I got this car just a few days ago. I've been reading forums, etc, and although it is a blast and very peppy, I already wish I'd had the option of getting the "S."

My question is, can the Base model be upgraded with a turbocharger? I realize this is probably a dumb question, please be gentle! If not, are there any modifications I can make to improve it's pull? Cold air intake, throttle mods, anything like that?

Any help is really appreciated!

 

To artificially aspirate it, you'd have to pretty much rebuild the engine. CAI and exhaust will be your easiest two mods to improve power in a "Just a cooper"

 

what he said, maybe a chip tune to go with that CAI and cat-back exhaust?

oh and did U demo a 2007+ justacooper, maybe for comparison's sake? You would be shocked at the difference.

In the interim, some reading: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ance-gain.html

 

Great, thanks guys! I'll look into those mods and maybe trade up once I pay it off! I did not have a chance to test drive a newer one, but I got a great price on this and it only has 30,000km on it, so hopefully it will give me a few years of fun! I'm making the transition from sport bikes to cars and I certainly like the responsive handling.

 

low hp will let you focus on driver skill

 

I don't have a regular MC, but I've read multiple times on this forum that a CAI on a justa will help the most.

 

Don't worry about the power, just keep your foot in it and it will go plenty fast enough. Put some good rubber on it and a 22mm rear sway bar on it and go play in the corners with anyone.

 

Thanks for all the input everyone! I'll probably start with the CAI and focus on the handling. I've probably done enough haulin' *** in a straight line for one lifetime anyway Took the Cooper out to some twisties I like to take the bike on, and was really surprised at how well it carved the corners. Feels a lot safer too.. no leaning! :D

 

Having been in the Mini fold for just a few weeks now myself, I've been reading up on this topic. For a 'Justa' Cooper, CAI and exhaust seem to be the main items suggested. If you're looking for throttle response (and willing to spend a bit more) I've read some good things about the Sprint Booster (electronics add-on).

Take a look through the vendors list here at NAM and you can find several performance part suppliers to give you some ideas about what is available - most of it is geared towards the S crowd but there are some options out there for a Justa Cooper.

 

Cool, I'll check out that Sprint Booster. Throttle response is definitely something I'd like to improve if possible. I can live without the HP and top speed, but anything that will make it just a bit livelier is going to be a worthwhile investment.

My bike has about the same HP (110.) and weighs ~400lb, but I certainly never use the top gear on it.