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Old May 22, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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What else to do?

just wondered what other items are recomeneded to make the MC go a bit faster? i have the borla exhaust, MSD ignition and wires, K&N filter charger, ecu upgrade, headers, lowered 1", swaybars and tie rods, slotted rotors, braided brake lines, 17"rims and a 35hp shot of NOS.....anything else simple (dont want to spend all the cash on heads)
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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<jerk comment of the day>
get an S
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Seriously though, you can check the 'Cooper' performance forum, but it sounds like you've done all the basics (and more, with the NOS!)
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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lol..i like the jerk comment of the day! i am planning on getting an s some day. i am just having fun seeing how quick i can get a non s version. its pretty darn quick with the juice and even without it it goes like stink now
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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If you haven't done it, a set of lightweight 15's would be good.
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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15s? i have a set of lightweight 17s now. they weigh in at 17lbs each. not bad for a 17 i guess. i have lso done away with the runflats
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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Not much left to do, but a Head and Cam. PM me for details.
 
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