I'm Lookin at buyin a MCSa cause im not the best stick driver and i we have alot of stop and go... but i am the type to add all i can to my vehicle i was wonderin if ppl mod there auto since its a 6 speed, can it handle a pulley and other stuff like that added to the engine... i know it will handle the other stuff... or should i just suck it up and get the manual to do it but i would pefer the S auto though ... *no offense to yal hardcore manuals just personal pref.*

 

I'd be careful. That automatic would be hyper-expensive to repair. I wouldn't risk anything that might nullify the warranty. If the dealer will do the work and warrant it (some will), then it may be worth doing.

Rawhyde

 

The transmission has a 190 Hp limit in the manufacturer's warranty so I did not install the full John Cooper Works package (Spring 2006). Installed JCW Air Intake and Sport Exhaust. Dealer figures that gives me 185 Hp.

I'll finish the full JCW package in a couple of years (unless I get a "offer I can not refuse" sooner). I thought I read on motoringfile.com that the full JCW package is now available for the MCSa.

That would mean MINI will honor the transmission's warranty up to 208/210 Hp. But, only with the JCW package I suspect. Well, with only 185 Hp I have a "kick ***" ride (and I love tha paddle shifters).

 

yeah if anything i was deff wait til after the warranty ran out just got to think ahead :P but would the tranny and teh ecu be able to handle that on the auto ? guess is what im askin... lol

 

I tracked my MCSa just after my break in and have since modded it about as far as I feel I want to. You can see below what I have and about the only thing I'll do in the future are Koni shocks and maybe a BBK in the front plus different tires.

I haven't had any problems yet, but then, I only track it at HPDEs, plus drive it daily. I'll bring it to the Dragon in May, too.

 

sweet... ha well that answers my question! my bdays comin up in a week or two i thinkin bout having a roadtrip up to the dealer :P who knows if not then def christmas! thanks for the reply i was just curious on that :P

 

Another one of these threads...

Modding is simple, only mod if you know you can afford to fix it. Warranty doesn't mean squat.

I have been LUCKY with my MCSa and had my entire engine swapped out when I had a pulley installed. My cylinder head was warped and BMW/MINI swapped the entire block out.

I'd love to see this paperwork which says the hp limit of the tranny. Mine has seen alot more HP then stated above, of course if its doing more then its rated then it could just last less then normal.