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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 02:14 PM
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Coil/wires? Worth it?

I have an 06 Cooper, MTH Tuner software flash, Miltek exhaust manifold (longer primaries/TUV200 cat) and Miltek cat-back exhaust, ITG foam panel filter.

Would a coil & wires be overkill and a waste of money ?

I noticed Moss has a MSD coil and various plug wire kits...

I just paid the car off last week (28k miles, 3.5 yrs) and was wondering if
a coil & wires are overkill.

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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 02:22 PM
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"Would a coil & wires be overkill and a waste of money ? "

Yes.

Oh, and great looking mini!
 

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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mdbsat
"Would a coil & wires be overkill and a waste of money ? "

Yes.

Oh, and great looking mini!
Thanks for the complement and thanks even more for the straight answer!
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by mdbsat
"Would a coil & wires be overkill and a waste of money ? "

Yes.

Oh, and great looking mini!
I agree on both points.

Mark
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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I noticed a SLIGHT bump in high-end pull with a change to Jackson Racing wires on my '03 R50. Never changed my coil pack though.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 06:26 AM
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does the coil and plugs make any more HP?
 
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 06:53 AM
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On your Cooper you won't notice any difference unless there is something wrong with the current coil and wires you have.
I'd suggest putting your money toward one of our Cooper Intakes
http://www.waymotorworks.com/product...cat=302&page=1
I can promise you'll see a gain with it. It's the biggest bang for a Cooper.
Otherwise save your money for other mods like suspension and stuff.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by MINIGURU@WAY MOTOR WORKS
On your Cooper you won't notice any difference unless there is something wrong with the current coil and wires you have.
I'd suggest putting your money toward one of our Cooper Intakes
http://www.waymotorworks.com/product...cat=302&page=1
I can promise you'll see a gain with it. It's the biggest bang for a Cooper.
Otherwise save your money for other mods like suspension and stuff.
Will you guys have a few of these available at MITM this year?
 
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