http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums Cooper and Cooper S convertible (R52) discussion. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:15:15 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums//forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/178594-gauge-problems-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:33:49 GMT When I go over a medium size bump or turn sharply my engine service light, ABS and tire inflation lights come on. If I stop, turn it off and back on everything resets. There seems to be no problems, but the lights come on very easily over a simple bump and stay on until the ignition is turned off. When I go over a medium size bump or turn sharply my engine service light, ABS and tire inflation lights come on. If I stop, turn it off and back on everything resets. There seems to be no problems, but the lights come on
very easily over a simple bump and stay on until the ignition is turned off. ]]> Cabrio Talk (2005-2008) EDWARD GIBBS http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/178594-gauge-problems.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/178593-cabrio-top-problem-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:26:46 GMT My 2005 cabrio has only 18,000 miles. Put the top down and heard a loud crunch. When I put it up the inside sides behind the rear windows were all detached and broken plastic fell into the back seat. I guess the inside of the top got caught when it went down and broke just about eveyrthing. Anybody had any experience with this? Can it be fixed myself? It looks like I will ned to take all the canvas off and totally replace the inside side wings. My 2005 cabrio has only 18,000 miles. Put the top down and heard a loud crunch. When I put it up the inside sides behind the rear windows were all detached and broken plastic fell into the back seat. I guess the inside of the top got caught when it went down and broke just about eveyrthing.

Anybody had any experience with this? Can it be fixed myself? It looks like I will ned to take all the canvas off and totally replace the inside side wings. ]]> Cabrio Talk (2005-2008) EDWARD GIBBS http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/178593-cabrio-top-problem.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/178496-good-deal-2008-s-sidewalk-cabrio-24k-miles-less-than-22k-new-post.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:55:43 GMT Just saw this at California dealers- CPO 2008 MINI Cooper S Convertible - $21993. Maybe someone can negotiate even lower price or some free goodies. The only downside is it appears to have Automatic transmission, but still - good deal. If I was in the market for one - I would get it myself. http://www.longbeachmini.com/VehicleDetails/513369003 http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/ctd/1462990876.html Just saw this at California dealers- CPO 2008 MINI Cooper S Convertible - $21993.

Maybe someone can negotiate even lower price or some free goodies. The only downside is it appears to have Automatic transmission, but still - good deal.

If I was in the market for one - I would get it myself.

http://www.longbeachmini.com/VehicleDetails/513369003

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb...462990876.html ]]> Cabrio Talk (2005-2008) Yazon http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/178496-good-deal-2008-s-sidewalk-cabrio-24k-miles-less-than-22k.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/178475-15-to-17-s-light-wheels-on-regular-convertible-new-post.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:57:26 GMT Hey all
My wife's tires are getting worn out and I'm wondering if it makes any sense to upgrade to 17" at the same time? I would like to see a wider and slightly larger wheels on her silver convertible, as the 15" stocks look very small :)

I've found a very good deal on a set of 2003 S-lite wheels ($160 for all 4) 17X7".

Would there be any major negatives to this?

Numbers below are taken from this place:
http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f...ctory_wheel s



FROM
R93 5-spoke Rocket ET45 14.8lb (6.7kg)


TO
R85 S-spoke (aka LeMans, S-lite) ET48 25.1lb (11.4kg)


Any thoughts? ]]> Cabrio Talk (2005-2008) Yazon http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/178475-15-to-17-s-light-wheels-on-regular-convertible.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/178451-dodgy-dealer-aniversary-gift-nightmare-new-post.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:17:38 GMT Hey all,

So heres the scoop, hubby buys me a 2006 mini cooper s convertible for 10 yrs of putting up with him..:razz:

I saw the car on ebay at infinity of Oakland, showed my hubby the car. " I would like something like this, you sweet thing"

So we go out try a few used ones round about, but they were not in as good condition or they were not S. Then I come across the car again on cars.com with sale pending. I mention it to my hubby and he then admits its him. I told him to bid for it on ebay as they have buyer protection.

We then send my cousin out to test drive it.....he drove round the street not at any great speed neither. The guy shows the tires are new "look he says" cousin looks at tires he is pointing at. OHHHHHHH cool.:thumbsup:

Cousin says yeah its fine looks good...(must mention cousin is ski instructor:eek2:) So hubby goes down to oakland, gets shown same tire.:thumbsup: Pays cash for the car, arranges shipping to WA state.

