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Hi guys Im new here and I just got my 09 MINI S ive been reading about different type intake and Ive notice that alot of people have the Alta CAI and I was wondering is it really that good? ...For me I dont mind spending money as long as its worth it you know. I've been looking at the AGS-R Intake System and the JCW intake. Whatca guys think I should do any suggest of a type.
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I did the same thing when I got my car, of course I had a month of waiting for it just t think of stuff to do to it and places to enjoy it.
Alta CAI sounds good, I'd pick one up just for that
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2009 R56 PW/PW "Jeremy"...6 Speed, Sport, Cold, Hi-Fi, Piano Black, Stubby Antenna, Alta Intake, Alta Hot Side Boost Tube, Functional hood Scoop, Alta Exhaust, Alta Rear Endlinks, Scangauge II, Cooper Side Scuttles, 22mm Alta Rear Sway Bar, KW Variant 1 Coilovers, CravenSpeed Adjustable Short Shifter, NM-Engineering Torque Arm Insert, S.P.E.C. Stage 2.5 Clutch and Pressure Plate.
lol
I did the same thing when I got my car, of course I had a month of waiting for it just t think of stuff to do to it and places to enjoy it.
Alta CAI sounds good, I'd pick one up just for that
lol ya for sure. I just wanna know what to get later just something to save up for.
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09 MCS Dark Sliver
No Mod........... yet
The DDM RIS and M7 AGS-R are the best systems, but hell for that price you might as well buy an intercooler from Forge or Helix, or an exhaust. You'll get a lot more power for your money.
JAS76, how much for the K&N filter and would it void the warrant?
countryboyshane, yea I was looking at the M7 AGS-R but it alot of mula I don't mind it but I would like to get the best bang for my buck.
and Stig One, I never hear of the defender of speed cai before how is it and much is it I would like to here any feed back of the product.
be in mind that i plan to mod in the future and not right now probably start in a year or two I wanna break it in and get the most outa the warranty.
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09 MCS Dark Sliver
No Mod........... yet
I put the Dos cai on last week and now from a roll in 3rd gear at 40 mph the traction control light comes on.
Interesting...
Even with around 240 ft-lbs at the wheels...I dont get wheel spin in 3rd.
__________________ 2006 MINI Cooper S JCW GP--GP#1599 -Stock...I think?? 2008 MINI Cooper S R56--Astro Black/White--Gone -JCW Turbo | Aquamist HFS-3 Meth injection | RMW AP Tune | Helix FMIC | DDM CAI | Riss Racing Catless DP+Invidia Exhaust
Alot of fresh oil on the streets here because of the rain.I get 2 flashes from the esp/tcs light if i get overboost in 3rd.
How you liking the jan tune? I plan to contact Ian at maitland imports to work with jan on a flash and have Ian corner weight my car.
Ahh, ok. Yea it just rained here...first time in months. When the roads are wet, hitting boost in any gear definitely made DSC flash like crazy!
I love the Jan tune. I was one of the first he did and have had no problems with it. He just uncovered a couple of new maps, so it's only going to get better!
He also mentioned to me that he had tuned an R56 for 100 octane...and the torque was massive...270 ft-lbs....
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Originally Posted by MotorMouth
I could with my 07 and unichip with 16" runflats 239lbs atw.
I don't with my JCW and 17" wheels. Not sure of my hp and torque since last tune.
Yea, I have the heavy 17" crown spokes + runflats...I'd imagine with a lighter wheel and tire combo I might be getting more wheel spin.
__________________ 2006 MINI Cooper S JCW GP--GP#1599 -Stock...I think?? 2008 MINI Cooper S R56--Astro Black/White--Gone -JCW Turbo | Aquamist HFS-3 Meth injection | RMW AP Tune | Helix FMIC | DDM CAI | Riss Racing Catless DP+Invidia Exhaust
Last edited by ThumperMCS; 09-06-2009 at 03:22 PM.
Ahh, ok. Yea it just rained here...first time in months. When the roads are wet, hitting boost in any gear definitely made DSC flash like crazy!
I love the Jan tune. I was one of the first he did and have had no problems with it. He just uncovered a couple of new maps, so it's only going to get better!
He also mentioned to me that he had tuned an R56 for 100 octane...and the torque was massive...270 ft-lbs....
Yea, I have the heavy 17" crown spokes + runflats...I'd imagine with a lighter wheel and tire combo I might be getting more wheel spin.
I can get 99 0ctane from the pump here in orlando. bring on the 270 tq tune
coilover question, how you liking the cross ? I am tossed up between cross,jz,ast or kw v3.
I loved the cross coilovers when they were on my 07. They are sitting in the box in my attic at tte moment. Since I'm not autocrossing right now I'm enjoying the smoother ride of the stock suspension. If not for the wife though I woulda put them on already. The handling was MUCH better with the cross than with the sports suspension. I recommend them to anyone who has the $ and wants the best handling they can get.
__________________ Laser Blue/White MCS delivered 3/8/07. Off lease 5/17/09.
Tigger - 2009 JCW delivered 4/27/09, FMIC, boost gauge, Striped and tinted
Alta AccessPORT tune - 267wtq & 219whp
MINI #3 - 2011 White Silver/Black MCS. Delivered 5/11/11. All glass tinted;bobcat pads;OZ Ultra Leggeras;205/50/16 Starspecs
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Laser Blue/White MCS delivered 3/8/07. Off lease 5/17/09.
bring on the 270 tq tune 
