Articles from Octaneguy

  1. Detailing Best Practices...“Think before you leap”

    There are many approaches to detailing your MINI. Although some people just want to try the latest and greatest gimmicks, getting the best results is a combination of acceptance of tried and true methods combined with experience. With the multitude of choices competing for your hard earned dollars, choosing a “system” instead of randomly picking products will increase your chances for success.
  2. MINI Leather Care

    The first question to ask when discussing leather care is whether or not you have leather. This may seem like an obvious answer but it isn’t always the case. Manufacturers cleverly label imitation leather (read: vinyl) with terms like “leatherette” which can be confusing. In addition, many of today’s vinyl that is intended to look like leather really does look quite a bit like leather. If you have leatherette or vinyl, don’t feel badly. With the quality level where it is today, some might...
  3. How To: Modding JCW Wheel for OEM Paddle Shifters

    So ever since MINI has been selling their JCW steering wheel, they said that it's not compatible with the automatic tranny's. Never having had an auto before, I never paid much attention, but now that I've got one, I don't think it's fair we are left out of the fun! So I set out to find out why MINI says the JCW wheel won't work with the paddle shifters.
  4. How To: Gen1 Cooper Exhaust Install (Remus)

    This article is for installing the Remus single outlet MINI Exhaust on a 2003 MINI COOPER Total Time for beginner to install: Approx. 3-5 hours
  5. Changing FRONT Brake Pads for Beginners!

    MINI Brake Pad Installation Changing your brake pads is a very rewarding DIY project. This tutorial focuses specifically on giving you the complete picture on how to replace your OEM pads and Brake Pad sensor for the front axle. After you've done this yourself, changing the rotors or upgrading to aftermarket pads is a breeze!
  6. Changing REAR Brake Pads for Beginners!

    Changing your brake pads is a very rewarding DIY project. This tutorial focuses specifically on giving you the complete picture on how to replace your OEM pads and Brake Pad sensor for the front axle. After you've done this yourself, changing the rotors or upgrading to aftermarket pads is a breeze!
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