Mini Mania Labor Day Sale!

Mini Mania is having a Labor Day sale. From now until Labor Day we’ve marked down our entire inventory! (well, pretty close anyway) Don’t miss this chance to save BIG!

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MINI COOPER & COOPER S MK 2 HANDBOOK This handbook gives in the simplest terms information vital to the proper operation, care & regular maintenance of the sports car. All the usual subjects are covered like controls, instruments, wheels & types, heating & ventilating, seats & seat belts, cooling & electrical systems, lubrication chart & summary, general specification, plus many more. With 56 pages and well illustrated. # Paperback: 56 pages # Publisher: Brooklands Books Ltd (20 April 2009) # Language English # Product Dim part no: BOOK124 $23.95

MINI COOPER AND COOPER S MK 1 DRIVERS HANDBOOK This drivers’s handbook gives in the simplest terms information vital to the proper operation, care & regular maintenance of the sports car. All the usual subjects are covered like controls, instruments, wheels & types, cooling & electrical systems, lubrication chart & summary, general specification, plus many more. Number of Pages: 72 Title: Mini Owner’s Handbook: Mini Cooper & Cooper `S’ Mk 1 Author: British Motor Corporation Media (Binding) : Paperback Dimensions (Apro part no: BOOK125 $23.95

JCW CAI PERF FILTER COTTON REUSABLE – R55/56/57 JCW COOPER S Available July 2009! Order now to reserve a filter. High quality re-usable Performance Filter is a direct replacement for your JCW Cold Air Intake kit in your 2007+ R56 MINI Cooper S Hatchback or your 2008+ R55 MINI Cooper S CLUBMAN, and 2009+ R57 2009+ MINI Cooper S Convertible. This re-usable Performance Cotton Filter has a much larger ‘Effective Surface Area’ which result in lower face velocities, increased efficiency, and provides greater airflow. This filter offers 15% less re part no: G2NME4517 Special: $175.95 (exp. 6/21/09

JCW CAI PERF AIR FILTER COTTON REUSABLE – R53 JCW COOPER S Available July 2009! Order now to reserve a filter. High quality re-usable Performance Filter is a direct replacement for your JCW Cold Air Intake kit in your 2002-2006 R53 MINI Cooper S Hatchback or your 2005-2008 MINI Cooper S Convertible. This re-usable Performance Cotton Filter has a much larger ‘Effective Surface Area’ which result in lower face velocities, increased efficiency, and provides greater airflow. This filter offers 15% less restriction when compared to the stock pa part no: NME4517 Special: $175.95 (exp. 6/21/09

SPORTS BRA 1-PIECE BONNET PROTECTION – R55/56/57 COOPER & S Sports Bra 1-piece hood protection. Preserve the finish of the leading edge of the bonnet with this durable and attractive Colgan Sports Bra. This is the same bonnet piece used in 2-piece bra but without the bumper and grille cover. Fits 2007+ R56 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Hardtop, 2008+ R55 MINI Cooper and Cooper S CLUBMAN, and 2009+ R57 Cooper and Cooper S Convertibles. Protect the front end of the bonnet on your New MINI with this high quality full coverage Bra. Made of durable v part no: G2NMA7015 $89.95

EXTREME BLACK TIRE DRESSING BY WHEEL WAX – 16 FL OZ A tire dressing to give your tires the New Tire Look! WheelWax EXTREME BLACK Tire Dressing is water-based and will not sling up onto your car like so many other tire dressing do. AND! WheelWax Extreme Black will not leave those nasty stains on your driveway. WheelWax EXTREME BLACK Tire Dressing was developed to give your tires that New Tire Look, not a greasy tire look. Extreme Black is long-lasting and easy to apply using any cloth-covered sponge or rag. Just wipe Extreme Black onto your part no: NMA7103 Special: $12.95 (exp. 6/21/09

WHEEL WAX – ULTIMATE WHEEL PROTECTION – 8 OZ. We all know how much dust the BMW / MINI brakes generate. Here is one product designed to protect your wheels, repel brake dust, and simplify cleaning. WheelWax is different from wheel polishes because it is not a polish, it is a wax formulated with space age polymers and resins, a heat resistant sealant and carnauba wax, which provides the ultimate protection for wheels. There are no ingredients in WheelWax that are harmful to wheels or their finish. WheelWax is treated to provide long las part no: NMA7102 Special: $17.95 (exp. 6/21/09

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Classic Mini – Brake Maintenance & Upgrades Sale!

