Drivetrain (Cooper S) MINI Cooper S (R53) intakes, exhausts, pulleys, headers, throttle bodies, and any other modifications to the Cooper S drivetrain.

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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 10:46 AM
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Ok, my Alta 19mm swaybar from Randy will be installed sunday(settting it at the stiffer setting). then I have H-Sport springs,
exhaust(not sure which one i should get)........ but then I am all out of idea's....

what should be done next................................
Throttle Body?
Air Diverter?
?????? suggestions ????

 
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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 10:55 AM
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>>Ok, my Alta 19mm swaybar from Randy will be installed sunday(settting it at the stiffer setting). then I have H-Sport springs,
>>exhaust(not sure which one i should get)........ but then I am all out of idea's....
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>>what should be done next................................
>>Throttle Body?
>>Air Diverter?
>>?????? suggestions ????
Borla Sport Race exhaust! (I didn't see an exhaust upgrade for you mentioned). Or put the Borla sport in anyway!
Not throttlebody- I have that. Too costly for relatively small gains.
Exhaust header? Check with Cat and Dog Racing- a new one is coming out.
How about a stage one brake upgrade. Better brake shoes (less dust) and power slot rotors front and rear with stainless steel brake lines and better performance brake fluid. (you don't really need the brembo brakes- too costly)
Schroth harness?
So far- you're doing great, done any driving school?
Enjoy Motorin!

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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 11:28 AM
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Driving school, plan on a xmas gift to me. thats a big one, I feel I need to run
16" so I need a set of 16's for dirving school, unless my 17's can handle a few
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Old Aug 19, 2003 | 11:37 AM
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minihune, I know he's waiting on some exhaust systems that just may be done with their evaluations shortly

After the exhaust, I'd concentrate on making the car rounded. The brakes are a good suggestion from minihune. Probably just the pads and fluid to start.

After that - enjoy the car! Go out and do some autocrosses and driver eds. It's probably not a bad idea to gete some dedicated track tires for that, as long as your budget can handle them. We are getting ready to launch a new 16x7.5 16 lb wheel that would be relatively economical at $160 or so.

The other mods, like the header, throttle body, and intercooler, do give gains, but at a much higher dollar per horsepower.

Hope that helps!

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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 06:13 AM
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Yep, I'm waiting on someone to finish ... .... But thats Ok....

Thanks guys for the input.


 
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