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 Jan 4, 2013 | 11:07 AM
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It is a S it ha a super charger and you can see on the back bumper where the pipe used to come out
 
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Melangell
Screeching halt!!!! One pipe exiting the rear on the side, not dual pipes exiting the middle of the bumper? I'm not a Gen 1 guy but this doesn't sound like an "S". I could be wrong. Gen 1 guys?
One pipe at the back to the right is a Justa cooper. One pipe in the middle might be a new catback or new mufflers for an S.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Insanelovewithismael
It is a S it ha a super charger and you can see on the back bumper where the pipe used to come out
Didn't see your reply when I posted min, but that is just plain weird
 
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 11:12 AM
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Usvibud... NO chips! NEVER EVER chip! When the time comes, you will get your MINIs ECU flashed, ie: "tuned" (what Braminator said above). Way from Way Motor Works also tunes. He is in Atlanta.

Dude, before you possibly waste a ton of money, you seriously need to spend some hours studying up on supercharged engines, MINI S's, and the various parts, pieces and theories of what makes 'em go faster. You need to learn enough so you don't have to ask people general questions or what to do. You need to make a plan, study the plan, ask questions about the plan, rejigger the plan a few times and then when you are ready... begin executing. it will be far more satisfying for you in the end. Good luck.

Jerry from Savannah
 
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Insanelovewithismael
It is a S it ha a super charger and you can see on the back bumper where the pipe used to come out
So, Xan, What???? Where did the original center exhaust with the dual pipes go? Hmmmmmm... I think we need a picture or two.

(Is Xan your name? Reminds me of a character from the late Sci-fi series Farscape)
 
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Melangell

So, Xan, What???? Where did the original center exhaust with the dual pipes go? Hmmmmmm... I think we need a picture or two.

(Is Xan your name? Reminds me of a character from the late Sci-fi series Farscape)
I don't know how to post pics but you can see them in my album is the pepper white. I can try to upload one from the back.

My name is Roxanne but they call me xan. Lol weird I know
 
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 12:05 PM
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OP lets see the car.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 03:08 PM
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I'm sorry, but that's just WRONG!! Whatever you decide to do, you need to get that ricer fart can taken off and put a proper exhaust back on the car!!!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 03:14 PM
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Xan (I DO love the name), I must agree with Davisflyer. That kind of thing has no place on a MINI. I would suggest VIP Custom's R53 Cooper S exhaust (scroll down towards bottom). I have the R56 version and love it. Being as I am in the R56 world, someone like Davisflyer might be better for advice.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 08:17 PM
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Thank you. I don't know if you can tell but the black plastic on the bumper (left side) is melted. I don't know what the hell the previous owner was trying to do. Ugh
 
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 08:25 PM
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Seriously cute MINI, but I like R52's. I can imagine that the previous owner was attempting to turn a poor MINI into a Honda-like abomination. Please for the love of all that's innocent and pure, put a proper exhaust into the little fellow/darling!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Insanelovewithismael
Thank you. I don't know if you can tell but the black plastic on the bumper (left side) is melted. I don't know what the hell the previous owner was trying to do. Ugh
The good thing is that those black pieces are dirt cheap and easy to replace yourself.

If you don't want to spend a lot of money, just buy a used oem cat back and put it back on properly.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by davisflyer

The good thing is that those black pieces are dirt cheap and easy to replace yourself.

If you don't want to spend a lot of money, just buy a used oem cat back and put it back on properly.
Yea i think thats what I'm going to do. while i save money to buy one like Melangells link. They are a bit pricey :P
 
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 09:16 PM
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It's also to the point where my ears hurt if I drive it for a Long time I LOVE my car but sometimes I don't want to drive it because of the sound :(
 
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 09:21 PM
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Well, Xan, you seem an intelligent and kind woman (to your MINI... It needs a name). I trust you to restore the poor thing (and you hearing) to properness. I will leave you in the good hands of the gen 1 MINI-ites.

Good luck and Motor On!

p.s: Feel free to send me a pic after you get your MINI fixed up!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 09:33 PM
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Thanks sure will!

Sorry for hijacking :( didnt mean to. But I learned a lot.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Insanelovewithismael
Yea i think thats what I'm going to do. while i save money to buy one like Melangells link. They are a bit pricey :P
Make sure that exhaust doesn't drone or you won't be happy with it either.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 01:29 PM
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 10:54 PM
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Best bet would just be to find a stocker to stick on till you find a aftermarket one you want.
The R52 has a cabrio brace so you need to make sure whatever you do will fit with that.
 
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