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  1. Estimated Value 2004 MCS 110k miles in fair condition
  2. Clear side marker lights?
  3. Supercharger pulley tools
  4. Airbag
  5. Planning Cross Country Trip - Favorite Shops / Advice
  6. Bad noise... Is it the brakes or do I need a new hub bearing?
  7. Bypass Valve location
  8. Looking to Buy a 2006 Mini Cooper S
  9. A MINI Cross Country Plan - Need Regional Input on Shops
  10. What's need to bring car from CA to DC?
  11. Steering column disconnected after lowering subframe
  12. Power steering
  13. Rear Powered sunroof
  14. Weird Road Noise..
  15. First time buyer, what guidelines to follow?
  16. 38psi Tire Pressure on the sticker
  17. New Mini owner
  18. Gift card for birthday, where?
  19. strut brace question.
  20. A Call To Cincinnati Mini Owners - Help
  21. Newbie Here, 03 Mini Cooper ?'s
  22. Steering wheel vibration and wheel help
  23. 5-Speed lube to ease shifting?
  24. 3rd taillight stays on....Please help
  25. HELP!!! Stuck in Orland, CA... Need a MINI shop
  26. HELP!!! Stuck in Orland, CA... Need a MINI shop
  27. Thunk on acceleration
  28. Programmable key fob
  29. Dual gauge cluster fitted to stock MCB 03
  30. R53 Power Steering
  31. What does this button do?
  32. 2005 Mini Cooper S Problem. Help!
  33. Cutting the stock airbox?
  34. Spark Plug Gap
  35. My RMW experience
  36. Two things
  37. Rattle starts at 2k rpm
  38. R53 Power Steering Advise
  39. Air Conditioning voltage drop indicated on gauge
  40. What to look for before I buy?
  41. Crank pulley and CV joints? Help, car stranded. :(
  42. Loud metalic rattle from front of engine
  43. HG Replace, what else to do in here?
  44. Oil pressure gauge ?
  45. Just turned 200,000 miles!!
  46. Trim removal and restoration complete
  47. Seat broken
  48. Dash column nut stripped.
  49. Noticeable horsepower difference in two stock r53's
  50. Looking for a tail light and found this...
  51. It smelled like something was burning and I thought it was the tires
  52. Main Wire Harness Disconnect Procedure
  53. GaUgEs?? ?
  54. MPG went down after resetting computer?!?
  55. A-Pillar Trim Help
  56. stuttering start and stop..gears?
  57. Best place to find clear bulbs
  58. Shaking steering wheel at 60mph+, needs front end alignment?
  59. Should I take a road trip with these issues a mechanic claimed I have
  60. Steering stiffness
  61. how to remove the Fuel injector cover
  62. MINI Nation from Puerto Rico is HERE!
  63. engine dies randomly at low speeds?
  64. 04 MCS won't start
  65. Anyone replace the Stone Chip Guard? Part Number 33326758385
  66. Body control module BC1 problems... Need help.
  67. Airbag Door loose & light on
  68. MINI people in Hawaii....advice?
  69. Got my frist MINI. A few questions..
  70. Front Left Door Replacement Options???
  71. Brisk silver spark plugs for R50?
  72. Alternate spot to install Oil temp sensor
  73. Oil pressure switch "sealing washer"
  74. What length belt pulley Alta -15?
  75. Roadtrip tomorrow, help with PS fluid?
  76. New Aux Input DIY Tutorial! (R50 - The easy way)
  77. Cabin air filter...gross...
  78. OBC Display Issue, loose wire?
  79. 2004 R53 HID Headlights not working
  80. What went wrong???
  81. Supercharger pulley tools
  82. BEFORE and AFTER MINI..
  83. Newbie saying hello
  84. Sensor?
  85. Catch or rough spot in clutch pedal action
  86. WTB - 04 R53 or JCW stock air box
  87. Been on the forum but never posted my car, check it!
  88. HELP!!! waterpump SC crisis
  89. Diesel Fuel in Mini Cooper!
  90. Roll down the back window?
  91. Information oil eaton M45
  92. Huh. A 2x6x8 foot stud fits inside with the hatch closed
  93. What a f****p !!!
  94. What happened to MINI owners?
  95. H Sport Springs & Controll Arms for sale
  96. New suspension!!!
  97. Oil filter Question Which side is up?
  98. suspension questions
  99. Embarassing questions / connectivity
  100. Overheating problems...
  101. Hatch is closing oddly
  102. Trying to Remove Starter for testing !@%$
  103. My 2003 Mini S was killed with 67K miles!
  104. New EB owner from Toronto!
  105. Big Decisions! Blown Engine! Need Advise!
  106. R50 in winter driving: how does it do?
  107. F39 Fuse Blowing after PSP Replacement
  108. toggle switch and blinker short?
  109. Fuses for PS Pump
  110. 2005 Giving me problems when running A/C
  111. R50 Wiring Diagram
  112. Convert to rack and pinion?
  113. Clutch issue
  114. Power Steering Fan stuck on
  115. MAF sensor location
  116. Serious mini cooper problem please help
  117. R53 Engine rebuild
  118. Post pictures of your "Justa's" bonnet stripes
  119. Aux Input on 04 mini
  120. Radiator fan confusion. Help???
  121. Sent my payoff to the Finance Co.
  122. Probably my biggest auto screwup ever - brake fluid in coolant
  123. Just a word of thanks - sometimes one forgets to do that...
  124. pre-2004 R53 key programming - help please
  125. My Experience w/ a U-Haul Trailer Hitch
  126. New R53 - What mods are a must?
  127. drive shaft clip reusable?
