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    Electrice MINI E Test Drive   Nov-21-08 
    Sprint Booster on the MINI - Customer Feedback   Nov-21-08 
    200K Miles in an '03 R50 MINI Cooper   Nov-11-08 
    Motoring news: BMW earns its eco stripes   Nov-11-08 
    BMW 5 Series And Mini Cooper Ranked Most Appealing In T...   Nov-06-08 
    Halloween Newsletter   Oct-30-08 
    BMW to Lease All-Electric Minis in U.S.   Oct-28-08 
    Mini sales soar in U.S., fuelled by soaring petrol pric...   Oct-28-08 
    New look Citroens get MINI engines   Oct-28-08 
    Spy shots: First prototype for Mini’s new crossover   Oct-23-08 
    The MINI E - All Electric MINI   Oct-21-08 
    Spy shots: all-electric Mini Cooper caught testing   Oct-16-08 
    All-wheel drive Mini will not continue to be called Cro...   Oct-09-08 
    2009 MINI - Official MINI Press Release   Oct-06-08 
    Best Mini Crossover Shots Yet From Paris Show Floor   Oct-06-08 
    MINI Press Conference Transcript from the Paris Motor S...   Oct-02-08 
    BMW to cut volume and jobs in U.S.   Sep-23-08 
    MINI Crossover Concept Official Video   Sep-23-08 
    BMW CEO confirms city car with electric option   Sep-16-08 
    TARGA Newfoundland rally underway   Sep-16-08 

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       BADGES
    Magna Guard bonnet Stripe Installation   Jun-28-06 
    NMX4000's Roof Decal Installation Instructions   May-02-05 
    NMX4064 Mini Mania Windshield Graphic Installation Inst...   May-02-05 
    DAF105120 - Union Jack Roof Decal Application Instructi...   Sep-10-03 

       BODY
    Coverking Car Covers   Dec-17-07 
    GS130273 Bonnet Release fitting instructions   Jun-21-07 
    NMA7651 & NMA7652 JCW Roof Spoiler Installation Instruc...   Sep-07-06 
    NMX1050 Gas Cap Upgrade Installation Instructions   Apr-29-05 
    Factory trim molding installation - GFZ107 & GZF105 by: Rachel Nelson  May-10-04 
    Front- mount hinge kit for Bugeye Sprite, C-14A4684/K   Jan-30-00 
    Overider and rail kit for Mini bumpers, MSSK025   Jan-30-00 
    Quick release bonnet hinge kit, MK3, C-CZH530/1   Jan-30-00 
    Quick release bonnet hinges MK I&II, C-14A7246/7   Jan-30-00 
    Morris Wood Kit, MMT1200/KIT   Jan-29-00 

       BOOKS
    SU Reference Catalog Review by: Robert Benton  Feb-22-06 
    Tuning the A-Series Engine - Book Review by: Robert Benton  Feb-22-06 
    Mini Derivative Models 1964 to 1991 by: Martin P. Green...  Jan-17-06 
    Consumer Book Review by Karl Aldinger by: Karl Aldinger  Dec-31-05 
    Consumer Book Review by Tim Lewis by: Tim Lewis  Dec-28-05 

       BRAKES
    BMW Recalling 2009 Mini John Cooper Works and JCW Clubm...   Oct-08-08 
    Pad and Rotor Bed-In Theory, Definitions and Procedures   Jun-23-08 
    StopTech's Recommended Procedure for Bedding-in Perform...   Jun-23-08 
    Brembo - Frequently Asked Questions   Jan-17-08 
    BRAKE PROBLEMS   Apr-02-07 
    Wilwood Big Brake Kit for the MINI Cooper & S   Jan-28-06 
    Brembo Brakes for the MINI Cooper & S   Jan-27-06 
    EBC Brakes, USA   Jan-27-06 
    Stoptech Big Brake Kit for MINI Cooper S   Jan-26-06 
    Fitment of Tandem Brake Master Cylinder - GMC227   Mar-18-05 
    Big Brake Wheel Fitment for MINI Cooper & MINI Cooper s   Jan-10-05 
    EBC GreenStuff Brake Pads for the MINI Cooper & S by: EBC  Oct-30-03 
    Brakes - Pipe end flares   Jul-24-03 
    BRAKES - Rear brake bias adjustment by: Keith Calver  Dec-13-00 
    BRAKES - Fitting discs and required ancillaries  by: Keith Calver  Dec-10-00 
    BRAKES - Split brake systems and adjustable bias valves by: Keith Calver  Dec-08-00 
    BRAKES - Pads, function and parameters by: Keith Calver  Dec-07-00 
    BRAKES - Pad types & choices for the MINI Cooper & S by: Keith Calver  Dec-07-00 
    BRAKES - How they work by: Keith Calver  Dec-06-00 
    BRAKES - Fundamental considerations by: Keith Calver  Dec-06-00 

