Mini Specialist
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Categories: Mini Sport CupThe Return of the Mini Sport Cup!
With the roadmap out of lockdown officially underway, and restrictions easing slowly but surely, it’s allowing us to look forward to the Summer! Hopeful that we will soon be reunited with our loved ones, enjoying the warmer weather and getting back to our favourite hobbies & past times… Which means RALLYING! We long for the […]
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Categories: Mini ServicingSwapping to 10" Mini Wheels
10" Wheels: Unleash the Classic Mini's Inner Go-Kart (and Look Amazing Doing It!) Thinking of taking your classic Mini back to its roots? Swapping to 10" wheels isn't just about that retro look (although, let's face it, those iconic wheels are pure eye candy). It's about reawakening the nimble spirit that made the Mini a [...] -
Check our finished restoration on Alex Munday’s 1996 John Cooper Works Mini Cooper S! We have once again saved the day, keeping another Mini on our roads, and Alex couldn’t be happier as he shared with us the warming story behind this Mini’s time with us here at Mini Sport: Alex Munday is all smiles as he […]
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Back in March 2016, we were tasked with a restoration on quite a special Mini indeed… Alex Munday’s 1996 John Cooper Works Mini Cooper S, an original from the John Cooper Garages, production number 79, and allegedly previously owned by British rally driver, Alistair McRae! When following his life-long love of Mini’s Alex purchased this Cooper for […]
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This Mini arrived with us in 2020 for a full restoration & had changed dramatically since new, change of paint work & interior, it was in a pretty poor state all round… It was quickly decided that a new Genuine British Motor Heritage Body Shell was needed due to the sorry state of the body. […]
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Our next project is getting underway here at Mini Sport this week… We are joined by one of the last ever Mini Cooper 500’s! A new purchase to Alex, only collecting his Mini Cooper this week, no time is being wasted! Our very excited customer is already going all out to get this beauty […]
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Categories: Mini ServicingTop ‘Must Have’ Tools
Here at Mini Sport we understand the importance of a job done right. And that means, using the correct tools when working on your Mini! As a result, this will ensure both your safety when working on the car and that you’re doing the job correctly, ensuring your safety when behind the wheel of your […]
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Categories: Mini ServicingHow 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 [...] -
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 […]
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Categories: Mini ServicingHow 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 [...]