https://www.minimania.com/home.cfm Classic Mini Cooper Parts and Accessories en Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.minimania.com/rss rickb@minimania.com (Rick Beaty) webmaster@minimania.com (Dennis Racine) https://www.minimania.com/images/valve.jpg https://www.minimania.com/BMC_A-Series_Valve_train_-_Setting_valve_clearances__lash_ https://www.minimania.com/BMC_A-Series_Valve_train_-_Setting_valve_clearances__lash_ A question that has cropped up frequently on the message board lately, and one that I do not ever recall having been set down in print in any magazines, is that of how to decide what the valve clearances should be when changing from the standard rocker gear to higher-lift options. So I thought I wo... Thu, 30 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT https://www.minimania.com/BMC_A-Series_Valve_train_-_Setting_valve_clearances__lash_ https://www.minimania.com/images/rc40-062.jpg https://www.minimania.com/MINI_Cooper_Catalytic_Converter_Information https://www.minimania.com/MINI_Cooper_Catalytic_Converter_Information The exhaust header for all the new MINI's from BMW have the catalytic converter built into them. The replacement of the original stock header with any aftermarket header is limited by the Federal Clean Air act, as outlined below. Thus it must be understood that replacing a stock header with one. Tue, 30 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT https://www.minimania.com/MINI_Cooper_Catalytic_Converter_Information https://www.minimania.com/images/Speedway_logo.PNG https://www.minimania.com/Classic_Sports_Racing_Group_Charity_Challenge https://www.minimania.com/Classic_Sports_Racing_Group_Charity_Challenge Ever wanted to know what it's like to race in a vintage race car? Now's your chance. If you're around the Sonoma Raceway this weekend, you can take three, hair-raising laps around the Sonoma Raceway with world-class racer, Don Racine. And it's all for charity!! Thu, 29 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://www.minimania.com/Classic_Sports_Racing_Group_Charity_Challenge https://www.minimania.com/images/jj-jump-TB.jpg https://www.minimania.com/JJ_Jegede_jumps_over_3_MINI_Coopers https://www.minimania.com/JJ_Jegede_jumps_over_3_MINI_Coopers The world's first long jump over three Minis took place at Potter's Field, London. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT https://www.minimania.com/JJ_Jegede_jumps_over_3_MINI_Coopers https://www.minimania.com/images/Riley_Elf-Wolseley_Hornet__1961-69_.jpg https://www.minimania.com/Wolseley_Across_America_23__Out_of_Montane https://www.minimania.com/Wolseley_Across_America_23__Out_of_Montane Wednesday night, August 30, 2000, EG and I spent the night in Missoula, Montana. September 10, 1805, the Corps of Discovery spent the night in what is now Lolo, Montana, just south of present day Missoula. The next day we both headed west. Fri, 29 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT https://www.minimania.com/Wolseley_Across_America_23__Out_of_Montane https://www.minimania.com/images/13h2133.jpg https://www.minimania.com/FUEL_-_Leaded-unleaded_fuel_and_the_alternatives https://www.minimania.com/FUEL_-_Leaded-unleaded_fuel_and_the_alternatives The fuel situation seems to be worsening at a great pace these days. And as is exhibited by the questions that appear on the message board many folk are confused by what they can and can't do, and what is best to do as far as race engines go. Many have posted (particularly from the States) that nothing need be done - just run on unleaded. Fri, 29 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT https://www.minimania.com/FUEL_-_Leaded-unleaded_fuel_and_the_alternatives https://www.minimania.com/images/ggl9035.jpg https://www.minimania.com/SU_CARBS_-_Dashpot_oil https://www.minimania.com/SU_CARBS_-_Dashpot_oil This subject is a regular message-board poser. Many of us have touted our preferences and discoveries whilst playing about over the years. One problem with trying to deal with it on the message board is the sheer volume of information offered and available against the time available to post it. Fri, 29 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT https://www.minimania.com/SU_CARBS_-_Dashpot_oil https://www.minimania.com/images/nmb1050.jpg https://www.minimania.com/BRAKES_-_Silicone_brake_fluid__to_use_or_not_to_use https://www.minimania.com/BRAKES_-_Silicone_brake_fluid__to_use_or_not_to_use Over more recent years I've had affair number of discussions on the use of silicone brake fluid as opposed to the more common type. I have to say some folk are vehemence in their belief that this stuff is 'the answer' to all kinds of brake maladies. Fri, 29 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT https://www.minimania.com/BRAKES_-_Silicone_brake_fluid__to_use_or_not_to_use https://www.minimania.com/images/weatherproof-article-image-2017.png https://www.minimania.com/Weatherproof_Your_Classic_Mini https://www.minimania.com/Weatherproof_Your_Classic_Mini Classic Mini weatherizing suggestions. Cold, wet weather is right around the corner. Now is a great time to prepare for fog, rain & snow by weatherproofing your classic Mini. Thu, 28 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://www.minimania.com/Weatherproof_Your_Classic_Mini https://www.minimania.com/images/ https://www.minimania.com/Internet_Order_Drawing_to_Win_25__Discount https://www.minimania.com/Internet_Order_Drawing_to_Win_25__Discount Enter our drawing to get 25% off your Internet order! 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