How To

  1. Fitting Cooper Bonnet Stripes and Signatures
    Categories: Mini Servicing, Services at Mini Sport & Mini Cooper

    Fitting Cooper Bonnet Stripes and Signatures

    We recommend professional fitment for best results. Mini Cooper Bonnet Stripes – Part no MCPDAF10382/10383 1 . Wash vehicle to remove dirt, dust and any greasy residue from previous decals or stripes. Brake cleaner or T-CUT type products can be used for cleaning the paint surface. 2. Cooper Bonnet Stripes can be adhered either using […]

  2. How To: Adjust or Replace Ball Joints
    Categories: Mini Servicing

    How To: Adjust or Replace Ball Joints

    This blog has been put together to advise you on the steps to take to adjust or replace your Mini’s Ball Joints. With the front of the Mini jacked up and stabilised with axle stands under the subframe Remove the road wheel Loosen the ball joint nut (do not completely remove) Loosen the ball joint […]

  3. How To: Check / Replace Front & Rear Suspension & Shock Absorbers
    Categories: Mini Servicing

    How To: Check / Replace Front & Rear Suspension & Shock Absorbers

    A key part of any suspension system, having fully-working shock absorbers will ensure a smooth and safe drive. The pump-like devices keep a vehicle’s tyres in contact with the road by controlling the rebound of its suspension springs – as long as the tyres remain in contact with the road, steering, handling and braking will […]

  4. How To: Replace Suspension Cones & Knuckle Joints
    Categories: Mini Servicing

    How To: Replace Suspension Cones & Knuckle Joints

    This blog will look at the steps to replace your Mini’s front & rear suspension cones. Tools you will need: Suspension Compression Tool Front Suspension Cone Follow instructions for replacing the shock absorber. Remove the front subframe tower bolt (post 76). Use the suspension compression tool through the tower bolt holes to compress the suspension […]

  5. How To: Check Your Mini's Suspension
    Categories: Mini Servicing

    How To: Check Your Mini's Suspension

    On this blog we’re talking you through servicing your Mini’s Suspension! Drive your Mini, listening for bumps, bangs and squeaks – observe the harshness of the suspension operation and smooth operation of the steering including the returning to straight forward position after cornering. Walk round your Mini and observe the ride height – it should […]

  6. How To: Fit Moulton Smootha Ride
    Categories: Mini Servicing

    How To: Fit Moulton Smootha Ride

    Our experts at Mini Sport have put together this handy guide for you, on how to fit the Moulton Smootha Ride kit to your Mini! Mini Front Suspension:- Remove the front rubber suspension cones, alloy trumpets complete with knuckle joints and front shock absorbers, as per normal workshop manual procedures. Fit the new Moulton long […]

  7. How To Fit Front Suspension Cones
    Categories: Mini Servicing & Services at Mini Sport

    How To Fit Front Suspension Cones

    Are you contemplating fitting a set of Moulton Smootha Ride Front Suspension Cones to your Classic Mini? We understand that many Mini enthusiasts take on this task themselves, and it can be quite a frustrating job. That's why we've decided to provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to fit a front Suspension Cone. [...]

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