Funny story, we didn’t know about the secondary dash storage on my moms old mini and I was playing and generally being a crack head 12yr old. My mom slammed on the brakes to mess w/ me and I slapped the dash and that opened and we both froze thinking I broke her car. I slowly pushed it back in and then opened it again all while neither of us said a word and we’re staring at it like a couple of Neanderthals seeing fire for the first time. Then we both started laughing when we realized it was a secret cubby.
Don’t suggest running the car without the key too often -the key is self charging by having it in the ignition while the car is running. The battery cannot be changed. The key eventually needs to be replaced as it will not hold a charge after about 10 years.
I was going to say the same thing. keep it in so it can charge all the time. I have a 2010 Mini Cooper S with two original keys and both still hold a charge. they're 14 years old👍🏼😎🇨🇦
A previous car of mine allowed me to remove the key with the car running. Once I took it out and for whatever reason I put it on the roof while I got out to check something, got back in and drove off. When I crossed a small dip in the road, I heard a scraping noise. Figuring it was just a branch, I kept driving. Got to school and went to turn off the engine with a key that wasn't there. Oh, that was the scraping noise! I jetted back the 7 miles and found my keys in a little rain gutter. I never did that again.
Update: It WORKS! the nuance with mine is that i had to first start my engine with the key in, and then i can turn off the car, remove the key and start the engine again without the keyfob in the slot. Hope that helps for everyone and thanks for this tip Diego!!
Loved this video and I have a question. My Mini says the battery is discharging when the vehicle is off. It i a 2012 Mini S. Can you tell me what this actually means?
What is the rectangle gauge on a mount coming off of the gauge there you are taking about , is that an obd reader , can you give me some information on it? Like to get one .
Okay my Mini is 2011 and I don't have to put my key fob in the "ignition" at all in order to start it. Fob simply has to be in the car. I even had the fob in a box in the back of the car and it started fine. Is this because mine is a newer model or is that a setting?
You have a option called “comfort access” which allows you to. Means you have a higher end r56 model than I do haha.. that feature shown in this video is for no comfort access
@@DArias On the down side I do not seem to have that hidden glove box that is in yours. You seem to be more mechanically inclined than I am so I have a question. Very often when I am going up a bit of a steep hill and don't downshift or don't downshift enough a check engine light will come on. Does not effect performance and light goes out after restarting car and then revving the engine a little while car is moving. Is more of an annoyance and wonder if you are familiar with this. Just seems to happen if I "lug" or under rev the engine.
So I personally use my Carista obd Bluetooth device. Works great and also you to modify different things which I may actually do a video on showing how it works!
I use a module app called Carista. The OBD2 plug in is only $20 and you get 1 month free for their full service. It gives you a lot of different things to customize and in there you can have the windows go down by the remote as well as a lot of other things to go out. I personally change my flash to pass from 3 to 5, did the windows going down and also turned off my hill assist as well. The full version is $40 for a year subscription after the month is done. Used it on all my cars
I just got my 2011 mini cooper and I can fold my mirrors from the inside, but they do not fold when I lock the doors. Is there a setting I need to do for them to fold when locking and unlocking the car? The inside light thing was "WOW" to me. I would have never known :). Thanks!
I agree this was more fluent way better and with the audio and quality being much cleaner it made it very easy and tolerable to watch so great remake man
Thank you! Tbh though to make a whole video would be kinda tough idk if it’s worth it I will say this. If you remove the front bumper all you need to do it pop out the lower grille cut the middle out with a saw, sand down the brake ducts so it’s smooth and even then spray them black or whatever color you choose. You can even remove the lower grille while the bumper is on the car but it’s a little tricky
Awesome video man! We have a 2007 Mini Cooper S, got it in June this year. Seen this video yesterday and of course had to try a couple things. We couldn’t get the keyless start thing to work and noticed the disco didn’t work either. Is that something that was programmed along with the windows to go up with the lock button?
If you don’t mind do you think you can make a video on how to install a new shift knob on this car? I bought the adapter you told me to get but I watch other people’s videos and they don’t explain that well on how to do everything, it’s okay if not, I still appreciate all your help!
