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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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Looking for some simple mods

Ok, had my Camden Cooper S for almost 6 months now and would like to start looking into adding some things here and there. What are some simple mods that are DIY that would increase performance?
 
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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Here are two simple and cheap mods that will actually make improvements

WMW BOV
http://www.waymotorworks.com/wmw-per...off-valve.html

NM Torque Arm Bushing
http://www.waymotorworks.com/nm-engi...nt-insert.html
 
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 05:27 AM
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You could also do a cold air intake, easy to install as well.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by dwebber18
You could also do a cold air intake, easy to install as well.
Any suggestions on which one? What would that give me?


Also, any of the mods already mentioned void the warranty?
 
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 05:40 AM
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Also, how would I get this installed if I don't know what I am doing?
 
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 07:45 AM
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Nm torque arm bushing is a must have! IMO

Intake, just get a K&N drop in filter. I already went down the CAI route. Waste of money

H&R short shifter adapter. Favorite mod

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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 05:23 AM
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I have to put in a word here. I just installed a driver-side Schroth harness that I have had for awhile. This is really a great mod. Even a stock Mini is an awesome car, but as long as your upper body is free to move around, and you try to stay put by holding on to the wheel or leaning into the corners, you cannot fully appreciate the car's cornering ability. I have a 15% pulley, an intake, and a rear sway bar, but I wish I had done this first.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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I have to put in a word here. I just installed a driver-side Schroth harness that I have had for awhile. This is really a great mod. Even a stock Mini is an awesome car, but as long as your upper body is free to move around, and you try to stay put by holding on to the wheel or leaning into the corners, you cannot fully appreciate the car's cornering ability. I have a 15% pulley, an intake, and a rear sway bar, but I wish I had done this first.
I had a scroth harness in my last car. It was great. Anything else just didnt cut it.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 07:17 PM
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AEM intake is actually really nice as well. Changes the feel a good bit IMO. The NM torque arm inserts are a MUST. Cheap and 15-20 minute install if that. Makes it drive much nicer!
 
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 07:42 PM
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Please do yourself a favor and learn this stuff on your own without asking everybody to tell you what to do. You'll seriously love the journey better. Go to the Vendor Directory and then to their sites to learn of their wares. This way you can learn of all of the options and not just other people's opinions. You can then go learn from the manufacturer sites and do searches on NAM (use Google with "NAM" as a search term). Learn about turbos and sway bars, etc so that you can make informed choices. Seriously, don't spend money on other people's opinions.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by JAS76
Nm torque arm bushing is a must have! IMO

Intake, just get a K&N drop in filter. I already went down the CAI route. Waste of money

H&R short shifter adapter. Favorite mod

J

Agreed. Your sucking in hot air, it's not a true CAI if you don't just drop in a K&N panel filter, also dry one that Way sells, or ECU tuning sells a aFe dry panel filter too. I regret ever buying my DDM intake, it was just for sound and lost a bit of low end power.

But definitely the torque arm insert is worth it
 
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 07:49 PM
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Please do yourself a favor and learn this stuff on your own without asking everybody to tell you what to do. You'll seriously love the journey better. Go to the Vendor Directory and then to their sites to learn of their wares. This way you can learn of all of the options and not just other people's opinions. You can then go learn from the manufacturer sites and do searches on NAM (use Google with "NAM" as a search term). Learn about turbos and sway bars, etc so that you can make informed choices. Seriously, don't spend money on other people's opinions.
There is nothing better IMO then the satisfaction of learning and doing it yourself.
 
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