Drivetrain Everyones Favorite Mods
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2003
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My favorite mod I guess is myself. 
It took a while to settle into R56 coming from an R50....all the switches felt different, sport mode offered subtle options as did the ambient lighting and readout options on the OBC and speedo. I also had to figure out the best way to use the glovebox and the secret compartment for my stuff. Then there was the whole driving thing...engine performed differently, handling was different. Over a period of five months I finally feel like I'm getting in sync...and more in love every day...w/ this car. Lots of subtlety...lots to discover. Maybe other mods are in my future...I added a shorty antenna early on and am after MINI for an English Oak shift **** (my current project), but those are all secondary. Really getting a sense of this car "as is" takes some patience but I've found (w/ both my R50 Cooper and R56 Cooper) that it is an important first step I personally need take.
It took a while to settle into R56 coming from an R50....all the switches felt different, sport mode offered subtle options as did the ambient lighting and readout options on the OBC and speedo. I also had to figure out the best way to use the glovebox and the secret compartment for my stuff. Then there was the whole driving thing...engine performed differently, handling was different. Over a period of five months I finally feel like I'm getting in sync...and more in love every day...w/ this car. Lots of subtlety...lots to discover. Maybe other mods are in my future...I added a shorty antenna early on and am after MINI for an English Oak shift **** (my current project), but those are all secondary. Really getting a sense of this car "as is" takes some patience but I've found (w/ both my R50 Cooper and R56 Cooper) that it is an important first step I personally need take.
2nd Gear
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
From: SoCal
Go to an exhaust shop, get a custom exhaust, go get your mini professionally tuned, the end.
then leave the engine alone... Rode in my buddies R53 he went that route instead and he's pumped to 250hp 265lbs/torque for only about 1 grand... vs 50hp for $2500 worth of upgrades. Just my 2 cents~ Personally still <3 just showing some fact!
then leave the engine alone... Rode in my buddies R53 he went that route instead and he's pumped to 250hp 265lbs/torque for only about 1 grand... vs 50hp for $2500 worth of upgrades. Just my 2 cents~ Personally still <3 just showing some fact!
Last edited by Niziex; Nov 15, 2007 at 10:47 PM.
Go to an exhaust shop, get a custom exhaust, go get your mini professionally tuned, the end.
then leave the engine alone... Rode in my buddies R56 he went that route instead and he's pumped to 250hp 265lbs/torque for only about 1 grand... vs 50hp for $2500 worth of upgrades. Just my 2 cents~ Personally still <3 just showing some fact!
then leave the engine alone... Rode in my buddies R56 he went that route instead and he's pumped to 250hp 265lbs/torque for only about 1 grand... vs 50hp for $2500 worth of upgrades. Just my 2 cents~ Personally still <3 just showing some fact!
so any dyno graphs...?
Im assuming turbo back 3 inch without any cats... but what about this "profesional tune" ?
5th Gear
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 757
Likes: 0
From: Scottsdale, AZ
Go to an exhaust shop, get a custom exhaust, go get your mini professionally tuned, the end.
then leave the engine alone... Rode in my buddies R56 he went that route instead and he's pumped to 250hp 265lbs/torque for only about 1 grand... vs 50hp for $2500 worth of upgrades. Just my 2 cents~ Personally still <3 just showing some fact!
then leave the engine alone... Rode in my buddies R56 he went that route instead and he's pumped to 250hp 265lbs/torque for only about 1 grand... vs 50hp for $2500 worth of upgrades. Just my 2 cents~ Personally still <3 just showing some fact!
+1 Need more details on this one. Who did the tune?
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,310
Likes: 1
From: Ay Bee Cue, NM
Go to an exhaust shop, get a custom exhaust, go get your mini professionally tuned, the end.
then leave the engine alone... Rode in my buddies R56 he went that route instead and he's pumped to 250hp 265lbs/torque for only about 1 grand... vs 50hp for $2500 worth of upgrades. Just my 2 cents~ Personally still <3 just showing some fact!
then leave the engine alone... Rode in my buddies R56 he went that route instead and he's pumped to 250hp 265lbs/torque for only about 1 grand... vs 50hp for $2500 worth of upgrades. Just my 2 cents~ Personally still <3 just showing some fact!
WTF??? I call BS seeing as how Alta is the first to announce an ECU tune, and it's not even officially available yet.
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,284
Likes: 1
From: Middle Earth
1st Gear
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
From: Irvine, CA
For looks and better handling
1.H&R Springs
2.Koni Adjustable shocks
3.Front-rear sway bars & End links
4.BBS RGR (lightweight 16.3 lbs)
For Speed
1. Alta CAI
2. Catless Turboback
3. Upgrade Intercooler
4. Garrett GT2560R Turbo
5. Protune
1.H&R Springs
2.Koni Adjustable shocks
3.Front-rear sway bars & End links
4.BBS RGR (lightweight 16.3 lbs)
For Speed
1. Alta CAI
2. Catless Turboback
3. Upgrade Intercooler
4. Garrett GT2560R Turbo
5. Protune
Last edited by DrosS; Jan 15, 2008 at 07:08 PM.
That's one hot bumper
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