R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006) Cooper (R50) and Cooper S (R53) hatchback discussion.

R50/53 just got my BBK installed.

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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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just got my BBK installed.

o, and hsport lowering springs...



 
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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If you had to rate percentage wise, how much more stopping power does the bbk have?
 
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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its come a long way from this too...

 
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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If you had to rate percentage wise, how much more stopping power does the bbk have?
stops good man. from stock brakes these are 10 tims better.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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Those are sweet brakes. Good choice on rims there.

Did you get the springs and big brake kit done at the same time? Reduced dive will improve braking, as will better tires. The point of a big brake kit is heat dissipation and resistance to fade.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 06:43 AM
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it looks great!
 
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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Yeah like that look alot, I do think that the MCS's dont have the best looking breaks to start off with so good for looks TOO!
 
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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Nice!

Sweet!
 
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by agokart
it looks great!
all credit to you, i just paid for it.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by nabeshin
Those are sweet brakes. Good choice on rims there.

Did you get the springs and big brake kit done at the same time? Reduced dive will improve braking, as will better tires. The point of a big brake kit is heat dissipation and resistance to fade.
yes i did.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 09:39 AM
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Looks great! What color are your OZ's?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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Looks great! What color are your OZ's?
they are the dark silver. im not really sure what the real color is, but ive seen the 'light silver' and these are darker but they arent the brownish color either.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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looks great! love the color of your car as well
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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they are the dark silver. im not really sure what the real color is, but ive seen the 'light silver' and these are darker but they arent the brownish color either.
Love the combo of dark silver and BRG! More pics please!!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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Schwingggggggg...
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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Love the combo of dark silver and BRG! More pics please!!
http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c309/savage4618/mini/
 
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