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       BODY
    Coverking Car Covers   Dec-17-07 
    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 
    Consumer Book Review by Karl Aldinger by: Karl Aldinger  Dec-31-05 
    Consumer Book Review by Tim Lewis by: Tim Lewis  Dec-28-05 

       BRAKES
    Pad and Rotor Bed-In Theory, Definitions and Procedures   Jun-23-08 
    StopTech's Recommended Procedure for Bedding-in Perform...   Jun-23-08 
    Brembo - Frequently Asked Questions   Jan-17-08 
    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 
    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 

       COOLING
    Cooling System Drain & Refill - R50/52/53 MINI   Jun-19-08 

       CYLINDER HEAD
    Cylinder Head Performance Improvement Considerations by: Don Racine  Dec-30-05 
    C-AEA526 DUAL VALVE SPRING FITTING INSTRUCTIONS   Mar-16-05 
    MSE4 - Post 1992 unleaded stage 2 (Road Rocket) large-b... by: Keith Calver  Oct-23-00 
    MSE6 - 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 

       DRIVETRAIN
    Knocking Noise from Front Axle - R56   Jun-13-08 

       ELECTRICAL
    Smiths Voltage Stabilizers   May-14-08 
    Troubleshooting Lucas Points   May-14-08 
    Lamp Bar Installation Instructions   May-14-07 
    PIAA Frquently Asked Questions by: PIAA  Jan-12-07 
    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 
    How Does The Unichip Work   Dec-29-05 
    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 
    IGNITION - Establishing a TDC reference point by: Keith Calver  Sep-26-00 
    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
    MAGDOG3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS   Jun-24-08 
    Protect Your Engine: Using MagDog as an Optimal Solutio...   Jun-24-08 
    “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 

    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 

       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 
    WTCC Carburetor   Nov-09-05 
    MINI Cooper S Cold Air Intake   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
    Gearbox Rebuild   Jun-19-08 
    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
    MINI model designations   Jun-12-08 
    New MINI production video   Jan-16-08 
    Fuel Economy - What you can do   Jan-07-08 
    Tips for Saving Fuel   Jan-07-08 
    MINI SAV to be named 'Crossman'   Dec-17-07 
    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 
    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 

    More GENERAL Articles
       IGNITION
    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 
    Plasma Booster Ignition Upgrade   Nov-07-07 
    Nology HotWires Application Guide   Feb-02-06 
    Spark Plugs Overview   Jan-30-06 
    Nology Hotwire Ignition Concept   Jan-19-06 

       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 
    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 

       REVIEWS
    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 
    SUPER PRO POLYURETHANE BUSHINGS   Nov-08-07 
    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 
    Mini MKIV front and rear subframe assemblies by: British Motor H...  Sep-10-99 

       TIRES
    Resetting the Flat Tire Monitor   Sep-05-07 
    Did You Know That Improper Tire Pressure May Drasticall...   Apr-22-07 

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

       WHEELS
    PIAA Wheels   Jul-17-08 
    The Original Minilite Wheel   Jan-30-06 
    Wheels of fortune   Jan-30-00 


     

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