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Old Jan 11, 2017 | 11:04 PM
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What makes a Gen 2 mini stage 2?

I currently own a 2012 Cooper S with an AEM cold air intake and borla exhaust. Haven't touched the stock downpipe yet.

What mods exactly make a mini stage 2? Anyone?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2017 | 11:13 PM
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Intercooler, downpipe, exhaust and intakes and the most typical Stage 2 Mini.
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Old Jan 11, 2017 | 11:17 PM
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Any ideas on a good downpipe?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2017 | 11:33 PM
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I'd talk to the first guy that responded to your post haha
 
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Old Jan 12, 2017 | 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Colorado56
Any ideas on a good downpipe?
I have those too mQubed Motorsport, Manic Tuning Dealer
 
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Old Jan 12, 2017 | 07:22 AM
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Any ideas on a good downpipe?
Get Mario's catless downpipe and go with him for the tune. You won't be disappointed with his product and customer service.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2017 | 08:20 AM
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Mario, you did design work on your downpipe so we don't throw codes, is that right?
 
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Often stages are just marketing terms as many companies put together all kinds of kits calling them various stages of tuning.

Now with that said if you want a Manic stage 2 tune you need at least a larger intercooler
https://www.waymotorworks.com/forge-...r-s-turbo.html
and downpipe. We makes ours as one solid pipe so there are no welds besides the flanges. And our flange on the turbo is 1/2inch thick to never fail and not warp.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/wmw-ca...8-r59-r60.html
 
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