Since the JCW uses a different clutch from the Cooper S (presumably to handle the added hp), it appears that MINI feels the stock Cooper S clutch is not up to the task.

Upgraded clutches are generally intended for MINIs that have performance upgrades - they are designed with higher clamping forces to handle the additional horsepower / torque

MINI Countryman Clutch Problems Reported problems with the factory original clutch used on the early MINI Countryman are easy to find. While more problems seem to related to the All4 version of the Countryman they are by no means isolated to them. The experiences are varied. Some MINIs only suffer ...

The clutch operates using brake fluid. It draws off the brake fluid reservoir via a black tube on the side. Fluid flows from the reservoir into the cylinder above the clutch pedal (when there is a negative pressure). Then when the pedal is pushed the pedal cylinder pushes fluid through the tube into the clutch slave cylinder which activates the clutch.

The Mini Cooper JCW Clubman and Countryman will have the same power train as the BMW X2 M35i. A four cylinder 302HP engine with 322 lb-ft torque.

MINI Cooper Dual Mass Flywheel theory with practical view of the benefits while understanding the results of upgrading to a normal lightweight flywheel.

OS Giken LSD vs ZF Type LSD - A Technical Discussion

Frequently Asked Questions !) if you are Internet Explorer 8 user and have experience that is not displayed correctly or that is not working, please check to enable “Compatibility View Setting” of your IE8. What is a differential and what does it do? Simply explained, a differentia..

Knocking Noise from Front Axle - R56

VIDEO: How-To Install A Cat Back Exhaust on your Mini Cooper

VIDEO: How to Install Exhaust in MINI Coupes and Roadsters

Mini Cooper Quicksilver California Spec Exhaust review. Quicksilver designed this California Spec exhaust specifically to address the tighter emissions requirements in California.

Mini Cooper Turbo Heat Shields are needed to prevent the natural heat from the blower from melting the plastic bonnet scoop. Easy to install, we offer a range of solutions.

QuickSilver's newest development is a 'Sports' Exhaust system for the Mini Convertible Cooper S (R57). Check out the video!

Customer comments from MINI owners with the Quicksilver Exhaust system: Mini Cooper S (Turbo) R56 - Michael - Denmark Just installed the Mini Cooper S (turbo) QuickSilver exhaust, the customer have an ear to ear smile now that I only see after I have them on track for the first time. I must ...

Benefits of a Stainless Steel 'Sports' Exhaust All car manufacturers are compelled to comply with ever more stringent worldwide emission and sound regulations and now seem to apply the strictest of these to all their models. * We can improve on the materials used to provide longer component life...

Mini Mania Inc., is proud to announce the addition of the Quicksilver line of products for the MINI. QuickSilver Exhaust Systems has consolidated its activities to a new headquarters office and warehouse facility all on one site. After over 30 years in London the brand new premises are in the heart...

Please note that certain aftermarket exhaust systems may not comply with applicable California laws and regulations, and may therefore be prohibited for use on California highways or roads, or on roads or vehicles otherwise subject to emissions control requirements. Exhaust system...

Mini Cooper Transmission Application Guide to help identify the correct Mini Factory replacement transmission for your Mini Cooper and Cooper S.

MINI Cooper CVT Automatic Transmission factory original maintenance and repair parts. Complete transmission and numerous internal parts available.

MINI Cooper 5 Speed Transmission (Midlands)

MINI Cooper Manual Transmission Fluids MINI Cooper Manual Transmission Fluid Requirements Including Dry Capacities. Covers Manual Transmissions for all MINI's 2002 to current MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS

Additional information for NMD1017 MINI CVT Automatic Remanufactured transmission CVT INSTALLATION NOTES: We like to outline couple of issues to make sure that you don't run in any problems. 1. Please install the transmission according to manufacturer's specifications & use only the origina...

The MINI 5-speed gearbox GS5-65BH found in the Cooper models (non-S) built between 2001 and July 2004 is commonly referred to as the R65 or ‘Midlands 5-speed’ Gearbox.

From bumper guards to floor mats, badges to spare tires, Mini Mania carries a large variety of F54 Clubman parts and accessories. Here's a list of our Top 12 MINI Cooper F54 Clubman parts.

