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Halloween Newsletter	Oct-30-08
VTEC Video	Jun-11-08
Clubman Sales Kick-Start a Record November for MINI UK	Dec-10-07
Test Blog Article	Aug-28-07
Hooked on Mini's Track Day	Aug-24-07
URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT (UPDATE)	Aug-16-07

BADGES

DAF105120 - Union Jack Roof Decal Application Instructi...

Sep-10-03

BODY

GS130273 Bonnet Release fitting instructions	Jun-21-07
Factory trim molding installation - GFZ107 & GZF105	by: Rachel Nelson May-10-04
Overider and rail kit for Mini bumpers, MSSK025	Jan-30-00
Quick release bonnet hinge kit, MK3, C-CZH530/1	Jan-30-00
Quick release bonnet hinges MK I&II, C-14A7246/7	Jan-30-00

BOOKS

SU Reference Catalog Review	by: Robert Benton Feb-22-06
Tuning the A-Series Engine - Book Review	by: Robert Benton Feb-22-06
Mini Derivative Models 1964 to 1991	by: Martin P. Green... Jan-17-06
Consumer Book Review by Karl Aldinger	by: Karl Aldinger Dec-31-05
Consumer Book Review by Tim Lewis	by: Tim Lewis Dec-28-05

BRAKES

EBC Brakes, USA	Jan-27-06
Fitment of Tandem Brake Master Cylinder - GMC227	Mar-18-05
EBC GreenStuff Brake Pads for the MINI Cooper & S	by: EBC Oct-30-03
Brakes - Pipe end flares	Jul-24-03
BRAKES - Rear brake bias adjustment	by: Keith Calver Dec-13-00
BRAKES - Fitting discs and required ancillaries	by: Keith Calver Dec-10-00
BRAKES - Split brake systems and adjustable bias valves	by: Keith Calver Dec-08-00
BRAKES - Pads, function and parameters	by: Keith Calver Dec-07-00
BRAKES - Pad types & choices for the MINI Cooper & S	by: Keith Calver Dec-07-00
BRAKES - How they work	by: Keith Calver Dec-06-00
BRAKES - Fundamental considerations	by: Keith Calver Dec-06-00
BRAKES - Silicone brake fluid, to use or not to use - t...	by: Keith Calver Sep-29-00
Hawk Brake Material Description	by: Hawk Brakes Sep-26-00
Upgrading Mini Brakes	by: Hamish Hubbard Jun-20-00
Mini Brake Data	by: Hamish Hubbard Jun-09-00
Metro 4-pot conversion	by: Gemma Kernich Feb-16-00
Competiton brake pads	Jan-30-00

CAMSHAFTS

C-AJJ3327 Installation Notes	Mar-06-06
Camshaft Theory by Elgin	Jan-28-06
Kent Camshaft Fitting Rules	Jan-27-06
Kent Camshaft Timing	Jan-27-06
Who is Kent Camshafts	Jan-27-06
Valve train - Setting valve clearances (lash)	by: Keith Calver Sep-30-04
Camshafts - Scatter cams, pros and cons	by: Keith Calver Aug-31-01
CAM TIMING - Mechanical Method	by: Keith Calver Aug-31-00
CAM TIMING - Basic Notes	by: Keith Calver Aug-31-00
CAM TIMING - Conventional method using DTI, etc...	by: Keith Calver Aug-31-00
Adjustable belt drive timing kit, C-AJJ3328	Jan-30-00
Camshaft Design by Dema Elgin	by: Dema Elgin Jan-30-00
Camshaft Drives	Jan-30-00
Duplex timing chain kit, C-AJJ3323	Jan-30-00
Duplex timing chain kit, C-AJJ3325	Jan-30-00
Duplex timing chain kit, C-AJJ3327	Jan-30-00

