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 Sep 8, 2004 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by JCampos
THought you said you werent having any wear issues on the tires tho
Camber plates are for the front. Put another 400 miles on Brutus over the hota-- weekend, tire wear still appears to be under control. I would like some more neg. camber in the front, would help grip tight turns more and I like the look too. Them damn plates are just to much for me right now.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by minihune
Jcampos,

What intake do you have?
What cat-back exhaust?
What wheels?

Miltek header with race cat?- Skip it and save the $900+
Larger intercooler? Don't get one yet- check out the RDR intercooler when it arrives shortly.
Catch can? Later

Lighter wheels with grippy non runflat tires! A must.
Short shifter? Good stuff- check out the Helix13 SS.
Brake upgrades- simple to do brake fluid upgrade to ATE superblue and swap out the pads to Ferrodo DS2500 or Mintex M1144 (but those are really better suited for light track use). Or consider the TCE or RLmini brakes.
Intake: Alta
Cat-Back: Magnaflow
Wheels: Stock (see first post)
Shifter: Alta

I will swap out the wheels/tires, but when the tires wear down. I still have a bit of tread life on em and THEN I will do wheels/tires. Same with brakes, I see no use in replacing my brakes right now since I havent even worn down my original pads.... I will then swap out the fluid, rotors (slotted), lines (braided steel), and pads (green stuff).

Its just what the hell Im gonna do in the meantime.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by JCampos
Intake: Alta
Cat-Back: Magnaflow
Wheels: Stock (see first post)
Shifter: Alta

I will swap out the wheels/tires, but when the tires wear down. I still have a bit of tread life on em and THEN I will do wheels/tires. Same with brakes, I see no use in replacing my brakes right now since I havent even worn down my original pads.... I will then swap out the fluid, rotors (slotted), lines (braided steel), and pads (green stuff).

Its just what the hell Im gonna do in the meantime.
just change the fluid won't kill you.. do that first

then get some nice gauges! i just did mine and i love them

 
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 11:17 AM
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Ive already got gauges.

I need to learn how to flush the system before I change the fluid. Anyone know where theres a how-to?
 
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 11:27 AM
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Brake bleed how-to: http://www.webbmotorsports.com/forum...topic.php?t=11

Kyriian, what gauges are those and how hard were they to mount? I've been wanting to get some but can't find a good how-to and they are a little expensive too
 
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 11:29 AM
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Those look like the Promini Gauges. There are a few good how-tos out there, just have to find em.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2004 | 11:54 AM
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Hey Campos, I would go with the Springs instead of the coilover setup cause the springs are more fit for street driving and coilovers are more for many trackdays and auto crosses and the need to adjust ride height instantly. Call Randy at Webbms and let him know what you are looking for, he's a great source.
I'm tryin' to rid that "CUTE" look too. Damn women!

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