{"id":2365,"date":"2017-03-06T03:02:09","date_gmt":"2017-03-06T03:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.specr53.com\/blog\/?page_id=2365"},"modified":"2017-03-06T03:02:09","modified_gmt":"2017-03-06T03:02:09","slug":"mini-diy-project-index","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/about\/mini-diy-project-index\/","title":{"rendered":"MINI DIY Project Index"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>DIY MINI Projects by Category<\/h1>\n<h2>Categories:<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#brakes\">Brakes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#engine\">Engine &amp; Drivetrain<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#exterior\">Exterior<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#interior\">Interior<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#suspension\">Suspension<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4><strong>1.\u00a0<a name=\"brakes\"><\/a>Brakes<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/mini-brake-pad-change-diy\/\">How to change your brake pads.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/das-boot\/\">How to replace cracked and brittle caliper dust boots.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/brake-caliper-rebuild-diy\/\">How and when to rebuild brake calipers.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/mini-brake-duct-diy\/\">How to create a simple front brake duct.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/mini-front-brake-ducts-part-deux\/\">How to install racing brake ducts.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/wilwood-rear-pbc-caliper-for-mini\/\">Tips for installing Wilwood Rear Calipers.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/mini-parking-brake-cable-replacement\/\">How to replace a broken parking brake cable.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#top\">[Back to Categories]<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4>2.\u00a0<a name=\"engine\"><\/a>Engine &amp; Drivetrain<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/mini-oil-change-diy\/\">How to change your oil.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/reset-mini-2002-2006-oil-service-light-diy\/\">How to reset the oil service light after an oil change.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/free-horsepower-mini-cowl-mod-diy\/\">How to get more air to your cold air intake.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/diverter-update-installation-instructions\/\">How to install an intercooler diverter.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/closing-the-diverter-gap\/\">How to close the diverter gap.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/alta-silicone-ic-couplers-diy\/\">How to install silicone IC couplers.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/detroittuned-by-pass-valve-diy\/\">How to install the Detroittuned Bypass Valve.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/mini-broken-motor-mount\/\">How to replace your Motor Mount.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/mini-r53-ac-delete\/\">How to delete your entire AC system.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/codes-p1688-and-p0107-wtf-replacing-broken-mini-crank-damper\/\">How to replace your crank damper, part 1.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/mini-crank-damper-diy-part-deux\/\">How to replace your crank damper, part 2.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/alta-exhaust-mini-diy\/\">How to install a cat-back exhaust system.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/mini-r53-manual-transmission-and-differential-fluid-change\/\">How to change manual transmission\/differential fluid.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#top\">[Back to Categories]<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4>3.\u00a0<a name=\"exterior\"><\/a>Exterior<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/mini-scoop-grille-diy-2\/\">How to build an inexpensive grille for your hood scoop.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/shark-fin-diy\/\">How to fit a Shark Fin antenna on an 02-04 MINI.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/replacing-mini-a-pillar-trim\/\">How to replace A Pillar Trim.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/leap-alpha-c-rear-spoiler\/\">How to install an extension to your rear roof spoiler.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/rear-fog-light-mod-for-02-04-mini-diy\/\">How to modify your rear brake lights on an 02-04 MINI.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/mini-headlight-restoration\/\">How to restore your headlights.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/the-doctor-is-in-dr-color-chip\/\">How to repair paint chips with Dr. Colorchip<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/capping-out-the-mini-enable-obc\/\">How to replace your mirror caps.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/hella-fog-lamps\/\">How to install aftermarket fog or driving lights.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/adding-oem-fog-lights-to-r53-mini\/\">How to install OEM fog lights.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/r53-mini-rear-foglight-diy\/\">How to retrofit a rear fog light in 05-06 MINI.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/mini-front-splitter-diy\/\">How to build an inexpensive front splitter.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/splitter_foglight_mod\/\">How to modify your splitter for your aftermarket fog lights.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/gp-underbody-panels\/\">How to fit GP underbody panels on 02-06 MINI.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/mini-aero-grille-diy\/\">How to retrofit the Aero Grille Kit on R53 MINI.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#top\">[Back to Categories]<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4>4.\u00a0<a name=\"interior\"><\/a>Interior<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/hand-brake-handle-diy\/\">How to replace the hand brake handle.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/cravenspeed-short-shifter-diy\/\">How to install an adjustable short shifter.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/cravenspeed-shift-well-cover-diy\/\">How to install a shift well cover.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/cravenspeed-mini-cooper-door-sill-plate-diy\/\">How to retrofit black-out door sill plates.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/mini-siriusxm-radio-diy\/\">How to install SiriusXM radio with stock head unit.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/more-sound-less-mud-new-speakers-for-the-red-mini\/\">How to install aftermarket speakers.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/carbon-fauxber-diy\/\">How to use carbon fiber overlay on interior trim pieces.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/mini-accelerator-pedal\/\">How to replace the accelerator pedal.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/rennline-pedals-and-diamondmats-for-the-mini\/\">How to install aftermarket pedal covers.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/mini-rs-style-door-pulls\/\">How to install RS style door handles.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/mini-heavy-steering\/\">How to replace the steering column shaft.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/mini-jcw-steering-wheel-install-diy\/\">How to install a MINI steering wheel.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/mini-aftermarket-steering-wheel-qr-install-diy\/\">How to install an aftermarket steering wheel.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/mini-horn-repair-diy\/\">How to replace the horns and slip ring.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/gauge-pod-diy\/\">How to install gauge pods.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/oil-pressure-temperature-gauge-pod-for-mini\/\">How to install oil pressure and temperature gauges.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/sparco-evo-seats-in-a-mini\/\">How to install competition seats.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"#top\">[Back to Categories]<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4>5.\u00a0<a name=\"suspension\"><\/a>Suspension<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/rear-swaybar-install\/\">How to install a rear sway bar.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/mini-front-swaybar-diy\/\">How to install a front sway bar.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/cravenspeed-strut-tower-defender-installation-diy\/\">How to install strut tower defenders.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/new-wheel-studs\/\">How to install wheel studs.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcomotorsports.com\/specr53\/diy\/remove-broken-abs-pulse-generator\/\">How to replace a broken ABS pulse generator.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a 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How to replace cracked and brittle caliper dust boots. How and when to rebuild brake calipers. How to create a simple front brake duct. How to install racing brake ducts. 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