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 Jun 20, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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JIMINNI: CARB first. Jeff and I are working on something new as an end run on the CARB issues. (Very kool if this will work, but it will be 6-8 months away.) On the other, that would be nearly identical to my wife's convertible. That car ran out with a 15% pulley and the same mods 215 WHP. Hope that helps!

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just got my red intake hose, thank you it looks great.

Also, how are you able to get 215 with only those mods. Mine pulled 208 with all the mods including the bigger valve head and cam!!

Granted I still run stock IC, header and Cat. But still, 208 with all the other mods seems very low compared to some here that have got that and then some with less mods. :impatient
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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Hey when are you guys going to start selling a Head and Cam?
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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CARB CERTIFICATION UPDATE PLEASE!!!!!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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JIMINNI: CARB first. Jeff and I are working on something new as an end run on the CARB issues. (Very kool if this will work, but it will be 6-8 months away.) On the other, that would be nearly identical to my wife's convertible. That car ran out with a 15% pulley and the same mods 215 WHP. Hope that helps!

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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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CARB CERTIFICATION UPDATE PLEASE!!!!!
Give it up already. From what I see it's not that easy. I guess when they get an answer, we get one.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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newbs49: Thank you! I am not in any way hiding anything, or trying to be an a** etc. We will shout it from the roof tops when it is up and cooking. I am not trying to tease, lie, cheat, steal, mislead, doop, malign, etc. etc.

Thank you for your support!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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newbs49: Thank you! I am not in any way hiding anything, or trying to be an a** etc. We will shout it from the roof tops when it is up and cooking. I am not trying to tease, lie, cheat, steal, mislead, doop, malign, etc. etc.

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Thanks Alta . We know you are trying your best, California can be a real pain, but just think when you do get certification, you best have a 1000 of these ready for sale .
 
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 09:47 AM
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Guy's, is it true that the cat on your header is not replaceable? Do you sell the cat separately if needed?
 
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 09:56 AM
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Guy's, is it true that the cat on your header is not replaceable? Do you sell the cat separately if needed?

Its replaceable all you have to do is cut it out and weld another one in its place.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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YUP YUP! That is it. And it is covered by an emmisions warranty beyond the basic ALTA warranty. (I believe it is 4 yr 50K)
Thanks again NAM!
 
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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Any reason you don't just have a bolt in cat?
I've got lots of tools, but no welder!
 
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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Any reason you don't just have a bolt in cat?
I've got lots of tools, but no welder!

Oh god I knew it was only a matter of time before you put your $.02 in.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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Do you guys make a Dual Gauge Pod for people with NAV or chrono?
 
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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Eric_Rowland: Sorry. They are welded from MINI and we do the same thing, put simply supply an amazing header pipe system welded to it for your convenience and performance! Seriously though, let us know if we can help in anyway further.

Putz: Not today. But VERY soon. New mounting system etc. coming soon for multiple gauges and sizes. Stay tuned!

Thanks guys and gals. Happy motoring this weekend! Enjoy em in good health!
 
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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Thanks for the reply. I'd ask MINI, but somehow I think I'd get the "Hi, I'm from MINI North America, please call us and reference case #694-481423568 so that we can better assist you."

I guess they assume that the ECUs are advanced enough that we're not going to be swapping out cats like in the old days. I hope they're right!!
 
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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I just wanted to say your stuff kicks ***. I love the new Header, Its quite when I want it to be, but If I jump on it you know its there.
 

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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 04:38 AM
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Hi Alta,
I have an Alta V2 CAI & V2 15% pulley (great products) , I recently purchased your catch can but the body is collapsing under vacuum.
I noticed there was an aluminium sleeve mentioned in the instructions & the parts list to solve this but i did not receive it.
Can you help me.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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Thanks guys!

steve11: Call us or your local dealer. Depending on when it was packaged will determine if it is in the box or not. The MSRP changed at the same time to reflect it. If that doesn't work I can give you the dims of the piece and you can get an equivalent at the local hardware store. Thanks again!
 
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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Is there anyway I could get a Short Shifter without the threads on top?
 
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by steve11
Hi Alta,
I have an Alta V2 CAI & V2 15% pulley (great products) , I recently purchased your catch can but the body is collapsing under vacuum.
I noticed there was an aluminium sleeve mentioned in the instructions & the parts list to solve this but i did not receive it.
Can you help me.
I notice you have the motor mount reinforcement bar. How do you like it? How hard was it to install. I have seen them on Ebay.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 11:04 PM
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Do you have a link to the ebay bar?
No, but I do have the web site direct link. http://www.vipcustomparts.com/minicooperparts.htm
 
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 11:21 PM
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No, but I do have the web site direct link. http://www.vipcustomparts.com/minicooperparts.htm
Thanks Tavis. Are you local to the Phoenix area as well? I've been thinking about that dampner, but was looking for a bit more info on it.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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I notice you have the motor mount reinforcement bar. How do you like it? How hard was it to install. I have seen them on Ebay.
The engine mount stabiliser is a great product & looks like a factory part unlike the hydraulic dampeners which look very aftermarket.
Installation took about 10 minutes.
 
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