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Great idea and will definitely check out the books I already don't have.

 

Some other great reads.

The Last Open Road Series of books. Not technical in nature like Doc O's mentions. These are historical fiction. In the series we follow the story of Buddy starting off as a gas station mechanic in the 50's as road racing is getting starting in the US. Currently at 4 books with a 5th in the works.

Order direct from the author. Last Open Road

 

As soon as I read your initial post that was the first thing I thought about. I know I'm guilty of it and as I sat here cranking out this reply I thought "why haven't I bought a book on tuning mods?:idea::idea:"

You'd think that'd be the first thing you would dout:

Thanks for a much needed post.

 

Has anyone had a chance to read through "New Mini Performance Manual" from Haynes yet? It looks interesting.

I've got a lot of car books (well, I've got a lot of books in general), there's some good ones in here I'll have to add to my collection though.

 

That's where I first found out about it, if I don't get it for Christmas then I'll be sure to order it from your store, I was just wondering if you had a chance to look through it yourself and could offer a review.

 

I guess in the interest of creating a book review I'll have to order one of these.

 

Or contact the publisher, explain who you are and shoot for a free copy.

 

Does this book:
New Mini Performance Manual - Tim Mundy, cover Gen 2 Minis?

 

I don't think so but I may be wrong. The only reference I found that covers the model years was on the MINI Mania site and they also have this priced at $75 too while everyplace else is $20-25, so that data is suspect.

I did try to obtain a press copy for review but the request was declined buy the publisher. I'll be ordering a copy on my own dime soon to provide a review.

 

Got that book a while back. Major nerdage, loved it.

How To Make Your Car Handle is a great entry level suspension book. A little old, but most concepts are still good.

It's sad to see so many manufacturers and vendors be so wrong about some of this stuff though. Most often it's suspension.

- Andrew

 

Regarding the MINI Performance Book ...

I am eagerly awaiting your review!

In the meantime, does anyone have a detailed table of contents?

 

I did place the order through DrO's link but opted for the slow boat from Seattle free shipping method. On top of that it looks to be out of stock as the possible ship date is the 30th. I may see it to enjoy with a Thanksgiving Turkey.