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Old 03-31-2008, 02:09 PM
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Perfect! A home for our shared wisdom (and mistakes)!
Love it! Thank you.
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Old 04-26-2008, 01:10 AM
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Just added that to the wish list of mods.
 
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Old 05-11-2008, 01:25 PM
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That is absolutely badass looking. I wish I still had my Mini. I'd probably order that.
 
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veddy veddy beautiful
 
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I'm very happy to see this thread! I've been discussing back and fourth with PGT about getting a CooperS vs. the Cooper.

The devil on my shoulder is telling me to get the S. Coming from a Legacy GT I will be missing some power.

But than the angel on the other shoulder is telling me to get justacooper for the fuel savings since I have a bit of a commute and mod it to my likings as I go.
 
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Old 05-21-2008, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by ninjlao
Wonderfull!!!!
 
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anyone know if the polished intake would work from mini madness or is it only for the s (BOO) version
 
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Old 07-02-2008, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by UKSUV
Here are MY mods: 2003 Cooper 69K on the clock

EXTERIOR
ViS CF Hood (MCS)
Aero Kit
35% window tint
LED's for tailights
Orciari 3-pc spoiler
E-bay clear tail lights
Clear sidemarkers
E-bay antenna
Rear Wiper Delete
Rubberized Tow Hook (Black)

SUSPENSION
Bilstein PSS9 Coilovers
K-MAC Camber Plates
18x7.5 Exel TZ-10 wheels
215/35/18 Hankook tires
Alta rear upper and lower control arms
H-Sport Comp sway bars
Alta front and rear endlinks
H-Sport Front Strut Bar
Pilo Racing Rear Stress Bar
Wheel bolts
Hubcentric rings

BRAKES
Stoptech BBK (Black)
Stoptech rear slotted rotors
Axxis rear brake pads
Stoptech rear SS brake lines
Motul RBF600 brake fluid

INTERIOR
Sparco Torino Seats (Blue/Gray)
Autopower 6-Point Cage
Schroth window nets (Driver/Passenger side)
Euro Switching Panel
Gutted Interior
Denison Ice Link

ENGINE
DEKA Battery (11 lb), Odyessey PC680, now a heavy *** Duralast....lol
Moss Intake
Mobil 1 0w-40 motor oil
Batterymart Brass Terminals
Mini (Blue Anodized) Cap
Mini Wing Dipstick

TRANSMISSION
'05 6-Speed
Fidanza Alum Flywheel
Redline MTL Fluid

EXHAUST
OBX Header

Current as of 02 Jul 08 but will change tomorrow.....


Sweeet. Couldn't edit my post for the 6-speed and Flywheel.....
 
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Old 07-08-2008, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ninjlao
Whoa whats the gain on something like that?
 
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about a 10k lighter wallett
 
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Old 07-09-2008, 02:17 PM
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about a 10k lighter wallett
Cute.

But really though. I'm just curious to the power gains on it. More enough to tear my midlands apart I'd imagine.
 
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Old 07-09-2008, 04:19 PM
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Whoa whats the gain on something like that?
Well, to me, that's the equivilant of a single plane manifold on a V8. Great high RPM power, nothing down low. There's no runner length to create velocity and therefore, low end torque. With that, you'd have to have the head and cam to back it up, also. But, I'm sure with a good top end, quality exhaust and requisite tune, 140-150whp wouldn't be out of the question. Opinions?
 
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Old 07-09-2008, 06:43 PM
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It's vaporware anyway...
 
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If I got that I would want to be there when the dealer pops the hood for a service.
 
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Old 08-01-2008, 03:46 AM
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Originally Posted by UKSUV
Sweeet. Couldn't edit my post for the 6-speed and Flywheel.....

i need to talk to the owner of this mini!!

Who is he?
 
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Old 08-01-2008, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ItaMamuel
i need to talk to the owner of this mini!!

Who is he?
No one special. Just Destroyer of Noobs and Team Half *** CEO.
 
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UKSUV, where'd you get all your clear signal covers? been looking around a bit and haven't found any. :(
 
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there are some on ebay
 
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i'm going to lower my '06 MC, i just need the lowering springs right?
 
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UKSUV, I'm going to do a 6-spd swap too. Which flywheel did you order? Why? I'm going to get a lighter one myself adn am shopping. Found them from about 10 to 13 lbs (i think). Lighter is better, right?
 
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OK, says right there in your post you have Fidanza. How do you like it? I've heard about 'chatter' at idle... any problems? why did you choose that over any others? Just trying to make an informed decision.
 
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purple haze

I loved the name of the club I have a 2005 cooper color purple haze and I love it doing some upgrades as I go so far rear seat delete,cold air intake,stainless header by Alta which I have to say is gorgeous, cat exhaust to complete the sound and preformance new drilled slotted rotors and brake pads along with 17in rims and run flat tires. next up grade will be sway bars and supension love this site by the way
 
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DItch the run-flats and get some race rubber! You won't be disappointed.
 
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