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



  1. joey
  2. Weird shimmy at 45mph
  3. air filter change
  4. Reinstalling brake caliper clips after painting - picture?
  5. HOW TO?? Halogen upgrade to Xenon/HID Lights
  6. An R56 engine swapped into an R53?
  7. What is it called
  8. Windshield wiper arm.
  9. Since my Mini is gone...I'll giveup a couple "secret" links for unusual parts
  10. Power steering fan woes
  11. Need recall information
  12. Vehicle Memory System Options
  13. differences
  14. Bad Gas Mileage
  15. 03' R53 passenger window issues
  16. Italian Job MINIs made the top 10!
  17. Montrose Road Rally
  18. Why Do That?
  19. Extended maintainence contract????
  20. How brave are you?
  21. Alignment Spec Help?
  22. 04 MCS vs 05 MCS
  23. 3 Spoke Steering Wheel
  24. No power at speed and skipping at idle
  25. Will engine damper that fits the R53 fit an R50?
  26. Mystery Wires
  27. What do the spare tires look like?
  28. Black Mirror Caps
  29. Where does the Tire jack belong?
  30. Front License Plate
  31. That purple stuff, part 2
  32. Are there any members near me... 24141?
  33. AIR is in the AIR...
  34. I get my first MINI @12:30pm PST
  35. Couple new pics of the MINI, new rims...
  36. Please help me - I am new to MINI
  37. Used MINI Checklist?
  38. Car is acting funny...ideas?
  39. 37 degrees chime
  40. Extended MINI OBDII Data support
  41. vinyl changes on the MINI
  42. Do you really have to use Mini Coolant ina pinch?
  43. That purple stuff...
  44. CAM
  45. Bad rims?
  46. MINI COOPER S takes bad beat...
  47. Seats 2005 S
  48. Ideas/Suggestions
  49. MINI is whining
  50. DSC, and tire pressure sense light on...
  51. automatic transmission problems
  52. Question regarding bell sound...
  53. Oil and fluids
  54. Exterior upgrades
  55. Question for soCal MCS owners
  56. Good or Bad deal...
  57. Inspection despite no service indicator light?
  58. how to get motor mount failed oil off??
  59. Thinking of upping the power ante, some questions
  60. Looking to buy 2006 MCS - need opinon
  61. MINI find in Satellite photo
  62. Newbie: To Buy or Not to Buy
  63. Niello Mini Service Dept. Opinions
  64. How to tell options ?
  65. Guess the decal
  66. 2004 Glovebox Latch?
  67. New MINI Owner, dealer wants to sell maint pkg?
  68. Which car to take to AZ
  69. R56 to R53, but not just any R53 (2006 MCS JCW Competition Edition - #21)!
  70. :: Out Motoring :: I've had enough of the "cute"
  71. Things to look for when buying a used mini.
  72. hopefully this helps someone out there
  73. New Keys
  74. OBC menu
  75. MCS and MC aerokits the same except the rear bumper?
  76. Power Steering Pump Fan Operation
  77. wheel locks?
  78. Front facia/air dam wiggle?
  79. New Mini question
  80. Spring start-up checklist?
  81. Highest Miles
  82. Looking for Local mini s to run with*****
  83. Are my seats working correctly?
  84. Way @ Way Motor Works does it again.
  85. Rainsensor?
  86. CVT fluid change?
  87. Powder Coating Rims?
  88. Western MA Meet
  89. Air Bag Warning Light
  90. Too much time on your hands...
  91. Passenger seat glide issue
  92. Transmition Swap
  93. error code
  94. My MINI One
  95. Mcaw Auto-Up
  96. anyone clean out their intercooler?
  97. xenon head light adjustment
  98. Palo Scoop???
  99. How can I improve my MPG in '03 MCS?
  100. DO CROSS COILOVERS HAVE HELPER SPRINGS?
  101. Grooved Drilled Rotors, Please Suggest
  102. Low mileage oil change.
  103. Source for OBD
  104. Opinions on my photoshop door stripe
  105. Connecting new driving ligts to existing fog light wires
  106. Megan Coilovers
  107. Part numbers
  108. Great forum! I need your opinions
  109. Front Splitter
  110. A little FYI...
  111. I need a new one of these...
  112. which resistors for side curtain airbags?
  113. Tritec Brazil Plant sold to Fiat
  114. Windows down roof open with remote?
  115. keep side curtain airbag, or not
  116. Thought I would say hello and introduce myself
  117. Coolant? When do I add it?
  118. $3k for a painted stripe (vs. $??? for vinyl)
  119. Gas/Brake pedals too close for comfort?
  120. Autobahn: What she can do
  121. Reminder: Be careful at tire stores
  122. Is 51k miles too many for a used MC?
  123. mini cooper luggage? besides JCW/dealer luggage
  124. 03 MCS clutch pedal adjustable?
