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General MINI TalkShared experiences, motoring minutes, and other general MINI-related discussion that applies to all MINIs, regardless of model, year or trim.
Put on a different hood decal today to match my side decals. I also cleaned off the black hightemp coating on my turbo and imo , silver looks wayyyy nicer.
AaaaaNd i finished the cae knockoff shifter install. Gowd i live this thing. It actually FAR better than a coolerworx amd 1/3 the price.. better fit too.
Got a piggyback ride home. Tire light came on while on the return trip from The Old Pueblo this evening. Tire's done. Pulled off to check it out, and as soon as I opened the driver's door, I heard it reciting incantations in Parseltongue. Tried to move my hand around the tire and localize the leak, and found some of the steel cords sticking out. Pointy little buggers, them. No way my little air pump could've pushed air in faster than it was leaking out....
For those with Gen 3 MINIs with either the B36 or B46 engines, there is an extended warranty on evap system purge valve. You might want to check out this post: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4711392
I just received a notice today about this for my 2023 F60 Countryman. Just getting the word out.
Got a new Fob and key cut today (ouch!) and replaced the overhead console switches.
The sunroof button was broken, flopped around and sometimes wouldn't work.
Had the cam chain replaced, due to hearing the rattling at idle when cold. Our R59 is 11 years old, not the original owners. It was a Carvana purchase with 26k miles.
Mini Works in Carson City, is a small shop, but they treat you like at the dealer.
Sent videos of progress, explained things to us along the way. No hidden fees. Very nice. He found a loose tensioner bolt that could been the rattling issue. I wanted to proceed with the chain replacement for peace of mind.
Finally got around to installing the Mini full lower engine cover. Removed the stock short belt cover/protector. Bought it and the additional hardware from Mini Parts Direct, and was an easy install.
Finally got around to installing the Mini full lower engine cover. Removed the stock short belt cover/protector. Bought it and the additional hardware from Mini Parts Direct, and was an easy install.
Please share the details for the lower engine cover.
I have the R58 and would like to know more
Thank you
Finally got around to installing the Mini full lower engine cover. Removed the stock short belt cover/protector. Bought it and the additional hardware from Mini Parts Direct, and was an easy install.
@Velcross
Still learning about MINI and the new to us (my wife's car) R59. When I changed the oil and filter a few months back, I noticed there wasn't a full lower engine cover, only ine off to the side to protect the belts. The lower front coolant hose looks low enought to possiblly scrape on something, so I looked into a full cover, and bought one new off ebay that stated it would fit. Before I received it, @njaremka informed me that it wouldn't fit. I received a full refund. ESC Tuning, sells this lower cover, as does a few other places, and you can even buy it from a MINI Dealer. Not knowing what It came with I ordered all of the fasteners, but that's OK I have spares just in case.
These are the items I purchased.
Amount and type of hardware I actually needed:
Actual Cover, showing all fasteners. I really only needed the front 2 quick release screws, 2 plastic washers, and 2 fender liner u-nuts, and 2 frame hole clips.
Look under your MINI to see what you currently have in the way of hardware, as you may or may not need all that I purchased. Now I have peace of mind, but realize I have to remove the cover to change the oil, as there are not any holes for this.
After switching to the ECS CF intake, the stock intake lower tube would not seat correctly into the coupler and I would end up sucking in some hot air from the engine bay.
Today I installed a "new" intake tube and I drilled a few holes in my grill to add a bit more airflow towards it. I think it turned out pretty nice.
In the future, I plan on modifying the stock lower intake tube for it to fit and then skinning it with CF so it will blend in with the intake...
@Velcross
Still learning about MINI and the new to us (my wife's car) R59. When I changed the oil and filter a few months back, I noticed there wasn't a full lower engine cover, only ine off to the side to protect the belts. The lower front coolant hose looks low enought to possiblly scrape on something, so I looked into a full cover, and bought one new off ebay that stated it would fit. Before I received it, @njaremka informed me that it wouldn't fit. I received a full refund. ESC Tuning, sells this lower cover, as does a few other places, and you can even buy it from a MINI Dealer. Not knowing what It came with I ordered all of the fasteners, but that's OK I have spares just in case.
These are the items I purchased.
Amount and type of hardware I actually needed:
Actual Cover, showing all fasteners. I really only needed the front 2 quick release screws, 2 plastic washers, and 2 fender liner u-nuts, and 2 frame hole clips.
Look under your MINI to see what you currently have in the way of hardware, as you may or may not need all that I purchased. Now I have peace of mind, but realize I have to remove the cover to change the oil, as there are not any holes for this.
Yep my old R56 MINI Cooper was one of the first car to test this, once the GP2 came out we ordered the part and tested it in our shop.
Thats the old install shots on my blue R56 MINI Cooper S. We also testes it on a white R56 MINI Cooper.