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       CAMSHAFTS
    Customer Camshaft Review by: MiniPetrolHead  Apr-11-08 
    C-AJJ3327 Installation Notes   Mar-06-06 
    Camshaft Theory by Elgin   Jan-28-06 
    Kent Camshaft Fitting Rules   Jan-27-06 
    Kent Camshaft Timing   Jan-27-06 
    Who is Kent Camshafts   Jan-27-06 
    NME6041 Performance Camshaft Installation Instructions   May-03-05 
    Valve train - Setting valve clearances (lash) by: Keith Calver  Sep-30-04 
    Camshafts - Scatter cams, pros and cons by: Keith Calver  Aug-31-01 
    CAM TIMING - Mechanical Method by: Keith Calver  Aug-31-00 
    CAM TIMING - Basic Notes by: Keith Calver  Aug-31-00 
    CAM TIMING - Conventional method using DTI, etc... by: Keith Calver  Aug-31-00 
    Adjustable belt drive timing kit, C-AJJ3328   Jan-30-00 
    Camshaft Design by Dema Elgin by: Dema Elgin  Jan-30-00 
    Camshaft Drives   Jan-30-00 
    Duplex timing chain kit, C-AJJ3323   Jan-30-00 
    Duplex timing chain kit, C-AJJ3325   Jan-30-00 
    Duplex timing chain kit, C-AJJ3327   Jan-30-00 

       CAR CARE
    GREEN MOTORING TIPS FROM MINI USA   Aug-26-08 
    EINSZETT Car Care FAQ's   Jan-11-07 
    EINSZETT Plastic, Rubber, Vinyl Care   Jan-11-07 
    EINSZETT Polish and Wax application   Jan-11-07 
    COLGAN Bra Material Basics   Jan-28-06 
    Coverking Car Cover FAQ   Jan-28-06 
    Key Features of Colgan Bras   Jan-28-06 
    Stormproof from Coverking   Jan-28-06 

       CLUTCH
    Mini Cooper Verto Clutch Information by: j. jeffery - Mi...  Aug-06-08 
    Clutch - Drive Strap Alignment by: Keith Calver  May-29-03 
    FULLY-FLOATING PRIMARY GEAR BUSH   Aug-28-02 
    Clutch Checking (Pre Verto) by: Chuck Heleker  Feb-24-01 
    DIAPHRAGM SPRING - Verto types including injection by: Keith Calver  Dec-04-00 
    DIAPHRAGM SPRING - Pre-Verto types by: Keith Calver  Dec-04-00 
    CLUTCH PLATES - Verto types, including injection by: Keith Calver  Dec-01-00 
    CLUTCH PLATES - Pre-Verto types by: Keith Calver  Nov-30-00 
    PRESSURE PLATE- Pre-Verto & Verto types by: Keith Calver  Nov-30-00 
    Clutch FAQ (non-Verto) by: Marcel Chichak  Feb-16-00 
    Clutch Works   Jan-30-00 
    Competition clutch disk   Jan-30-00 

       COOLING
    R50/R52/R53 MINI Cooling System Primer   Aug-04-08 
    Cooling System Drain & Refill - R50/52/53 MINI   Jun-19-08 
    Cooling: Controlling water temperature   Jul-23-03 
    COOLING - How it works by: Keith Calver  Jan-25-01 
    Vertical-flow to Crossflow Radiator Conversion   Jan-30-00 

