North American Motoring - Drivetrain (Cooper S) http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums MINI Cooper S (R53) intakes, exhausts, pulleys, headers, throttle bodies, and any other modifications to the Cooper S drivetrain. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:39:59 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums//forums/images/misc/rss.jpg North American Motoring - Drivetrain (Cooper S) http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums Not So Good Vibrations http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178753-not-so-good-vibrations-new-post.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:15:17 GMT Hello everyone, I have recently purchased my dream Mini. It is an 03 MCS Indi blue. It has only 18,000 miles on it. Recently I have noticed the car shaking under acceleration in 3rd and 4th gear around the 4000 RPM area. None in 1st and 2nd, and a little in5th and 6th. I am new to the front wheel drive car. Any help would be appreciated greatly. P.S. any Indi Blue clubs out there Hello everyone, I have recently purchased my dream Mini. It is an 03 MCS Indi blue. It has only 18,000 miles on it. Recently I have noticed the car shaking under acceleration in 3rd and 4th gear around the 4000 RPM area. None in 1st and 2nd, and a little in5th and 6th. I am new to the front wheel drive car. Any help would be appreciated greatly. P.S. any Indi Blue clubs out there ]]> Drivetrain (Cooper S) BlownWS6 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178753-not-so-good-vibrations.html Ahhhhh clutch problems http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178742-ahhhhh-clutch-problems-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:02:33 GMT Ok so here's everything in a nutshell...

Clutch went out roughly a year ago. I had a CM FX200 clutch and lightweight flywheel installed. Well now I'm having problems with it slipping.

They seemed to think it was slipping alot worse than I was. I only noticed it a couple of weeks ago when I got on it pretty good and shifted into 2nd around 4500 rpms and the car whined out some before grabbing the gear. I've noticed it a couple of other times but to me its really only noticable when I really get on the car. But if I'm driving like I'm a "normal" person driving I personally don't notice it and it goes into everygear.

So basicly what I'm asking is what should I do? When the clutch was installed the slave cylinder wasn't replaced along with the clutch. But I don't think the slave cylinder would be making it do this. ]]> Drivetrain (Cooper S) Resetg http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178742-ahhhhh-clutch-problems.html need help identifying a pulley. http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178714-need-help-identifying-a-pulley-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:38:05 GMT i bought myself a 2002 mini cooper s a few months ago from a local vw dealer. it had 4 previous owners so im curious if it had any mods. so, when i was installing a boost gauge yesterday i looked at the super charger pulley and it didnt look like the few pics of stock ones ive seen.the one i have has 6(i think..it was a little dark) allen head bolts. ive looked at a bunch of aftermarket pulleys and the closest one i found to mine was a helix pulley. if anyone knows what a 2002 stock pulley... i bought myself a 2002 mini cooper s a few months ago from a local vw dealer. it had 4 previous owners so im curious if it had any mods.

so, when i was installing a boost gauge yesterday i looked at the super charger pulley and it didnt look like the few pics of stock ones ive seen.the one i have has 6(i think..it was a little dark) allen head bolts. ive looked at a bunch of aftermarket pulleys and the closest one i found to mine was a helix pulley.