Diego Arias yeah taking it off the top after I removed the leather part with a wedge and putting the adapter in, I don’t know how the little screws work and if I need any special glue to keep them locked in
These are from spec d tuning headlights. Here is the link: shop.redline360.com/products/spec-d-projector-headlights-mini-cooper-drl-led-halo-07-12-black-or-chrome?variant=21292383043664¤cy=USD&gclid=CjwKCAjw4rf6BRAvEiwAn2Q76vujZ6btmdA39C5bcyeJH2bwgvOcdPfxlBGI9_gxtgn44M8L27wLOBoCZPIQAvD_BwE
@@DArias thank you so much dude! I can't imagine how much stuff I would forget if I had to make a video so don't sweat it! Thanks for the quick reply. Subbing for sure.
Yeah haha that’s the way the facelift bumper comes on the r56... you could probably find a cheap facelift r56 bumper so that you’re able to get the full brake ducts etc
These are some cool features. I really like that keychain you have on the fob. Also the lock thing with the windows works with the top of the convertible models. I guess that they just used the same idea with both.
@@DArias did you change the lower speakers in the doors im looking for an upgrade not 100 percent sure on basket depth that will fit might order some focal 165 k2 power if they will fit
Some cars have the hidden glove box that's an accessory usually have to buy it and put it in or you can have it put in when you buy the car I was lucky enough mine came with it other cars don't have it
Some people have told me they didn’t go into accessory mode so it didn’t allow of that feature to activate so after they let the accesses mode on for like 10 seconds then it worked
@@kelligirl1210 not to sure how it works, when I took my jcw r56 to the dealership they plugged my key in and seen how I’ve been driving the car and more
hi good day nice video 👍 I just want to ask about to reset the warning light bcoz i change the fog light and headlights on LED thank you very much keep it up 👍
3:08 my keys both have the lock and unlock buttons missing for some reason so every now and again I’ll pop to the shops, get back and my windows will be down 🤣🤣
Brother muy buenos videos, 👏 felicidades, tengo una pregunta por hacerte, tu le removiste el catalizador a tu mini, suena bestial con los popcorns explosiones, ahora te pregunto si tu respuesta es si, como hiciste para engañar a la computadora con el chekñck wngine light, y si es no, que hiciste para qe suene así de bueno
Yes you have a feature called comfort access which allows you to do that. If it’s a lower trim mini then this is how you would have to start it in order not to have the key in
Funny story, we didn’t know about the secondary dash storage on my moms old mini and I was playing and generally being a crack head 12yr old. My mom slammed on the brakes to mess w/ me and I slapped the dash and that opened and we both froze thinking I broke her car. I slowly pushed it back in and then opened it again all while neither of us said a word and we’re staring at it like a couple of Neanderthals seeing fire for the first time. Then we both started laughing when we realized it was a secret cubby.
Same thing with me and my uncle
I’m calling bullshit 😅
Don’t suggest running the car without the key too often -the key is self charging by having it in the ignition while the car is running. The battery cannot be changed. The key eventually needs to be replaced as it will not hold a charge after about 10 years.
You’re 100% right about that
I live in the northeast it sometimes gets Cold often we warm our vehicles up.
I ordered a new battery opened the key and soldered a new battery in think it cost like £10
I was going to say the same thing. keep it in so it can charge all the time. I have a 2010 Mini Cooper S with two original keys and both still hold a charge. they're 14 years old👍🏼😎🇨🇦
A previous car of mine allowed me to remove the key with the car running. Once I took it out and for whatever reason I put it on the roof while I got out to check something, got back in and drove off. When I crossed a small dip in the road, I heard a scraping noise. Figuring it was just a branch, I kept driving. Got to school and went to turn off the engine with a key that wasn't there. Oh, that was the scraping noise! I jetted back the 7 miles and found my keys in a little rain gutter. I never did that again.
how do you get your key coded to close the windows with the lock button as shown?
Great job on this one man! Much better I’m sure this one will get recognized the same or more than the original. Keep it up
Thank you! I needed to redo it haha and hopefully it does well tbh if it does that’s great if not that’s ok too
Great remake man! I’m glad to see you redo it better than ever
Thank you! I’m glad that I redid it haha
I just purchased my mini and I was wondering how does the disco light work cant get mine to work can you please help
What year is yours? And can you flip through the different colors?
@@DArias it’s a 2007 s type . I can flip thru mine.
What kind of side skirts are you running? And are they straight or all bent from scraping?
They’re sneed4speed skirts and unfortunately and scraping and stuff they’re a bit wavy lol
@@DArias What kind of material is it? Like a hard composite or strong rubber?
Hard composite material kind of like polyurethane
Enjoy this much better version of my most popular video!
This came out great Diego. Audio and quality are really good.
Jake Long agreed much better this one
Thanks!
Truly appreciate the support!
