View Full Version : R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006)



  1. Surprise, Surprise...
  2. '03 MCS w/135k miles, worth it to get the JCW package now?
  3. New Bypass Valve... WOW!
  4. Anyone removed their rear seat back?
  5. MINI on a kart track
  6. Bagged MINI Cooper S
  7. PLANNING ON TRAVELING 1 HR 30 MIN TWO WAY EVERYDAY FOR WORK, WHAT TO KEEP AN EYEOUT4?
  8. Unfortunately...
  9. MINI on CNN!
  10. My wipers are jumpy...
  11. Wonky windscreen squirters.
  12. OEM alarm questions
  13. Test drove a Used MINI
  14. New Wheels!
  15. Don't you hate it when
  16. Silly window question.
  17. Found a MINI Cooper in a recycling yard
  18. I am forming a “love/hate” relationship with my MINI
  19. will a porsche boxster oval exhaust tip work?
  20. Ugh and Double Ugh.
  21. look what i saw.
  22. US drop in Used mini prices/values?
  23. Former Rover Engineer on new MINI Development
  24. Looking for Mini Cooper Pajama Pants...
  25. looking for opinions/temp gauges
  26. Spark plug ejection
  27. Anyone notice more rattles than usual in their car ('04, 60k)?
  28. ownership transfer card request
  29. Arm wrestling my shifter
  30. What MCS came with LSD?
  31. A distinctly "first generation" perspective...
  32. Side Turn Signal on MCS
  33. Gas gauge not working after filling it to the top...
  34. Hi My name is Tran!
  35. Help! I cannot sell my MINI!
  36. Extended MINI service contract
  37. Coolent Dripping
  38. seat swap, 2003 in a 2006
  39. Flashing outside temperature
  40. Bulbs for white tail lamps?
  41. Former CooperS owner wants feedback - may return to NAM!
  42. Question? Disc Rotors Worn out??
  43. COnsumer Reports Reversal
  44. Easiest method for clutch/flywheel replacement.
  45. Where can get MINI keyfob cover?
  46. scangauge
  47. Installing newly purchased tail lamps
  48. Tire Monitoring System?
  49. I need a part number
  50. Cold Weather + Supercharger = Fun Morning Commute
  51. Towing Questions
  52. Caps for front strut towers
  53. Feedback on EuroSport 15% Pulley
  54. Just turned 90k !!!!!!!
  55. accessing windshield washer fluid reservoir?
  56. FS: 2006 Mini Cooper S JCW Package
  57. Average MPG
  58. Rattling clutch/flywheel?
  59. Dorky cheapskate repairs
  60. '03 MCS 60K miles, Engine dies at high rpm
  61. R84
  62. New Shift Well Need Help Installing
  63. Best Sounding CAI
  64. Just Interested?
  65. Anybody have any good stories on their MINI?
  66. Warrantee Nightmare?
  67. I am so ashamed...
  68. Wheels got jacked!!
  69. Where it stands...
  70. Good deal an an 04 S ??
  71. Huge problem with '02 MINI and a bad tow
  72. NEED FRONT END ALIGNMENT
  73. R50 Thermostat replacement
  74. LOWERING VIBRATION MAYBE THIS WOULD HELP
  75. Mini Cooper E? Electric Mini
  76. Mobil 1 oil - 0W-30 vs. 5W-30 vs. 0W-40
  77. Steering Wheel (1st gen to 2nd gen) 3 spoke
  78. What wires and plugs to run?
  79. Rocking front seat
  80. if you're stock height on 215/35/18s, click here please
  81. Need Some Assurance
  82. Wiring boost and oil pressure
  83. Battery question
  84. Pulled the wheels for a good cleaning - MINI Fun!
  85. pics of foam block under drivers seat (where factory nav is)
  86. Selling some MINI parts on eBay
  87. 2006 S Checkmate Package
  88. help with error code p0218
  89. Anyone use these tires?
  90. I need some used parts
  91. Reliability with miles & age...
  92. MPG with 15in vs 16in wheels MC
  93. Coolant leak in my '05 MCS, 80,224 miles
  94. Freon?
  95. Sale! rear Camber link kit
  96. Can anyone in Colorado help with a body shop?
  97. WARNING: BIMMIAN LIGHTS - Melted, damaged parts
  98. MPG improvements
  99. Help! Broken side indicator
  100. need some help!
  101. LtRex just bought his MCS!
  102. Question: What are the upgrades from the 05 Cooper S to the 06 Cooper S?
  103. Any MINI owners at UF or in Gainesville?
  104. Stripes Install in Bayarea CA
  105. Replacing backup / reverse light
  106. maintenance question. changing tranny and diff fluids bleeding brakes
  107. Sun Roof
  108. REAR-ENDED!
  109. Opinions on Price / Year / Tranny - 04 Mini Base
  110. The Mini "Phenomina"
  111. I don't know about you but...
  112. performance chip?
  113. Stop light problem
  114. FS: Tein H Tech Springs
  115. General question regarding Carfax...
  116. So my 04 MC was victim of a hit and run Friday night
  117. Unauthorized MINI manual...
  118. I need some help
  119. Clock adjust in chrono pak
  120. Driving with the air fan (non-A/C) on?
  121. Fuse F3 pops when key is switched on
  122. Glass scratch
  123. window?
