Drivetrain Project X-300
I know that in my MRS spyder that i had i was forced to put in a weld in roll bar to race on the big track and that was even with my hardtop. Never tried the small track but i think its the same.
Look, no need to go do all the research on SOW... lets take it to Famoso where we can do some head to head 1/4 mile runs. Its a much less of a drivers race at that point. If drag racing isnt your thing, im sure Johnny would have no problems taking it out and doing a few 20-120 runs on a closed stretch of road. Give Johnny a call and ask, if he is to busy, Have him call me, i'll take off of work, meet you at the shop and take the car out myself. I'll even supply an HD video camera and window mount for your car. Maybe we can hit a dyno afterwards and see them put the power down side by side. Hell, you busy in a few hours?
Forget the interweb lets go to SOW blah blah blah... We can have results in less time that it takes to get to SOW. I am and i'm sure others here want to see which car is faster.
Also, dont think i didnt catch your "I will bring a supercharged Cabrio" comment. We are talking about a Mini Cooper Cabrio. Apples to apples none of that bait and switch and have you pull up in a modded 996TT convertible.
So.... What do you think? Hell i'll take off work and see you at the shop in a few hours. You busy?
Look, no need to go do all the research on SOW... lets take it to Famoso where we can do some head to head 1/4 mile runs. Its a much less of a drivers race at that point. If drag racing isnt your thing, im sure Johnny would have no problems taking it out and doing a few 20-120 runs on a closed stretch of road. Give Johnny a call and ask, if he is to busy, Have him call me, i'll take off of work, meet you at the shop and take the car out myself. I'll even supply an HD video camera and window mount for your car. Maybe we can hit a dyno afterwards and see them put the power down side by side. Hell, you busy in a few hours?
Forget the interweb lets go to SOW blah blah blah... We can have results in less time that it takes to get to SOW. I am and i'm sure others here want to see which car is faster.
Also, dont think i didnt catch your "I will bring a supercharged Cabrio" comment. We are talking about a Mini Cooper Cabrio. Apples to apples none of that bait and switch and have you pull up in a modded 996TT convertible.
So.... What do you think? Hell i'll take off work and see you at the shop in a few hours. You busy?
This is getting good.
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sorry...i should of phrased it better...when i took Jans tune out it ran better. As i see he didnt do yours with him which is why it runs good with the dimsport flash.
Last edited by 1FSTMINI; Mar 18, 2009 at 12:33 PM.
I know that in my MRS spyder that i had i was forced to put in a weld in roll bar to race on the big track and that was even with my hardtop. Never tried the small track but i think its the same.
Look, no need to go do all the research on SOW... lets take it to Famoso where we can do some head to head 1/4 mile runs. Its a much less of a drivers race at that point. If drag racing isnt your thing, im sure Johnny would have no problems taking it out and doing a few 20-120 runs on a closed stretch of road. Give Johnny a call and ask, if he is to busy, Have him call me, i'll take off of work, meet you at the shop and take the car out myself. I'll even supply an HD video camera and window mount for your car. Maybe we can hit a dyno afterwards and see them put the power down side by side. Hell, you busy in a few hours?
Forget the interweb lets go to SOW blah blah blah... We can have results in less time that it takes to get to SOW. I am and i'm sure others here want to see which car is faster.
Also, dont think i didnt catch your "I will bring a supercharged Cabrio" comment. We are talking about a Mini Cooper Cabrio. Apples to apples none of that bait and switch and have you pull up in a modded 996TT convertible.
So.... What do you think? Hell i'll take off work and see you at the shop in a few hours. You busy?
Look, no need to go do all the research on SOW... lets take it to Famoso where we can do some head to head 1/4 mile runs. Its a much less of a drivers race at that point. If drag racing isnt your thing, im sure Johnny would have no problems taking it out and doing a few 20-120 runs on a closed stretch of road. Give Johnny a call and ask, if he is to busy, Have him call me, i'll take off of work, meet you at the shop and take the car out myself. I'll even supply an HD video camera and window mount for your car. Maybe we can hit a dyno afterwards and see them put the power down side by side. Hell, you busy in a few hours?
Forget the interweb lets go to SOW blah blah blah... We can have results in less time that it takes to get to SOW. I am and i'm sure others here want to see which car is faster.
Also, dont think i didnt catch your "I will bring a supercharged Cabrio" comment. We are talking about a Mini Cooper Cabrio. Apples to apples none of that bait and switch and have you pull up in a modded 996TT convertible.
So.... What do you think? Hell i'll take off work and see you at the shop in a few hours. You busy?
the offer stands
I'm wondering if owning a turbo R53 causes reading comprehension problems?
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From: Rancho Santa Margarita
That's because your car isn't making any power
.Just kidding.
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I'm not picking on it.... he made a thread saying it was the fastest Cabrio in the world..... big title needs some backing up don't you think?
He's the one in this thread talking about his power to the wheels.... I say bring it on out.... I will bring a supercharged Cabrio and we both can see who is faster.... don't you think that's fair?
Seriously.... with that much power it won't be a race..........will it?
He's the one in this thread talking about his power to the wheels.... I say bring it on out.... I will bring a supercharged Cabrio and we both can see who is faster.... don't you think that's fair?
Seriously.... with that much power it won't be a race..........will it?
Then you step it up and challenge him.
Yup Still Here and ready!!!!!
