Sef's Cooper S

[sef]

Hi folks...

My car...
'Clivus' is Black and Blue all over...
Spec :
2004 Facelift Cooper S (Chilli pack)
252BHP

Exterior :
17" Sidewalk Nightspoke alloys
BC Sports coilovers
Currently running on 16" Inch Fins
Black Bonnet stripes with a white pin stripe
Debadged
Cooper Side repeaters
Ultra Black Side repeaters with Chrome Bulbs
MiniClubUK/ModnMini Front and rear Stickers
Full Aero Kit
Black II Tailgate release and Bonnet scoop
BBR Bonnet Scoop extension
Orciari scuttle scoops
Vinyl Cover Filler cap
Dechromed Beltline
A-Panels, Door Handles painted in Black II
Black Fascia in Black II
Headlight rings and Aero grill surround in Hyper Blue
Stubby aerial

Interior :
MFSW
Visibility Pack
Heated Mirrors
Auto Aircon
Full set of JCW Seats in Cloth
iPod Connector
JCW CF Dash and Gearknob

Engine Bay:
GTT Aero Strut Brace in Black
15% Reduced Pulley
Borla Race Catback
Janspeed Manifold
GRS Chargecooler
Newman Cam
JCW Injectors
Colder plugs
Chris Tune (remap)

Pending:
JCW Brake Kit
Arm Rest
Thumper Head

[Keano]

Love your car sef! :)

Do you wana swap seats? :)

[Paul]

Black II Tailgate release
did you buy, or spray existing one?

[sef]

I bought it from 1320Mini... I paid £20 IIRC...

[sef]

Just got myself a black GTT Aero Strut brace... :D

[Keano]

Good stuff mate - you going to get any of the other braces too?

[sef]

Probably not... Not sure if the rear one is actually worth it... Looks good but that might be all...

[Keano]

Yeah the rear brace is for looks IMO. I wouldnt mind a lower front brace though.... :)

[bigb1970]

Any pics???

[Andy's cooper]

pic we all love pics LOL

[Keano]

The GTT rear brace.

[bigb1970]

The GTT rear brace.
What is that thing bolted to the rear seats????Looks different..

[Keano]

Some sort of water/meth tank IIRC - looks mad doesnt it!

[sef]

Fitted my GTT Strut Brace yesterday... What a difference that makes... Superb... :D

[Keano]

Excellent stuff! Glad youve noticed adifference... cam next.... ;)

[sef]

Cam fitted with bigger injectors and colder plugs... Made 262bhp before the tune... :biggrindance: Was running a bit lean at the top end so had it live mapped by Chris at 1320... Now have a very comfortable 252bhp 219whp 196lb/ft torque... Car pulls like a train... Need to get a BBK on it though as it is getting harder to stop it...

Currently running 16" Fin alloys as I got a puncture on one of my rear tyres on my Nightspoke alloys... As the fronts are close to their limits I went for a new set of rims... I hope to be able to get some standard tyres on my Nightspokes and try and find a spare Nightspoke so I can carry it in the car on my trips abroad... (Don't trust these cans of shaving foam)

Finally got round to ordering some Ultra - Black Side repeater lenses and chrome bulbs... They looking very nice with my black a-panels...

[Keano]

They are some big numbers now mate - nice work!

Interesting to see what the 16's look like... have you lowered your car?

[sef]

Not lowered yet... Need some coilovers ASAP...

The fins may soon be getting a paint job...

[sef]

Had my Black Fascia painted Black II and had a set of BC Coilovers fitted... May soon be getting a better induction system fitted... :)

[sef]

A pic... (not to everyones liking, but I love it)

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/hpmcs/th_LOW2.jpg

[Keano]

Had my Black Fascia painted Black II and had a set of BC Coilovers fitted... May soon be getting a better induction system fitted... :)

You going to test the new one on MT?

[sef]

I'll probably have one of those... :thumbup: May change my IC too..:w00t:

[Gavin1980]

Do you have a "normal" cooler?!

[Keano]

I'll probably have one of those... :thumbup: May change my IC too..:w00t:


Cool stuff!! Im sure Ive seen somewhere that your after a new IC..... :shhh: (:D)

[sef]

Just purchased a GRS ChargeCooler and a Hybrid Air box... :) Can't wait for these to be fitted...

[Keano]

Excellent stuff sef- look forward to hearing the results of your new mods :) Chargecooler in particular....

[sef]

I'm hoping I'll hit 260+

[Keano]

I think thats a reasonable/realistic number to hope for.... Will be moving up that MT power table nicely..... :)

Any idea of when they are getting fitted yet?

[sef]

I'll fit the airbox myself, so that may get done this week. Just depends on whether Coopers have a replacement back panel available. The ChargeCooler will go on after MiniUnited...

[Streeters]

Are you going to take it on the track at MU :goatee:

[sef]

I'm afraid I won't be going to MU :( My modding frenzies have taken things to the limit... I value my body parts too much :D Are you taking yours on the track?

[Streeters]

hell Yeah ! I dont think Mrs S will let Sybil anywhere near a track:chair: - still one's enough

[sef]

Should be great fun... Tell her to give it a try... She might like it...

[sef]

Had my Chargecooler fitted today... :D I haven't stopped grinning... What a superb piece of kit... I'm now liquid cooled... All I need now is a Hyperblue Cooper bonnet...

[Keano]

All I need now is a Hyperblue Cooper bonnet...

ooh sneaky... I like it !! :biggrindance:

[sef]

KW Coilovers now fitted... Will soon have 550 Injectors fitted and a Mynes tune... After that I'll just need to upgrade my brakes...

[Keano]

Decided what brakes to go for yet ?? I recon AP brakes look the best but the 1st gen JCW brake kit is probably sufficient... Just needs to be kept cool from what ive heard....

[sef]

AP's are very expensive when you need new disks though... I'll probably just go with the JCW setup... (the r56 version, can't have red calipers on my car)

[Keano]

AP's are very expensive when you need new disks though... I'll probably just go with the JCW setup... (the r56 version, can't have red calipers on my car)

How many miles have your current brakes lasted? Will you actually need/get round to having to change the AP brakes again while you own the car???

You dont track your car, at least I dont think you do, so apart from the occasional play your brakes dont take quite too much abuse, certainly not as much as track work so its unlikely IMO that they would actually wear out any time soon... although that could be reason enough not to go 'as far' as getting the AP brakes...

R56 S brakes is probably enough... lol I would be very tempted with some 2nd hand APs though... and I understand they can be finished in black... :)