       CYLINDER HEAD
    Cylinder Head Performance Improvement Considerations by: Don Racine  Dec-30-05 
    C-AEA526 DUAL VALVE SPRING FITTING INSTRUCTIONS   Mar-16-05 
    Cylinder head - Combustion chamber shape   Feb-09-04 
    Cylinder head - Identification by casting number by: Keith Calver  Oct-27-03 
    Cylinder head - Min Tec head range   Oct-27-03 
    C-STR1057 Group A Turbo head gasket by: Keith Calver  Dec-12-02 
    Cylinder head - What can easily be achieved   Aug-28-02 
    Rocker gear - General compendium by: Keith Calver  Aug-28-02 
    Cylinder Heads - About Min Tec heads by: Keith Calver  May-25-02 
    CYLINDER HEAD - Torque-down and head gasket problems by: Keith Calvers  Jul-11-01 
    CYLINDER HEAD - Unleaded Fuel Use by: Keith Calver  May-16-01 
    CYLINDER HEAD - Suitability basics by: Keith Calver  May-01-01 
    Valve Guides - Materials and Usage by: Keith Calver  Apr-13-01 
    C-AEA527 DUAL VALVE SPRINGS FITTING INSTRUCTIONS by: Keith Calver  Apr-13-01 
    MSE6 - POST 1992 unleaded stage 2 (Road Rocket) large-b... by: Keith Calver  Oct-23-00 
    MSE4 - POST 1992 unleaded stage 2 (Road Rocket) large-b... by: Keith Calver  Oct-23-00 
    MSE6 - POST 1992 unleaded stage 2 (Road Rocket) large-b... by: Keith Calver  Oct-23-00 
    MSE3 - PRE 1992 unleaded Stage 2 (Road Rocket) large-bo... by: Keith Calver  Oct-20-00 
    MSE3 - PRE 1992 unleaded Stage 2 (Road Rocket) Large-bo... by: Keith Calver  Oct-20-00 
    CYLINDER HEAD - Valves; shapes, materials, and finishes... by: Keith Calver  Oct-19-00 

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       DRIVETRAIN
    Knocking Noise from Front Axle - R56   Jun-13-08 

       ELECTRICAL
    Sprint Booster - User feedback   Sep-23-08 
    SPRINT BOOSTER – Why it works   Sep-19-08 
    Reprogram New MINI Keys R50/52/53   Sep-09-08 
    Improving Your Mini Cooper Gas Mileage   Aug-06-08 
    Smiths Voltage Stabilizers   May-14-08 
    Troubleshooting Lucas Points   May-14-08 
    Voltage Stabilizer   May-02-08 
    SprintBooster, plug-n-play automotive performance now a... by: Bill Zankich  Mar-10-08 
    SPRINT BOOSTER THROTTLE REMAP MODULE INSTALL R50/52/53   Mar-06-08 
    SPRINT BOOSTER FAQ'S   Mar-04-08 
    SPRINT BOOSTER THROTTLE REMAP MODULE INSTALL R56, R55   Feb-28-08 
    Lamp Bar Installation Instructions   May-14-07 
    PIAA Frquently Asked Questions by: PIAA  Jan-12-07 
    Pertronix Application Questions   Feb-01-06 
    123 Distributor Aplication Guide   Jan-31-06 
    123 Ignition Mounting Instructions   Jan-31-06 
    Do's and Don’t of the 123 Distributor for the Mini Coop...   Jan-31-06 
    Nology Hotwires   Jan-26-06 
    Nuzzo Motorsports Announces Partnership with Unichip No...   Jan-24-06 
    How Does The Unichip Work   Dec-29-05 

    More ELECTRICAL Articles
       ENGINE
    R56 EXCESSIVE ENGINE RATTLE ON COLD START   Sep-17-08 
    Oil Service Interval Reset - 2007+ R56 & 2008+ R55   Aug-28-08 
    R56 MINI Engine Paper   Aug-08-08 
    The R53 MINI Cooper S Powertrain   Aug-08-08 
    MAGDOG3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS   Jun-24-08 
    Protect Your Engine: Using MagDog as an Optimal Solutio...   Jun-24-08 
    “BACKWARD COMPATIBILITY” IN NEW ENGINE OILS ? by: DF Sales & Mark...  Nov-27-07 
    MTD Installation Manual for Classic Minis 1959-2001   Oct-04-07 
    A Supercharged Comparison   Aug-24-07 
    Crankshaft Oil Seal Adapter - Install Instructions   Jul-26-07 
    C-AEG619 Ultra-light flywheel fitting instructions   Jun-21-07 
    Cold Air Intake & Automatic Trans 02-06 MINI   Apr-26-07 
    Installation Instructions for Oil Breather Catch Can   Feb-09-07 
    Mini Harmonic Damper   Jan-25-07 
    OIL IS KILLING OUR CARS!!!!! by: Keith Ansell, F...  Jan-08-07 
    Oil Service Interval Reset - 02-06 MINIs   Jan-02-07 
    Project Small Bore, Part 3: Carb/Manifold Combos   Sep-22-06 
    Honda B-Series Conversion: MT10000 Installation Instruc...   Aug-11-06 
    Project Small Bore, Part 2: Cylinder Head by: Graham Russell  Jul-24-06 
    Project Small Bore: Part 1 by: Graham Russell  Jul-21-06 

