I have a 2013 Cooper S hatch. It my replacement to my 2009 that someone hit. What are the best upgrades to start with? Cold air intake?

Thank you in advance.

 

What are your goals? More noise? More power? Better handling?

It's it a manual or automatic?

 

Its a manual. More power and noise.

 

For sure our #1 mod is the cheap powerflex engine mount bushing insert that will reduce engine rock and help get the power to the ground
https://www.waymotorworks.com/powerf...unt-large.html

Then of course go with an intercooler as it will actually get you cooler air in the engine, a "cold air" intake won't.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/forge-...r-s-turbo.html

we would also do a res delete pipe at the same time
https://www.waymotorworks.com/wmw-re...7-r58-r59.html

But obviously a tune will net you the most power, just we always recommend an intercooler first
https://www.waymotorworks.com/manic-...-cooper-s.html

Then for your suspension a rear sway bar
https://www.waymotorworks.com/wmw-rear-sway-bar.html

 

See here: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...fications.html

 

 

The stock MINI air intake is already a "cold air" intake and it works pretty well. Most aftermarket intakes only make noise and not any more power.