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How do you switch out shifter knobs on a mini cooper withoout damaging it at all, whatsoever?

I have an 02 mini cooper and work at a BMW/MINI dealership but I don't feel like paying or want to listen to anyones bs about buying a shifter knob from there yada yada yada. I have heard of just pulling but I want to make sure it doesn't get damaged because we will be selling the car in a few months. I just need a smaller knob so I can fit my iPod fm transmitter more easily. When I go into first it hits my transmitter. Any pictures or details will be greatly appreciated.

If it's like the shift knob on a BMW you just pull stright up

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Has anyone else had any problems with their power steering pump on a Mini Cooper?

I bought my car about 4 months ago & ever since I have had it the steering has made a strange noise, its hard to describe but its sort of like a quiet whistling noise which gets louder when the sterring wheel is turned. Anyway I am paying for it to be fixed on the weekend but want to know if it is likely to happen again as I have been told it is a very common problem with Mini's!?!?

Not too common. The power steering motor is located low on the Mini, and can be subject to it's cooling fan being block or clogged by road debris. Then they can burn out if not cleaned off. Some aftermarket companies make a screen to prevent this. I'm not saying that's the issue with your particular car, but it has been known to happen.

Since you are paying to have it fixed, I would guess your Mini was bought used, otherwise you could have it fixed under warranty. You aren't saying what year your Mini is, the might be helpful.

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How To Understand Motherboard Form Factors

Its a great idea to fully understand all there is to your computer so when it comes to maintaining,upgrading or repair,you can save big on costs by simply performing these tasks yourself.

Your computer's motherboard is its largest component and understanding it is not hard at. All motherboards have form factors which relates to its physical dimensions and needs.This form factor must relate to the form factor of the System Unit Case.

The vast majority of computer use the ATX Form Factor, or the Advanced Technology Extended Form Factor which was created in 1995 by Intel.And its available in three sizes,the ATX, its smaller version,the Mini ATX and the Micro ATX.

If your system is housed in a full or mid size tower case,you can use a motherboard built to any variation of ATX as these cases are all downward compatible.Desktop cases, however, are restricted to the Micro ATX board.

This is awesome should you decide to replace or upgrade your motherboard.Be certain you purchased the correct size motherboard for your case can be done by knowing the form factor of the system unit case.

The most recent form factor is the BTX standing for the Balanced
Technology Extended factor.This was introduced in 2004.One of
the primary functions of this form factor was to improve the cooling
system since newer CPU chips are running hotter.

The BTX form factor is a clear break from previous ATX form factor layouts and was developed with emerging technologies such as Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and PCI Express.The BTX Form Factor come with thermal improvements come primarily from taking advantage of in-line airflow.

BUYING OR REPLACING A MOTHERBOARD

There are three basic reasons for upgrading a motherboard. The first would simply be that the existing one has failed.Another reason is the modernize the computer but the most likely reason is because you want the most powerful rig possible.

Keep in mind that replacing your motherboard can be done but its not the easiest task to perform.You may have to strip the system down to gain access to the board,whether upgrading it or just replacing it with a more powerful board.

Since the motherboard is the central and largest component in your computer,you'll need to be certain you have the right board for your case.All of your present computer hardware needs to be compatible with the motherboard.

The first and most important consideration is the CPU or Central Processing Unit.The board must have the socket that the CPU was designed for.

Another consideration is the FSB which stands for the Front Side Bus.The FSB allows the CPU to communicate with the rest of the computer.Manufacturers of the motherboards made them to support several FSB speeds within a specified range.To find the FSB rating for your computer look in the owners manual.

One good thing in purchasing new motherboards is that most retailers will have supply kits.These kits will have a matched CPU and RAM for that motherboard.

Additionally, ask the retailer detailed questions about your new purchase and ask them to double check for compatiblity.This way should it not be right,you can return it for a replacement easily.

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My Mini has an iPod, but I have an iPod. What adapter / converter do I need to connect with my Zen Nano mp3 player?

The iPod interface feature custom work with Zen, but if the receiver has an auxiliary input, just get PHONEJACK and connect the cable. If your CD player does not support this option, then you need to get an FM modulator. It is a device that adds an auxiliary input for any receiver. It is connected to the aerial cable car, which works by blocking the signal from the FM station and its replacement by the external source the use. Is not wireless so you wont have problems with interference. Here is one: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-2AJQplf0Y9Z/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?search=fm+modulator&i=142FMMOD01

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