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Where to get power/tuning upgrades done in the lowcountry
Hey all,
I want to get my Mini S boosted up in power and tuned right. Anyone know of a good place to have this done in the Charleston, Savannah, or Columbia areas? I'm all about ordering parts online but I'm not mechanically inclined. There's a local place in Hilton Head that said they can do it, but they've never worked on a Mini before. Or would I be better off going to Orlando (1fastmini) or Grassroots in Thomasville?
BTW, I'm looking at a 15% pulley, CAI, exhaust, spark plugs, and possibly the RMW Jesus head along with suspension and brakes. Pretty much the works for starting, stopping and turning. I feel the need for speed.
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2008 Mini Cooper S Cabrio Sidewalk Edition in Astro Black. White stripes with Checker Mirror caps. BEL RX75 Plus with laser shifting.
I would only entrust my car to someone who truly knows what they're doing with MINIs... Dan at Grassroots Garage does all the work that I won't do myself. 1fastmini and Way Motor Works (Atlanta) are also very good choices. I'm not aware of anyone with similar creds in the Lowcountry.
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I'm Paul, The car is Blimey--- BlimeyCabrio's Blog--- 2006 MCSCa w/lotsa mods and Union Jacks
Ten-time Dragon Veteran - Occasional Trackrat - Extreme Twisty Addict - Rhymers Ferry Road Fanatic
I just got rid of an RMW head/ cam/ header and rear section exhaust. When you go with the head/cam/header combo your going to want to move up to 440's, and a brk7 (I think).
Main quesiton to ask is what are the goals for the car, and mainly whats is your budget?
__________________ RMW HEAD/HEADER/CAM/INJECTORS FOR SALE! $2700+SHIPPING
I'm not looking at putting the car on the track. At least not yet. Just some good street power. Possible 200hp range. My budget is in the $5-8k range including labor.
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2008 Mini Cooper S Cabrio Sidewalk Edition in Astro Black. White stripes with Checker Mirror caps. BEL RX75 Plus with laser shifting.
Get a-pulley, intake, exhaust, jans cam, header and 380's and a tuneSuspension-Coilovers, swaybarAlso may want to step away from those runflats and get some stickeir tires, they can be the best mod!!
__________________ RMW HEAD/HEADER/CAM/INJECTORS FOR SALE! $2700+SHIPPING
"There are only three sports, Bullfighting, Motor Racing, and Mountaineering; All the rest are merely games." - Ernest Hemingway
RMW Tuned: 224 WHP / 200 FT LBS of Screaming BRG!
"There are only three sports, Bullfighting, Motor Racing, and Mountaineering; All the rest are merely games." - Ernest Hemingway
RMW Tuned: 224 WHP / 200 FT LBS of Screaming BRG!
Get a-pulley, intake, exhaust, jans cam, header and 380's and a tuneSuspension-Coilovers, swaybarAlso may want to step away from those runflats and get some stickeir tires, they can be the best mod!!
Any rec's on brands? You said Jans cam - is that RMW? Is that also his header. Pardon my noviceness, what are 380's? What about a ECU chip?
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2008 Mini Cooper S Cabrio Sidewalk Edition in Astro Black. White stripes with Checker Mirror caps. BEL RX75 Plus with laser shifting.
"Jan's cam" = RMW... also the source of the best header. 380's = injectors (380cc is the JCW size). Best results are being obtained using a custom dyno tune of the stock ECU using Dimsport software - again, RMW is a great option, if you can arrange it... Jan travels around the country doing tuning parties, and also is working on a "remote" tuning option.
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I'm Paul, The car is Blimey--- BlimeyCabrio's Blog--- 2006 MCSCa w/lotsa mods and Union Jacks
Ten-time Dragon Veteran - Occasional Trackrat - Extreme Twisty Addict - Rhymers Ferry Road Fanatic
Just give him a call and have an idea about what you want to do with your car ie: autox, track, daily driver, etc....and he'll get you pointed in the right direction.
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"There are only three sports, Bullfighting, Motor Racing, and Mountaineering; All the rest are merely games." - Ernest Hemingway
RMW Tuned: 224 WHP / 200 FT LBS of Screaming BRG!
The pulleys will not work with his car, it's an R56.....
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Supercharger delete mod,Toolio's P/P head matched to OBX header, ARP head studs, Crower Camshaft, "S" throttle body and intake with Silicone tube, Milltek Catback, Engine Dampner, JCW Software,Eibach Springs and S-bars, IE Adj. Camber plates, Alta Rear CA, SS brake lines,Super Blue BF,Flik Wheels,M7 STB, Louvered hood for air intake
I had the same thought, but realized it is an '08 Convertible, not a Coupe.
Bobby
07 MCS LiB/W
OOPS.....
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Supercharger delete mod,Toolio's P/P head matched to OBX header, ARP head studs, Crower Camshaft, "S" throttle body and intake with Silicone tube, Milltek Catback, Engine Dampner, JCW Software,Eibach Springs and S-bars, IE Adj. Camber plates, Alta Rear CA, SS brake lines,Super Blue BF,Flik Wheels,M7 STB, Louvered hood for air intake
I'm all about ordering parts online but I'm not mechanically inclined. There's a local place in Hilton Head that said they can do it, but they've never worked on a Mini before.
Or would I be better off going to Orlando (1fastmini) or Grassroots in Thomasville?
I feel the need for speed.
