I have a great local import shop that will handle most things with my Mini. But recently my oil cooler started leaking and I want to replace it with the more efficient Mini-Madness front mounted radiator cooler. I got one for less than a new stock cooler from BMW. The garage does not feel comfortable installing this for me, so are there any decent Mini Mod Shops in the area anyone knows about? I haven't had my Mini long and don't know if any Central PA shops specialize in Mini modding. I'm not equipped to get into a complex job, but I'll take a crack at it if I have to. Thanks for any help!

~Boos

My '03 Cooper S. So far only rally lamps, K/N cold air intake, Power Steering fan duct and 19% SC pulley installed. More toys on the wish list.

 

Try Sun Motor Cars Porsche, they will work on other cars besides Porsches if you ask. Give them a call and see if they would do it. I personally know two of the techs there and they do amazing work.

 

Helix Baby! http://www.helix13.com/mini/products

 

Helix is 2 hours away from Harrisburg though

 

Depends on how you define local.

 

Sun Porsche? I've been over to Sun BMW and though they do some work on MINIs, they don't have any of the special tools so the tech said they generally shy away from anything thats not basic. I didn't think to ask outside their BMW dealer - thanks for that tip. And 2 hours isn't so far in my eyes, so I'll check out Helix too. Might have found a local shop willing to do the work too, they specialize in Mustangs and other Ford customizations, but as long as it requires no sepcial tools, they may take it on. Any other ideas about Central PA "local" speed shops would be welcome! Many thanks to all replies!!

~Boos

 

Helix

 

Send trickle x a pm he has a shop in Mechanicsburg, he mostly works on audis I think, but he is building a turbo mini so he is pretty knowledgeable about mini's.

 

I'll also recommend Helix. They just moved to a new location and Eric is a great guy. He also gives a discount to PhillyMINI members. You could also post it on http://www.meetup.com/carlislemini/ , you might find something more local.

 

Helix is worth the drive in my opinion.