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

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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 06:00 PM
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Woohoo....

I just test drove a cooper S great car, I love it. The sports shocks are really light on the car, feels less bumpy than my X3. I love the supercharger on it. Anyone thinking about not getting the SC needs to be hit in the head a few times . The stick is great, took a while to get used to, I was pretty affraid of the reverse gear where 1st whould be, but I realized (after stalling from the car being in 3rd on a start... 3 times... OOOPS...)

The car I test drove had the sport chrono on it... Something I am considering however, is it possible to switch the position of the rpms and the mph. The problem I noticed is I lose the mph between 50~120.... Bad news, so if I went with it, it would have to be switched.

The electric blue is a nice color, but I think I like the hyper blue much better
Both look good with a black roof. I am guessing most people would say the LSD is essential is that correct? If so I will have to order one that way. Thoughts would be great, lemme know on that rpm vs mph, if they can be swapped.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 06:05 PM
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Anyone thinking about not getting the SC needs to be hit in the head a few times .
Hey wait a minute....how did you know!!!!!
 
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by jds
Hey wait a minute....how did you know!!!!!


Funny, I am still thinking about the 5 mile drive I had with her. Man... I never really got it... This car makes me feel better than when I drove a m3. Amazing. Hmmm maybe that SC sound had something to do with it

ARG...
 
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