I'll keep you guys posted, then!

 

I'll let you know, I'm anxious, my SA hasn't said yeah or nay...yet??!! So I'm hoping we don't have issues, if so then I guess it will back to square one!!

UPDATE:
SA texted me saying that the Exhaust Tip would not fit and stuck out to far "looks like poo", so guess it's time to price an Exhaust Sysem and keep the Tip for install later, or send Tip back and not worry about it 'til I actually need to replace the Exhaust System.
What say the NAMily??!!

 

with a muf delete it really changes things a bit. Jpan is another area that seems to be pushing the mini to new levels, ported heads remapping the motor ect. would love to have a ported head but i have to find a core first.......

 

hi, i am from australia and here is my r56 justa

2008 astro black r56 mc

add-on:
Milltek exhaust
K&N apollo intake kit
Koni Sport Shocks
NM Eng. RS Alpha Spring Kit
NM Eng. Engine Torque Arm Insert
NM Eng. Rear Sway Bar - 22mm
NM Eng. Front & Rear Adjustable Sway Bar Link Kit
NM Eng. Titanium Rear Control Arm
Racing Dynamics Carbon Fiber rear strut brace
Wide angle Turn Signal LED Rearview Mirror
Blitz R-VIT i-Color Flash
Rennline Aluminum Pedal Set
Rennline Throttle Extension in Red
OZ Ultraleggera 17" wheel
shorten antenna from ebay lol

US style wheel arches with wiring
6000K xenon headlamp
8000K parking & fog light


planning
ap racing 6-pot brakes
r56 s spoiler
r56 s fuel filler cap
jcw body kit with black out grill

 

Very nice!

 

Representing the Laguna Green!!

 

A couple questions for jexcc7:

Is that a full exhaust (headers back) or cat back?
Any drone at highway speed?
Cost minus labor?
Can you post a pic from a lower angle of the tip and muffler?

Within the next year my debate will be a full exhaust vs a catback + Koni yellows. I found that small pile of cash I was looking for.

Now the real research begins!

 

Last week we drove more than 600 miles from Austria to Germany to get a professional car wrapping.

before:



after:
matt black roof (the lettering is still there )
swiss red racing matt metallic mirror caps

 

chuvb:
F'ing Awesome.

 

+1 Matte black roof is one of a kind.

Just a shot of the Kid basking in spring time green. ASA AR3's are new for him this year.

 

Love the Laguna Green Cooper and the flat black roof, ChubV!

Here's the latest 'mod' on my Cooper... prototype Carbon Fiber Widebody arch:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41540337@N07/7154909344/http://www.flickr.com/photos/41540337@N07/7154909344/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/41540337@N07/, on Flickr

Sorry the car is so dirty!

Oh, and I took video of the Official B-Spec Muffler Delete System at the Grand Am race a couple weekends ago. Unfortunately, I couldn't get back-to-back with stock, but it will give you an idea. Should have that posted in the next couple days.

 

more info pleaaaase!

 

We're in the early discussion/design phase... trying to figure out what people would want as far as material/width/etc, and then look into production possibilities. See pictures/discussion HERE. Any input is great!

 

I never got a chance to look on FB so I'm glad you'll be posting it. I have less than a year to figure out what direction I'm going in. Muffler "Delete" sounds pretty loud...

 

I'll try to remember to post the video tonight. I was waiting for the manufacturer to approve it, and get the cost info together, but I can always re-upload a modified version of the video later, if necessary.

 

Hey sorry, I've been away for awhile. I had this done at just a local muffler shop. 60$-"ish". Ill work on getting some more sound clips with flybys and with the camera on the ground tonight.

 

Here it is, the Official B-Spec MINI race car exhaust system. Originally, this was optional on B-Spec MINIs, but it's now required, so this is the same exhaust that will be on the Grand Am and Pirelli World Challenge MINIs.

Unfortunately, I'm waiting on more info regarding cost and such, but let me know what you think, everybody.

It's certainly not as loud as the 'muffler delete' description might make you think, but it's clearly more aggressive than stock. However, it does so without being really raspy, which is great, IMO.

 

That's sounding pretty good to me. Wish I could get that pop & burble, too.

Can't wait to hear about pricing - this really deletes the muffler? Not too loud considering...

 

Any progress on purchasing B-Spec components one at a time or portions of the total required package that is offered by the Mini dealer involved so those that might be future racers can slowly upgrade their MC while learning the in's and out's of racing?

 

Yeah, there is literally no longer any muffler, and it is surprising that it isn't louder than it is. It's definitely more burble-y than raspy, which is good. I wouldn't be surprised if someone could tune for a burble, but who knows. Hopefully I'll be able to get pricing soon!


BlackIce... Last I talked to Brad Davis, buying parts piecemeal is fine. Here's a link where I talk about it:

http://turn17.com/?p=351

The most specific excerpt:

 

Nice write-up on the B-Spec MINI's first race. Are you saying that the MINI is race ready for 6K and that Ford Fiesta is race ready for 100 - 125K and the MINI finished ahead?? That's something to talk about.

Very cool that a straight Cooper is in a racing series - Grand Am, no less.

So it sounds like for 6K you're getting a lot. I can't wait to see the breakdown of all the parts - to flash the ECU and get a full exhaust would be righteous to say the least. There's nothing better than being underestimated.

I couldn't help but notice that my tow hook is in the same place as the B-spec. I don't think I've ever seen a tow hook installed in the rear - which is why I put mine there.

Me thinks we need another thread for this, Blainestang.

 

Thanks! The MINI, Fiesta, and Fit should cost about the same amount to turn into a race car. The Focus that is offered from Ford for the Grand Am series above this one (Continental Tire Street Touring) is in the $100-125k range. Did I say something about that in the article?


Agreed! It's really exciting to think it's basically our cars out there with just a handful of mods!


I've got the full parts list. I can email it to you if you want. I haven't posted it on my site because I didn't know for sure if it was supposed to be public or not, but I'll check.

If you put the B-Spec suspension, camber plates, brake pads/lines, and wheels/tires, you will absolutely surprise some people at a track day. The Mustangs, M5, and others that I passed at a recent track day I'm sure were surprised they had to point-by a 118hp MINI, and I just have the camber plates and good street tires.


I believe they've got them on both the front and back. Never know which end the tow truck can get to :D

Feel free to start one! I'll join in the posting.

 

..I watched that video...pretty cool! ...118hp...lol was thinking the same thing. ..that long sweeping course not even really ideal for a MINI.

saw the other video, of the "parade lap" ...on the straights those MCS were catching right back with you (of course) ..but on the turns...man you were just pullin' away like crazy!

J

 

Yeah, it's not perfect for a MINI, but better than Sebring where there are lots of long straights. At least at Roebling there's only one or two.


Well, it's hard to tell on the parade lap video because there's an F250 in front of me. So if I leave enough room to take a turn fast, I have to slow down so I don't rear-end the parade leader

 

Yep - I think so. I prolly read too fast and didn't see that you were talking about the ST series...

I'd really like to see that list. I'll PM you my e-mail.