CLUTCH

Mini Cooper Verto Clutch Information	by: j. jeffery - Mi... Aug-06-08
Clutch - Drive Strap Alignment	by: Keith Calver May-29-03
FULLY-FLOATING PRIMARY GEAR BUSH	Aug-28-02
Clutch Checking (Pre Verto)	by: Chuck Heleker Feb-24-01
DIAPHRAGM SPRING - Verto types including injection	by: Keith Calver Dec-04-00
DIAPHRAGM SPRING - Pre-Verto types	by: Keith Calver Dec-04-00
CLUTCH PLATES - Verto types, including injection	by: Keith Calver Dec-01-00
CLUTCH PLATES - Pre-Verto types	by: Keith Calver Nov-30-00
PRESSURE PLATE- Pre-Verto & Verto types	by: Keith Calver Nov-30-00
Clutch FAQ (non-Verto)	by: Marcel Chichak Feb-16-00
Clutch Works	Jan-30-00

COOLING

Cooling: Controlling water temperature	Jul-23-03
COOLING - How it works	by: Keith Calver Jan-25-01

CYLINDER HEAD

C-AEA526 DUAL VALVE SPRING FITTING INSTRUCTIONS	Mar-16-05
Cylinder head - Combustion chamber shape	Feb-09-04
Cylinder head - Identification by casting number	by: Keith Calver Oct-27-03
Cylinder head - Min Tec head range	Oct-27-03
C-STR1057 Group A Turbo head gasket	by: Keith Calver Dec-12-02
Cylinder head - What can easily be achieved	Aug-28-02
Rocker gear - General compendium	by: Keith Calver Aug-28-02
Cylinder Heads - About Min Tec heads	by: Keith Calver May-25-02
CYLINDER HEAD - Torque-down and head gasket problems	by: Keith Calvers Jul-11-01
CYLINDER HEAD - Unleaded Fuel Use	by: Keith Calver May-16-01
CYLINDER HEAD - Suitability basics	by: Keith Calver May-01-01
Valve Guides - Materials and Usage	by: Keith Calver Apr-13-01
C-AEA527 DUAL VALVE SPRINGS FITTING INSTRUCTIONS	by: Keith Calver Apr-13-01
MSE6 - POST 1992 unleaded stage 2 (Road Rocket) large-b...	by: Keith Calver Oct-23-00
MSE4 - POST 1992 unleaded stage 2 (Road Rocket) large-b...	by: Keith Calver Oct-23-00
MSE6 - POST 1992 unleaded stage 2 (Road Rocket) large-b...	by: Keith Calver Oct-23-00
MSE3 - PRE 1992 unleaded Stage 2 (Road Rocket) large-bo...	by: Keith Calver Oct-20-00
MSE3 - PRE 1992 unleaded Stage 2 (Road Rocket) Large-bo...	by: Keith Calver Oct-20-00
CYLINDER HEAD - Valves; shapes, materials, and finishes...	by: Keith Calver Oct-19-00
CYLINDER HEADS- About Min Tec heads	by: Keith Calver Oct-18-00

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ELECTRICAL

Improving Your Mini Cooper Gas Mileage	Aug-06-08
Smiths Voltage Stabilizers	May-14-08
Troubleshooting Lucas Points	May-14-08
Voltage Stabilizer	May-02-08
Lamp Bar Installation Instructions	May-14-07
PIAA Frquently Asked Questions	by: PIAA Jan-12-07
Pertronix Application Questions	Feb-01-06
123 Distributor Aplication Guide	Jan-31-06
123 Ignition Mounting Instructions	Jan-31-06
Do's and Don’t of the 123 Distributor for the Mini Coop...	Jan-31-06
Ignition Tune-Up Kits	Mar-16-05
IGNITION - Possible pre-ignition/pinking cause	Nov-23-04
Ignition - Ballast Resisted Systems	by: Keith Calver Apr-11-03
Ignition: What's Needed	by: Keith Calver Apr-11-03
ELECTRICAL - Terminal fixation	Dec-12-02
Wiper Switch Conversion	Nov-27-02
Mini & Cooper Wiring Diagrams On-Line	Feb-19-02
IGNITION - Establishing a TDC reference point	by: Keith Calver Sep-26-00
DISTRIBUTOR- Initial ignition timing set-up	by: Keith Calver Sep-25-00
DISTRIBUTOR - Electronic ignition	by: Keith Calver Sep-15-00

