R50/53 Things You Didn't Know About Your MINI
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05-23-2011, 12:46 PM
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#1931
07-11-2011, 04:36 PM
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#1932
07-11-2011, 04:39 PM
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Yep - that's a feature that's more commonly used on cars in Europe, but it was carried over to the U.S.-spec MINI. It's so that if you have to park where your car is near the edge of a roadway, other drivers can see your car.
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07-12-2011, 05:26 AM
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#1936
08-10-2011, 09:21 AM
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C ya,
Dutch
#1937
09-06-2011, 03:17 PM
Actually, it's a hubcap puller (#6). (Link shows the tool kit for the Cooper, not the S.) Put the hook thru one of the holes in the hubcap and pull it off, instead of prying at it from the side. That way, you don't scratch the rim.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...71&fg=05&hl=11
Of course, I have neither hubcaps nor a sunroof on my MCS, but I have that nice piece of bent metal in my tool kit.
The '06 has the tools in a fold-out foam tray wedged next to the battery. The kit was missing from the '02 when we bought it (used).
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...71&fg=05&hl=11
Of course, I have neither hubcaps nor a sunroof on my MCS, but I have that nice piece of bent metal in my tool kit.
The '06 has the tools in a fold-out foam tray wedged next to the battery. The kit was missing from the '02 when we bought it (used).
#1938
09-28-2011, 07:53 PM
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#1939
09-29-2011, 06:08 AM
Chalk this up to something I kinda knew but didn't realize: The '05-'06 "burble", when routed through a straight-back (or a larger) exhaust, is much more a crackle/pop. There's some SERIOUS overrun there, sounds fantastic. In a 2.5" system, people will "duck and cover"! With the 2.25", folks just... well... one of my coworkers asked me if I raced it.
(I have a straight-back G4 Autosport prototype 2-muffler exhaust on my R53, runs under the batt box. 2 "louvered glasspack" stainless mufflers and a dual tip, 2.25")
(I have a straight-back G4 Autosport prototype 2-muffler exhaust on my R53, runs under the batt box. 2 "louvered glasspack" stainless mufflers and a dual tip, 2.25")
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10-08-2011, 11:34 AM
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#1942
10-08-2011, 11:38 AM
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Yes - "PTY" (Program Type) is a subset of the information contained in the "RDS" (Radio Data System) data stream.
I hardly listen to the radio, so I'm not sure what information is displayed on the MINI's screen, but I think you get station call letters (KNFN, WDNY, etcetera), Program Type (Rock, Education, Drama, News, etcetera), and possibly Artist/Title information for songs if the radio station you're listening to broadcasts it.
I hardly listen to the radio, so I'm not sure what information is displayed on the MINI's screen, but I think you get station call letters (KNFN, WDNY, etcetera), Program Type (Rock, Education, Drama, News, etcetera), and possibly Artist/Title information for songs if the radio station you're listening to broadcasts it.
#1943
11-12-2011, 11:32 AM
Yes - "PTY" (Program Type) is a subset of the information contained in the "RDS" (Radio Data System) data stream.
I hardly listen to the radio, so I'm not sure what information is displayed on the MINI's screen, but I think you get station call letters (KNFN, WDNY, etcetera), Program Type (Rock, Education, Drama, News, etcetera), and possibly Artist/Title information for songs if the radio station you're listening to broadcasts it.
I hardly listen to the radio, so I'm not sure what information is displayed on the MINI's screen, but I think you get station call letters (KNFN, WDNY, etcetera), Program Type (Rock, Education, Drama, News, etcetera), and possibly Artist/Title information for songs if the radio station you're listening to broadcasts it.
#1944
11-12-2011, 06:28 PM
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Do you mean my signature picture? I didn't create that - another user here on NAM made it. His username is "COOPERation", and he's made up signature pics for a bunch of people here.
#1945
11-13-2011, 12:03 PM
I mean the drawing of the mini with the eyes. I have a mini black R56 and I would like to have a mini drawing like yours. Thank you.
#1946
11-13-2011, 06:51 PM
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Yes, that's the drawing that "COOPERation" did for me. You can contact him here on the board. His username is COOPERation, and his real name is Craig.
#1947
11-17-2011, 08:40 AM
What's your model year? My car once had only a few ounces left but no warning lights/alarms went off on the dash anywhere.
#1948
11-17-2011, 08:54 AM
Yeah, but what about the morons who speed around parking lots at 35 mph looking for a spot and sideswipe your bumper? My mom's Caddy got hit that way. And no, the guilty party didn't leave any contact information.
#1950
11-17-2011, 10:25 AM
The light is on the end of the wiper stalk, not on the dash. It was on the 2006 model definitely, and I think the 2005 model but I am not sure.