  125. wheel resurfacing
  126. centering rings
  127. Should we start a SubForum for High Mileage?
  128. Looking for pictures of MINIs with black trim painted
  129. Strange gurgling sound?
  130. R53 - new SC drive belt was noisy - now healed
  131. Stuck on a ship, want an RC MINI :D
  132. Where do you put in Seafoam for MINI Cooper?
  133. Reset Miles to inspection & OBC
  134. 6 years later the MCS continues to impress!
  135. Tire wear and wandering
  136. What if wrong PS fluid is used?
  137. Tech Help - Trying to figure out a noise
  138. 120 mph = bye bye windshield weatherstriping
  139. Replacement Driving Lights for 2003 S
  140. Problem calibrating G-Tech SS pro
  141. Looking to buy a used MINI, some questions
  142. Seeing the Stoplight when you're first in line!
  143. Extended warranty, some questions?
  144. Has Anyone Seen This?
  145. new friend
  146. Bumper to bumper warranty
  147. Steering Stops??
  148. steering heavy
  149. Easiest way to remove front bumper???
  150. intake clips
  151. airbag light
  152. Brand new (used) Mini Cooper S owner - rear bumper question.
  153. Any MCS in NoVa with this option?
  154. Tire Pressure Monitor
  155. $22.00 OE Spark Plugs (each)!?
  156. Does MINIs OEM alarm system incl. motion sensors for all MINI Coopers?
  157. Service Hierarchy
  158. SIRIUS Radio question
  159. Opinion question about painting...
  160. 40K Dealer Check Up
  161. which year MINI to own?
  162. R50 plug wires
  163. Stock Dyno
  164. Promo Code?
  165. removing exterior trim, help asap please
  166. Supercharger pulley belt "Grenaded"
  167. Oil change R53
  168. Pulley Puller in South West Florida
  169. SuperChips vs Standard & 15% vs 17% Pulley
  170. Wanted: antenna base
  171. Built R53 W11B16A @ 10psi stock pulley Dyno
  172. Parking/Standing Lamp Replacement?
  173. Rear wiper blades
  174. Harbor Freight el-cheapo torque wrench
  175. SilverStar headlights problems anyone?
  176. Fender liner attachment screws
  177. Question about the factory crank pulley.
  178. headlight question
  179. Short Shift Kit??
  180. Backup light lens, housing and harness - where to get
  181. Just found this on Car and Driver
  182. Octane and Altitude
  183. OEM armrest fittment question
  184. Looking for a MINI... need help choosing...
  185. Any of this DIY-able?
  186. Intake for R53
  187. R50 Stock Spark Plug Info
  188. Headlight Changability
  189. Can't get no satisfaction
  190. This goes against my better judgement...
  191. Is this normal? MPG
  192. This looks unusual?
  193. Now I feel like eating quiche...
  194. Info on MINI Coopers
  195. GR8 COUP Lives!!
  196. Be careful of the rats...
  197. Clutch noise
  198. Owners Manual part#
  199. will they fit?
  200. Brake Noise
  201. Switching out lower grill piece
  202. Filthy Air Filter - Yet "current on maintenance"
  203. what's the difference between the cai and regular intake?
  204. I pulled the trigger
  205. Oldest MINI drivers?
  206. Average lift expectancy
  207. Brisk spark plugs
  208. Torque Specs for Everything
  209. Oily boid...
  210. Lurker looking for Buyers Guide.
  211. Rear Sunroof
  212. Windows roll down on their own...
  213. NEED TO TRACK MY CAR, ANY IDEAS???!!
  214. Farewell 02 LY MCS HELLO!! 06 JCW Competiton Edition #20/64
  215. Center stack illumination problem
  216. How to replace corner lens
  217. 0W30 Castrol Euro
  218. Removing rear seat on 2002-2003 mini cooper s
  219. High Mileage... What to Expect?
  220. Repair or replace windshield?
  221. Totaled???
  222. Removing Bonnet Lining
  223. 05 MCS with 86k miles, good to go?
  224. WOW!!! What A difference
  225. Oil in Used R50
  226. 70k mile inspection on 04 MCS
  227. Was wondering if there are vendors that offer "GP" exterior parts?
  228. So... my MCSa got towed away yesterday morning...
  229. Milltek exhausts in San Francisco, CA area
  230. The new front LP. Pilot's welcome!
  231. Late '06 R53 Differences?
  232. Trouble Up-shifting the MCS
  233. New 02 MC Owner-Weird ?
  234. New MINI Cooper S Owner
  235. Brake Pads Light question
  236. My most rediculous question
  237. thinking of joining the MINI crowd...questions
  238. power steering quirks
  239. Difference between "sports package" and "regular" suspension?
  240. OEM Brake Rotors
  241. Resale value: what am I missing
  242. Rear brakes question
  243. Use S bonnet on non-S?
  244. Pulsating Brakes/Pedal (ARGH!)
  245. Clutch wearing out?
  246. What oil
  247. Best Deal on Genuine OEM Brake Pads
  248. Rust on '04 MC muffler... hole? warranty?
  249. newbie's transmission question
  250. newbies '05 MC rattling from rear