“S” DISC BRAKE CONVERSION DRUM TO DISC UPGRADE KIT No matter how well your Austin or Morris Mini Cooper handles, you still have to stop sometime, and if the car in front of you has ABS you’d better be able to stop your Mini Cooper right now! At one time the only way to get the highly desirable Mini Cooper S disc brakes was to acquire a used set and rebuild them. Now we have this kit to co… part no: C-AJJ4028MS list: $1495.00 Special: $1295.00 (exp. 06/30/09)

SUPERBRAKE KIT 9.4″ ROTORS and 4 PUCK CAL.FOR MINI VTEC This is the Ultimate Disc Brake Setup for a Mini with 13″ Wheels. This brake kit is designed as a replacement for the stock late model 8.4″ brakes. A great upgrade for both street and performance. Will work on any Mini that has disc brakes and 13″ wheels. - 4-Piston Alloy Calipers - 9.5″ Vented Disc Rotors - Adaptor Plates - … part no: MT310000 list: $995.00 Special: $895.00 (exp. 06/30/09)

MINI & COOPER REAR BRAKE MAINTENANCE KIT WITH 3/4″ CYLINDERS Maintaining the rear brakes on your Mini has never been easier! This simple kit includes new shoes, new cylinders and new brake hoses. Simple to install and a complete job done right. Wheel cylinders are the 3/4″ bore type as used on MK2 and later Minis with the exception of a few that had the GWC1126…. part no: MMKT0522 list: $109.95 Special: $99.95 (exp. 06/30/09)

MINI & COOPER EARLY TWIN LEADING BRAKE MAINTENANCE KIT Many later Minis now in the US are equipped with the best of the drum brake set-ups – the ‘twin leading shoes’ type. This design used two wheel cylinders for each side of the front brakes and 1.5″ brake shoes. Our cost effective kit provides all the parts you will need to insure you will get the best out of you twin leading front brakes… part no: MMKT0506 list: $269.95 Special: $199.95 (exp. 06/30/09)

BIG DRUM BRAKE KIT FOR REAR OF ALL MINI & COOPER The rear brakes on all stock Minis or Mini Coopers (except the “S” and those with 8.4 front discs) have drums brakes that have no built-in spacers. If you are going to fit anything other than stock wheels to your Mini Cooper then you may need spacers on the rear brakes to clear the shocks and trailing arms. The best solution is the Mini M… part no: MMKT0501 list: $199.95 Special: $179.95 (exp. 06/30/09)

BASIC KIT FOR CONVERSION TO MINI COOPER S BRAKES The process to convert from drum brakes to those great Cooper “S” brakes can be very costly! We are excited to now be able to offer a kit that will make the process simple and cost effective. Our special starter kit provides all the big basic items you will need: Calipers, Rotors, Drive flanges and front hubs! We recommend one of the H… part no: MMKT0515 list: $1295.00 Special: $895.00 (exp. 06/30/09)

S BRAKE CONVERSION KIT – HI-PERFORMANCE ROTORS & PADS No matter how well your Mini handles, you still have to stop sometime, and if the car in front of you has ABS you’d better be able to stop right now! At one time the only way to get the highly desirable Cooper S disc brakes was to acquire a used set and rebuild them. Now we have this kit to convert any year or model Mini to S disc brakes…. part no: MMKT0518 list: $1795.00 Special: $1495.00 (exp. 06/30/09)

BRAKE CONVERSION KIT MINI COOPER TO MINI COOPER S Convert from small discs to Cooper S disc brakes, the largest used on 10″ wheels. Kit includes: (2) GCV1013=CV Joints, 1300cc/S, New (2) 18G9027MS=CV Boot Kits (2) 21A1270=Drive Flange, S (2) FAM9270=Taper Collar, S (2) BTA249=Large Driveshaft Nut (4) PS610240=Cotter Pin, S Disc (1) MDP20= Brake Pads, S Deluxe (2) 21A1265=… part no: MMKT0509 list: $1195.00 Special: $995.00 (exp. 06/30/09)

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Mini & Mini Cooper FAQ Part 1

The Mini FAQ is a list of frequently asked questions (plus answers) about maintenance and mechanical work on Minis and Mini Coopers. The answers are mostly derived from the archives of the Mini-List mailing list and are the work of contributors to the list, edited for presentation in the FAQ. See Mini FAQ Part 2

General 5 Speed gearboxes for Minis Adding central locking/keyless entry/electric windows Converting to/from Left Hand Drive Importing a Mini into the USA Is my car a Mini Cooper? Is my car a Mk1, Mk2, Mk3, … ? How can I find out more about my Mini/obtain a Heritage Certificate? How to tell if a mechanical part is worn MG Metro alloy wheels – can I use them? Rod change gear shift removal Stripped thread on gearbox drain plug hole/spark plug hole Socket size needed for (xyz) bolt? Turbocharging your Mini What are the dimensions of a Mini? What does MOWOG mean? Why are Minis notorious for overheating?

Body Checking for rust (pre-purchase) Chrome side trim installation Door does not shut properly (fouls on body shell) Is it safe to drill holes in the rear parcel shelf to install speakers? Mark 1/2 (external hinge) doors are sagging Mark 1/2 door glass – fitting Mark 1/2 window channel removal Riley Elf/Wolseley Hornet – which panels are the same/different? Where/How can I get matching paint for my old Mini?

