>>If you don't live in CA you dont have to worry about it, K&N probably didn't include a carb sticker with your intake...

Thanks for the info,
live in FLA USA :smile:

 

>>I'll be installing the Moss Motors MC intake tonight or this weekend. I'll let y'all know how it goes.

I put it in last night. Piece of cake to install. The instructions are good and everything fit perfectly. Trickiest part was removing the original rubber hose from the throttle housing (engine was still hot). Whole process took about half an hour to 45 minutes.

It sounds like performance is improved but hard to tell for sure if it is. The increased sound will at times actually decrease performance as it triggers the passenger seat governor (wife).

 

Updated mod list -

Rogue Engineering Exhaust
H&R Springs
Prodrive P1 Wheels, Yokohama Parada Spec 2 tires 205/45/17
Helix Stage 1 Brake Kit (EBC Greenstuff pads front, Mintex rear)
Helix Upperstrut Brace
Helix RDR Adjustable Rear Swaybar
Monster MINI Force Intake

 

>>Updated mod list -
>>
>>Rogue Engineering Exhaust
>>H&R Springs
>>Prodrive P1 Wheels, Yokohama Parada Spec 2 tires 205/45/17
>>Helix Stage 1 Brake Kit (EBC Greenstuff pads front, Mintex rear)
>>Helix Upperstrut Brace
>>Helix RDR Adjustable Rear Swaybar
>>Monster MINI Force Intake
>>

Dan, I see you took your green twister off. Do you like the Monster MINI force intake any better?

Andy

 

>>On the Car now:
>>
>>helix13 exhaust (yes, it is loud!)
>>London Stainless manifold (shipped on a plane after a trip to UK, saved a couple hundred bucks)
>>K&N Typhoon Intake
>>4 light rally bar
>>Union Jack on Roof
>>Bonnet stripes
>>Stage 1 head and cam
>>
>>Ordered:
>>The Red foils for tach and speedo from CTD
>>Black Side Markers fromCTD... Hopefully they will look as good as I imagine
>>Tail light tinting
>>
>>Want REAL BAD
>> lowering springs
>>Miglia Milles (17 or 16&quot
>>fat valve head I keep hearing about.
>>175+ BHP in my car.
>>the wide flares.
>>
>>Speaking of which... has anyone seen a MC dyno'd at over 155?
>>
>>
ok I have spent more money now. The tailight and sidemarker tint is in. I have the RSpeed Chrome/satin ebrake handle installed with the Montecarlo shift **** on back order.

I've also put the MSD Coil, wires and Denso IK22's in this last week.

I've also ordered some 16 x 7 " Panaspoirts for that clasic look. Pictures to be posted when they arrive and are installed. I'm also going to have it dyno'd soon too! Can't wait to see what it shows.

 

Still waiting on CTD to send the red foils. I'm thinking about putting pirelli pzero nero's on the panasports.

 

" Dan, I see you took your green twister off. Do you like the Monster MINI force intake any better?

Andy "


Andy,
The Monster is a better fit on my car - seems like some Cooper's have a tad more space than others under there. I have seen some slight rubbing on the cloth intake hose from the part of the intake that connects to the throttle body. But the Monster is LOUDER - and with my exhaust, the Twister was a bit drowned out. Performance is hard to judge, but the fit is better, at least for me.

-Dan

 

>>cool. I'm curious about that because one of the things with SCCA in stock class is that you could do a MC sport front sway and a MCS Sport Plus rear sway to get more of a differential front to back. That would be permitted under the rules as I understand them. So I look forward to any feedback you have if the change is noticable. :smile:
Here is the rules as I, and others at national events, see it. To replace the stock rear sway with the SS+, you will have to change the springs to SS+ as well. The shocks and front sway are "free" i.e. replaceable under the rules. It gets tricky when you put SS+ springs. There are at least 10 different part numbers depening on how your car was optioned.
In addition, the stock shocks can not keep up with the increased rates of the SS+ springs. This may not be an issue with lighter wheels, but the wheels on my car were oscilating under high speed sweepers during the DC Tour.
To update my post, I have added Koni SAs (thanks Joe, Hector). SSR Comp Rs will be here before Topeka (knock on wood).