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ENGINE

MAGDOG3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS	Jun-24-08
Protect Your Engine: Using MagDog as an Optimal Solutio...	Jun-24-08
“BACKWARD COMPATIBILITY” IN NEW ENGINE OILS ?	by: DF Sales & Mark... Nov-27-07
MTD Installation Manual for Classic Minis 1959-2001	Oct-04-07
A Supercharged Comparison	Aug-24-07
C-AEG619 Ultra-light flywheel fitting instructions	Jun-21-07
Mini Harmonic Damper	Jan-25-07
OIL IS KILLING OUR CARS!!!!!	by: Keith Ansell, F... Jan-08-07
Project Small Bore, Part 3: Carb/Manifold Combos	Sep-22-06
Honda B-Series Conversion: MT10000 Installation Instruc...	Aug-11-06
Project Small Bore, Part 2: Cylinder Head	by: Graham Russell Jul-24-06
Project Small Bore: Part 1	by: Graham Russell Jul-21-06
Upgrading your Fuel Injected Mini! – Part2	by: Don Racine Jun-06-06
Upgrades for Fuel Injected Minis	by: Don Racine Mar-24-06
Swiftune Motorsport Heritage	Mar-10-06
Deves general Tips on Engine rebuilding	by: Deves Jan-30-06
DEVES Piston Ring Installation	Jan-30-06
What Makes DEVES Rings So SPECIAL?	Jan-30-06
ARP Bolts & Fasteners	by: ARP Automotive ... Jan-28-06
Big-Bore Power Units from MINI MANIA for the Mini Coope...	Aug-06-05

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ENGINE STABLIZ

Lower Engine Stabilizer, MSSK1	Jan-30-00
Mini engine stabilizer steady bar, MSSK1300	Jan-30-00

EXHAUST

Maniflow Exhaust Manifolds & Systems	Jan-28-06
Exhausts - Sizing and styles	Feb-09-04
Catalytic Converter Information	Sep-30-03
EXHAUSTS - BASIC INFORMATION	by: Keith Calver Mar-14-01
EXHAUST - Manifolds, types available and application.	by: Keith Calver Sep-28-00
RC40 exhaust fitting	Jan-30-00

FACTORY

British Motor Heritage Price Increase	Dec-22-06
AP Lockheed in Administration	by: Ian Pollock of ... Mar-17-06
Rights row may thwart MG Rover assets sale	by: James Mackintos... Jun-07-05
MG Rover: 30 years of hurt	by: Steven Downes, ... Apr-16-05
MG Sport and Racing file for bankruptcy	by: Reuters Apr-14-05
Rover workers sent home	Apr-11-05
Rover: No China talks this week	by: Guy Dresser, Th... Apr-11-05
End of the road near for MG Rover	by: Story from BBC ... Apr-08-05
MG Rover Signs Deal	by: MG Rover Group Apr-08-05
Caterpillar buys MG Rover's Parts Business	Aug-03-04
MINI Cabrio Makes Its Debut in New York	by: MINI USA Press Apr-07-04
MINI COOPER Dealers Eye Profits on Extras	by: JULIE CANTWELL,... Mar-20-02
Maxi Mini results	Jun-12-01
Healey Set To Be Reborn?	by: Mike Penny Feb-26-01
150 New Homes For MINI	by: Source: Motorin... Feb-06-01
Moke On Its Way Back?	by: Copyright Auto ... Jan-04-01
No Go For A Rover Mini	by: Autoexpress Nov-08-00
Rover board rebels plot to take over MG	by: David Parsley, ... Oct-24-00
The European job	by: IC Motoring Oct-11-00
The last Mini rolls off the line.	by: Reuters Press Oct-06-00