  128. Garbage sucked into my scoop
  129. Well it was fun..
  130. HELP! Might buy a MINI tomorrow!
  131. Please help!!
  132. Car jerking foward at full stop.
  133. PIC REQUEST: DS MINI with Checkered Mirror Caps!
  134. Just got a mini, need a roof rack!
  135. Yes, another leaking oil pan. Help?
  136. cv shaft on wheel bearing
  137. Flat tire indicator light stays on.....
  138. 3rd LED brake light out. fuse? or is it toast
  139. Service Engine Light - High Pitch When Engine rev'd
  140. 2006 JCW Camshaft Position Sensor
  141. Mini died and dont know why yet
  142. Transmission Questions....
  143. Sounds squeaks from front suspension
  144. New Intercooler??
  145. Lowing spring questions
  146. Igniton Coil and Wires
  147. Locking Mechanism (red plastic) on Ignition Coil “Cable’s” Socket Housing Broke
  148. Best place to buy OEM JCW Interior Upgrades?
  149. Theoretical: Dual Mass Flywheel + Sprung Clutch Plate
  150. New mini owner questions
  151. Interior experts...fitment of 2006 console with armrest into 2004, both s models
  152. What's this mini really worth?
  153. Stuff leaking under the front of the car???
  154. Service Engine Light
  155. Webb Motorsports
  156. Windshield Replacement/Rain Sensor help and recommendation
  157. Disapointed in Updated OEM Rubber Floor Mats!
  158. Looking to buy really soon, Need some advice
  159. Which Mini is Best?
  160. spark plug/plug wire preferences?
  161. Bad Tire Wear....
  162. side by side comparison 03 MC and MCS
  163. 05 & 06 top wear issue not addressed by MINI
  164. Hit a tire on the freeway
  165. 5 hour drive? No PS fluid? Thanks PartsGeek =/
  166. Sunroof Drain
  167. An R53 owner's day with an R56 (Polite, well-intentioned)
  168. Stiff/sticky gearshift
  169. Brake sensor went off--how many miles left until I need replacement?
  170. A/C Questions - who knows these systems?
  171. A few questions for you all...
  172. Stock flywheel in an R50- Dual Mass or not?
  173. If I had to do it again...
  174. rapid tire ware with in 700 miles
  175. HELP NEEDED! Thumping noise and jumpy feeling, cv axle?
  176. gominigo discontinuing their GbT for 1st gen :(
  177. hood scoop flew off.
  178. Buy or Run ?
  179. My 1st trip to the Dealer w/ my 2004 R50
  180. MPG Readout on Tach Issue
  181. MINI deep growl
  182. Need help! Rubbing Noise in front end.
  183. Coilover suggestions vs. spring/shock combos
  184. Help! Vanishing power steering fluid
  185. Wing and Splitter mounted!
  186. 2002 Mini - no start
  187. The oh ***** I rounded off a lug bolt thread.
  188. Anyone with a tuned R50?
  189. First MINI recommendations
  190. Stock or Not?
  191. Gas
  192. 3000km Roadtrip in my R50
  193. Things I don't like with my mini
  194. setting clock ?
  195. What was the tan interior called in 06?
  196. Noob question: Window Vent Option
  197. Opinions on MC40 I may buy
  198. Open letter to the Gorillas who work at the dealership
  199. Airbag SRS Fault Code List - 2005 R53
  200. Well,
  201. Difference between 2002 and 2006 Mini S's?
  202. What is the CORRECT oxygen sensor for the MINI?
  203. Solar Battery Charger
  204. My First Actual MINI Update and Story thus Far!
  205. Can someone please do me a favor?
  206. show me your modified mini's!!!!!
  207. Yet another key question.
  208. Can someone help me find this part?
  209. Jack Kit Location
  210. A name for my new mini
  211. Does size really matter?
  212. R53 OEM Battery - lead or AGM?
  213. Replacing the Antenna Housing?
  214. 04 transmission vs 05 transmission
  215. MINI Cooper S 2006 Car Cover?
  216. rotten egg smell through exhaust....
  217. What to buy for $150.00
  218. Another Sun Roof leak
  219. question about S/C inlet and weird blow off valve sound???
  220. p0300 Misfire After New High Flow Cat.
  221. buying a high milage mcsa??
  222. Upcoming maintenance day
  223. Mini JCW MC Edition Car 411/1000
  224. New 03 MCS owner
  225. Dead 2003 R53, how much should I charge to sell?
  226. Buying an R53 with blown motor
  227. plastic engine Splash Shield
  228. Broken E-Brake
  229. where to place jack stands?
  230. Tensioner Tool Rental??
  231. 06 won't start after disconnecting/reconnecting battery
  232. HElP 06 mini s Head gasket
  233. Need 02 Mini Info and WTB used air box top
  234. Automatic Shift Boots And E-Brake Boots
  235. Seat Upgrade?
  236. Needing help with a 17% pulley upgrade
  237. Turbo Kit for 2006 R50. Good or Bad?
  238. daytime driving lights
  239. DSC Affecting Mods?
  240. New Engine
  241. problems at 3000rpm??
  242. Mini Cooper S Fuel Door Hinge
  243. Key with Remote for 05 S
  244. wheel sizing/offset for r53..what fits?
  245. So much research! Advise needed - 06 Model
  246. Changing the Supercharger oil
  247. Changing oil tomorrow...need advice
  248. coolant expansion tank
  249. Getting Dealer to Program ECU and OBC
  250. Learning stick