 

I just put the BMP/ProMINI intake on and it rocks! The post is Drago has a growl.

 

>>I've also ordered some 16 x 7 " Panaspoirts for that clasic look. Pictures to be posted when they arrive and are installed. I'm also going to have it dyno'd soon too! Can't wait to see what it shows.

Very cool. Pease show pics asap!

 

Mods to date:
Rogue Exhaust
Green Twister Intake
H-Sport Springs
Alta 19mm rear sway bar

 

Figured it was time to update my post....put a few items from the "future" list on the car, etc.

On the car now:
-17x7.5 SSR-Cs w/ 215-45-17 Bstone Potenza S-03s (& custom centercaps)
-RSpeed exhaust
-Racing Dynamics strut brace
-B&M short shifter
-RDR rear swaybar
-HSport ARCAs (upper and lower)
-SS brake lines
-PiperCross Viper CAI
-8.5 Magnecors
-windows tinted

Misc goodies:
-one of those hot pocket thingies
-glove box organiser
-boot box
-front euro plate

Near-future installs:
-Hamann checker bonnet stripes
-EBC Greenstuff front brake pads
-Mintex Redbox rear pads
-EBC sport rotors (front & rear)
-ProMINI drop links

Planning:
-amps (got 1 so far) and speakers (probably Rainbow)

In the wings and/or left-overs:
-Rogue exhaust - still in the box, untested/unused
-Helix exhaust - GREAT system but too loud for me
-Helix strut brace - VERY sturdy but requires a slotted battery box cover on MCs so I replaced it (see above)
((edit)) I sold the Helix exhaust & I went back to the Helix strut brace (the Racing Dynamics brace is back in the box)

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'02 IB/IB MC (name=ZIPPY) w/ assorted factory extras + SSR Comps (17&quot w/ B-stone Potenza S-03s + Helix strut brace + RSpeed exhaust + Magnecor wires + window tint......etc

 

>>>>cool. I'm curious about that because one of the things with SCCA in stock class is that you could do a MC sport front sway and a MCS Sport Plus rear sway to get more of a differential front to back. That would be permitted under the rules as I understand them. So I look forward to any feedback you have if the change is noticable. :smile:
>>Here is the rules as I, and others at national events, see it. To replace the stock rear sway with the SS+, you will have to change the springs to SS+ as well. The shocks and front sway are "free" i.e. replaceable under the rules. It gets tricky when you put SS+ springs. There are at least 10 different part numbers depening on how your car was optioned.
>>In addition, the stock shocks can not keep up with the increased rates of the SS+ springs. This may not be an issue with lighter wheels, but the wheels on my car were oscilating under high speed sweepers during the DC Tour.
>>To update my post, I have added Koni SAs (thanks Joe, Hector). SSR Comp Rs will be here before Topeka (knock on wood).

My understanding is that the SS+ package upgrades the shocks and bars to the
"S" parts, but the springs stay the same. The springs are spec'd to the weight of
the car to get the right rate and height, and depending on options and model.

 

>>>>>>cool. I'm curious about that because one of the things with SCCA in stock class is that you could do a MC sport front sway and a MCS Sport Plus rear sway to get more of a differential front to back. That would be permitted under the rules as I understand them. So I look forward to any feedback you have if the change is noticable. :smile:
>>>>Here is the rules as I, and others at national events, see it. To replace the stock rear sway with the SS+, you will have to change the springs to SS+ as well. The shocks and front sway are "free" i.e. replaceable under the rules. It gets tricky when you put SS+ springs. There are at least 10 different part numbers depening on how your car was optioned.
>>>>In addition, the stock shocks can not keep up with the increased rates of the SS+ springs. This may not be an issue with lighter wheels, but the wheels on my car were oscilating under high speed sweepers during the DC Tour.
>>>>To update my post, I have added Koni SAs (thanks Joe, Hector). SSR Comp Rs will be here before Topeka (knock on wood).
>>
>>My understanding is that the SS+ package upgrades the shocks and bars to the
>>"S" parts, but the springs stay the same. The springs are spec'd to the weight of
>>the car to get the right rate and height, and depending on options and model.
>>
Springs are definitley different. I checked with several parts departments, and they are dependent on options that are on the car. I had to have SS+ springs shipped from Germany to have the correct part numbers. There are at least 12 different part numbers, rates, and distinct paint markings on the springs. The SS+ springs are about 12% stiffer than stock. MCS springs are not the same as SS+ springs. The ratio front to rear is different, as a MCS has more weight on the front. I have done all the homework for this and have the paperwork to ensure that I do not get protested.

