My Mini Cooper S


RossKane

RossKane

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So I swapped my Starlet for this on Monday, nice wee birthday present for myself.

Here's the spec it came from the factory with.



Currently it's got all of that, with the addition of a decat, and a newmans cam.





I've already changed the front plate.



Plans are:

BC Racing Coilovers
17% reduced pulley
Milltek exhaust
Janspeed Mani
Better Intercooler (Probably Forge)
440cc injectors
16x8 wheels off some sort, with decent tyres.
r56 brakes
Personal or OMP steering wheel
Aero Skirts
Hopefully some JCW Carbon wing mirrors and scoop.
Roof painted Gloss Black.
Colour coding all the chrome
Fit my JVC headunit.
Possibly some Recaro's

Anyway I love it already and it'll take time to get it my way.

Thoughts?
 
How does it compare to the starlet? Obviously not as quick?

I have only had a go with one of the newer turbo version.

Looks good anyway, always liked these, more comfy than our old jap cars :p
 
Worked on a few of these at work, quite nippy cars but the best thing about these imo is the sharpness of the suspension and steering, realy fun to throw around.

Watch out for gearbox issues they are quite common for bearings & syncro's going :nice:
 
LoganK said:
How does it compare to the starlet? Obviously not as quick?

I have only had a go with one of the newer turbo version.

Looks good anyway, always liked these, more comfy than our old jap cars :p
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Obviously not as quick, but handles way better man.


Ellis said:
Worked on a few of these at work, quite nippy cars but the best thing about these imo is the sharpness of the suspension and steering, realy fun to throw around.

Watch out for gearbox issues they are quite common for bearings & syncro's going :nice:
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Cheers mate, if the box ever decided to **** itself i'll be having it rebuilt with a n LSD anyway :nice:
 
much prefer these to the newer turbo models!those had too much torque steer...oh and the JCW kit is just awesome..would higly recommend it!
 
Me like!! :D congratulations :D
 
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