Car arrives and i jump for joy :grin: give my hubby lots of lovin...We then take it to mini dealers to have a minor repair done...I noticed that when we drove there that things were falling out of the cup holder, the gps fell off its stand...small stuff like that. So I mention it to mini dealer, they call back a few days later you have 3 bold tires:eek2: and the suspension needs replacing.

So we get estimates for repair and send it off to shaun our sales guy...
no reply....call, oh Shaun no longer works here...:mad: So we then try to get in touch with anyone...finally we get the general manager....Hey did you get our estimate...who should I address the bill too.:thumbsup: The GM says " I am not paying anything you bought the car AS IS....which is true. However its does not give you the right to sell us a damaged car....with three bold tires.
Well the shipper did it..:eek2: we would never sell a car with three bold tires and a damaged suspension...
So here we are with a mini I cannot drive until I get 4 new tires and have the suspension done...which we will get done shortly...However I thought I would share my story with you as a lesson learned...we are fighting it but who knows what will happen....but definatly be wary of infinity of oakland, stupid husbands and Transport drivers lol.
Any advice would be most welcome.
Denise ]]> Cabrio Talk (2005-2008) deniseuk http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/178451-dodgy-dealer-aniversary-gift-nightmare.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/178389-can-start-the-car-without-key-no-keyless-option-new-post.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:51:30 GMT My wife discovered something weird with her 08 Cooper.

She had her car running, turned it off, pushed and removed the key fob from the "ignition". Then she needed to start the car so she pushed the start button while her foot was on the brake and the car started, even though the key was in her hand.

We are able to replicate this by doing the following:

Put key in, start. Turn off, take key out, and start the car again. If you open the door between the taking out of the key and pressing the start button the car will not start.

Is this a known "feature"? ]]> Cabrio Talk (2005-2008) igorfpv http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/178389-can-start-the-car-without-key-no-keyless-option.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/178374-anyone-had-to-replace-the-3rd-brakelight-new-post.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:17:25 GMT I noticed after a drive up in the city (SF) a couple weeks ago that the red lens on my 3rd brakelight is gone. It's as if it just fell completely off! The light still illuminates when I step on the pedal, there's just no red plastic covering anymore. Has anyone else had this problem?

FWIW, my car is under warranty, so I'm not really worried about it - just curious... ]]> Cabrio Talk (2005-2008) Perfusion http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/178374-anyone-had-to-replace-the-3rd-brakelight.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/178277-any-reason-for-19mpg-new-post.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:40:06 GMT Quick question: My first two tanks on the new-to-me Mini and they were 20 and 19 MPG. I mean, wow, my 2003 C-class got a steady 29MPG every tank. Still, instead of complaining, I wanted to check and see if there is a problem, or if this is just the way it goes. My mini is an S, cabrio, automatic, with a CAI and a 15% pulley. Will those factors make the MPG so low on their own? Would a tune or ECU refresh or something get it back on track? Just curious. Note: I drove the first tank like I... Quick question: My first two tanks on the new-to-me Mini and they were 20 and 19 MPG. I mean, wow, my 2003 C-class got a steady 29MPG every tank.

Still, instead of complaining, I wanted to check and see if there is a problem, or if this is just the way it goes. My mini is an S, cabrio, automatic, with a CAI and a 15% pulley. Will those factors make the MPG so low on their own?
Would a tune or ECU refresh or something get it back on track? Just curious.

Note: I drove the first tank like I stole it, just having fun as much as possible, but the second tank I drove just everyday-normal and got lower mileage. :confused:

That's all for now - it's 74 here, and I need some top-down time :grin: ]]> Cabrio Talk (2005-2008) daveonbass http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/178277-any-reason-for-19mpg.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/177941-wear-spots-on-cabrio-top-new-post.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:14:27 GMT I have a number of shiny spots and a couple of frays on the vertical back part of my top near the back windows. :sad: I have had some experience with cloth top covertibles (saabs) and generally have not seen frays or shiny spots until 10 years/125000 miles. :) My cabrio is less than 2.5 years old and less than 30,000 miles. My next visit to the dealer I will bring this up. Is this normal on the mini cabrio?:eek: I have a number of shiny spots and a couple of frays on the vertical back part of my top near the back windows. :sad: I have had some experience with cloth top covertibles (saabs) and generally have not seen frays or shiny spots until 10 years/125000 miles. :) My cabrio is less than 2.5 years old and less than 30,000 miles. My next visit to the dealer I will bring this up. Is this normal on the mini cabrio?:eek: ]]> Cabrio Talk (2005-2008) sunolmike http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/177941-wear-spots-on-cabrio-top.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/177901-rear-window-embeded-in-the-softtop-replacement-new-post.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:16:14 GMT Hi guys,
A Newbie here with 06 S Cabrio.

