalytic Converter Considerations by: Mini Mania  May-18-05 
    Catalytic Converter Information for MINI & MINI Cooper ...   Apr-18-05 
    MINI & Mini Cooper S Exhaust   Apr-02-05 
    OFF-ROAD USE Enhanced Exhaust Header   Apr-20-04 
    Mini Cooper & MINI Cooper S BORLA Exhausts by: BORLA  Oct-30-03 
    Catalytic Converter Information   Sep-30-03 
    RC40 exhaust fitting   Jan-30-00 

       EXTERIOR TRIM
    Lamp Bar Installation Instructions   May-14-07 

       FACTORY
    Mini MKIV front and rear subframe assemblies by: British Motor H...  Sep-10-99 

       FUEL SYSTEMS
    How to Improve your Mini MPG   May-12-08 
    How Colortune Works   May-09-08 
    Car Talk's Guide to Better Fuel Economy   Jan-07-08 
    Keep Your Engine Properly Tuned for Better Fuel Econom...   Dec-28-07 
    How to improve fuel economy in your MINI   Jul-03-07 
    Weber Carburetors Float Level - DGV / DCOE   Apr-27-07 
    Cold Air Intake System for the MINI Cooper S   Aug-10-05 
    Needle codes for SU carbs by: Don Racine  May-21-05 
    Carburetors: Conversion from Injection to Carburetors   Apr-15-05 
    Mini Cooper Air Filter Technology   Oct-30-03 
    Tuning your DCOE-Style Carburetor by: Mike Kimball an...  Sep-29-00 
    A Basic Guide to Electronic Fuel Injection for Minis by: Cameron Otway  Feb-16-00 
    Inlet Manifolds   Jan-30-00 
    Installation of HIF-6 or HIF-44 Carburetors   Jan-30-00 
    SU Fuel pump, FUL117   Jan-30-00 
    Weber carb information and part no.   Jan-30-00 
    Carburetors   Jan-29-00 
    Synchronization of Twin SU HS-type Carburetors   Jan-29-00 

       GAUGES
    Temperature Gauge Calibration   Feb-18-00 
    Tachometer Conversion   Jan-30-00 

       GEARBOXES
    Quaife Limited Slip Differentials   Jan-26-06 
    C-AEA3240 - REPLACEMENT FULLY-FLOATING PRIMARY GEAR BUS...   Apr-15-05 
    Phantom Grip LSD Installation Instructions   Feb-10-03 
    22G2026MM Rod Change Shifter Conversion Bracket   Dec-05-00 
    GEARBOX - Up-rating drop gears by: Keith Calver  Oct-31-00 
    Gearbox - Up-rating diffs and FDs. by: Keith Calver  Oct-30-00 
    GEARBOX - Syncro vs 'Dog' engagement by: Keith Calver  Oct-30-00 
    GEARBOX - How they work by: Keith Calver  Oct-25-00 
    GEARBOX - Formulae for FD/tyre size/car speed and gear ... by: Keith Calver  Oct-24-00 
    GEARBOX - standard production gearbox types by: Keith Calver  Oct-24-00 
    GEARBOX - Limited Slip Diffs, what's available. by: Keith Calver  Oct-17-00 
    GEARBOX - Limited Slip Diffs, What they're about. by: Keith Calver  Oct-16-00 
    Quick Shift Kit, Remote type C-22A1750   Jan-30-00 
    LSD Design   Jan-30-00 
    Magnetic oil trap, C-2A3637   Jan-30-00 
    Mini Idler Gear- 4 sync 22G943   Jan-29-00 
    Center oil pick-up pipe C-AHT54   Jan-29-00 
    Quick Shift Kit, Rod change type, C-22A1751   Jan-29-00 

