I am trying to get a YouTube channel off the ground and am using my MINI as a project car. So far, I have gone through the transmission (and am about to do it again!), the automatic A/C controls and a handful of other things. I am planning to do a headliner and some suspension work in the future, but don't know where to go from there and could use some advice. What kinds of things would you like to see videos of? If you have seen any of my videos (3rd World Garage Channel), what are your criticisms of how I film them?

 

Having never played with INPA; a tutorial on that would appeal to me. I have similar tools for my other cars (VAG-COM, ForScan, IIDTool) but haven't yet had to need to use INPA on my Mini.

 

+1 for INPA 101. And any of the 'while you're in there' stuff you happen to tackle with the subframe off.

Thanks for doing this, looking forward to watching your project come together on your channel!

 

I Will have to look into INPA as I have yet to have need for it. I was lucky in that most of the electronics and the engine management caused me no issues.

I am planning on trying to do some detailed shots of disassembling the front end to get the transmission done. I do already have a video going around the whole car with it in service mode, including underneath and I will post that here. I may also see if I can get the car on a lift that someone I know just installed in their barn and trying to film as much of the undercarriage and suspension as possible. However, my last video on it got very few views, but I will post it here if you want to see it.

I am also thinking about doing some road trip videos of good driving roads in Florida once I can come up with the money to buy a GoPro. There should also be Tail of the Dragon videos if I get to go this year.




*EDIT* FIXED VIDEO ORIENTATION TO LANDSCAPE

 

It would be nice to see how to rebuild a CVT transmission.

Peter

 

If I ever have someone who wants me to mess with one and is willing to supply the parts, I will give it a go. However, I have experience only with traditional manuals and torque converter automatics so that is what is likely to be seen in my videos.

I did, however, already do a series on the Getrag 5 speed from my R50. I have them all linked consecutively now so that one can be accessed from the prior one, for anyone interested in seeing that transmission worked on.
For those who may have seen the previous version, this is the fixed one that is in the proper orientation:

I am planning a second series for this transmission coming up to fix a noisy reverse idler gear that is detailed in this series. I am also shopping for better camera gear so that I can do much better filming for my planned videos than my 4 year old phone could manage!

 

Thanks for your posts, Blue! Great stuff.
Somewhere you posted "third time's the charm."
Has the Getrag 5 come out and gone back in that third time?

 

I’d like to see one on dash removal (replace AC evaporator). Don’t think anyone has done this yet on YouTube for the r50/r53!?

 

A common problem on Gen1 cars is inoperable windows and door locks. I would love to see detailed videos showing those repairs.