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

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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 05:21 PM
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A great reason to buy a non-S






 
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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where did u see this..........

 
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 06:24 PM
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that looks HOYT!!
 
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 06:28 PM
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that is so cool
 
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 06:28 PM
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that's what I'm talkin bout! power to the Cooper! the revolution will not be televised!
 
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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what is that? give us specs and details details details!!!
 
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 06:43 PM
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All that money/effort and it's probably still slower than a bone stock S

I like how they took the factory tach off and added the Autometer monster tach on the pillar
 
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 06:54 PM
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I really like that roll cage. Very nicely done.

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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 07:14 PM
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VERY interesting....must know more....
 
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 07:14 PM
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It's for sale for 26K

http://www.rpmsportscars.com/door26.htm

I don't look at this as being faster then an S. I look at this as a very nicely prepaired cooper that is most likely more fun to drive then an S. I might bet that it could be quicker off the line and quite a bit more lively then an S

 
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 07:18 PM
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Brilliant!
 
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by onasled
It's for sale for 26K

http://www.rpmsportscars.com/door26.htm

I don't look at this as being faster then an S. I look at this as a very nicely prepaired cooper that is most likely more fun to drive then an S. I might bet that it could be quicker off the line and quite a bit more lively then an S

That is a piece of art.......I concur with "brilliant" ..... very tasty and beautifully done..... I just got some "interior" inspiration.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 07:46 PM
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Another one!

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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 11:04 PM
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That is one bad cooper.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 02:24 AM
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Seems to me it's a better reason...

to have lots of money.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by mielnicki


Another one!

Steve
I'm curious about the power and torque numbers........I'll bet it is very responsive........can it pass emmissions?
 
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 06:00 AM
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Are those four sidedraft Webers?
 
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 06:54 AM
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[font=Arial Narrow][size=4]2003 MINI COOPER TRACK CAR[/size][/font]
[font=Arial]Chili red/black, 1,200 miles, HPA Motorsports prepared track car, pro-built engine with TBI, Schrick cam, Carillo rods, stainless headers, SDS LCD programmer, K&N, etc, AP brakes, KW Comp 3-way suspension, Borla exhaust, JCW factory body kit, Axis 17” wheels w/ Hoosiers, Sparco EVO 2 seats with 5 pt harness and steering wheel, pedals, shifter, pass foot plate, complete roll cage, custom carbon fiber door panels and dash trim, racing tach, oil press and water temp gauges, diamond plate floor, A/C removed, over $65,000 invested in this like new condition professionally prepared track car, although titled this car is sold without warranty as a race car for off-road use only and not street legal due to racing exhaust and air bag removal, $26,500[/font]
 
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by ZAMIRZ
All that money/effort and it's probably still slower than a bone stock S
Don't make me post links to my videos again.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 07:46 AM
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I saw that car on display last summer at VIR, very well conceived!
 
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 07:59 AM
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Ok, so is there a street application for that? And numbers would be nice.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 09:03 AM
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The "not street legal" in the description would be a sticking point for many. The stereo appears to be removed, which makes sense for a track-only car, but why is the antenna still mounted?
 
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 09:24 AM
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I meant more along the lines of a street application for that carb setup. Obviously the whole car is not street legal, but some of the things should be adaptable. I do love those rims, though. Wasn't sure about them for a while, but I think I will be getting a set in gunmetal.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 09:40 AM
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Are those four sidedraft Webers?
Nope, 4 individual TBs. If they were Webers carbs you would see the throttle linkages.

Steve
 
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 11:21 AM
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Nope, 4 individual TBs. If they were Webers carbs you would see the throttle linkages.

Steve
& not the fuel injectors
 
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