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

Drivetrain Combo Mod

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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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From: vero beach, florida
Combo Mod

I read every thread i could trying to find if this has been done. mostly weight saving upgrades.

First step requires pulling the battery out of the trunk.

next, close/cut off that hole. reportedly with undercoating that box is heavy.

next ,pull out all that heavy copper wire from box to engine.

next, rip out the factory exhaust, both sides.

then, place a lightweight battery in a modded holder near the passenger side air box under the vent. will require some cutting.

finally, run a perfectly strait exhaust from the cat out the back with no bends.

I can already hear," NO we need weight in the rear! think about the balance of the force or what not". yes! all these mod came off the rear. ( except the wire). but now you can put your rear seats and wiper back on. and if you really need weight. you can carry around a 12pack of beer in the boot.

Besides weight, this mod offers a simpler, cheaper, smaller, and better breathing exhaust.

feedback, beside my lack of knowledge of English?
 
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 02:19 PM
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From: nixa, mo
I like turning the back into a cooler! I did that on an old car I had

but thats a lot of effort for a few pounds
 
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