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[pinkmini99]

hi guys im looking in to getting a bini cooper s (the super charge one)  as a daily drive but would like to know what bhp i could get out of one and how much would it cost me, any idea would be a great help 

[mab01uk]

'Lohen' have a pretty good range of tuning parts for the R53 MCS and also see the '1320 MINI' tuning packages:

 

Lohen Cooper S Starter Pack

"Reducing the supercharger pulley is one of the most cost-effective ways of getting 'best bang for your buck', and this Lohen Starter Pack allows you to pick and choose your pulley size if you fancy a custom setup. As part of a wider modification plan, you can pick the size of your reduced supercharger pulley to team with other individual items. Supplied or fitted without a remap, these items are a fantastic way of initially modifying the hardware on your car."

http://www.lohen.co....cts.php?cat=148

 

'1320 MINI'

"More power and improved torque - the 1320 Performance Package 1 for the R53 MINI Cooper S is an extremely cost effective enhancement which produces large performance gains, making it an exceptional value upgrade.
And if R53 MINI Cooper S customers would like to know exactly what level of performance increase is realised by this conversion, they should look at the details of 1320's Performance Package 2..."

http://www.1320.co.u...-tuning-package

 

and probably the best MINI Performance and tuning forum for advice from owners is MINI Torque. If you went to 'Mini in the Park' at Santa Pod last weekend they had one of the biggest owners club stands with some amazing modified MINI's, see the link to their event photos below.

http://www.minitorque.com/site/

 

MINI Torque Stand Photos:
MiTP - The photos (Mobile Internet Unfriendly)

Edited by mab01uk, 13 August 2013 - 02:22 PM.

[the_r_sole]

daily drive and maxing the bhp might not be the best idea - economy might get....erm.... serious!

 

(also, have a look in the ebay section!!  )

Edited by the_r_sole, 13 August 2013 - 02:25 PM.

[jaydee]

+1 on the above

the facelift is a bit better anyway, keep an eye at supercharger pulley and dont be tempted to tamper it without knowing exactly what youre doing

[Badboytunes]

The economy isnt great, the tax is quite alot ( about £240  iirc ) but they do make for a great modded car. You can get 230bhp+ easily enough if you have deep pockets.

 

If you go on MT , just be mindfull they are a clicky bunch and if you have wheel gap you will get thraped.......

 

 

However, they are very technically minded.

[scotty_1987]

https://www.google.i...jr4nVPCpD2BRBjw

 

Do this.    I  AM NOT really a fan of Binis but I would buy one, just to achieve some real stance ie... the above   

[mab01uk]

You might also like some of the many pics of modded MINI's in this long running 39 page TMF thread:-

http://www.theminifo...ok-cool/page-24

[jaydee]

https://www.google.i...jr4nVPCpD2BRBjw

 

Do this.    I  AM NOT really a fan of Binis but I would buy one, just to achieve some real stance ie... the above   

 

I'd pass the mini and get the girl instead

that mini is too low looks horrible

the girl looks interesting 

[the_r_sole]

yeah, one thing an r53 really needs is harder suspension and less rubber on ridiculously cambered wheels!

I can only image the bone rattling involved in driving that....

[scotty_1987]

[pinkmini99]

thanks guys for the help.

as the for the chap moaning about the tax it only £20 more then my daily drive now which is a astra 

 

started like this 

 

 

now looks like this 

 

 

 

as for the if there arch gap here my clubman 

 

 

and must say thanks for the help again guys well to 98% of you for helping and not pushing your thoughts on me