I got my Mini used and didn't really have the chance to have this tested.

It seems like the window is abrassing w/ the soft-top structure somewhere and making this glass-clinging noise when I drive over the off-road sort of environments.
Does anyone's top+glass have this problem? Any found solutions for it?

Another, which I believe has the impact from the problem above, is that the rear defogger doesn't seem to work. I can only imagine that the abrassion would probably cause the defogger circuit cut off. If so, and I need to replace my rear window, is this gonna cost me a fortune to get it fixed?
Do I have to replace my entire top?

Thanks in advance for the infos that you're about to share! ]]> Cabrio Talk (2005-2008) Zustin http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/177901-rear-window-embeded-in-the-softtop-replacement.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/177816-whatever-comes-first-new-post.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:00:52 GMT Hi to all.
I am new here and not too familiar with your abbreviations so be patient please.
I am German, live in China and bought a R52 convertible, automatic new at BMW in Dong Guan, China in 2008.
I changed too 19x10 inch wheels, 255/35 back (hit the fender on big bumps), 235/35 front, some Taiwan racing shocks (good), adjustable "swingarms" at the back (sorry i dont know the english word), K&N Filter-replacement, some tuning chip (no good), Taiwanees center Muffler (no good). Body-Kit.
However, i would like to go for about 180HP or so.
What should i do first, cylinder heads, cam etc or turbo????
I am not aiming for speed but for lots of torque and acceleration.
Whatever way you recommend, it seems getting a complet KIT seems difficult.
Thanks for your help
Frank ]]> Cabrio Talk (2005-2008) chinafrank http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/177816-whatever-comes-first.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/177687-open-sunroof-rattle-new-post.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:01:39 GMT I have a pesky, elusive rattle when my sunroof is open (in any position). It's on the driver side only at the front corner of the mechanism where the rollers and slides are. Every road bump puts an annoying :mad: clicky-clack right in my ear. I thought the plastic guard was loose, but the problem is deeper. Attempts to reproduce the rattle when the car is stopped have been less than productive.

Has anyone had and solved this issue? Thanks for any advice.

08 MCSC ]]> Cabrio Talk (2005-2008) BunsenH http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/177687-open-sunroof-rattle.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/177595-spark-plugs-new-post.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:55:42 GMT I need to change my spark plugs, so i got some Bosch Super 4 plugs. what sort of rench head do i need to remove the standard plugs? is it just a standard 10mm plug? because it looks like its a different fitment from what i can see.... I need to change my spark plugs, so i got some Bosch Super 4 plugs. what sort of rench head do i need to remove the standard plugs? is it just a standard 10mm plug? because it looks like its a different fitment from what i can see.... ]]> Cabrio Talk (2005-2008) adam_randell http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/177595-spark-plugs.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/177550-i-got-it-proud-new-owner-of-dr-evil-new-post.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:52:42 GMT Good morning all!

Last night I drove up to MD to meet with CR&PW&JB (Chris) and purchase his JB cabrio, which you all may know better as "Dr. Evil"! I don't have any photos of my own yet, but I'm sure you've all seen the threads where Chris detailed out this immaculate car and the various things he's done to it over the years. This car is in superb shape for being nearly 5 years old, and only has 43k on the clock.

It's my first softtop, but *not* my first convertible, oddly enough - I have had a Chevrolet SSR (folding hardtop) and also a couple Corvettes with targa tops (not technically convertibles, though). I wish today's weather was going to be like yesterday's so I could drop the top after work, but looks like I may have to wait a couple days for that!

I am debating keeping the name Dr. Evil, but have other options in mind as well... While I love the car as Chris modded it, it might be due for some me-ification, as these things tend to be.

I've got a shopping list that's getting longer by the day (ipod adapter or new head unit, storage armrest, etc), but this car even came with a few extras I didn't know about at first! (Euro parcel shelf, between-seats windblocker, already programmed for convenience opening...)

All I know right now is my GF is jealous (partially because her baby - her Audi TT - is in the shop right now) and my commute in this morning was pretty much all smiles. I've given the old Corvette-guy two-finger wave to a couple Minis already this morning on the road, but I don't think they reciprocated; maybe "the wave" isn't terribly common in Minis like it is in Vettes and Jeeps?

At any rate - you'll definitely see me around asking dumb questions like I have been for a couple weeks now.

Let's Motor!
Dave ]]> Cabrio Talk (2005-2008) daveonbass http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2005-2008/177550-i-got-it-proud-new-owner-of-dr-evil.html