Autosport 2019
Autosport 2019-01-03 The Autosport International 2019 show took place 10-13 January at the NEC in Birmingham; we were there showing off a selection of products, services and to meet...
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Autosport 2019
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Development: Forge F56 MINI Intercooler
Lohen has joined forces with our friends at Forge Motorsport and we have a fantastic opportunity for one lucky F56 owner who can offer their Gen 3 MINI (Cooper S or JCW)...
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Bespoke Gen 2 Manic Remaps with Flames
Nathan Hall and his stunning Gen 2 JCW MINI just can't keep away, returning just a few months after his initial Manic Motorsport Remap to have a new, bespoke map...
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R56 MINI N14 Death Rattle/Timing Chain Issue Explained
Chain tensioner failure is a common problem for the Generation 2 MINI R56 Cooper S, it is characterised by a loud rattle that is particularly prominent from startup/cold. The issue affects the...
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Lohen Receives IMI ERS Award
Staffordshire-based independent New MINI tuning and performance specialist is the first of it’s kind to become an IMI Recognised Employer New MINI Specialist, Lohen, sets a high standard for the...
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Lohen De-Coke servicing for Gen 2 R56 MINI
Lohen helping solve and prevent the N14 MINI coking issue The MINI Coke Problem The N14 engine found in second generation MINI Cooper S 2007 – 2010 and the JCW...
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The Best Engine Oil For Your MINI
At Lohen we’re frequently asked about engine oils for MINIs; what’s best to use and why we use what we do. In this blog we’ll provide a basic understanding, insight...
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Lohen Dyno Day A Huge Success
The Lohen Dyno Day saw the launch of the Lohen Dyno Leader Board and with a spot at the top and serious bragging rights available, show cars, Lohen’s demonstrators cars and...
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How to improve your MINI's handling characteristics
Everything you need to know about improving your MINI's handlingSuspension and handling on the MINI, although feels good out of the box, can be significantly improved with a few choice...
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Common Gen 1 MINI Faults To Look Out For
Some would discuss (at great length) the transition from Classic to New MINI and whether it signalled the start or the end of MINI’s fortunes. Here at Lohen, we’re always...
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Gen 1 MINI GP Tuning Guide
The top 5 performance mods for Gen 1 GP MINIs Introduction With over 10 years passing since the final Generation 1 MINI GP rolled off the production line, you'd be...
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Gen 1 MINI R50 Tuning Guide
The top 5 performance mods for Gen 1 R50, MINI One and MINI Cooper Introduction Long-dismissed as ‘just’ the lower-powered alternative to its supercharged MINI Cooper S big brother, the...
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Gen 3 F56 MINI Tuning Guide
INTRODUCTION So the Gen 3 f56 MINI has been gracing us with its presence for a few years now and it has become a firm favourite within the tuning scene....
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2017 MINI Tuning Trends
Lohen takes a look at what's hot in the MINI tuning scene in 2017 Introduction Much like the seasons, generations of MINI flow through a natural cycle before being replaced...