I respond to your challenge and call you out on it. Lets do this. I have no doubt that Johnny's car will hold its own. Hell, If John isnt busy I guarantee he will race you himself. Day is still young, his car is detailed and ready to go... I can meet you and run you in less than an hour. you want him to prove that his Cabrio isnt the fastest, bring yours and shut him, myself and others up.
Yes he did post he has the fastest cabrio..... Last i checked this is a mini cooper forum and he also posted it under "drive train ( cooper S ) " Were you really not able to understand what he meant?
Im new to the these forums but its funny how many people are PMing me to tell me you will never go for it. I hope im not wasting my time on a bench racer. Dude, its a simple this car pulled that car by this much. After the race Johnny's car will either have backed up his title or not. Isnt that what you are asking for? Bring your Mini Cabrio and run. If you are concerned that it wont be a close race, Ask for some space, whats the wosrt that will happen?
So, just incase you dont have the number...
www.johnnysautoclinic.com
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It's cool LB. Sorry I got in here and went off topic, just responding to the guy about Dimsport, I will PM PGT about his last stupid remark Na....why should I, everybody saw who came in and bashed.
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From: PA/NJ
LB - The car looks great. I love reading about these modded cars... considering I'll probably never have one... and although some of the mods aren't my cup or tea, it's still fun to look at... much like my friend's heavily modded MCS that I've done much of the work on...
Then again, maybe I'll go stupid with the TDI and smoke you all off the dyno...
(prolly not... 
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From: Clovis, CA
Car looks great longboard, it's got a really nice stance and good to see someone going for the Asym's for a change. Any chance of a pic of the back as I want to see what that lower spoiler looks like.
Look, no need to go do all the research on SOW... lets take it to Famoso where we can do some head to head 1/4 mile runs. Its a much less of a drivers race at that point. If drag racing isnt your thing, im sure Johnny would have no problems taking it out and doing a few 20-120 runs on a closed stretch of road.
So.... What do you think? Hell i'll take off work and see you at the shop in a few hours. You busy?
So.... What do you think? Hell i'll take off work and see you at the shop in a few hours. You busy?
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From: Orange County NY
Ok let me try to get this back on track.
Longboard
Did you do all of your suspension mods at once or in pieces?
I am interested in what kind of changes you have seen with these:
-Powerflex Poly front control arm bushings
-Powerflex Poly rear trailing arm bushings
Longboard
Did you do all of your suspension mods at once or in pieces?
I am interested in what kind of changes you have seen with these:
-Powerflex Poly front control arm bushings
-Powerflex Poly rear trailing arm bushings
Well...
I was but the more I thought about what I use my car for the Cross started looking more and more over kill. Then I found the H&R's basically new with the re-designed front springs for $700 shipped and I couldn't pass them up. That left me a lot of $ for other things.
So I now have what I consider the ultimate "street" set up. Fantastic handling, Great ride and killer looks.
Here is what I have now.
Goodyear F1 asymmetric 215 x 35 x 18
Ro_Ja Formula 7 rims
H&R street coilovers
Ireland Engineering fixed camber plates
OMP strut brace
OMP lower brace
CF rear upper brace (looks cool )
Powerflex Poly front control arm bushings
Powerflex Poly rear trailing arm bushings
Alta 22mm sway bar
ProMini rear drop links
Helix adjustable rear control arms
Longboard
I was but the more I thought about what I use my car for the Cross started looking more and more over kill. Then I found the H&R's basically new with the re-designed front springs for $700 shipped and I couldn't pass them up. That left me a lot of $ for other things.
So I now have what I consider the ultimate "street" set up. Fantastic handling, Great ride and killer looks.
Here is what I have now.
Goodyear F1 asymmetric 215 x 35 x 18
Ro_Ja Formula 7 rims
H&R street coilovers
Ireland Engineering fixed camber plates
OMP strut brace
OMP lower brace
CF rear upper brace (looks cool
)Powerflex Poly front control arm bushings
Powerflex Poly rear trailing arm bushings
Alta 22mm sway bar
ProMini rear drop links
Helix adjustable rear control arms
Longboard
Last edited by jeffc; Mar 18, 2009 at 02:20 PM.
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From: Los Angeles
Streets of Willow/Willow Springs, no.
It's nice that some places leave it up to the driver to decide how much risk they'll take, instead of mandating it!!!
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From: Rancho Santa Margarita
Hey Jeff,
I did the rears about a month back and it did make difference for the better you can feel.
The fronts for me was an amazing change since I had 50K on the stockers. "Control" is the best way I can put it. You don't now how bad your used stock bushing are until you change them. If you have a Mini with 40K + miles. Make an appointment today and get these installed .
I highly recommend getting both done.
Longboard
I did the rears about a month back and it did make difference for the better you can feel.
The fronts for me was an amazing change since I had 50K on the stockers. "Control" is the best way I can put it. You don't now how bad your used stock bushing are until you change them. If you have a Mini with 40K + miles. Make an appointment today and get these installed
. I highly recommend getting both done.
Longboard
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From: Herndon, VA
i agree with the statement about the fronts
i had gotten used to bad/worn front bushings
car felt completely different when i replaced them
it was amazing i had forgotten how well these cars handled to be honest
blew my mind all over again
and that was with only ~37k miles
but my car gets lots of autoX/track/dragon etc style driving
i had gotten used to bad/worn front bushings
car felt completely different when i replaced them
it was amazing i had forgotten how well these cars handled to be honest
blew my mind all over again
and that was with only ~37k miles
but my car gets lots of autoX/track/dragon etc style driving
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From: Rancho Santa Margarita
Here is a pic of my back side BigShow
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