Drivetrain (Cooper S) MINI Cooper S (R53) intakes, exhausts, pulleys, headers, throttle bodies, and any other modifications to the Cooper S drivetrain.

Drivetrain Alta 17% version 2.0 installed.

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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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Alta 17% version 2.0 installed.

I just got back from having this installed. This was the first version 2.0 the mechanic saw. He liked the looks of it and said it fit well. The only thing he said was the inside bolt for the hub was just a tad close to the supercharger. If it was anymore it would have made it nearly impossible to get the allen wrench in it. (Hey ALTA is this normal?)

Does anyone know if the pulley mod messes with the computer? I was driving home and the instant gas mileage was about 4-8 MPG higher then stock. This was on a flat road in cruise at 3000 rpm, 68 MPH.

All IN All I'm quite happy with this mod. Lots of BANG for the beer credit.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 12:43 PM
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I hear ya!

Don't worry about the stupid gas estimator! Keep your eyes on the road and a lookout for the next 'backroad'.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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jibeho: Thank you for your purchase and your questions. Glad the overall response is positive! You will certainly love the extra performance.

The inner bolt is close to the S/C by design, but can be reached easily with most any allen wrench. Maybe the handle on his was tight or something, but this isn't a concern.

The pulley doesn't mess with the computer, BUT improved fuel economy is not uncommon in a freeway cruise situation. If you can force yourself to keep off the go pedal the additional air-flow will lean it enough to improve economy.

Thanks again! Let us know if we can ever help further!
 
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