Cooper (non S) Modifications specific to the MINI Cooper (R50).

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Old 07-03-2008, 05:04 PM
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First Mod!

Woohoo!
Although I have made some cosmetic mods, I finally had my first "performance" mod installed tonight.
The hubby installed my DDM Works CAI... and man it sounds great!!!!!!!
I can't wait to get my new exhaust installed on the 23rd!
 
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Old 07-03-2008, 06:29 PM
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From 1 PM member to another, that and the Borla you mentioned in the Philly Mini forum make a huge difference. Not so much in power, it's there. The big change comes in sound between the 2 and throttle response.
 
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Old 07-03-2008, 07:16 PM
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Ah yes!
You're the one who said the 2: "woke up the car".

Yep! Can't wait.... I'm getting a short shift kit installed with the exhaust.
Then Whalen is making me a custom shift **** with help from Aesthetic Creations. Next comes a rear sway bar and strut mount brace.
Who knows after them
Hope to see you out on some of our rallys!
 
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Old 07-04-2008, 03:28 AM
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Bravo! The bug has bitten you now for sure. Your a gonner
 
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Old 07-04-2008, 05:14 AM
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Put the same CAI on our pair of Coopers about two months ago. And at the same time, installed a pair of Megan Cat-back exhaust systems.

If you want to rrrrrrrreally make that MINI purr, Kitty (pun intended), then I highly recommend the Megan cat-back. It won't make your car sound like a ricer or other obnoxious car, but it will turn some heads.
 
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Old 07-04-2008, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
Put the same CAI on our pair of Coopers about two months ago. And at the same time, installed a pair of Megan Cat-back exhaust systems.

If you want to rrrrrrrreally make that MINI purr, Kitty (pun intended), then I highly recommend the Megan cat-back. It won't make your car sound like a ricer or other obnoxious car, but it will turn some heads.
Nice pun
It took a while to decide on a cat back system. I picked the Borla for several reasons... sound, performance, price, etc. I bought it through work for a fantastic price. I have always liked Borla.
But who knows... maybe the next Mini will sport a Megan.
 
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Old 07-04-2008, 10:53 AM
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Kitty you have a good looking SG MINI. It really makes me miss my 04 SG/SG. I had the AFE CAI and the first Megan sold for the MINI Cooper.

Art
 
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Old 07-04-2008, 11:03 AM
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Glad you got a good price on the Borla. I was shocked at how inexpensive the Megan was.... $380.

Tell me how you like the Borla. I've read some threads on the board and some believe it to be a little TOO loud (if you believe there is such a thing).
 
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Old 07-04-2008, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Aquasar
Kitty you have a good looking SG MINI. It really makes me miss my 04 SG/SG. I had the AFE CAI and the first Megan sold for the MINI Cooper.

Art
Wow, first, let me say that is the only other SG I've ever seen! Sweet!
Second, I want to say I'm sorry for the loss I hate seeing any Mini post accident.

Thanks for the feedback Art... I've been slowly repairing Nugget, trying to fix the little things wrong when I got him so he's back to stock and perfect on the outside..... inside, well, he's going to be slightly different
 
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