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 29, 2005 | 09:06 PM
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The Holy Grail

Enter the vortex.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 09:24 PM
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Sweet... the new VGS is out
 
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 09:30 PM
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WOW!!! If my stock horsepower is around 163 and I put this thing on I should get around 195 horsepower. That is amazing. Just need to check the bank account to see if I can afford it. Unless someone knows a good finance company.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by XAlfa
Enter the vortex.
Wonderful!

Looks like a crown I could wear as I enjoy my "up to 20% more power" from a $24.99 upgrade.

Truely folks, save your money. Gas isn't cheap as it once was.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 10:10 PM
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Notice the precison one piece design
 
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 10:23 PM
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I have one question - will it work with my Turbonator???:impatient

http://www.turbonator.com/
 
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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oooOOOOOooo is that famulated amulite??!!
 
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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 10:30 PM
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They're both gauranteed. And the Turbonator comes en espanol. But I think the Vortex works because it is offered by an eBay Powerseller with 1311 sales and a 99.9% satisfaction rating.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 07:26 AM
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Looks like something that would be in a Pinhead movie.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 07:35 AM
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impatient !
 
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Venti_Due
I have one question - will it work with my Turbonator???:impatient

http://www.turbonator.com/
If you used both, you stand the risk of totally destroying your transmission, since the torque increase would be immeasurable!!

Plus, your warranty..well...you know..
 
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 07:58 AM
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Question! If I get 50 of those, can I raise my performance by 1000%??? Sweeeeeeet.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by JeffS
Sweet... the new VGS is out
<twisted panties mode>

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Jeffs.....

Sorry is not good enough. I'm shocked that you would blatantly Steal our
name to promote your own product. Please remove any VGS references
in this thread.

Andy
Team Andy

------------------------

Yes I did take you of the ignore list JeffS (for now). I knew you would smell nerd blood and had to stick your ugly attitude in to this matter. The bottom line is, JeffS used our name to promote his own product, and that ain't kosher.

Andy
123-456-7890

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Bottom line, JeffS used the VGS name in the post and that was wrong.
I asked him to remove it, he did and that was it.

As for the product, it was pretty clear that no small tuner would or could
afford a complex metal part like that.

As for JeffS, you are back on my ignore list.....

andy

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If you where a vendor and had to take all the crap we have to endure daily,
you would react to. In this case it was a blatant use of our name in the header, not a comparison to our product and that is not ok.
Regarding JeffS, if you been around on this forum for an extended time
you would know that JeffS has been on our backs since day one, that's
why he is on my ignore list (the only one).

------------------------

</twisted panties mode>

 
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 02:36 PM
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Flowbee's latest product... the home circumcision/vasectomy kit... Twisted, I know
 
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 02:49 PM
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Old Sep 30, 2005 | 02:56 PM
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OMG!!! I am in tears. That is too funny.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 10:49 AM
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Actually, I wonder how many of these could fit inside an ALTA CAI downpipe? I'm looking for SERIOUS HP gains .
 
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 03:09 PM
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JeffS I think you OWE an apology to TEAM ANDY...
 
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by isellem
JeffS I think you OWE an apology to TEAM ANDY...
I guess I'm missing the joke. I'm not sure if andy's feigning offense to the VGS reference (which I'd forgotten was an actual "product"), or if he's poking fun of the same person I'm poking fun of, or if I've missed a similar reply in another thread... or if I'm just entirely lost altogether. Wouldn't be the first time.

Regardless, I'm glad for the reminder that an ignore list exists. I'd add a certain vendor to it, but then I wouldn't know who Andy and kaelaria were argueing with. I'm sure I'd still agree regardless though.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JeffS
I guess I'm missing the joke. I'm not sure if andy's feigning offense to the VGS reference (which I'd forgotten was an actual "product"), or if he's poking fun of the same person I'm poking fun of, or if I've missed a similar reply in another thread... or if I'm just entirely lost altogether. Wouldn't be the first time.

Regardless, I'm glad for the reminder that an ignore list exists. I'd add a certain vendor to it, but then I wouldn't know who Andy and kaelaria were argueing with. I'm sure I'd still agree regardless though.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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Probably goes great with this:

http://www.bimmers.com/m3/hoax/
 
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Old Oct 3, 2005 | 11:17 AM
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And after 50,000 miles it can still cut through this aluminum can. Amazing. It never stops producing up to 20% more power and it never dulls. Order now and we'll throw in this kevlar-coated beaded seat cover which increases pedal response time up to 30%. That's 50% more percent! Isn't it time you took the time to give yourself the time to treat yourself for the time you've put into your car? Get more horsepower and make great tasting fruit smoothies right in your own garage. Order NOW!
 
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Old Oct 3, 2005 | 07:09 PM
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It looks like a big Jagged metal Krusty-O.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2005 | 07:51 PM
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That is by far the funniest thing I have ever read on this board. We need alot more people like Andy around here!

Originally Posted by andy@ross-tech.com
<twisted panties mode>

------------------------

Jeffs.....

Sorry is not good enough. I'm shocked that you would blatantly Steal our
name to promote your own product. Please remove any VGS references
in this thread.

Andy
Team Andy

------------------------

Yes I did take you of the ignore list JeffS (for now). I knew you would smell nerd blood and had to stick your ugly attitude in to this matter. The bottom line is, JeffS used our name to promote his own product, and that ain't kosher.

Andy
123-456-7890

------------------------

Bottom line, JeffS used the VGS name in the post and that was wrong.
I asked him to remove it, he did and that was it.

As for the product, it was pretty clear that no small tuner would or could
afford a complex metal part like that.

As for JeffS, you are back on my ignore list.....

andy

------------------------

If you where a vendor and had to take all the crap we have to endure daily,
you would react to. In this case it was a blatant use of our name in the header, not a comparison to our product and that is not ok.
Regarding JeffS, if you been around on this forum for an extended time
you would know that JeffS has been on our backs since day one, that's
why he is on my ignore list (the only one).

------------------------

</twisted panties mode>

 
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Old Oct 3, 2005 | 08:02 PM
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I was thinking about this while I am waiting for it to be delivered. Does it keep adding the 20% horse power? If so all I have to do is drive around a while and I will have the quickest MINI ever. But should I get stronger pistons and rods and a higher volume fuel pump before installing this mechnanical wonder. I would hate to think that this magic horse power fairy would cause too much horse power and eventualy wear out my engine. Please help me so as not to blow up my engine. Thanks for any information that you can offer.
 
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