Mini Cooper Car Miscellaneous Information-- SooperCooperInfo.com

Keywords	Links or Sources
Sooper Cooper Info Home Page - 01-05-2010 929	www.soopercooperinfo.com
Brake/handbrake failure info	http://www.mini2.com/forum/faults-fixes/122327-handbrake-failure-rollcall.html
Clutch/Noisy clutch Mini SB Info	http://www.soopercooperinfo.com/noisyclutch.html
Color abbreviations/Mini cheat sheet--ref posts #1,17,21,80	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/1st-gear/43877-mini-model-color-abbreviations-cheat-sheet.html
Diagrams and parts lists/Mini	http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do
DIY library/Octane Guy	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/43520-octane-guy-diy-article-compilation.html
High Mileage Mini Information	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/131986-should-we-start-a-subforum-for-high-mileage.html
Hitch/systems	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131986&highlight=high+mileage+subforum
Inspection 1/description Ref: thread #11	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151283 Ref thread #11
Maintenance schedule- post#4	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/coupe-talk-2002-2006/166456-maintenance-schedule.html
Micromuseum	http://www.microcarmuseum.com/info.html
Mini center center stack eval-R56	http://www.usercentric.com/about/news_item.php?m_id=4&s_id=4&id=210
Mini FAQ/ R53-R56	http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?faq=new_faq_item#faq_mini_generations
Mini-model-color-abbreviations-cheat-sheet.	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/1st-gear/43877-mini-model-color-abbreviations-cheat-sheet.html
Modded R53 vs JCW R56	http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/26/mini-cooper-s-r53-vs-r56/
R56 cold start clatter theory	http://www.michiganmini.org/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=bcf62614fda4e4a806254573435bc9e6&topic=3115.0
Seattle area Mini Clubs	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/pacific-northwest/168683-mini-club-in-seattle-area.html
VIN decoder/BMW	http://www.bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi
Aftermarket parts	http://www.importpartsspec.com/cart/default
Aftermarket parts/Ashtray replacement	http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-cooper/mini_cooper_ashtray.html
Autocross prep	http://www.autoxcooper.com/mc2_latest.html
Battery FAQ	http://www.batteryfaq.org/
Battery life info	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111039
Bentley/Mini technical forums	http://tech.bentleypublishers.com/forum.jspa?forumID=93&start=o
Bolt pattern chart/wheels	http://www.myboltpattern.com/?gclid=CM_G6dOP-5cCFQ0xawod_m-0Dg
Brake-front-discs-pads change-DIY	http://www.totalmini.com/forum/36-2001-2006-1st-generation/4083-1st-gen-how-change-front-discs-pads.html
Break in secrets	http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
Car buying tips	http://www.carbuyingtips.com/car4.htm
Car care	http://www.carcare.org/car-care-guide
Car cleaning myths(12)	http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/06/13/aa.car.cleaning.myths/index.html
Aftermarket parts/radiator/email 10 31 08	1-800-500-5010 Quick Cool....The guys name is Bob. very nice guy and cheapest anywhere.