       GENERAL
    BMW Models by Series and Type   Feb-21-07 
    Mini Identification   Feb-13-06 
    What marque is your Mini, Mini Cooper? by: Keith Dodd  Jan-18-06 
    WTCC Carburetor   Nov-09-05 
    Mini Cooper Tuning   Apr-02-05 
    Mini Cooper Tuner Installation Instructions   Feb-24-05 
    Tuner Tools   Feb-24-05 
    Mini Mania Tuner Info Page   Feb-15-05 
    Is Your Dyno Lying?   Aug-25-04 
    Mini FAQ Part 2 by: Hamish Hubbard  Jul-19-04 
    Making the Most of Your MINI - Upgrading Your Cooper 'S...   Jun-24-04 
    Mini Chassis/VIN and Commission Numbers, Part I (Revise... by: Chuck Heleker  May-11-04 
    Mini Chassis/VIN and Commission Numbers, Part II by: Chuck Heleker a...  May-11-04 
    The Magnuson-Moss Act   Jul-08-03 
    New MINI OEM Equipment Installation Instructions   Jul-07-03 
    SAE Article: From Mini to MINI in 42 years   Sep-05-01 
    UK REGISTRATION / TAG SYSTEM by: Big Mack  Mar-29-01 
    MINI TIME LINE - UPDATED 11.13.02 by: Chuck Heleker  Feb-05-01 
    IGNITION - Establishing a TDC reference point by: Keith Calver  Sep-26-00 
    Mini Torque Wrench Settings by: Hamish Hubbard  Jun-13-00 

    More GENERAL Articles
       INTERIOR
    Newton Interior Samples Book by: Hugo Teixeira  Feb-16-00 

       MINI MANIA
    New Product Development at Mini Mania   Apr-23-08 
    How to Improve the Handling of Your Mini - The Basics   Jul-16-07 
    How to use Mini Mania Discount Coupon Codes   May-24-07 
    Upgrades for the Mini Cooper MPI/TBI models by: Don Racine  Jan-15-07 
    How Does The Unichip Work   Dec-29-05 
    Unichip software upgrade kit for all MINIs.   Dec-28-05 
    Wish List Feature on Mini Mania Site   Jul-03-01 

       MOTORSPORT
    Mini Mania's MINI COOPER S now at 265HP by: Don Racine  Oct-28-03 
    Solo II Autocross Novice Handbook by: Kate Hughes  Mar-22-02 

       PAINT CODES
    Austin Mini Paint Color Codes   Apr-25-00 

       PANELS
    Nose panel replacement process from our customers   Jun-09-07 
    Body Stripping by: Hamish Hubbard  Jun-21-00 
    Rust and Minis   Jun-21-00 
    Body Shell Fitting   Jun-16-00 
    Mini Body Dimensions by: Hamish Hubbard  Jun-13-00 

       PISTONS
    Piston Fact File   Jan-30-00 

       REVIEWS
    Consumer Book Review by Karl Aldinger by: Karl Aldinger  Dec-31-05 
    Consumer Book Review by Tim Lewis by: Tim Lewis  Dec-28-05 
    Mini Cooper Stage I, II and III Kits Compared   Jun-24-04 
    Compare Mini Mania's Stage II Kit to the John Cooper Wo...   May-27-04 

       ROVER PARTS CATALOGS
    Rover Mini Cooper Parts Catalog, 1990 and Later   Jan-16-03 
    Rover Parts Catalog On-Line   Dec-18-01 

       SUSPENSION
    PRECISION STEERING AMPLIFIER - p/n NMS6000   May-06-08 
    SPAX frequently asked questions   Jan-28-06 
    Koni Announces New FSD Shocks   Jun-19-05 
    Choosing a Sway Bar for your MINI Cooper or MCS by: Don Racine  Dec-02-04 
    SHOCK ABSORBERS (DAMPERS) by: Keith Dodd  Oct-20-04 
    C-AJJ4009 Fixed Rear Anti-Roll Bar Fitting Instructions   Mar-16-04 
    TOOL10 - Instructions for Camber/Castor Gauge   Dec-12-03 
    KONI Shock Absorbers by: KONI  Oct-30-03 
    Mini suspension, steering and handling data by: Hamish Hubbard  Jun-08-00 
    Adjustable rear anti-roll bar kit, C-AJJ4008   Jan-30-00 
    Sway Bar Information and Theory   Jan-30-00 
    Fixed negative camber bottom arms, C-AJJ3364   Jan-29-00 
    Front bump stop kit, C-AJJ4007   Jan-29-00 
    Heavy duty adjustable tie-rods   Jan-29-00 
    Mini coil over conversion kit, CK17   Jan-29-00 
    Progressive rear bump stop kit, C-AJJ3313   Jan-29-00 

       TIRES
    Did You Know That Improper Tire Pressure May Drasticall...   Apr-22-07 

       WEATHER_STRIP
    Mini front door window channel, 24A88   Jan-30-00 

       WHEELS
    The Original Minilite Wheel   Jan-30-06 
    Wheels of fortune   Jan-30-00 


     

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