The keyless start doesn't seem to work for me. Anything i should check for or do i need a reprogram of the ECU? have a 2012 R56 JCW.
Nooo it should do it with stock programming. you have a manual transmission?
@@DArias Yes sir. not sure why it won't work. I will try it again tonight and let you know
Update: It WORKS! the nuance with mine is that i had to first start my engine with the key in, and then i can turn off the car, remove the key and start the engine again without the keyfob in the slot. Hope that helps for everyone and thanks for this tip Diego!!
I'm in Texas, that hidden compartments will house my 9mm!! James Bond style
That’s an EXCELLENT storage place for her! 😂
Loved this video and I have a question. My Mini says the battery is discharging when the vehicle is off. It i a 2012 Mini S. Can you tell me what this actually means?
I had this problem and service couldn't figure it out for a year. Check to see that your computer's "go to sleep mode" is working.
What is the rectangle gauge on a mount coming off of the gauge there you are taking about , is that an obd reader , can you give me some information on it? Like to get one .
Okay my Mini is 2011 and I don't have to put my key fob in the "ignition" at all in order to start it. Fob simply has to be in the car. I even had the fob in a box in the back of the car and it started fine. Is this because mine is a newer model or is that a setting?
You have a option called “comfort access” which allows you to. Means you have a higher end r56 model than I do haha.. that feature shown in this video is for no comfort access
@@DArias On the down side I do not seem to have that hidden glove box that is in yours. You seem to be more mechanically inclined than I am so I have a question. Very often when I am going up a bit of a steep hill and don't downshift or don't downshift enough a check engine light will come on. Does not effect performance and light goes out after restarting car and then revving the engine a little while car is moving. Is more of an annoyance and wonder if you are familiar with this. Just seems to happen if I "lug" or under rev the engine.
How do you code the key to close the windows as well??
So I personally use my Carista obd Bluetooth device. Works great and also you to modify different things which I may actually do a video on showing how it works!
How do you get the key fob coded to close the windows
I use a module app called Carista. The OBD2 plug in is only $20 and you get 1 month free for their full service. It gives you a lot of different things to customize and in there you can have the windows go down by the remote as well as a lot of other things to go out. I personally change my flash to pass from 3 to 5, did the windows going down and also turned off my hill assist as well. The full version is $40 for a year subscription after the month is done. Used it on all my cars
I have a 2016 R60 and the disco mode won’t activate.
Is it true that the fob needs to be in the ignition to recharge?
I just got my 2011 mini cooper and I can fold my mirrors from the inside, but they do not fold when I lock the doors. Is there a setting I need to do for them to fold when locking and unlocking the car?
The inside light thing was "WOW" to me. I would have never known :).
Thanks!
Great video again Man! Great remake. Much better and it shows. Congrats!
Means a lot! Thanks !
Can you play music though it doesn’t seem to be working for me the music still plays through my phone speakers while still connected to the car 😕
You’re referring to the Bluetooth??
Read the manual, most of these and lots of others in there. The menu feature is a great share. Top video!
When i left windows open and i close car they go up i dont need to hold button. You have air ride or you drive on this low susp?
I like to call the colorful lighting “Hot tub Mini” 🤓😆
That’s a great way to refer to it lol
I agree this was more fluent way better and with the audio and quality being much cleaner it made it very easy and tolerable to watch so great remake man
Very kind words! I appreciate that a lot
Was the mini a good daily, how many miles does it have?
It was a great daily yes! Currently I have a 62,500ish on it
is that comfort access works on 2009 .i didnt try yet cus im scared to not baraken my car
How do i turn the seat belt alarm.off. ? And parking lights whilst im driving.
I have a mini cooper and a few surprised me. Im definitely going to try some!!
great video as always. how do you make the car beep when you hit the lock bottons.
They got rid of the hidden glove box think in 2018 but I wish this brought that back. thanks for sharing this info!
Thanks man! And really? I didn’t know that.. I have 2 buddies with f56s a 2015 and 16 that still both have that compartment
@@DArias yeah had it on my 2016 F56 but on my 2018 countrymen and 2018 F55, its gone. They had to get rid of it due to airbag regulations. Bummer!!
I don't have one my 2015 countryman
I would love if you make a tutorial for the bumper grill delete that exposed intercooler looks so good
Thank you! Tbh though to make a whole video would be kinda tough idk if it’s worth it I will say this. If you remove the front bumper all you need to do it pop out the lower grille cut the middle out with a saw, sand down the brake ducts so it’s smooth and even then spray them black or whatever color you choose. You can even remove the lower grille while the bumper is on the car but it’s a little tricky
Fantastic man! This is it man.
