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rawtor51
1st September 2010, 11:21 AM
Guys, with me being so new to the Mini malarky, im struggling to find any good websites to buy things from.

Anything from parts and spares. ie. brakes & stuff,

And Styling products like Grilles Lighting, interior, Blah blah blah.

With my Cooper being an 02 reg, its an R50 right??
am i best just to google Mini R50?

Coould you guys help me find my feet and list a few sites for me please.

Sorry for the spazzie questions .

Cheers Rosco.

GCA3N
1st September 2010, 11:31 AM
The site sponsors are a great start

Mike at newministuff
http://www.newministuff.com/new/index.php

and David at john clarks mini
http://www.johnclarktaysidemini.co.uk/

both give site discount and provide second to none service.

Forbes
1st September 2010, 12:08 PM
Ben's spares is also good for exhaust, coilovers, K&N induction & wheels

rawtor51
1st September 2010, 12:22 PM
Ben's spares is also good for exhaust, coilovers, K&N induction & wheels

can u stick up a link please, i canna find it.

Cheers lads

Forbes
1st September 2010, 12:24 PM
Haha, its my garage. Got loads of cooper bits left over from my part out

rawtor51
1st September 2010, 12:30 PM
Haha, its my garage. Got loads of cooper bits left over from my part out


Hahahaha how big a twat do i feel now

what all you got left over???

Forbes
1st September 2010, 12:46 PM
Playmini exhaust - probably the best exhaust for a Cooper (others can back this)
K&N air filter
Spax coils - for fast road/track use lower around 55mm
R90 reps that I can respray a sensible colour

I should have a look as thats what I can mind

rawtor51
1st September 2010, 12:50 PM
Cheers min, thats all big expensive stuff i canna afford right now though, you still work in Westhill??

Forbes
1st September 2010, 12:52 PM
Yup and live in Kingswells. Well I ain't pushing sales on them just now. K&N could be a good start though

rawtor51
1st September 2010, 01:07 PM
good stuff lad , we will have to meet up at some point

Forbes
1st September 2010, 02:33 PM
I go to Eastside meets... or sure there will be a run soon

RobSco
11th September 2010, 12:03 AM
Guys, with me being so new to the Mini malarky, im struggling to find any good websites to buy things from.

Here's a few websites that might be of use to you as I've got them bookmarked,

The only one I have dealt with is Mike at newministuff and would recommend him as what I ordered was sent out same day and received next morning... :thumbs up:

www.newministuff.com (http://www.newministuff.com)

Other members might have used the following websites and may give you feedback regarding their use... :confused:

www.minidesigns.biz (http://www.minidesigns.biz)
www.bmminiparts.com (http://www.bmminiparts.com)
www.mstyle.co.uk (http://www.mstyle.co.uk)
www.mybeautifulmini.com (http://www.mybeautifulmini.com)
www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/Car-Parts (http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/Car-Parts)
www.magnetizedmini.com (http://www.magnetizedmini.com)

RobSco
11th September 2010, 09:40 AM
With my Cooper being an 02 reg, its an R50 right??
am i best just to google Mini R50?

Information supplied by Wikipedia... :yes nod:

http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini_(BMW)

All Mini models have R-series model numbers assigned to them, a legacy of the Mini's original development within Rover Group. The following designations are known...

R50: "Mk I" Mini One and Cooper (2001–2006)
R52: "Mk I" Mini Convertible (2004–2008)
R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S (2001–2006)
R55: "Mk II" Mini Clubman, S and D (2007–present)
R56: "Mk II" Mini One, Cooper, S and D (2006–present)
R57: "Mk II" Mini Convertible (2009–present)
R60: "Mk II" Mini Countryman, S (2010-)

rawtor51
11th September 2010, 03:46 PM
thanks lads:thumbs up: