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 14, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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Headed to Helix tomorrow for...

GIAC ECU Flash, JCW Injectors, 17% Pulley, H-Sport Springs for drop! I am so freaking nervous! I drive this car about 250+ miles a week am I crazy for doing this??
 
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 02:58 PM
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No, just bitten by the mod bug. All those things are on my list + some


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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 03:03 PM
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Very cool, you're gonna love it. Not considering just going all the way to the 19%? You're definitely going to the right spot to get your work done. As they say in "Coming to America", 'Dat boy GOOOD"! (although I dunno how much 'sexual chocolate' Eric actually is. Maybe white chocolate)

Let us know how much ya like (love) it. :smile:
 
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BriNYU
Very cool, you're gonna love it. Not considering just going all the way to the 19%? You're definitely going to the right spot to get your work done. As they say it "Coming to America", 'Dat boy GOOOD"! (although I dunno how much 'sexual chocolate' Eric actually is. Maybe white chocolate)
Dat boy good!
Yeah ... good and awful!

 
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 03:33 PM
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HAHA! phat To think I let these guys work on MY car!!

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Dat boy good!
Yeah ... good and awful!

 
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 05:27 PM
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Yep, that's the clown that made my MINI faster. Ventilate the exhaust fumes, Eric...well, either that or pass it to the left, cough cough.

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HAHA! phat To think I let these guys work on MY car!!
 
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 05:30 PM
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I might be wrong, but it seems to me that 'White Chocolate' is mocking that exhaust tip? Not a big fan of rice?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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'White Chocolate'? No
'Vanilla Waterice Soul Brother'? Maybe

but judging from the photo: 'Glass Eye Savage' is more like it.

I blame my parents.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 09:02 PM
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Ahhh..

Youl'll be fine! Eric will take good care of you and your MINI - just bring a gnome with you to keep the evil trollgytes out of his neighborhood shop!

Also, if you're new to mods, make sure you keep your speed under control after you've had your car mod'd - you'll probably be so amazed at your revitalized MINI that you'll forget all about our boys in blue!
 
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 04:15 PM
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I am definately not crazy! Wow that a HUGE increase in power.... I really pushed it locally when I got back and My butt dyno estimates 200-220+ chp. It's gotta be. I might be so wrong but who cares!

I have to recommend helix to EVERYONE. Eric is the most honest tuner/mechanic I ever met.

Helix =

Thanks again E!!
 
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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'Vanilla Waterice Soul Brother'? Maybe
Water ICE! I'm getting sentimental AND thirsty!! I just left Philly after finishing college this past year. Now I'm stuck in Florida . Big Up, Waterice brutha .
 
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 05:50 PM
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Water ICE! I'm getting sentimental AND thirsty!! I just left Philly after finishing college this past year. Now I'm stuck in Florida . Big Up, Waterice brutha .
I get into Philly every summer, sometimes just for the Water Ice
 

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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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I have to recommend helix to EVERYONE. Eric is the most honest tuner/mechanic I ever met.

Helix =

Couldn't agree more!
 
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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Wow.. let us know when you get back..

I'm planning a similar retreat..
Although I did not have anything done at Helix13 yet, I spoke with him and I must say his customer service skills are top notch!
 
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 06:28 PM
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Eric is da bomb...

in a good way. Rumour has it that he's got a twin-charged Cooper S.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by minicar3
I have to recommend helix to EVERYONE. Eric is the most honest tuner/mechanic I ever met.
I'll 2nd, 3rd and 4th that. Eric's/Helix integrity and honesty make him not only the best 'tuner/mechanic' I've ever come across, but a good guy in general...despite looking like a straight up hooligan in that pic Word to your *****.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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I also have to agree, i was there a few weeks ago to havea 19% put in. Top notch service and a good time to talk to. I also got a drive in the Twincharger, which "almost" ruined it for my exciting journey back to northern jersey with the much improved push. Now only if i could afford the JCW injectors and GIAC code and i would be a happy happy man.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 06:01 AM
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You just gotta love how they call it "woodr ice" up 'air. Awn to bigger n better things.


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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 07:19 AM
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Andy, that shot is sooo last year. Here's an updated portrait of Mr Vanilla Woodr-ice in action at our favourite local bling - I mean trade show.



(Note: The views and opionions expressed by this photograph are not necessarily those of the staff and management of Helix Motorsports Co. nor does Helix Motorsports Co. necessarily promote Playboy Magazine. We usually prefer JUGS.)
 
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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i too may be contacting him soon for "the mods" im scared though cause since my car is back after a winter ice curb slide to the tune of $6k, and a nice deer shortly there after for $3000, all kinda of weird noises come from my car now. no engine probs but idk what to do. nice luck for an 05
 
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 08:09 AM
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What a freaking difference. I got to enjoy the car with weekend and really opened her up. I roasted alot of nice cars

Thanks again eric!
 
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