October 2020

General Preparation The team at Mini Sport have over 50 years experience in the servicing, tuning and preparation of Minis for all types of Competition use. There's nothing that they don’t know about how to get the best out of your Mini within the regulations for the Mini Sport Cup. We even design, manufacture and test parts on one of...

The Classic Mini - everyone's favourite little car, is just as popular today as ever. From celebrities to students, there is no real limit to Mini ownership. Notoriously fun to drive, easy to look after, low running costs & a vast social scene - more & more people are looking in to buying a Mini of their own. Buying a...

Are you considering fitting a set of Moulton Smootha Ride Front Suspension Cones to your Classic Mini? We realise that a lot of Mini enthusiasts try to fit these themselves and they can be a frustrating job we have decided to provide you with a step by step guide... The first step to fitting suspension cones is to make sure you have...

This week for our 'Home Servicing' series, we're talking you through servicing your Mini's Suspension! On the following blog, we'll tell you what you need and how to do it! Tools required :- Wheel brace Wheel alignment tool Torque wrench Suspension compression tool Assorted AF spanners and sockets Hammer Screwdrivers Ball joint splitter Grease gun Suspension check :- Drive your...

Your Mini's heartbeat is the subject of our 'Home Servicing' blog this week! That's right, it's time we look at your engine... Perhaps one of the most important (and expensive!) parts of your Mini, your engine needs to be in tip-top condition to avoid any serious damage to your Mini that could be costly to repair. Consequently, engine troubles can...

This week on the blog we’ve decided to approach an issue that plagues so many of us at one point or another... A mysterious sound coming from your Mini! Where is it coming from? What is causing that? How do I stop it? Well, in the following blog we hope we can address a couple of ideas of what you...

This week on the blog we're approaching the subject of ensuring your Mini is watertight, that means no leaks! Although yes, we are technically in Summer - but let's not forget, in the UK sunshine is never guaranteed & rain is never far away... Ensuring that your Mini is watertight will help prevent rust/rot by simply spending a short while...

Last month we said goodbye to a very dear friend of ours, Trevor Roberts. Trevor has been a part of Mini Sport from very the beginning, being friends with Brian & Heather before they were married - but so much more than just a friend, Trevor is very much part of the Harper family, even being thought of as a...

Brakes are a safety critical part of any vehicle, we recommend that fitting brake calipers & other brake parts should only be carried out by a professional mechanic. Before you start, here's a list of what you'll need to hand: • Dust mask • Safety specs • Gloves • Jack • Axle stand • Wheel brace • Torque wrench •...

Following a tremendous career in the world of motorsport, as the man who put the Mini on the map with his iconic Monte win back in '64, Paddy has been in the public eye ever since. He served as the president of the BRDC for many years, is currently an ambassador for MINI & IAM Roadsmart, has an exclusive range...