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FASTEN

Thread Locking Compounds - Application

Jul-23-03

FUEL SYSTEMS

How to Improve your Mini MPG	May-12-08
How Colortune Works	May-09-08
Keep Your Engine Properly Tuned for Better Fuel Econom...	Dec-28-07
C-AHT770 & C-AHT770A FITTING INSTRUCTIONS	by: By Bradley Jun-21-07
C-STN17 Stage One fitting instructions	Jun-21-07
Weber Carburetors Float Level - DGV / DCOE	Apr-27-07
SU Carbs Wanted	Jan-19-06
WTCC Carburetor	Nov-09-05
Needle codes for SU carbs	by: Don Racine May-21-05
Carburetors: Conversion from Injection to Carburetors	Apr-15-05
Mini Cooper Air Filter Technology	Oct-30-03
Injection - Tuning Update 03.14.03	Apr-04-03
Injection - Tuning up-date Mar. 2003	Mar-07-03
Injection Cars - Tuning up-date	by: Keith Calver Dec-26-02
FUEL SYSTEMS - The History of SU Carbs	Dec-12-02
Injection cars - SPi-TPi tuning, basic information	by: Keith Calver May-25-02
Air filtration - K&N Air cleaner test	by: Keith Calver Sep-19-01
Carburation - Initial Considerations and Manifolds	by: Keith Calver Mar-22-01
SU CARBS - Dashpot oil.	by: Keith Calver Sep-29-00
FUEL - Leaded/unleaded fuel and the alternatives.	by: Keith Calver Sep-29-00

More FUEL SYSTEMS Articles

FUN THINGS

Long Term Mini Owners in the USA	Nov-14-08
Wine Country Vintage Races - Mini Corral	May-09-08
AMVIV 2007	Mar-30-07
Welcome to the 1959 Mini Register	Mar-07-07
Hooked on MINIs presented by Mini Mania!	by: Don Racine Feb-24-07
Mini Meet East 2007	Feb-14-07
Mini Meet West 2007	Feb-14-07
Hand Made Mini Cooper Desks	Jan-19-06
Phil Wicks Golden Jubliee	Nov-07-05
Mini Meet West 2005 - Photos & Article	Aug-02-05
MINI Cooper OWNER'S GALLERY - Early Spring 2004	Mar-31-04
MINI OWNER'S PHOTO GALLERY	Nov-25-03
"The Italian Job" Opening in San Francisco	May-29-03
Gone Fishin'	Mar-03-03
The Cooper 1000	Dec-09-02
A word of thanks!	Sep-09-02
Moke Restoration	Sep-09-02
Mini Meet West 2002	by: Neal Stockman Aug-28-02
Mini Meet East 2002 Pictures	Jul-01-02
Driving on The Right	by: Erik K. McVay Jun-10-02

