Motoring: Getting the Maximum from Your New Mini [Paperback]

Gary Anderson (Author), Don Racine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2005

Motoring-Getting the Maximum from Your New MINI is written for the new MINI owner who has just discovered how much fun driving can be in this great little car and now wants more. Written by two specialists in racing and car preparation, this book answers all the questions of any new MINI owner: What motoring activities are out there? What parts should be upgraded when, and why? What driving techniques should be used to drive the MINI at its maximum? The book is written for every level of interest, knowledge and experience. Divided into four sections, it covers buying your new MINI, street and highway driving, autocross and occasional track events and full-bore competition. From this book you'll learn about all the activities that MINI owners can take part in, including club touring, advanced driving classes, club track days, autocrossing, and track racing. In each section, you'll understand what aspects of the car to upgrade and why, what parts to buy and in what order, and how to drive your MINI better on the road, the autocross course, and the track. Color photographs and clear diagrams highlight the text throughout.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Motoring ... is a good read and a great reference guide for both the novice and the experienced enthusiast." --Gabe Fletcher, Editor, "The Motoring File"

About the Author

Gary Anderson and Don Racine have been racing and writing about racing for many years. Gary Anderson was editor and publisher of British Car magazine for ten years and founding editor of Classic Motorsports magazine, and is active in the vintage racing, concours, and restoration hobbies. Don Racine is the founder and owner of MiniMania, the largest and oldest U.S. supplier of aftermarket products for classic and new Minis, and has been racing Minis since the 1960s.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Enthusiast Publications LLC (April 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097657800X
• ISBN-13: 978-0976578000
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,287,362 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for those considering buying or modifying a mini., February 24, 2006

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Morris Elliott (Dallas, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Motoring: Getting the Maximum from Your New Mini (Paperback)

This book is a fun read. I bought the book to learn more about the new BMW mini. The writing style is similar to a long article in a car magazine about what to look for when you buy the car and how to get the maximum performance for the minimum price. For example, they tell you to ditch the leather seats, cruise control and sunroof, since it doesn't add to performance. The S model is a no brainer, but they think you can do better aftermarket than by buying the factory JCW package. Nevertheless, it would have been nice if they factored in the impact of the modifications on resale value. I suspect the JCW may cost a bit more than an aftermarket mod, but the JCW probably holds its value better than an after-market modded Mini S. There are some fun tips on driving and racing your mini, with examples and descriptions of different modifications. I think any mini owner or perspective mini owner would enjoy this book, since it is written by some real enthusiasts.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars These Guys Know Minis!, June 27, 2005

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Kevin F. Clemens (MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motoring: Getting the Maximum from Your New Mini (Paperback)

So let's say you've decided that sitting on the sidelines and watching others at play is no longer enough. You want to try your hand at competition driving with your New Mini, but don't really know how to get started. That's where Gary Anderson's "Motoring" book comes in. First of all, Gary was the editor of "British Car" magazine and is a pretty fair vintage racing driver. In this book, he teams up with Don Racine, owner of Mini Mania, the premier shop for all things Mini (old and new,) and a longtime racer and car collector. Together, they guide you through the world of autocross, road racing and high-performance road driving, while explaining what modifications are appropriate for your New Mini at each stage of the game. What's more, there are driving tips and suggestions what to bring along to make your first experiences more fun and less stressful. If it were just for newcomers, the book would be worth the price of admission, but even long-time racers will find worthwhile information in this book. Lastly, if you haven't yet purchased your New Mini, buy this book first, as Gary tells you what options you want (and which ones you don't want!) as you outfit your New Mini for maximum motoring.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive guide to the basics of MINI motoring, January 27, 2007

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Frank Bradley (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motoring: Getting the Maximum from Your New Mini (Paperback)

A well thought out and logical sequence from choosing your MINI thru to track day racing. Some of the information is basic but as basics are sometimes forgotten they are worth including. If this is (or is about to be) your first MINI you should buy this book.