Tag Archives: Mini Cooper

Opening a MINI R50 bonnet with a snapped cable jammed into the corner of a single garage

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Steve Matthews

This video show just how much fun I had trying to open the bonnet on a MINI Cooper R50 after the bonnet cable snapped and I’d moved it right into the corner of my single garage. Affiliate link to the … Continue reading →

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vlog: Roger the Mk3 Golf arrives at the new Pentagram Motorsport Workshop

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Steve Matthews

The first three cars have now arrived at the new Pentagram Motorsport workshop and we take a look at the latest arrival, Roger the Mk3 Golf. After sitting for several years untouched in the garden, the car finally arrives ready … Continue reading →

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How To MINI R50 Alternator

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Steve Matthews

Today we remove the alternator from the MINI R50 Cooper

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vlog: Mk3 Golf GTI, MINI R50 Cooper and general Fleet Update

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Steve Matthews

With the snow finally melted I can get down to the task of recommissioning the cars. Unfortunately the MINI R50 Cooper has disgraced itself more than once since it joined the fleet last month. In other news, lets wake the … Continue reading →

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MINI R50 Cooper Introduction

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Steve Matthews

Picked up a very cheap MINI R50 Cooper to use as a run about which is going to need any number of cosmetic repairs so watch for more MINI content soon.

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