At Mini Mania we specialize in speed. Our huge inventory includes a wide selection of engine performance parts meant to improve the power you get from your MINI. Upgrades that will make your MINI even more fun to drive (yes, it's possible).

Find the performance air intakes, air filters, and kits you need for your 2014+ MINI Cooper and Cooper S F54 F55 F56 F57 F60

Find the performance air intakes, air filters, and kits you need for your 2007-2016 MINI Cooper and Cooper S R55 R56 R57 R58 R59 R60 R61

Find the performance air intakes, air filters, and kits you need for your 2002-2008 MINI Cooper and Cooper S R50 R52 R53

Shop for MINI Cooper performance parts. Find performance exhausts, intakes, filters, turbos, superchargers, and more. Shop by performance brands such as AFE, Brembo, Borla, K&N, Remus, Wagner, Wilwood, Milltek, Billstein, and more.

Mini Cooper Cold Start Rattle. Some of the early production Mini Cooper S models have been known to exhibit the 'Cold Start Rattle'. This typically occurs when the engine is cold and makes the sounds like an old diesel engine upon startup.

The Mini Cooper engine comparison allows for a better understanding of the N14 and N18 engines from BMW

Gen I MINI Cooper ODBII Powertrain codes Created: November 26, 2013 The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) developed the ODB II system and they specified that diagnostic codes comprise 5 digits. The basic scheme is as follows:

Protect your investment in your MINI Cooper S engine with this welded oil catch can with push lock fittings! Incorporates mesh baffling to slow oil vapors so they cool & condense inside the can. Kit includes everything you'll need aside from common tools to install in under 1 hour. Call our experts today!

The ULTRIK Short Shift kit will reduce the shifter movement between gears by almost 20% on your 10/2003+ MINI Cooper or MINI Cooper S manual transmission. The easy to install extension is simply slipped on and pinned to the bottom of the stock gearshift lever. No need to remove the entire shifter.

Enhance your manual transmission MINI Cooper & Cooper S with the Shark Injector! Enjoy more torque, quicker response, smoother running engine, with one upgrade. Easily reversible to stock software leaving no trace. These installation instructions include the FAQ. Unit is not available in California.

Upgrade your MINI Cooper ECU with these remove & replace instructions, and gain exceptional horsepower and torque. Renowned for smooth drivability and exceptional reliability this software has been proven to be the best. NM software re-maps boost pressure, ignition timing, air fuel ratios, throttle response and rev limiter (manual trans).

High performance forged pistons that can handle boost & maximum horsepower for your MINI Cooper. CP forged pistons feature superb ring seal, higher vacuum, lower blow-by, greater durability and increased horsepower and torque through the powerband. See this article for specifications, recommendations, ring gap measurements, and honing instructions.

Frequently asked questions about performance upgrade in and around your engine!

VIDEO: How-To Use a OBD2 Code Reader on Your MINI Cooper.

VIDEO: How-To Install a BSH Oil Catch Can For MINI Coopers

Mini Cooper Water Pump Application Guide to help you identify the correct item for your MINI

Instructions for programming spare keys on your Gen 1 MINI built on or after 07/2004. This information is provided as a courtesy to our customers. We strongly recommend that you have your MINI dealer program your keys, but if you choose to attempt this procedure, proceed at your own risk. &n

MODEL R50 (Cooper), R52 (Convertible), R53 (Cooper S) from 07/04 production SITUATION Remote control bar codes are no longer supplied with new vehicles CAUSE On vehicles produced 07/2004 and later, a new remote initialization procedure is required. PROCEDURE Initialize remote key as follows: 1...

Plasma Ignition systems & Coils have proven to be successful in harsh racing & street use under the most demanding conditions. Fast & Easy Upgrade MiniMania.com

Have you noticed your MINI Cooper S engine seems more powerful & responsive in cold weather? As the inlet temperature is reduced, the air packs a greater number of O2 molecules, resulting in more powerful combustion. This nets more power to the wheels. Now you can have similar performance on warm days with this Intercooler upgrade. Call for details!

