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Old Mar 10, 2023 | 08:13 PM
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Just purchased a 2003 mini cooper base 5 speed. Always wanted one from the first time i seen them, and finally got one. Its a fun little car to drive, i plan on trying to do some mods to it soon, but wanna get all the small stuff fixed first on it.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2023 | 09:50 AM
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Welcome,

Are you sure it's base? The hood scoop suggests it could be supercharged. Are there twin exhaust tips in the center at the back? If so, it's an S, about 50 more hp and you should have an extra gear!

Looks like a bit of front bumper refreshing is in order too.

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Old Mar 14, 2023 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by MacMini34
Welcome,

Are you sure it's base? The hood scoop suggests it could be supercharged. Are there twin exhaust tips in the center at the back? If so, it's an S, about 50 more hp and you should have an extra gear!

Looks like a bit of front bumper refreshing is in order too.

cheers
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sadly, yes its a base, 5 speed manual. I think thr hood was replaced with a S hood, even the vin comes back as a base.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2023 | 01:16 PM
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Old Mar 14, 2023 | 02:05 PM
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Welcome to the forum. The S hood adds 5 HP it would be an additional 15 if it was red.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2023 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MacMini34
Welcome,

Are you sure it's base? The hood scoop suggests it could be supercharged. Are there twin exhaust tips in the center at the back? If so, it's an S, about 50 more hp and you should have an extra gear!

Looks like a bit of front bumper refreshing is in order too.

cheers
MacMini34
oh, i also fixed the bumper already, that first pic was when i picked it up. Took off the plate bracket that was all warped and put the bottom piece back on



 
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