Alright, just offering my experience up as to prevent others from having the same issues. I bought the Forge inlet pipe this week and I was pretty stoked. On their website, when you click on the R56 inlet, there is a note that says:

A Silicone Intake Hose for the Mini Cooper S ( R56 Model - 2007-2012). If you are in any doubt if this fits, please check the location of the breather hose on your car, and see if its in the same location as this hose - if its lower down nearer the inlet to the turbo you will need the FMINLR60 http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/con...oduct=FMINLR60

Now, heeding that advice as my breather hose is connected down by the turbo, I bought the recommended one. Turns out that is actually not the correct one for USDM Mini Coopers. It seems that the one advertised as R56 is the correct hose. BUT it requires you to move your breather hose to the top portion of the inlet hose. Fortunately, the guys and gals (looking at you Maison :P) are phenomenal at customer service. I will keep you all abreast of any more info I get. Hopefully we can get this sorted out.