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Casual autocrossing the MINI Cooper

An autocross is a race against the clock over a course laid out in a large open, paved area, such as a stadium parking lot, or occasionally on an auto racing track. The course is marked out by plastic traffic cones, and typically will include one or two longer straightaways, often ending in abrupt turns, tight and loose curves, and at least one section that requires the driver to weave in and out of a straight line of cones. Because the cones are plastic, if the driver strays off course, no damage will be done to anything except the driver’s score and ego. Rest of the story!



PRECISION STEERING AMPLIFIER - MINI COOPER & S
Dramatically improve handling characteristics with the Precision Steering Amplifier. The PSA improves the suspension geometry by reducing roll center movement in MINIs with stock and modified suspensions. The roll center on the stock front suspension of MINI Cooper and Cooper S has large position changes when cornering. This is partic... more.
part no: NMS6000
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ULTRIK PERFORMANCE LOWERING SPRING SET - MINI COOPER AND S
For 03/02 thru 2006 MINI Cooper & Cooper S. Why change your springs? Performance minded MINI Cooper drivers want the best they can get! The MINI Cooper factory set-up is very good but is still a compromise for absolutely all drivers, even those that will regularly load four adults or only drive their MINI Cooper or MINI Cooper S to the thea... more.
part no: NMS1003

list: $174.95

Special: $159.95


CARBON FIBER REAR STRUT BRACE - MINI COOPER AND S


Rear Strut Brace- It is a well publicized fact that maintaining the chassis stiffness of any car will improve handling. Anytime you can do it cost-effectively and unobtrusively you are ahead of the game.
The rear of the MINI Cooper does not have as much horizontal stabilization as the front, and over time it can begin to flex. This rear s... more.
part no: NMS2021
list: $179.95
Special:
$159.95

PERFORMANCE REAR SWAY BAR UPGRADE 20MM - MINI COOPER AND S
Improve handling performance with this Performance 20mm Rear Adjustable Anti-Sway Bar Upgrade. Designed and built in Australia for the enthusiast who needs a more aggressive range of handling adjustability, this 20mm Adjustable Rear Anti-Sway Bar features three positions that allow for quick and easy adjustability for both street and trac... more.
list: $259.95
Special: $249.95


FRONT STRUT BRACE CARBON FIBER - MINI COOPER AND S

Improve handling on your 2007+ R56 MINI Cooper and Cooper S and 2008+ R55 MINI Cooper and Coopers S CLUBMAN with our Carbon Fiber Strut Brace. Helps maintain front suspension geometry with the added benefit of strengthening your strut towers to reduce deformation from unintended pothole encounters!
NOW IN STOCK!!!
This 100% carbon fiber s... more.
part no: G2NMS4007

list: $259.95
Special:
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MINI MANIA PERFORMANCE SPRINGS - MINI COOPER & S

Mini Mania Performance 'Street' Spring Set for the 2007+ R56 MINI Cooper and Cooper S. For those who seek to maintain ride quality while lowering the center of gravity for improved handling and upgrading to the lowered stance.
Why change your springs? Performance minded MINI drivers want the best they can get! The R56 MINI Cooper factory set... more.
part no: G2NMS1005
list: $279.95

Special: $269.95


MINI MANIA PERFORMANCE LOWERING SPRINGS - COOPER & S CLUBMAN


Mini Mania Performance 'Street' Spring Set for the 2008+ R55 MINI Cooper and Cooper S CLUBMAN - yes, these springs have modified spring rates to specifically match the CLUBMAN. For those who seek to maintain ride quality while lowering the center of gravity for improved handling and upgrading to the lowered stance.
Why change your spr... more.
part no: G2NMS1006
list: $279.95
Special: $269.95


CARBON FIBER FRONT STRUT BRACE - MINI COOPER S


This 100% carbon fiber strut brace is INCREDIBLE! Not just a piece of cosmetic jewelry, this strut tower brace is a precision crafted structural component from one of the most respected composite manufacturers in the industry. Extremely lightweight and twice as strong as aluminum. The show-quality autoclave process carbon center bar is ALL CARBON F... more.
part no: NMS4007
list: $299.00
Special: $279.95


BRAKE COOLING SYSTEM UPGRADE - MINI COOPER AND S


Performance Brake Cooling System upgrade for your front brakes reduces peak operating temperatures for improved braking performance. Greatly reduces brake fade with stock brakes and lowers peak temperatures on big brake kits. This kit is recommended for track use.The PBCS diverts high velocity air from under the lower control arms and dire... more.
part no: NMB4000
list: $359.95
Special:$339.95


ULTRIK REAR ADJ. CONTROL ARM KIT (4) - MINI COOPER AND S

ULTRIK's adjustable rear control arm set (4 arms) for the MINI Cooper and Mini Cooper 'S' results in improved handling and quicker turn-in response. These solid Heim joint control arms are a must-have for serious performance driving for track days and autocross competition. The solid Heim joints eliminate any play induced by the stock rubber or p...more.
part no: NMS5010
list: $479.95
Special:
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