Brakes All you need to know about brake upgrades Brake bleeding advice Brake system won’t bleed Disc brake calipers won’t bleed Vibration felt through brake pedal Silicone versus standard brake fluid

Clutch Clutch does not fully disengage Clutch pedal slow to release

Diagnostics Brake Shoes- rear – uneven wear and/or binding Car interior smells of petrol Clicking/clunking noise when turning sharply Engine oil smells of petrol Exhaust – testing for leaks Ignition system Removed distributor to work on it, now car won’t start Shaking or vibration at certain speeds Squeaking noise when going over bumps Water temperature gauge reads low Voltage regulator diagnostics

Electrical Dynamo to alternator conversion Type of wire to use when re-wiring Positive Earth vs. Negative Earth

Putting a Honda VTEC engine in a standard roundnose Mini

Putting a Honda VTEC engine in a standard roundnose Mini

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If you have decided that your Mini needs a more powerful, more reliable engine than the venerable A-series , and have decided that a HondaVTEC engine is the way to go, this swap guide will provide you with some guidance and suggestions to address some of the many challenges and decisions you will face. Any engine swap of this nature, which an engine from one manufacturer into a chassis built by another manufacturer, will require solutions to engine/chassis interfaces that were never designed to work together.

Some of the challenges you need to resolve include:

• Modifications to the body
• Mounting the engine in the chassis
• Aligning the drive axle centerlines
• Mating the driveline parts
• Mounting suspension and brake components
• Linking the engine and car clutch actuating mechanisms
• Fitting the intake and exhaust systems in the space available
• Ensuring clearance on all sides of the engine
• Modifying the shift mechanism to the new body
• Mating the engine and car wiring systems
• Mounting an alternator in limited space
• Finding a radiator that will fit
• A host of smaller challenges

find out more here.

NEW MINI CLUB LIST

US REGIONAL:

ALABAMA
Alabama Motoring Society
Rocket City MINI

ARIZONA
Arizona MINI Owners
Dynamic Mini Collective

ARKANSAS
Arkansas MINI Owners Klub

entire list here

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New MINI Club added to this list
or for any corrections.
Write to: info@minimania.com

Mini Mania Rolls Back Prices! (classic only)

For a limited time Mini Mania’s rolled back prices on their entire classic mini inventory! Act now and save big on your next project! Start shopping!

Mini Cooper news from Mini Mania

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Newsletter: Classic Mini

New! Engine Cost Estimator Tool!

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Our new Engine Cost Estimator tool enables you to choose which parts you want to use to build your engine and then to get an estimated price based on those parts. Simply select the parts required, and then click on the ‘Get an estimate on this build now!’ button and the total estimated price will be calculated and emailed to you.

Try it out! Get a quote on your dream engine today!

The “Awesome New Product” Contest Has Ended!

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The “Awesome New Product Idea Contest” is now closed. A big thanks to all who participated! Now it’s time for everyone vote for their favorite ideas! The results have been broken down loosely into groups (it’s a long list!), the top ideas in each group will go on to the final round of voting to determine first and second place winners.

Vote for your favorite idea!

Lots of Great Sale Items Left!:

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Engine Components	View more
Conversion Gasket Set $21.95	Front Engine Plate $175.29	Ring Gear 1275 Sprite $33.56	Magnetic Drain Plug $1.46
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Performance Components	View more
1275 Flat Top Piston Set $439.16	998 Cylinder Head $995.00	Rimflow Exhaust Valve $27.91	8.4 Vented Brake Rotors $145.66
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Minis For Sale:

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1982 Austin 1000 – FL ($6,500)




“nice car runs very well. new tires ,radiator ,hoses . car has original paint comes with roof rack has bumper over riders performace exhaust and carb. interior servicable but could use seat cover. nice driver”

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Newsletter: New Mini

The “Awesome New Product Idea Contest” is now closed. A big thanks to all who participated! Now it’s time for everyone vote for their favorite ideas! The results have been broken down loosely into groups (it’s a long list!), the top ideas in each group will go on to the final round of voting to determine first and second place winners.

Vote for your favorite idea!

Featured Performance Items

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UNICHIP – R56 Kit Stock $800.27

Realtime UNICHIP Performance Display $360.00

Sprintbooster Throttle Remap Now $329.95

Intercooler by Alta Performance $769.99

Featured Necessities

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Replacement Oil Filter $10.95

Replacement Spark Plug From $6.95

Replacement Wiper Blade Set $55.95

Replacement Headlight Bulbs $119.95

Featured Protection Items

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Car Cover From $95.95

Rubber Floor Mats From $39.95

Black WOW $24.95

Magnetic Stone Guards Sale $45.95

The MINI E – All Electric MINI!

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The BMW Group will be the world’s first manufacturer of premium automobiles to deploy a fleet of some 500 all-electric vehicles for private use in daily traffic. The MINI E will be powered by a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor fed by a high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion battery, transferring its power to the front wheels via a single-stage helical gearbox nearly without a sound and entirely free of emissions. Specially engineered for automobile use, the battery technology…

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