More FUN THINGS Articles

GAUGES

Temperature Gauge Calibration	Feb-18-00
Tachometer Conversion	Jan-30-00

GEARBOXES

Gearbox Rebuild	Jun-19-08
Quaife Limited Slip Differentials	Jan-26-06
C-AEA3240 - REPLACEMENT FULLY-FLOATING PRIMARY GEAR BUS...	Apr-15-05
Phantom Grip LSD Installation Instructions	Feb-10-03
Gearbox - Common sources of problems	by: Keith Calver Oct-28-02
Idler gear - Setting end float	Dec-04-01
Primary Gear - Bush Replacement	by: Keith Calver Apr-13-01
22G2026MM Rod Change Shifter Conversion Bracket	Dec-05-00
PRIMARY GEAR - Bush problems	by: Keith Calver Dec-01-00
GEARBOX - Up-rating drop gears	by: Keith Calver Oct-31-00
Gearbox - Up-rating diffs and FDs.	by: Keith Calver Oct-30-00
GEARBOX - Syncro vs 'Dog' engagement	by: Keith Calver Oct-30-00
GEARBOX - Final Drives, standard	by: Keith Calver Oct-26-00
GEARBOX - Close-Ratio Conversion Pre-A+ gearbox	by: Keith Calver Oct-26-00
GEARBOX - Close-Ratio Conversion A+	by: Keith Calver Oct-25-00
GEARBOX - How they work	by: Keith Calver Oct-25-00
GEARBOX - Close-Ratio Conversion A+	by: Keith Calver Oct-25-00
GEARBOX - Formulae for FD/tyre size/car speed and gear ...	by: Keith Calver Oct-24-00
GEARBOX - standard production gearbox types	by: Keith Calver Oct-24-00
GEARBOX - Formulae for FD/tyre size/car speed and gear ...	by: Keith Calver Oct-24-00

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GENERAL

Fuel Economy - What you can do	Jan-07-08
Mini Production Time Line	Nov-18-06
Mini Biomoke	Nov-06-06
Nevada City Adventure Pictures	May-08-06
Update on parts from the UK March 2006	Mar-23-06
Don Racine and Mini Mania	Mar-21-06
Mini Identification	Feb-13-06
Cooper to be featured at Monterey Historics	by: http://monterey... Feb-02-06
Covercraft Fabrics & History	Jan-28-06
QUAIFE Engineering History	Jan-28-06
Quaife Engineering Ltd	Jan-28-06
What marque is your Mini, Mini Cooper?	by: Keith Dodd Jan-18-06
Product Returns	Jan-04-06
Importing a Mini or Mini Cooper into the USA	Dec-29-05
MC2 - America's Mini Magazine!	Nov-03-05
HOW TO CONVERT FROM GENERATOR TO ALTERNATOR	Sep-16-05
Internet Specials page coming soon	Apr-08-05
Parts Supply Woes 2: Quality	by: Keith Dodd Oct-22-04
Original Mini at 45: Facts and Figures	by: British Motor H... Oct-20-04
Parts Supply Woes	Oct-01-04

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GLASS

Mini Door Mirror

Jan-29-00

IGNITION

Spark Plugs Overview

Jan-30-06

INTERIOR

Newton Interior Samples Book

by: Hugo Teixeira Feb-16-00

MINI MANIA

Save upto 25% on Christmas Cash and Carry!	Nov-14-08
Mini Mania “Lay-a-way” program	Nov-12-08
"Awesome New Product Idea Contest" is now closed. Time...	Oct-21-08
Overstock Sale!	Oct-17-08
Monte Mini Gallery	Sep-23-08
Second Generation Racine to Race the Monte Mini at CSRG...	Sep-23-08
Free Shipping Promotion	Sep-18-08
Labor Day Promotion!	Aug-27-08
Newsletter 8-21-08	Aug-22-08
Classic Newsletter 8-7-08	Aug-07-08
100's of items still available on clearance!	Jul-24-08
Vintage Races at Wine Country Classics	by: Don Racine Jun-03-08
A Great Success! The 7th Annual Nevada City Adventure 2...	by: Bill Zankich - ... May-21-08
Nevada City Adventure 2008 Gallery No. 1	May-19-08
New Product Development at Mini Mania	Apr-23-08
10% Discount! Grow Your MINI CLUB at the same time...	by: Bill Zankich / ... Apr-10-08
Mini Mania Photo Archives - NEW GALLERY 4/3/08	Apr-03-08
AMVIV 2008 Follow Up - Great Turnout!	Mar-31-08
MINI Cooper Enews 3/31/08	by: Bill Zankich / ... Mar-31-08
CLASSIC Mini Enews - 3/28/08	by: Bill Zankich / ... Mar-28-08

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