Thanks man!
Awesome video man! We have a 2007 Mini Cooper S, got it in June this year. Seen this video yesterday and of course had to try a couple things. We couldn’t get the keyless start thing to work and noticed the disco didn’t work either. Is that something that was programmed along with the windows to go up with the lock button?
probably was added in the later years
Had no idea about the lights, that is good to know, will be changing my light colour later today, thanks!
How do you get your Mini coded?
What exhaust do you have on ur car?
It’s just a straight pipe from the turbo back. Cnt downpipe to a full straight to 4” flowmaster tips
If you don’t mind do you think you can make a video on how to install a new shift knob on this car? I bought the adapter you told me to get but I watch other people’s videos and they don’t explain that well on how to do everything, it’s okay if not, I still appreciate all your help!
Soo which part is giving you an issue ? Actually taking off the shift knob itself ?
Diego Arias yeah taking it off the top after I removed the leather part with a wedge and putting the adapter in, I don’t know how the little screws work and if I need any special glue to keep them locked in
Is that wheels jr26 ?
Mtechnica Aeros
Will the light feature be on the 2005 mini cooper s?
Can u tell le what inches are the rims
Full specs are 17x9 et20 all around
The hidden glovebox where we all put weird random things lol
I totally agree lol
Well here in 2020, That hidden glove box is for le treasure, Hand sanitizer and masks
mine s dont have this
or mine doesnt goes up, i dont know that until yet
@@danilp6103 mine also dont have this feature
What type of headlights do you have installed and where can you get them?
These are from spec d tuning headlights. Here is the link:
shop.redline360.com/products/spec-d-projector-headlights-mini-cooper-drl-led-halo-07-12-black-or-chrome?variant=21292383043664¤cy=USD&gclid=CjwKCAjw4rf6BRAvEiwAn2Q76vujZ6btmdA39C5bcyeJH2bwgvOcdPfxlBGI9_gxtgn44M8L27wLOBoCZPIQAvD_BwE
@@DArias
Awesome website. I have an 04 that I'm going to start jazzing up. I love their choices in headlights and rear light kits.
Hey bro! Badass video! I didn't see a link to the hidden menu video in the description though!
Thank you man! And lol you’re right I always forget something it my descriptions haha here is the link :
th-cam.com/video/vBNOiaxWXNo/w-d-xo.html
@@DArias thank you so much dude! I can't imagine how much stuff I would forget if I had to make a video so don't sweat it! Thanks for the quick reply. Subbing for sure.
Every mini has that hidden glovebox? Or is it an extra you can add to?
Can you leave the disco light feature going when you leave the mini?
With the doors locked?
Tbh Idts but I’m not 100% sure because the lights work in accessory mode or when the car is on so I doubt it
This is great man. This remake is better and easier to watch. Kudos to you and this. I hope it blows up the same way the original one did.
I hope so too but at the same time I’m just glad I redid it and that it is much easier to watch and better quality
you also get the ambient lighting in the door handles recess and also along the frame of the door, hard to see in the day time.
Hi Diego. What kind of magnetic phone mount do you use for the air vent? Mine didn’t fit due to the round shape. Thanks for sharing. Regards Joost
No joke it’s a simple one you find at five below ! Haha
Hey man, helpful video. I bought this car, and I have some questions about whether or not it tuned?
what undergrill do you have ?
All I did was cut the middle piece out of the bottom grille to expose the intercooler
@@DArias oh cool, i also want the scoops at the side lol, i have the normal under grill
Yeah haha that’s the way the facelift bumper comes on the r56... you could probably find a cheap facelift r56 bumper so that you’re able to get the full brake ducts etc
I love it! Thought me a lot about my own car hahaha
I’m glad man!
These are some cool features. I really like that keychain you have on the fob. Also the lock thing with the windows works with the top of the convertible models. I guess that they just used the same idea with both.
Always enjoy your videos mate would like to see more of the mini to get ideas for my mini
Thank you so much! I’ll try and post as much as I can! Haha any questions let me know !