VIDEO: How-To swap out an Intercooler on a 2012 JCW MINI Cooper. This "Charge-Air Cooler" is an air-to-air heat exchange device used on turbocharged engines to improve their volumetric efficiency by increasing intake air-charge density through isochoric cooling.

The best in Intercooler Performance Upgrades begins with the best in quality parts. That's why our kit consists of Intercoolers by Wagner Tuning and Hi--Flo pipes by NM Engineering. Get the most out of your MINI with a performance upgrade kit that will have impact. Intercooler and Hi-Flo Pipes.

Mini Cooper Intercooler Installation Instructions for the Gen2 Mini Cooper S 2011+ Facelift models with the N18 Turbocharged engine.

Mini Cooper Intercooler Installation Instructions for the Gen2 Mini Cooper S 2007-2010 models with the N14 Turbocharged engine.

MINI Cooper Intercooler upgrade will improve both performance and fuel efficiency with easy bolt on installation

MINI Cooper S Intercooler Upgrade Installation Instructions. This performance upgrade is easy to install because the intercooler is fully accessible from the top of the engine bay in the Cooper S. Pictures and text instructions included.

The factory recommended interval for the automatic transmission is 100,000 miles and MINI states the manual transmission fluid is a 'life-time fluid' that does not require fluid replacement. In our 'unscientific' opinion, this is too long and we don't believe in 'life-time' fluids. You should check with any transmission specialist that you trust for their recommendation.

Save money when you buy MINI Cooper oil change products in a kit. Keep your car in good health through regular maintenance. Simply find your car type and click on the corresponding part number.

Primer on filter technology used in the K&P reusable Mini Cooper Oil Filter

How to Change the Oil in a R53 Mini Cooper Supercharger The beautiful whining as you press the accelerator to the floor. The supercharger is music to any Cooper S owner's ears. This sound alone is one of the most distinguishable characteristics of a R53 mini cooper S.

Frequently, the canister cover will be very difficult to break free.  Use a breaker bar with CAUTION!  You may need a low profile' socket due to the limited space available. If you loosen the filter canister cover enough to break the seal, it will help drain the oil from the filter as you drain the oil pan.  Less mess later! When replacing the O-ring, save the old one just in case (will explain later). When replacing the O-ring on the canister cover, make sure you lubricate the O-ring with PLENTY of fresh oil before you install it, and lubricate again after it is in place.  If you fail to do this, the O-ring will bunch up and cause a leak!

MINI Cooper Engine Oil Factory Recommendations for MINIs made after 2002

The early MINI with production dates up to 07/2004 has a couple extra pieces inside the oil filter cannister cover - a spring and plastic cage. These items were eliminated on the later models after 07/2004. This article explains the differences and what to do if you lose some of these parts.

Resetting the oil interval lights on MINIS from 2007 and newer.

Resetting the Oil Service Light on your 2002 - 2006 Cooper and Cooper S Hatchbacks, and 2005 - 2008 Cooper and Cooper S Convertibles

A couple of weeks ago we highlighted 5 Powerhouse Upgrades to Customize Your MINI's engine: Intake Kits, ECU Tuning, Ignition Coils/Spark Plugs, Performance Exhaust & Stage Kits. There were just too many power upgrades for you to fit all in one article...so here are 6 more in Part 2!

Stage kits for your Gen3 F54 F55 F56 F57 F60 will save you time and effort when you choose from our wide selection. The Mini Mania stage kits have been designed with 40 years of background of Mini tuning and racing.

Stage kits for your Gen1 R50 R52 R53 will save you time and effort when you choose from our wide selection. The Mini Mania stage kits have been designed with 40 years of background of Mini tuning and racing.

Stage kits for your Gen2 R55 R56 R57 R58 R59 R60 R61 will save you time and effort when you choose from our wide selection. The Mini Mania stage kits have been designed with 40 years of background of Mini tuning and racing.

Performance Exhaust systems for your Gen 2 R555, R56, R57, R58, R59, R60 and R61 MINI Cooper offer better flow with reduced back pressure for improved performance. These systems typically offer a lower deeper tone with a slight increase in sound volume. Some of these systems install at the front flange, the others are spliced in after the secondary catalytic converter or resonator.

