I just became the owner of a well used 2003 CopperS and look forward to weekend slalom racing and just a lot of fun playing with the S. I am sure I will be doing a few repairs in the future but it will be a great pastime.

 

Hi Sherman! Welcom to NAM and the world of MINI motoring! How many miles on yours and have prior owners made any mods that can help with slalom/autocross?

We have some great background info on our site for this very purpose, and recently picked up an 04 MCS. Post some pix when you have a chance!

Autocross:
http://new.minimania.com/Search_Resu...cross/Articles

Suspension info:
http://new.minimania.com/Better_Hand...k_or_Autocross

Brake Pad Application Guide:
http://new.minimania.com/Mini_Cooper...lication_Guide

Service and Maintenance:
http://new.minimania.com/MINI_Routin..._I_and_II_2344

Performance Upgrades:
http://new.minimania.com/Search_Resu...rmance/default

Please feel free to ask any questions, we're here to help!

Drive Hard. Drive Safe. Keep Grinning.

 

The MCS is stock, I will spend some time getting used to the car and what it needs for slalom----I have to sort out the class game and what is allowed etc---etc. I raced a 997 Copper back in the 60's.

 

I thank you for the info that you have posted and will need some time to digest the material.

 

Awesome, I raced an 850 and a Cooper S in the '70s and won two championships in the Midwest. Of course, the owners of Mini Mania race vintage constantly, and actually have my brothers original MINI. They found mine in Indiana and are currently restoring it!

Where did you race yours?








Drive Hard. Drive Safe. Keep Grinning.

 

Are you getting autocorrected or something? It's Cooper man.

Good luck with your slaloms and modding!