 

My '03 BlackMini is a work in progress..
To date I have the following mods/ accessories:

Devil exhaust
Pipercross Viper CAI
AC Schnitzer gearshift know & e-brake handle
Moss cubby
MiniFini cupholder
Moss Stubby antenna
20% Window tint
Michelin Pilot Sport 215/40-ZR16's
Aerokit w/ painted fender flares

In the works:

Straight cut close ratio gears
Dinan software (in development @Dinan)
AC Schnitzer wheels
Racing Cat.
Clear taillights & side indicaters
Lowering springs
Strut tower brace

 

Finally got a few pics taken after getting the car out of the shop. Here we go

 

Hmm, need to repost the front shot, made it smaller than expected. ALso, I took the Helix off recently after recieveing a noise violation ticket from our local constabulary. Might just keep it for testing on.

 

>>Hmm, need to repost the front shot, made it smaller than expected. ALso, I took the Helix off recently after recieveing a noise violation ticket from our local constabulary. Might just keep it for testing on.


There it is!

 

Bump for Cooper owners....

And if any of you guys have chipped it yet - post it.

When I do mine, you bet it will be dyno'd.

And an update on the Monster Force Intake - still very happy with it, car sounds great. Cooler air yesterday, my MC was really ripping around here. Definitely more power than a stocker...

 

I'm showing my current mods in my sig (all cosmetic).

Coming Soon:
Custom taillights

Coming:
Trailer hitch

Maybe List:
Intake
Exahast
Chip

 

I guess I'll resurface this thread...

Despite my small list.

BMP/ProMINI intake
Tinted Side Reflectors
XM Radio install
Euro parcel shelf (which I think i might remove)
silver stripes

 

>>Having noticed a few MC owners looking for info on mods, gains, etc. - I'll start by posting my mods, dyno chart and what gains I have noticed.
>>
>>Rogue Engineering Exhaust
>>H&R Springs
>>Prodrive P1 Wheels, Yokohama Parada Spec 2 tires 205/45/17
>>Helix Stage 1 Brake Kit
>>Macncheese experimental cylindrical air filter
>>
>>I had the car dyno'd back in December, chart is below. It is still out to debate whether the Rogue Exhaust makes power. It's throaty, car feels faster. Same with the air filter. The car dyno'd better than stock, has not been dyno'd since the air filter. With the new filter, there seems to be more "ooomph" above 4000 RPM's. With the windows open, it's a screamer. Wheels and tires were a vast improvement over stock runflats - ride is quieter and smoother. Springs definitley improve feel on curves, as well making the car look more aggressive. Brakes are much better than stock now - better pedal feel and response.
>>
>>Let's see some more MC mods now!
>>
>>
>>

 

My car actually makes more than stock - there is a calculation, (driveline loss? not sure) Closer to 122 HP I believe. I'm sure there will be someone to correct me though.

 

I figure you are only interested in the performance ones.

Nology Spark plug Wires
Pipercross Viper Intake

On order: Demon Muffler from Diamond Racing Group and wheels and tires.

Here is a view of all the mods.

 

Silver Cooper -

Powerchip -
Rspeed exhaust
Viper intake
Monza wheels and Dunlop Runflat M3 Snows (awesum)
XM satilite Radio
MP3 Sony head unit, xplode system
Skid Plate
Pilo Ignition upgrade, w/jackson wires (helps reduce stumble)
glovebox, console organizer