    More ENGINE Articles
       ENGINE STABLIZ
    Lower Engine Stabilizer, MSSK1   Jan-30-00 
    Mini engine stabilizer steady bar, MSSK1300   Jan-30-00 

       EXHAUST
    Borla Exhaust Products - 'About Borla'   Jan-30-08 
    Borla FAQ's   Jan-30-08 
    BORLA Company Profile   Jan-30-06 
    Maniflow Exhaust Manifolds & Systems   Jan-28-06 
    Mini Cooper Borla Warranty   Jan-26-06 
    Catalytic Converter Considerations by: Mini Mania  May-18-05 
    NME1022 Cat Back Exhaust Installation Instructions for ...   May-02-05 
    NME1003 & NME1004 ULTRIK Exhaust Header Installation In...   Apr-28-05 
    Catalytic Converter Information for MINI & MINI Cooper ...   Apr-18-05 
    MINI & Mini Cooper S Exhaust   Apr-02-05 
    OFF-ROAD USE Enhanced Exhaust Header   Apr-20-04 
    Exhausts - Sizing and styles   Feb-09-04 
    Mini Cooper & MINI Cooper S BORLA Exhausts by: BORLA  Oct-30-03 
    Catalytic Converter Information   Sep-30-03 
    EXHAUSTS - BASIC INFORMATION by: Keith Calver  Mar-14-01 
    EXHAUST - Manifolds, types available and application. by: Keith Calver  Sep-28-00 
    RC40 exhaust fitting   Jan-30-00 

       EXTERIOR TRIM
    A Brief History of the "Bra" by Colgan by: Bill Colgan - 1...  Jan-28-06 
    NMA3032 Euro Chrome Side Marker Installation Instructio...   Jun-09-05 
    NMA1110 Stainless Grille Installation Instructions   May-02-05 

       FACTORY
    New MINI Cooper Diesel by: Don Racine  Jan-22-07 
    BMW Logo   Jan-07-07 
    British Motor Heritage Price Increase   Dec-22-06 
    Is the first 4X4 MINI about to become a reality?   Nov-23-06 
    AP Lockheed in Administration by: Ian Pollock of ...  Mar-17-06 
    MINI USA Sales Figures   Mar-01-06 
    MINIUSA Motorsports Award Program   Jan-17-06 
    Rights row may thwart MG Rover assets sale by: James Mackintos...  Jun-07-05 
    MINI'S RADICAL 4x4 FUTURE   May-29-05 
    MG Rover: 30 years of hurt by: Steven Downes, ...  Apr-16-05 
    MG Sport and Racing file for bankruptcy by: Reuters  Apr-14-05 
    Rover workers sent home   Apr-11-05 
    Rover: No China talks this week by: Guy Dresser, Th...  Apr-11-05 
    End of the road near for MG Rover by: Story from BBC ...  Apr-08-05 
    MG Rover Signs Deal by: MG Rover Group  Apr-08-05 
    Mini Convertible 1.6 One Version   Apr-01-05 
    A Successful Start For The MINI Convertible   Aug-10-04 
    Caterpillar buys MG Rover's Parts Business   Aug-03-04 
    BMW Considers Expansion of Oxford Plant   May-26-04 
    MINI Cabrio Makes Its Debut in New York by: MINI USA Press  Apr-07-04 

    More FACTORY Articles
       FASTEN
    Thread Locking Compounds - Application   Jul-23-03 

       FUEL SYSTEMS
    How to Improve your Mini MPG   May-12-08 
    How Colortune Works   May-09-08 
    Car Talk's Guide to Better Fuel Economy   Jan-07-08 
    Keep Your Engine Properly Tuned for Better Fuel Econom...   Dec-28-07 
    How to improve fuel economy in your MINI   Jul-03-07 
    C-AHT770 & C-AHT770A FITTING INSTRUCTIONS by: By Bradley  Jun-21-07 
    C-STN17 Stage One fitting instructions   Jun-21-07 
    Weber Carburetors Float Level - DGV / DCOE   Apr-27-07 
    SU Carbs Wanted   Jan-19-06 
    WTCC Carburetor   Nov-09-05 
    MINI Cooper S Cold Air Intake   Aug-10-05 
    Needle codes for SU carbs by: Don Racine  May-21-05 
    NME2030 Cold Air Intake Installation Instructions   Apr-19-05 
    Carburetors: Conversion from Injection to Carburetors   Apr-15-05 
    Mini Cooper Air Filter Technology   Oct-30-03 
    Injection - Tuning Update 03.14.03   Apr-04-03 
    Injection - Tuning up-date Mar. 2003   Mar-07-03 
    Injection Cars - Tuning up-date by: Keith Calver  Dec-26-02 
    FUEL SYSTEMS - The History of SU Carbs   Dec-12-02 
    Injection cars - SPi-TPi tuning, basic information by: Keith Calver  May-25-02 