Carbibles/ auto consumer DIY info	http://www.carbibles.com/index.html
Catch can DIY#2	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/88605-oil-catch-can-how-to.html
Checklist proir to delivery	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92420
Clutch sounds	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/165569-strange-clutch-sound.html
Dipstick/oil pan schematic	http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=RE32&mospid=48020&btnr=11_3084&hg=11&fg=10
DIY paint job	http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/body/hrdp_0707_1962_ford_falcon_budget_paint_job/index.html
DIY source	http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Mighty-MINI&id=2303530
DIYs-starting-charging-engines-trannys-etc	http://www.mini2.com/forum/first-generation-faults-fixes/174021-complete-diys-starting-charging-engines-trannys-etc.html
Air filter tests	http://duramax-diesel.com/spicer/index.htm
Downtube ergonomic removal mod	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/90525-my-best-ergonomic-mod-ever.html
ECU reset/for hard cold start issues	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/178487-hard-cold-start-issue-resolved-vids.html
Engine ticking noise at idle	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39884
Ethanol article--Seattle Times	http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2003612429_ethanol11.html
Ethynol debate	http://www.energybulletin.net/node/5062
Extended warranty/How to buy	http://www.carbuyingtips.com/warranty.htm
FAQ's for CAFE	http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/CARS/rules/CAFE/overview.htm
Finance shopping	http://www.bankrate.com/
Fluids/operating	http://www.minicooperforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87
Front-badge-part-number	http://www.mini2.com/forum/exterior/162566-mini-cooper-s-front-badge-part-number.html
Fuel economy .gov	http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm
Fuel/E85	http://www.e85fuel.com/e85101/questions.php
Gas prices	http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx?zip=&src=Netx
Gas prices by areas	http://www.motortrend.com/gas_prices/31/new_york/index.html
Gas saving myths	http://money.cnn.com/2008/05/12/autos/ways_to_not_save_gas/
Hand brake cover removal-DIY	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/78192-ht-remove-handbrake-handle.html
Hatch/rear parts diagram	http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=RC32&mospid=48010&btnr=41_1380&hg=41&fg=60
Inspections 1 and 2/post #4	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/coupe-talk-2002-2006/166456-maintenance-schedule.html
Jacking up a Mini	http://www.blimeycabrio.com/?p=76
Jacking up a Mini #2	http://homepage.mac.com/bskeie/MINI_Jacking/
LEMON laws/per state	http://www.carlemon.com/
Light bulb replacement guide	http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/LampReplacementGuide/
Lighting reference guide	http://autolumination.com/
McDonald's coffee case	http://www.lectlaw.com/files/cur78.htm
McMcpherson strut coil spring compressor tool source	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260327606230&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:Watchlink:middle:us
Battery condition affecting idle	http://soopercooperinfo.com/batterycondition/html
Mileage analysis	http://mymilemarker.com/
Mileage calculator for gas guzzlers	http://jalopnik.com/397912/gas+mileage-savings-calculator-shows-true-cost-of-trading-your-guzzler-for-a-sipper
Mini tech info	http://www.minitechinfo.com/
Minitraderonline.com/	http://www.minitraderonline.com/
Battery/DEKA batteries/email 10 25 08	http://us.mc327.mail.yahoo.com/mc/showMessage?fid=Mini%2520Notes&sort=date&order=down&startMid=0&.rand=
Mods-DIY search	http://www.diycarmods.com/
Oil expert	http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/
Oil filter study	http://people.msoe.edu/~yoderw/oilfilterstudy/oilfilterstudy.html
Oil test	http://www.animegame.com/cars/Oil%20Tests.pdf
Oil test/Youtube	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqvhRi7-iMA
Oxygen sensor information	http://www.popularhotrodding.com/tech/0407phr_bosch_oxygen_sensor_tech/index.html
Power-steering-pump R&R-DIY	http://www.mini2.com/forum/faults-fixes/163712-power-steering-pump-diy.html
Pulley sizes/supercharger reduction pulley	http://www.mini2.com/forum/engine-drivetrain-tuning/167508-reduction-pulley-sizes.html#post3652698
R53 Models	http://www.internetmodeler.com/2002/january/first-looks/revell_minicooper.htm
Racing techniques	http://www.turnfast.com/
Radiator comb	http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=37892
Real OEM part #'s	http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do
Realoem.com/bmw/partgrp	http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.do?model=RE33&mospid=48021&hg=18
Rear window wiper part numbers	http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=RC33&mospid=48014&btnr=61_1462&hg=61&fg=45&hl=4
Rear wiper assembly	http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=RE33&mospid=48021&btnr=61_1462&hg=61&fg=45
Rear wiper blade re-fills (perfect fit and cheap)	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141598
Recall sources	http://soopercooperinfo.com/recallinfo.html
Recalls-defects/NHTSA	http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/
Reliability Information	http://www.truedelta.com/
