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[binge]

Right. Ive always has it in my head that the Mini cooper is a VERY fast car?
Am I right? :tongue:

Just want to know because for my next car, Id like somthing with a little more poke, also after another mini. (Yes, Ive got the bug)


<|Ben|>

[Sam]

No, not fast. Although probably quicker then a 1000cc Nova.

[binge]

:sad:

I thaught they were really fast cars.


What about a 1275 GT?


<|Ben|>

[mini_sam]

Even GT's arent that fast, looking at about 13 to 0-60(?)

will still beat the novas here and there, but when you think about it, how old is a mini engine compared to todays technology?!

you are better getting a fast road engine for more poke, or an ERA turb! :grin:

[Jammy]

Yea, in fact I'm not so sure what was different with the Coopers, unless it had one of the Cooper 90Bhp conversions....

I think they might have been a bit more modified than a Stage 1?

[Bungle]

my old 1275 GT was quicker than my 1990 cooper :sad:

but might be because the cooper has higher gearing

[liam_italian]

the only think that a mini is gonna beat a nova at is cornering!

[Sam]

Especially as you can fit 2.0 16v redtops in without much trouble!

[Oldskoolbaby]

Ive never ever, EVER lost against a Nova at the lights. If I would have, I would of sold it on the spot! I used to leave them for dead at the lights. I thought Minis were quite quick 0-30 and as far as 0-60 it all depends on what gearing youve got. Put an 850 diff (something like a 3.6) in your 1275 and youll be laughing at most things around town. :cool:

[Jammy]

Just don't go up against them down a motorway!

[Oldskoolbaby]

Your right there. I had a 3.1 diff in my modded 998 and it used pull up to 115 and then 125 down hill. A friend of mine has a pretty standard S with a webber, 276 cam and a 3.2 diff and that GOES!! Nothing keeps up with him around town fullstop and on the motorway itll cruise at 90.

[Sprocket]

Fit a Stage one kit, a stage three head, 1.5:1 roller rockers, a 3.7:1 final drive, have it rolling road tuned and yes, it's poop your pants quick. You'd be surprised how much difference the FD makes even on a standard engine, only thing is, you engine runs higher rpm at top speeds, youd be running 5000rpm at 80mph but getting there is fun

[Guess-Works.com]

The modern ( 90's on ) version of the Cooper is not a patch on the performance of the originals, and to be honest, struggle against the 1275 GT which is a lame excuse for a performance mini.. ( no offence )

however, talking of chav baiting, gave one in a rover 200 a shock in grotbag... :grin:

[Sprocket]

Ye cant beat the grin factor :tongue:

[Oldskoolbaby]

Oh the the funniest is when they pull along side you again and ask what youve got under the bonnet " A ONE liter! :grin: " Just there faces make me laugh