Reliability Mods
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There aren't many modifications that improve reliability. As you can imagine, the manufacturer is highly motivated to produce a reliable car and invests a huge amount of money trying to do so. Most things like engine additives and magic liquids would be used by the factory if they worked.
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You have to remember, you are coming to a forum specifically made for this vehicle, so people with problems are going to come here if they have problems. It's a bad idea to base the reliability of a car on what you see in a message board. Just take care of your car (I change my Non-S Clubman's oil every 5k-7k and use fuel injection cleaner around that same time) and just have fun and keep motoring!
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They are competing needs within the manufacturer. Any manufacturer makes a high priority of cutting costs, while maintaining the long-term reputation of the product. You can be sure that many a meeting are spent trying to find that balance.
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- Drop in filter or intake
- rear sway bar
- exterior modification
- Torque Arm Inserts
- Short Throw Shifters
- Lowering Springs
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This is true enough. I would think that the mods that won't hurt your reliability should be the phrase that you are using here.
- Drop in filter or intake
- rear sway bar
- exterior modification
- Torque Arm Inserts
- Short Throw Shifters
- Lowering Springs
A few examples that came to mind when thinking about reliability mods were things like upgraded oil coolers, trans coolers, recommended drivetrain fluid weights etc. Just thought something might pop up like 'be sure to swap out the xyz, it's been known to fail at certain times' or whatever.
For example, a few things I did with the evo were headstuds, catchcan, built trans etc.
thanks for the continued input. seems the car in stock form is fairly bulletproof, and that's all i would really look for.
FYI, while the car purchase is still a few months away I'm definitely looking to run in HS so that's also a consideration -
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I'm not sure if 2nd gens have mushrooming issues or if that's a first gen/MCS thing but I'm sure someone will chime in with a answer.
Probably unnecessary but a optima battery is a nice addition but I wouldn't do that until you need a new battery.
A word of caution on aftermarket drop in filters they don't tend to filter as well as stock but I doubt that over the lifetime of your car/engine that will make a difference.
Fuel injector cleaners and other products like that may do some good but you may also be wasting $6.00, I do it at every oil change in all my cars but the only affect they have that I can attest to is that it makes me feel good about doing it.
Other then that top tier gas, regular oil changes with the correct oil, routine maintenance and keep a eye on all its fluids.
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I would add gauges to the list of reliability mods. My MINI is the first car I have owned that didn't have at least a water temperature gauge. I added the ScanGauge II to my MINI and can see the Voltage, Oil Temperature, and Water temperature continuously. The following thread gives additional information on the ScanGauge II
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ge-thread.html
Morris, 2011 MC, PW/B
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ge-thread.html
Morris, 2011 MC, PW/B
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I have driven the normal and sport suspension back to back and the sport suspension is definitely worth the extra $500 added onto the purchase price of any new mini. It's firm and compliant, without being overly jarring. I am loving the way my car rides and handles with the sport suspension. Do I wish it were lower but that's what the weekend ride is for
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I have driven the normal and sport suspension back to back and the sport suspension is definitely worth the extra $500 added onto the purchase price of any new mini. It's firm and compliant, without being overly jarring. I am loving the way my car rides and handles with the sport suspension. Do I wish it were lower but that's what the weekend ride is for
any issues with any of the accessory belts or w/e? or interior parts/trim etc?
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