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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 08:46 AM
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need a few pointers.

I just bought a 2012 john cooper works Coupe. This is my second mini had a clubman s before. Wanted to know what is the best intake and tuner available and if the exhaust is okay to leave stock. Any other advice anybody would have to speed things up a little bit would be nice.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 10:00 AM
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Alta AcessPort for the tune I like the DoS intake, don't have one but I would buy that one if I had to spend the money. The intake doesn't seem to do too much but it is cheaper than a FMIC. Rear sway bar is a good idea as well as the torque arm some seem to like for the money. Search around and in the first few months of enjoying the car you will find out what you want to change.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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Welcome, FYI you posted in the 1st gen section your car is a 2nd gen.

I would suggest saving your money and not bothering with an intake, go for a intercooler and downpipe first, much better gains.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by WayMotorWorks
Welcome, FYI you posted in the 1st gen section your car is a 2nd gen.

I would suggest saving your money and not bothering with an intake, go for a intercooler and downpipe first, much better gains.
Good call on the thread location Way....also great recommendation on the intercooler, especially since you sell them. I appreciate you bringing both to Mickey and MINI 7 last year to compare the difference.
 
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