I came across this site (http://www.e38.org/) that links to lots of information about BMW. I wonder how much is also applicable to MINI. It would be great if somebody could compile something similar for MINI. Much reference information about MINI is hopelessly scattered through the forum threads and difficult to find.

Here are just two examples of items that might also apply to MINI.

Homemade super range extender for Universal Garage Door Opener
The factory antenna is tiny and has a short range. Add tinfoil to extend the antenna's range.

'half-on' ASC+T/DSC mode
Turn off ASC+T while leaving DSC on. For those who complain about DSC cutting power at inopportune moments (really the ASC+T component is the culprit), this may be the ticket. Click and hold the DSC button. Initially the yellow DSC Off warning light comes on, but as you continue to hold the button for 10 seconds, the warning light goes off. This is claimed to be a "half on" mode, with DSC still active and ASC+T deactivated. I've verified that the warning light behaves the same way on my MINI. It would be interesting to find out if the car goes into the "half on" mode.