Removing the Tachometer

Start by lowering the steering column to it's lowest position. Find the two T-25 Torx screws that fasten the tachometer to the steering column and remove them using your T-25 Torx driver. Be careful not to drop them as this can double your install time in retrieving them! Keep these Torx screws safe as you will be re-installing them later.



Pull the tachometer towards you to slide it off of the hidden rail.

Lean the tach towards the wheel to gain access to the 2 screws on the backside of it. You may leave the wiring harness plug attached to the tachometer.

Using the Phillips head screwdriver, remove the 2 screws on the back cover of the tach. You may wish to keep these OEM screws, but you will not need them for this install.

Note on Removal of Tach

The tachometer is fastened to rails on the steering column, so take note as you remove it. It will be important to realign this rail for proper re-installation.

Install Bracket to Tachometer

Set the 2 included spacers into the holes where the factory screws were. Gravity should keep them there while the tach is leaning forward.

Place the Bracket Z so that it fits over the 2 spacers while you affix the bracket with the included Plastite screws. These screws will be slightly longer and a little thicker in diameter than the OEM screws in order to anchor the mount securely. You will still be able to reinstall the OEM screws if you ever uninstall the mount. Do not over-tighten these screws as you risk stripping out the plastic threads in the tach housing.



Put the tach back in its original position on the rail and reattach it with the T-25 Torx screws.

Left side or right side?

CravenSpeed Mounts come set for the right side of the tachometer, but we realize that this is not the perfect position for all users. If you wish to switch to the left side, follow these instructions:

First, loosen and remove the locknut, button head screw and plastic washer holding the arm onto the Bracket Z with a 5/32 hex driver and 7/16" wrench. Flip the Bracket around to it's new orientation and re-install the arm with the locknut, washer and button head screw. The Z Bracket can also be installed upside down for a lower mounting position on the right or left side of the tachometer.

The Hidden Wiring Kit (Optional)

This kit is designed to allow you to install an additional 12v socket inside the center console, freeing up the original and allowing you to semi-permanently hard-wire a car charger in your MINI. The product is tested before shipping and is guaranteed to be free from defects.

Removing the Center Console

Safety first; Since we're working around wiring let's start by disconnecting the battery!

Remove the T-25 Torx screws located in the cup holders.

Pry up the cover plate that holds the mirror adjuster and remove the two T-27 screws under the plate.



Remove the four T-30 screws that hold the silver-toned pillar covers that surround the stereo and heater controls. Finally, remove the shift knob. The stock knob can be simply pulled straight up and off (do not twist). Carefully lift and maneuver the console up, but don’t pull! There you will find the power wires to the 12v socket. Carefully unplug these wires from the socket and set it aside. They have a one-way plug, so you don’t need to mark their locations.



Installing the Hidden Plug

Take the provided 12v socket and examine the wires. These two wires will tap into the wires of your stock 12v receptacle. The wire with red marking is the positive wire and the black wire with faint writing is the ground wire.

Use the supplied tap connectors to splice into the wires. The red/green striped wire in the MINI is the car’s 12v positive wire and the car’s ground wire is the plain brown one.

Connect the red/green striped wire to the 12v extension wire with red marking and then connect the plain black wire to the MINI's brown one using the supplied taps.



Wiring the Charger to the Mount

Connect the 12v power charger to the extension cable and place the extension plug next to the shifter housing underneath the center console. Route the small end of the 12v charger out of the front of the console and then route the small end of the charger around the steering column to come out behind your tachometer. With enough slack, it should reach your device at the end of the extension arm.



Re-assemble the center console. Be sure to re-connect your stock 12v power socket! Next, replace the kick panel under the steering wheel. Finally, place your electronic device into the clip and plug it in. Reconnect your car battery and turn the key on. Your device should now receive power normally to the convenient location at the end of the mount.