Hi guys, I'm looking for any recommendations or advice on replacing my stock R50 exhaust. My current one decided to unexpectedly deposit its muffler on the M40 so currently running with an unintentional muffler delete. As much as it sounds great, I don't think I could handle the noise as a...

can someone please help me with the standard ride height of a 2005 R50 - from ground to arch I believe - the thing is I need to change the springs but it has been lowered by the previous owner, so I need to measure how much it has been lowered - I like it exactly as it is now. Thanks...

What's going on guys. I've been reading a few posts concerning performance and the R50 but I just wanted to try and get some more up to date specifics. I currently have an 05' R50 with a gear box conversion. I'm looking to make the car a little bit quicker and handle better however I'm not...

Hi everyone, got a problem with my ABS and handbrake lights on my R50... when I got the car the lights would flicker on as the previous owner ran the rear brakes so low that it was running metal on metal!!! so after replacing both rear callipers, discs and pads the lights were still on... so...

Hello. I have a 2002 Cooper - the radiator fan has packed up and I've purchased a new resistor as mine was rotten - The problem is that the wiring is slightly different to the original (I have a spare blue wire). My car has a two plug set up - a large plug and a small plug with thin wires. Being...

Hi everyone! I've just purchased my first Mini, a 2005 Mini Cooper R50 with chilli pack. I saw this car and completely fell in love and had bought it within 48 hours of dropping my old car off for a service and seeing it at the garage next door. I'm looking for a few ideas of what to do with it...

Hi Guys, Names David. I'm a new R50 Coop owner. Had a little browse of the various mini forums and came to the conclusion most of the people on here know what they're talking about, at least compared to Mini2. Wanted a Mini all my life and finally I plumped for a 2003 R50 that had somehow, in...

Bought a few months ago for my Mini but never fitted them as couldn't decide what coilovers to buy at the time, unfortunately the engine has decided to blow itself up again and I now need to raise some funds to fix the engine. I want what I paid for them ideally, which was £210. Delivery is free...

Hi people I have a one D in black and plan is to mainly dechrome get some matte bronze wheels. Has anyone ever had a front bumper sprayed from primer or have a rough quote?? the aero front will look much better Thanks :thumbup:

Hi Guys! So after reading hundreds of build threads on here I thought that it was time to create my own! There aren't many R50's on here, which is a shame, but the ones that are done on here (along with the R53's) are bloody lush. Enough waffling on let's talk about the car! Below is my Mini...

So today I had my callipers painted ?? They look smoking hot! Thought I'd show them off! (Sorry about the disgustingly dirty wheels I'm not allowed to wash it until tomorrow in order for my paint to dry on the bumper repair I had on Friday.)

Hi All, First of all I'm looking to purchase some Corbeau Clubsport seats for my R50. Has anybody fitted these? if so were they easy to fit? and do the base of the seats need drilling or welding? I dont mind if they do but I would rather speak to someone about it before I purchase. Secondly -...

LHello, Up for sale is my Playmini Cat-Back Exhaust system which came off my 2006 Mini Cooper. The exhaust is in excellent condition, it was on the vehicle for less than 1000 miles and was just starting to get the run in properly, meaning the sound produced by the system was rather special. The...

My Harmon Kardon Amp died and I'm wondering if the prices on these are good or if they can easily be found for lower. Its very difficult to drive everyday without music... when you're a musician! MINI Harmon Kardon Amp | eBay

Hello everyone. I am an owner of cooper R50 from Hong Kong. I would like to share my happiness and some experience of modding my R50. :D This is the stock form when I buy it in 2010. Current status is :) More information about the modifications is coming :biggrin: justa cooper R50s...

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