if anyone knows what a 2002 stock pulley looks like or has some pics maybe you could help me identify mine. ill try to get some pics up soon.:) ]]> Drivetrain (Cooper S) arpyarpad http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178714-need-help-identifying-a-pulley.html Where to get a tune in NJ/NY area? http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178708-where-to-get-a-tune-in-nj-ny-area-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:46:03 GMT hey guys=Since Jan nor mike comes out east very often - Can anyone rec.a GOOD tuner in the NJ area- My car DEF. needs a good tune so that I can put my 550cc inj. in!! thanks,gary hey guys=Since Jan nor mike comes out east very often - Can anyone rec.a GOOD tuner in the NJ area-
My car DEF. needs a good tune so that I can put my 550cc inj. in!!
thanks,gary ]]> Drivetrain (Cooper S) bebop86 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178708-where-to-get-a-tune-in-nj-ny-area.html Dinan intake fitting issues, Stock lower airbox warped??? http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178707-dinan-intake-fitting-issues-stock-lower-airbox-warped-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:05:04 GMT installed the dinan kit and the lid doesnt match up perfect with the base anyone have this problem? i got 1 screw in 1 side and the other is slightly off and sits lower so there is a gap on one side of the airbox now. almost like its warped or somthing? ive been driving it like this for a few weeks now because its not a huge gap, and seem to have no issues but every time i see it, just really bugs me installed the dinan kit and the lid doesnt match up perfect with the base anyone have this problem? i got 1 screw in 1 side and the other is slightly off and sits lower so there is a gap on one side of the airbox now. almost like its warped or somthing? ive been driving it like this for a few weeks now because its not a huge gap, and seem to have no issues but every time i see it, just really bugs me ]]> Drivetrain (Cooper S) WizardEyes http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178707-dinan-intake-fitting-issues-stock-lower-airbox-warped.html Tune Shops http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178680-tune-shops-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:00:29 GMT What shops around the LA area tune minis? I had a guy quote me, who claimed hes done over 500 minis, at $460. I dont think thats a fair price for what he called a simple tune, which wouldnt take more than an hour. What shops around the LA area tune minis? I had a guy quote me, who claimed hes done over 500 minis, at $460. I dont think thats a fair price for what he called a simple tune, which wouldnt take more than an hour. ]]> Drivetrain (Cooper S) gar23 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178680-tune-shops.html <![CDATA[300hub hp on a M45.... it's done!]]> http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178663-300hub-hp-on-a-m45-its-done-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:06:07 GMT Congrats to all those involved, cant wait to here the rest of the details and see the dyno graph.

I thought I better post this, so the other Street Mini's with over 300whp thread doesn't get taken over. ]]> Drivetrain (Cooper S) Paul Webster http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178663-300hub-hp-on-a-m45-its-done.html Need help. Best place in N.Carolina for Mini Mods. http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178658-need-help-best-place-in-n-carolina-for-mini-mods-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:41:54 GMT I was heavily into Mini drag racing(back in 2003) and still number 3 on the drag time data base(old screen name was minime s). Bought another Mini and want to know who does good work in North Carolina. The car has a lot of mods already but want to make sure it is running right and ad more to it. Thanks for any help. I was heavily into Mini drag racing(back in 2003) and still number 3 on the drag time data base(old screen name was minime s).

Bought another Mini and want to know who does good work in North Carolina.

The car has a lot of mods already but want to make sure it is running right and ad more to it.

Thanks for any help. ]]> Drivetrain (Cooper S) volcano mini http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178658-need-help-best-place-in-n-carolina-for-mini-mods.html High pitche whistle after dinan intake install, is it normal? http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178646-high-pitche-whistle-after-dinan-intake-install-is-it-normal-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:15:08 GMT i can hear the supercharger alot more now and the deeper sound during acceleration but i also hear a high pitch whistle every now again almost high pitch enough to be a dog whistle is this normal? i can hear the supercharger alot more now and the deeper sound during acceleration but i also hear a high pitch whistle every now again almost high pitch enough to be a dog whistle is this normal? ]]> Drivetrain (Cooper S) WizardEyes http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178646-high-pitche-whistle-after-dinan-intake-install-is-it-normal.html <![CDATA[Require opinions on ACT Clutch & Flywheel on R53]]> http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178611-require-opinions-on-act-clutch-and-flywheel-on-r53-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:22:31 GMT Hello Everyone,

Just wanted to know if anyone is running the ACT Clutch (Heavy Duty Clutch Kit with Performance Street Discs) and the ACT Flywheel (Streetlite XACT Flywheel). If yes, how do you like it so far? If not running it, have you heard anything good or bad about this combo?

Need to replace my clutch soon, due to noticable slipping. And while the clutch is being replaced, might as well change the flywheel. I've got a 2002 MCS with 105,000 kms on it.