    More FUEL SYSTEMS Articles
       FUN THINGS
    Long Term Mini Owners in the USA   Nov-14-08 
    MINI vs. Go Kart??   Jul-28-08 
    Wine Country Vintage Races - Mini Corral   May-09-08 
    Mini’s Instant Collectible   May-01-08 
    MINI Clubman Review   Apr-22-08 
    Taking the Mini Cooper to the max   Mar-12-08 
    MINIS TOP STRATEGIC VISION'S 2007 TOTAL VALUE INDEX SIX...   Oct-25-07 
    MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE TAKES OFF WITH   Oct-24-07 
    MINIS TOP STRATEGIC VISION'S 2007 TOTAL VALUE INDEX SIX...   Oct-24-07 
    MINI Clubman In Depth (UK)   Oct-03-07 
    Just for Fun Winter Photo Contest 2007 Galleries & Winn...   Apr-09-07 
    AMVIV 2007   Mar-30-07 
    Welcome to the 1959 Mini Register   Mar-07-07 
    Nevada City Adventure - Stage 2 Kit Giveaway   Mar-06-07 
    Hooked on MINIs presented by Mini Mania! by: Don Racine  Feb-24-07 
    Mini Meet East 2007   Feb-14-07 
    Mini Meet West 2007   Feb-14-07 
    Just For Fun! Winter Photo Contest   Jan-15-07 
    Big MINI Day   Apr-15-06 
    Powered by Mini Mania   Mar-17-06 

    More FUN THINGS Articles
       GAUGES
    Temperature Gauge Calibration   Feb-18-00 
    Tachometer Conversion   Jan-30-00 

       GEARBOXES
    Gearbox Rebuild   Jun-19-08 
    Quaife Limited Slip Differentials   Jan-26-06 
    C-AEA3240 - REPLACEMENT FULLY-FLOATING PRIMARY GEAR BUS...   Apr-15-05 
    NMA3041 ULTRIK Skid Plate Installation Instructions   Apr-07-05 
    Phantom Grip LSD Installation Instructions   Feb-10-03 
    Gearbox - Common sources of problems by: Keith Calver  Oct-28-02 
    Idler gear - Setting end float   Dec-04-01 
    Primary Gear - Bush Replacement by: Keith Calver  Apr-13-01 
    22G2026MM Rod Change Shifter Conversion Bracket   Dec-05-00 
    PRIMARY GEAR - Bush problems by: Keith Calver  Dec-01-00 
    GEARBOX - Up-rating drop gears by: Keith Calver  Oct-31-00 
    Gearbox - Up-rating diffs and FDs. by: Keith Calver  Oct-30-00 
    GEARBOX - Syncro vs 'Dog' engagement by: Keith Calver  Oct-30-00 
    GEARBOX - Final Drives, standard by: Keith Calver  Oct-26-00 
    GEARBOX - Close-Ratio Conversion Pre-A+ gearbox by: Keith Calver  Oct-26-00 
    GEARBOX - Close-Ratio Conversion A+ by: Keith Calver  Oct-25-00 
    GEARBOX - How they work by: Keith Calver  Oct-25-00 
    GEARBOX - Close-Ratio Conversion A+ by: Keith Calver  Oct-25-00 
    GEARBOX - Formulae for FD/tyre size/car speed and gear ... by: Keith Calver  Oct-24-00 
    GEARBOX - standard production gearbox types by: Keith Calver  Oct-24-00 

    More GEARBOXES Articles
       GENERAL
    Kit & Custom Vehicle Titling and Registration Across th...   Aug-26-08 
    MINI model designations   Jun-12-08 
    Mini Cooper - Ranked Friendliest Car Owners by Carcraft by: MotorTrend onli...  Mar-26-08 
    New MINI production video   Jan-16-08