Mini Sport Blog

The seeds of what would become Mini Sport were sown not long after the Mini itself was launched, when in 1961 Brian Harper – at the time working in the family bus and truck business – acquired a brand new Tartan Red Mini 850. After using the Mini for everything from commuting to hill climbing and […]

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. […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A key part of any suspension system, having fully-working shock absorbers will ensure a smooth and safe drive. The pump-like devices keep a vehicle’s tyres in contact with the road by controlling the rebound of its suspension springs – as long as the tyres remain in contact with the road, steering, handling and braking will […]

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 […]

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 […]

Our experts at Mini Sport have put together this handy guide for you, on how to fit the Moulton Smootha Ride kit to your Mini! Mini Front Suspension:- Remove the front rubber suspension cones, alloy trumpets complete with knuckle joints and front shock absorbers, as per normal workshop manual procedures. Fit the new Moulton long […]

Magic Mini Carpet flies out of Mini Sport… One of our customers was delighted with his brand new Classic Mini Carpet, purchased from us for the bargain price of only £30, so much so that he shared the news a long with a photo of his fresh new Mini interior in a Classic Mini group […]