just picked up a 2011 mini s , and got bit by mod bug hard! coming from having the e46 m3 and e90 m3 im trying to squeeze as much power out of this small motor as i can , then get suspension , wider rubber and track time!

 

Have fun with it and welcome

 

welcome to the madness

 

Welcome.

 

here she is , with my wife posing.

 

Beautiful woman... wife too.....

 

Now post mods to date....

 

thanks! im new to mini so im trying to get the best mods for the buck first, ive already ordered nm intake and eiboch lowering springs. next would be wider rubber and hopefully a tune if it comes out.

 

Both are very nice looking.
FMIC - great upgrade.
Welcome

 

thanks dr, btw what does fmic mean? im a newbie here

 

Front Mounted Intercooler.

The stock one is a FMIC but an aftermarket one will aid in keeping intake temps lower.

 

thanks for the help already looking into those

 

FMIC's are a little costly and won't give you any more power but you won't get the heat soak condition (as I'm told) which can make your car feel more sluggish when it's hot. You know how things run better when they are cooler than hot. That's the principle.
This modding stuff is really fun, on top of all you can see in my sig. I just received the following:
Forge Step Intercooler
Megan Racing Euro Coilovers
NM Engineering Torque Arm Mount Insert
NM " discharge pipe
and just waiting for my H-Sport rear camber links.
Then install.

 

what if i take it to the track , will the stock intercooler hold up or will it start making less power with heat build up?

 

You just saved me the trouble of reposting

 

nothing about track use on stock mini cooper intercooler?