Repair/ Minis/aftermarket-Kansas City area	http://www.kansascityautosport.com/
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Atlanta area	http://www.waymotorworks.com/home.php
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Atlanta area	http://www.harrisonmotorsports.com/hmsLocation.php
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Bellingham, Wa	http://www.northwesteuropeanautoworks.com/
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Boston area	http://www.greasysgarage.com/Home/Welcome.html
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Boston area	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/1st-gear/173723-brand-new-05-mcs-owner-in-boston-newbie-but-ready-for-mods.html
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Chicago area	http://www.autoxcooper.com/service_providers.html
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Chicago area	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/chicago-mini-driving-group/160624-chicago-area-repair-shop-recommendation-needed.html
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Chicago area	http://www.perfectpowerinc.com/service.html
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Chicago area	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/chicago-mini-motoring-club/160623-chicago-area-repair-shop-recommendation.html
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Chicago area	http://www.axelsautomotive.com/welcome.htm
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Chicago area	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/chicago-mini-motoring-club/160623-chicago-area-repair-shop-recommendation.html
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Chicago area	http://www.autoxcooper.com/MINI_Cooper_Resources.html
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Chicago area	http://www.therovershopinc.com/cooper.html
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Dallas-Fort Worth Tx area	http://www.lonestarbavarian.com/
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Dallas-Fort Worth Tx area	http://www.britauto.net/
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Dallas-Ft Worth area	http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&rlz=1T4DKUS_enUS295US295&resnum=0&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=sammy's+auto+repair+dallas/ft+worth+tx&fb=1&gl=us&hq=sammy's+auto+repair&hnear=dallas/ft+worth+tx&cid=13829822585331845431
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-DC area	Behe Performance, http://www.beheperformance.com/
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-DC area	Mach V, http://www.fastmini.net/
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-DC area	Funktion Auto, http://funktionauto.com/index.asp
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Georgia (middle part)	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/middle-georgia-minis/161348-oil-change.html
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Hawaii	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/hawaii/160980-where-do-you-go-for-service.html
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Houston area	http://www.gasheadmotorworks.com/
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Knoxville TN area	http://www.gillespieimports.com/index.shtml
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Little Rock AR	http://www.donniesforeigncar.com/map.htm
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-New Jersey/Lakewood	http://www.njautobahn.com/
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-New Jersey/Princeton	http://nemini.org/index.php/topic,12331.0.html
Repair/Mini/Aftermarket-New Jersey-central post #7	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/coupe-talk-2002-2006/162356-mini-mechanic-in-central-nj.html
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-North Carolina	http://grassrootsgarage.com/
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-NYC area	http://www.tyrolsport.com/index.php
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Orlando area	http://www.1fastmini.com/
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Orlando-Tampa FL	http://www.maitlandimports.com/contact.html
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Pasadena Ca	http://www.eurasianautosport.com/index.htm
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Pennsylvania-central	http://www.geminitime.com/index.htm
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Philadelphia area	Helix, http://www.helix13.com/mini/
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Phoenix area	http://www.azbimmermotorwerks.coml
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Phoenix/Tempe AZ(pulley install)	http://www.goodspeedperformance.com/
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Pittsburgh	http://www.billballonauto.com/
Classic MINI--mention NAM for discount/email 18 aug 08	http://us.mc327.mail.yahoo.com/mc/showMessage;_ylt=Arm0.kcQPgZ1ip4eRcFqOvpjk70X?mid=1_38177_APXPjkQA
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Pittsburgh area	http://www.mcbautosport.com/
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Portland OR	http://www.dynasportllc.com/
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Poughkeepssie NY area	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/new-york-new-england/176440-need-a-good-shop-near-poughkeepsie.html
