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Noisy Run Flat Tires I love my 2002 Cooper S, but ever since I installed a set of run flat tires, the car is picking up a lot of road and exhaust noise. It’s seems louder since I installed a rear-seat delete kit. What can I do to keep my performance and still hear my tunes? Bob Roberts Dallas, TX Rewiring the Driving Lights My 2006 MINI Cooper that has a set of driving lights controlled by a dash-mounted switch with an under-hood relay. I would like to modify the circuit so when the switch is ‘on’ the auxiliary lights will turn on and off with the high beams. A friend warned that this would add a higher draw to the electrical system and potentially cause major problems. Is this true? Andy Vanko DeKalb IL Misfiring MINI I installed some parts on my car (intercooler and some other bits), and fixed a crack in my valve cover. A short time later, I started getting misfires, the check engine light started flashing and a scan showed code P0300: multiple misfires). The dealer- ship said absolutely not to drive it. What could be wrong? Nate Smith via the Internet by Matt Richter Technical Editor Poor Sound Quality While I love almost everything about my ‘09 MCS, I am extremely disappointed by the factory audio system and its lack of quality sound. Where can I get in-depth details on how/ where to shop for a sound system? Also, I have no idea how the vehicle interior disassembles with apparently no manual in circulation yet. Help! Bill Johnson Chicago, IL Wants A Good Factory Manual Can you recommend a good repair manual for my 2006 Mini Cooper S Coupe? I have one that is too general for a blundering mechanic like me. Frank Allenby San Francisco, CA 12 www.mc2magazine.com the doctor is in mor e ro a la Rnl e r rg pr u-fats ar e. Thoi a iid no s e u oad n adv ev H s ow th th i an er ev e u RT w s rnl i tages dgesd gen e s t th lling a soear s ati le in ro gn , ar , Br r 3r i e s ei td no ev i tl ton e’s n ew P F ou ete… yl. 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