@@DArias did you change the lower speakers in the doors im looking for an upgrade not 100 percent sure on basket depth that will fit might order some focal 165 k2 power if they will fit
Some cars have the hidden glove box that's an accessory usually have to buy it and put it in or you can have it put in when you buy the car I was lucky enough mine came with it other cars don't have it
Mine too! You’re absolutely correct. Most of the minis I’ve seen have it but I’ve encountered an r/f 56 here and there without it
I've had 2 Minis and only knew about the lighting feature.... 🤦♂️ Definitely going to be looking for hidden things in future cars
Awesome man! I’m glad this helped you out! So many different cars have little quirks here and there haha
That key one is nice to know. I need to start using that
It’s super convenient man!
I can’t get this to work on my 09 s
Hey, what are those headlight you have? Kinda dig em.
They’re Spec D tuning chrome housing f56 style headlights. They only work though for halogen headlights only. If you have the oem hids they wont work
Have you had to do a timing chain on yours yet?
No timing chain issues on this since luckily the n18 doesn’t normally have this issue
@@DArias awesome good to hear! I’ve been a mini tech for 5 years now and have done a lot of the n12s and a few on the n18s
Nice man! Yeah I know it’s rare on the n18 but anything is possible haha
Great video covering cool things!
Thank you!
Hey why dont you put a aftermarket touchscreen and backup cam.
Ehhh I don’t really feel it’s too necessary imo. Nice touches but I feel I could put the money elsewhere
Great video
Thanks!
My ‘13 JCW, the start trick didn’t work. Bummed because I definitely live in a winter state.
Really?? That’s strange you’re one of the first people to say it didn’t work.. did you turn accessory on first? And then attempt??
Some people have told me they didn’t go into accessory mode so it didn’t allow of that feature to activate so after they let the accesses mode on for like 10 seconds then it worked
@@DArias I’ll take a vid and send to your IG if that’s cool
Yessir send it over!
I’ll try and see the possible issue on there
What year is this mini
Awesome bro
Thanks!
Great video. Thanks! What are those wheels? They’re beautiful!
Thanks man! And they are mtechnica wheels the style is aero
what headlights are those?
These are spec d tuning led headlights
Do you still have the mini & Miata?
Whats the best clutch to buy for it
this Hiddens work to mini cooper 2004 (S)??
What year is this?
2012
Where do you get the headlights?
I think it’s best to keep the key fob in because the chip inside takes data on your driving and more
😮
How is the data retrieved?
@@kelligirl1210 not to sure how it works, when I took my jcw r56 to the dealership they plugged my key in and seen how I’ve been driving the car and more
@@Am_i_the_only_one-j1k wow I’ll have to look into that ..thanks for sharing 👍
How can you start the car if Is an automátic. Have not cluch
Does aMini have a Bluetooth connector and USB port?.
What engine do you have and is it the S or base?
N18 engine and this is an s
@@DArias okay thanks
Amazing and thankful !!!
I put a gun in the second storage box
Excellent idea 😏
Wow, amazing, you gotta make video “how to open doors and start the engine, using only one arm”
Great video man. Big difference. Thank you for redoing it
Thank you! I’m glad i did I feel it came out much better haha
I just got a used base model. Do these happen to apply to it as well? I noticed you have an S.
Good job bro... keep up to good work!
Thank you man!
Great video and very clear and informative
hi good day nice video 👍 I just want to ask about to reset the warning light bcoz i change the fog light and headlights on LED thank you very much keep it up 👍
What Mini Cooper is that?
Just got an 03 S.
The one you have looks so sickk
2012 copper s! And thank you!
Great job D
Thank you
What year is it?
It’s a 2012
Mini's are awesome
I have a mini Cooper s countryman 2015 wondering why my windows would be down lol thanks
There ya go! Figuring stuff out by accident!
Solid my friend. Thank you!
How do you activate the gear change indicator?
Excellent
You’re excellent
3:08 my keys both have the lock and unlock buttons missing for some reason so every now and again I’ll pop to the shops, get back and my windows will be down 🤣🤣
What rims are those they look hard
Mtechnica aero wheels
Thanks a Lot !! Awesome !! :)
Anytime!
Thank you
Always!
Wish they would have made the cluster lights change color too.
That would have been awesome!
Brother muy buenos videos, 👏 felicidades, tengo una pregunta por hacerte, tu le removiste el catalizador a tu mini, suena bestial con los popcorns explosiones, ahora te pregunto si tu respuesta es si, como hiciste para engañar a la computadora con el chekñck wngine light, y si es no, que hiciste para qe suene así de bueno
I got a drop screen mounted to the roof lining
my key starts without ever putting in the ignition. Just have to be inside car
Yes you have a feature called comfort access which allows you to do that. If it’s a lower trim mini then this is how you would have to start it in order not to have the key in
Thanks for the info