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-San Diego area	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/coupe-talk-2002-2006/155023-san-diego-mechanic-help.html
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-San Francisco area	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/coupe-talk-2002-2006/170853-reliable-mechanic-shop-in-san-francisco-bay-area.html
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Seattle	http://fatcity.net/
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Seattle area	http://zahntechauto.com/
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-South Carolina area	http://grassrootsgarage.com/
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-southern California	http://www.ef1motorsports.net/
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Southern California-Daly City	http://www.yelp.com/biz/import-world-auto-services-daly-city
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-southern California-Irvine	http://www.revolutionmini.com/
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Southern California-Los Angeles	http://www.avusautosport.com/
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-southern California-Los Angeles area	http://www.themshop.com/index.php
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-southern California-North Burbank	http://www.minicorsa.com/
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-southern California-North Hills	http://www.stevesautoclinic.com/
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-southern California-San Diego	http://europeanautoworks.com/
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-southern California-San Pedro	http://www.westcoastmini.com/
Repair/Mini/aftermarket-Tulsa	http://www.europeanautospecialist.net/
Roadside assist shopping	http://www.jwardell.com/mini/2007/07/19/roadside-assistance-shopping/
Rust repair and prevention	http://www.tsrennsport.com/weblog/?p=381
Safety of replacement windshields	http://www.glasslinks.com/newsinfo/detsafe.htm
Seat Recline Fix #2 post#15	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/89406-seat-recline-not-working.html
Secret links	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134175
Sound deadening material	http://money.cnn.com/2008/03/26/autos/slow_down_save_gas/index.htm?postversion=2008032711
Spring car care	http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/218379/spring_car_care.html
Supercharger basics/FYI	http://auto.howstuffworks.com/supercharger1.htm
Supercharger lifespan	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137905
Supercharger Oil Capacity-- thread#4	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/162856-supercharger-oil-capacity.html
Component rebuilders/email 16 mar 08	http://us.mc327.mail.yahoo.com/mc/showMessage;_ylt=Arm0.kcQPgZ1ip4eRcFqOvpjk70X?mid=1_176424_APjPjkQAAKgoR92NUgpT12XKnho&fid=Mini%2520Notes&sort=date&order=down&startMid=0&.rand=763705801&da=0
Technical service bulletins/ALLDATA	http://www.alldata.com/service_provider/
The Bag Lady	http://www.njbaglady.com/
Timesert/bolt sizing	http://www.timesert.com/html/faq.html#1
Tint Laws	http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/
Tint laws-www.tintcenter.com	http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/
Tire inflation	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/165186-inflating-very-cold-tires.html
Tire repair information	http://www.dynaplug.com/repair.html
Tire size calculator	http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Tire wear/rapid feathering	http://www.ford-trucks.com/tsb/fulltext/show_article.php?tsb=05-26-6
Tires/ Determining the age of a tire	http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=11
Toptier gasoline	http://www.toptiergas.com/index.html
Detailed Writeup on Changing Brake Pads-Beginners/email 17 aug 08	http://us.mc327.mail.yahoo.com/mc/showMessage?fid=Mini%2520Notes&sort=date&order=down&startMid=0&.rand=
Tow hook thead count	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137246
TPMS install video	http://www.powertvonline.com/video_detail.php?mId=1764
Transmission /manual fluid change information	http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=346953
Transmission rattle	http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html_techtip/techtips/tranny_rattle.htm
Transmission/manual--how to drive	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Upt0cxOUHE&feature=related
Transmission/Midlands 5 speed background	http://new.minimania.com/web/DisplayID/2331/SCatagory//DisplayType/Technical%2520Information/ArticleV.cfm
Troubleshooting guide	http://tech.bentleypublishers.com/forum.jspa?forumName=mini.r-series
Vibration issues expected at 95K miles	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/166938-vibration-in-heavy-rain.html
VIN Check	https://www.nicb.org/cps/rde/xchg/nicb/hs.xsl/vincheck.html
Warranties/Extended/info/opinions	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/coupe-talk-2002-2006/168017-buying-an-extended-warranty-for-my-06-mcs.html
Wheel bearing/ how to determine a bad wheel bearing	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/stock-problems-issues/155986-how-to-find-determine-bad-wheel-bearing.html
Wheel-tire-weight-on-acceleration/how to estimate the effect	http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/tires-wheels-and-brakes/160967-how-to-estimate-effect-of-wheel-tire-weight-on-acceleration.html