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1st Gen Common Questions & Answers!
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Cooper (R50) and Cooper S (R53) hatchback discussion.
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Cooper and Cooper S convertible (R52) discussion.
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Interested in John Cooper Works (JCW) parts for your 1st Generation MINI? This is where JCW upgrades and accessories for the Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs are discussed.
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GP Talk (2006)

Discussion of the limited edition, MINI Cooper S (R53)-based, John Cooper Works GP.
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Discussions related to warranty related issues and repairs, or other problems with the OEM parts and software for MINI Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.
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Bring your GPS and favorite CD or MP3. This is where navigation and audio options for the Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs are discussed.
Navigation & Audio R50/R52/R53 DIY Android...
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Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINI Modification discussion.
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Cooper (non S)

Modifications specific to the MINI Cooper (R50).
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Drivetrain (Cooper S)

MINI Cooper S (R53) intakes, exhausts, pulleys, headers, throttle bodies, and any other modifications to the Cooper S drivetrain.
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Suspension

Springs, struts, coilovers, sway-bars, camber plates, and all other modifications to suspension components for Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.
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Interior/Exterior

Interior and exterior modifications for Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.
Interior/Exterior Gas cap question
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Electrical

For discussions regarding wiring up electrical modifications such as radar detectors, brake light mods, power sockets, and driving lights in Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.
Electrical INPA missing R50?
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