Had an ACT Clutch on my previous 2000 Honda Prelude and loved it. Friction point was noticably shorter than stock and you felt it engage fast and strong! There's a lot of Clutchmaster Clutch and Flywheel MINI owners out there, but not so many ACT MINI Owners.

Thank in advance for your replies! ]]> Drivetrain (Cooper S) MINI-Speed http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178611-require-opinions-on-act-clutch-and-flywheel-on-r53.html will the Intake Cowl Mod work with the Dinan intake? http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178604-will-the-intake-cowl-mod-work-with-the-dinan-intake-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:32:53 GMT will the Intake Cowl Mod work with the Dinan intake? and is it even worth doing? will the Intake Cowl Mod work with the Dinan intake? and is it even worth doing? ]]> Drivetrain (Cooper S) WizardEyes http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178604-will-the-intake-cowl-mod-work-with-the-dinan-intake.html Cant Decide on Exhausts DINAN vs. Strat Milltek http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178514-cant-decide-on-exhausts-dinan-vs-strat-milltek-new-post.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:54:25 GMT Cant decide. Already have the Dinan Intake and Dinan engine software stage 3 but which exhaust should i get the Dinan exhaust was apealing to me because the car is already tuned for it in the stage 3 software but allot of my mini friends are saying the Stratmosphere milltek exhausts are killer. I JUST CANT PICK! any one have experience with either of these? :sly: Cant decide. Already have the Dinan Intake and Dinan engine software stage 3 but which exhaust should i get the Dinan exhaust was apealing to me because the car is already tuned for it in the stage 3 software but allot of my mini friends are saying the Stratmosphere milltek exhausts are killer. I JUST CANT PICK! any one have experience with either of these? :sly: ]]> Drivetrain (Cooper S) WizardEyes http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178514-cant-decide-on-exhausts-dinan-vs-strat-milltek.html Installing header, cant bolt it back on. http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178494-installing-header-cant-bolt-it-back-on-new-post.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:15:39 GMT So I am installing my new header and have gotten very frustrated:mad: . I have the old one out and the new one in but I cant get the bolts to line back up. Anyone have a trick for this? Its a pain because I cant see what Im doing. So I am installing my new header and have gotten very frustrated:mad: . I have the old one out and the new one in but I cant get the bolts to line back up. Anyone have a trick for this? Its a pain because I cant see what Im doing. ]]> Drivetrain (Cooper S) R53Warrior http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178494-installing-header-cant-bolt-it-back-on.html After Market Clutch Recommendations http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178478-after-market-clutch-recommendations-new-post.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:21:16 GMT I hit 60K in my 04R53 and my throwout bearing is making a little noise. I don’t think the noise is too big a deal and I have not noticed the clutch slipping, yet. A new aftermarket clutch is in my near future. I would like to have a new clutch, flywheel, and all the necessary parts to do the job right installed. I want more pedal feel than an OEM and hopefully a clutch that will last longer than an OEM. I have the following upgrades and this is a daily driver. I look forward to hearing ya’ll and thanks in advance for the input. Happy motoring fellow MINI drivers!
Magnicor Wire Set
Brisk Sparkplugs
Alta Cold Air Intake System
Alta 15% Pulley
Alta Catback exhaust
Alta Intercooler Sprayer Diverter with Sprayer Kit
Alta 22mm rear sway bar with Alta endlinks
Alta rear lower control arms ]]> Drivetrain (Cooper S) 04MINIR53 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178478-after-market-clutch-recommendations.html where does this piece go? http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/178470-where-does-this-piece-go-new-post.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:24:28 GMT hey guys! so i've got a left over piece from doing my engine rebuild. i've attached 2 pictures of what the piece looks like, and it looks like something i would have problems if not installed.

that being said, i am having problems. i'm hearing a clicking noise, like a cv joint or transmission noise, when the tires/drive shafts are put under load (accelerating) and letting off load (engine braking). it sounds like it is coming from the driver’s side right under where the clutch pedal is.

this issue is less relevant when at higher speeds, probably cuz of road noise, but with having that extra bushing, i think i might be doing damage somewhere.

any thoughts?
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