  124. New cam and a great Orlando shop`
  125. Losing RPMs in 5th gear
  126. Need driver side mirror glass where to get search unhelpful
  127. Any feedbck on this interior chrome trim package?
  128. Colder NGK spark plugs question
  129. Tire warning light?
  130. New tires are great
  131. Do you "suffer" from MINI-Mania?
  132. trim ?
  133. Need Strut Brace with Alta CAI
  134. Change CVT Trans oil, dealer or indenpendence?
  135. Coolant leak covered under extended warranty?
  136. Do you have any MINI-isms?
  137. How to reset TPM in an 03 MINI
  138. Glove Box Air Conditioning?
  139. B4 / AFTER
  140. Do our cars look like they're going faster than they are?
  141. Long Shot....
  142. Engine ticking with a 15% pulley
  143. Squealing after pulley change
  144. '06 Cooper S factory warranty/Help removing side graphics
  145. Anyone have K-mac Camber manual/instructions/literature
  146. MINI Cooper items you JUST don't want to see!
  147. Brake Pad Change
  148. 15% pulley weeeeee
  149. Anyone here own this car?
  150. Stupid defrost question
  151. What Happened to the Japanese Auto Tranny?
  152. Exhaust Hanger
  153. 100,000 miles MCS - how do I keep it running "forever"?
  154. Another Auto Tranny question
  155. My Blackstone oil report
  156. Where do I buy a headlight?
  157. Does AFE filter need oil?
  158. ONE BALL EXHAUST= Poor MPG
  159. Final decision: RMW/GIAC
  160. Belt tensioner installation
  161. DIYs gone wrong?
  162. Cooper Brand Tires
  163. R53 Dashboard
  164. What should it sell for?
  165. So I replaced my torn motor mount, now what?!?!
  166. 0 to 60: what can you do?
  167. Gas Mileage with performance parts.
  168. Strange smell/hard acceleration?
  169. What would you do? 2006 trade for 2007/8?
  170. Why does my 03 MCS motor sound like a BELL when it idles?
  171. Good oil change gone bad...
  172. The Italian Job MINIs
  173. New Shoes!
  174. My MINI has a Fan Problem...Help?
  175. ** DESPERATE ** Clutch/Differential Issue
  176. Some new night pictures
  177. Allen size for seat removal
  178. Cartoons!!!!
  179. So... who is planning to keep their 1st gen MINI literally forever?
  180. R53 vs Mazdaspeed 3
  181. RMW cam and GIAC??
  182. 87,000 PLUS MILES ON MY '05 S
  183. What's that "definitive" MINI look?
  184. OBX Header Issue
  185. upgraded door panels
  186. New to the forum
  187. Happy 2nd Birthday to MINI "Puky" =D
  188. Lightweight Flywheel durability!
  189. New rotors, or no?
  190. Is this a good idea?
  191. 25,719 miles and then...
  192. Spare Key $29
  193. Get out and Vote
  194. Drive in winter, or buy winter beater?
  195. Racing a GTI!
  196. Zoom Zoom
  197. Missing bolt - need help
  198. Rubber or hydraulic motor mount?
  199. San Diego Mechanic Help?
  200. BBS reps and other mesh style wheels
  201. Great MINI for sale...
  202. FS: 02-06 OEM Driving light kit
  203. Maintenence concerns w/used '03 MINI 102k miles
  204. Important question on partially stripped threads on oil drain pan
  205. Best Wipers? Valeo Ultimate 900 Series suck!
  206. Antifreeze Leak
  207. Tensioner stop
  208. Grill size difference between R50 & R53?
  209. Keep the heavily modded, gorgeous R53... or buy an absolutely perfect e46 M3?
  210. Scary steering pulling to left/right
  211. How many miles before you start having problems?
  212. Cold spark plugs???
  213. Disabling Power Windows for Tinting
  214. Oil Filter Warning!
  215. 2 problems for the experts...
  216. boot dirt build-up
  217. Can someone run this VIN?
  218. brake pad sensor
  219. Shift Knob Loose Help
  220. 2005 MCS Driving Light "Holes"
  221. Camping....
  222. What would you have?
  223. Gas Cap
  224. Steering wheel
  225. Battery randomly shuts off and cuts Power Steering
  226. CVT reliability
  227. Header Question.
  228. Mouse Issue
  229. My A/C is blowing hot air, recharged- still not cold?!
  230. GIAC Tune vs Shark Injector for upgraded Cooper S
  231. HELP! I lost my registration! What do I do now?
  232. Need new Clutch and Control Arm Bushings?
  233. Euro arm rest need some help
  234. Replace fog light bulbs ('03 MC)
  235. Kind of a Newbie Question about the CVT
  236. My Warranty Experience 02 Sensor
  237. Full gas tank computer reading.
  238. I just bought a 2006 MCS
  239. Help, any ideas of what it might be???
  240. Cracked or Broken stock header?
  241. Visor vanity mirror mishap
  242. I have a coolant leak, but can't find it
  243. What am I missing???
  244. Need opinions on 05 MCS pricing
  245. Deal-breakers for buying used MINIs?
  246. Performance shops in the MIDWEST???
  247. 2006 S rear brake pads...
  248. And more rare MINIs...
  249. R53 Motor pics or diagrams...
  250. Rear bumper removal?