R57 2010 Convertible.... Turbo?!

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Mar 3, 2016 | 04:07 PM

GarageKid

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R57 2010 Convertible.... Turbo?!

Hi Folks,

Has anyone actually executed on, or investigated getting a turbo into the R57 Convertible? I'm about to embark on the performance side of the mini, and the first thing I think of is turbo. Potentially air-intakes, exhaust system etc.

Any thoughts, or experiences? (Or simple 'dont do it!')

Cheers!

Mar 3, 2016 | 11:30 PM

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The S model has a turbo. I guess you mean adding a turbo to a non-S R57? It is not easy to do properly, notably the ECU programming. If you feel it lacks power, trade it in for an S. For more performance from a non-S, concentrate on suspension, wheels, and tires.

Mar 4, 2016 | 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rkw

For more performance from a non-S, concentrate on suspension, wheels, and tires.

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Mar 4, 2016 | 09:56 AM

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Yea, thats my guess R57 MINI Cooper ( NON S ) to turbo. Be much easier to by and R57 S.

Post up a pic. Maybe a bigger turbo is what OP wants if they have an S ?

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