myMiniCooper

just wondering if the aftermarket headlight "lens" are the same size/fit/dimensions as the oem ones. my lenses have knicks and chips and im wondering if i can buy the ebay headlights, crack em open and use the lenses. anyone?

This weekend I pulled my '05 Cooper S out of the garage to work on my KTM. I rolled down the windows , opened the roof and boot lid and cranked up the music for about 4 hours while I worked on the bike. I guess I turned the key on one to many clicks, the lights were on and it ran my battery down. I took the battery out and put it on the charger for a few hours, till the window turned green telling me that it had a full charge. I put the battery back in, went for a drive and immediately noticed that my MINI ran much better. I thought it was running a little sluggish lately, but it does have 53K miles, it needs the air filter cleaned and my tires are getting a little thin on the tread, so I didn't really think much about it. Where I really notice the difference is when I drive in the canyons and heal and toe. Before it was really sluggish and I had to give the throttle a really hard poke to get a good blip between shifts. Now I don't have to, it's super easy to get a good blip now. I even noticed that my Borla Comp exhaust pops louder when I let off the gas.

So what happed when I unhooked the battery and hooked it back up? Does it reset the ECU. I have read the the ECU learns and I have also read that it doesnt. So what the deal?

So I took my first drive up Angeles crest last week end with my "S". That sure was a blasty blast! And the performance upgrades that I've done CAME TO LIFE! WOW! Well I have some pics too....enjoy!
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Hello everyone, I am new to this website...hope to get plenty of new and good ideas for my mini.:thumbsup:

Just curious as to who's getting what for their Clubmans tis winter? I was going to put the car away for the cold season but long story short, we decided to keep her on the road and now I'm stuck trying to decide on tires, or NOT?

I've heard the all-seasons are just fine but we are snowboarders that like to travel in the snow.

Any recommendations. Hard since this is the first year out for the Clubbie so I'm guessing no one knows how it handles in the snow and ice :confused:

Hello everyone,
I have a 2007 (Manual) Mini Cooper S for sale. I special ordered this mini in July 2006, Great car and excellent handeling! It is "all astro black", the options I added were:
-Mini HIGH-FI sound system ( Excellent sound!)
-Sport Package ( Includes: Xenon Headlamps with power wash, 17" Crown Spoke Wheels, Dynamic Traction control.
-Cold Weather Package ( Includes: Heated seats, Heated powerfold mirrors, and Heated windshield washer jets.)
-Dual Panoramic Sunroof
-White turn signals
-Rear reflection lights
-Grey and Black interior (leather seats)

This car has only 14,000 miles on it.
Also have just a few mods: H&R Springs, ALTA 3" Exhaust, Blackout Beltline, 35% tint, and front black grill.

It is garage kept, never in an accident, very clean, just a few rock chips and scratches on the wheels.
*Asking Price: $23,000* I am located in Chicago, near Ohare
Im posting a few pictures right now, if anyone is interested let me know, i'll post more pictures. Thank you!

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