Improve your Gen 2 R55 R56 R57 R58 R59 R60 R61 MINI's performance by upgrading or replacing its ignition coils, spark plugs and spark plug wires. Its an easy and affordable option to have noticeable performance increase.

BAM! Improve your Gen 1 R50 R52 R53 MINI's performance by upgrading or replacing its ignition coils, spark plugs and spark plug wires. Its an easy and affordable option to have noticeable performance increase.

F-SERIES ECU Upgrades will make your MINI even more fun to drive (yes, it's possible). Take your MINI's performance to the next level of awesomeness. ECU upgrades become more critical as you add more 'serious' engine upgrades such as Turbos or internal upgrades, but are also effective on a stock Mini.

R55-R61 ECU software upgrades skew towards performance by manipulating parameters such as ignition timing, fuel mixture, boost pressure, just to name a few. ECU upgrades become more critical as you add more 'serious' engine upgrades such as Turbos or internal upgrades, but are also...

In this video we show a badly damaged OEM crank pulley (harmonic damper/balancer) being removed from a GEN 1 MINI Cooper S (supercharged). We then install a high quality aftermarket damper

Instructions for the MINI Cooper S Supercharger Pulley Upgrade Kit on MINI Cooper models Hardtop (R53) 2002-2006 and Convertibles (R58) 2005-2008.

Get more POWER from your Supercharged MINI Cooper 'S' with the effective and economical ULTRIK 3-piece pulley upgrade system with belt. A 15% reduction in the supercharger pulley diameter increases the boost by more than 4 pounds, resulting in a dyno-measured gain of over 20 horsepower AT THE WHEELS. Maximum boost is achieved at lower RPM, giving more power in the mid-range.

Mini Cooper Supercharger Pulley HP Benefits

Find the right spark plug to fit your MINI Cooper model.

MINI Cooper Spark Plug Thread Repair

This basic guide is designed to assist the technician, hobbyist, or race mechanic in understanding, using, and troubleshooting spark plugs.

MINI Cooper Sprint Booster Throttle remap module installation instructions

Increase the engine efficiency of your manual transmission MINI Cooper with this fully integrated supercharger system! Completely bolt-on with self-contained oiling, and includes electric water pump. The average install time is 8 hours and can boost your hp 22% and torque by 19%. Call us today!

The High Efficiency Sprintex® S5-210 Screw Compressor for your MINI! A complete upgrade to replace the inefficient factory Eaton M45 Roots type unit. This is a true 'Bolt-on' upgrade! Fits 2002-2006 R53 MINI Cooper S Hatchback and 2005-2008 R52 MINI Cooper S Convertible with Manual Transmissions. Available with the standard 69mm pulley or an upgraded 64mm pulley for higher boost and power.

Turbocharger Performance Upgrades for GEN 3 MINI Cooper F54, F55, F56, F57 and F60 Models

In this video we replace the factory turbocharger with a higher spec JM Turbocharger, replace the charge pipe and factory down pipe, and modify the front of the exhaust system on our R58 JCW MINI Cooper Coupe.

Mini Cooper Turbo Installation hardware applications guide lists turbo related hardware you might need when you service the turbo

Browse our Mini Cooper Turbo Application Guide. When replacing a Turbo, there are many options to choose from. This chart shows which turbos are appropriate for the type of replacement and the applicable model years. It helps making finding your turbo easy.

The M7 Aerogel Turbo Heatshield is designed to fit over the stock turbo using pre-existing mounting points.

Two excellent Turbo upgrades for your MINI Cooper S

R55 to R61 Turbo Replacement and Upgrade Options from Mini Mania

TURBO PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES for JMTC Turbocharger Upgrades and Replacements. WARNING, PLEASE READ THESE IMPORTANT NOTES!Failure to heed these warnings can void your JMTC TurboCharger Warranty. See also:Turbocharger installation and Warranty information, Turbocharger Upgrade Technology...

Before installing your new turbocharger always take a few important steps to increase the life of the turbocharger.