Project "Kermit"
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Auwen is right, that's the R56 Mini Cooper S with the JCW kit on it.
Mine's a R53 with the JCW kit. :help:
Mine's a R53 with the JCW kit. :help:
spicing things up with some interracial action. Definitely a classic pic this one.
Probably the only foursome ever recorded of barely legal MINI RS X GT3 RS X MINIGHINI X LP SPYDER. Stay tuned for a full feature. Credits to Zaibi Motor in Bangsar and Sherman Time Studios
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Probably the only foursome ever recorded of barely legal MINI RS X GT3 RS X MINIGHINI X LP SPYDER. Stay tuned for a full feature. Credits to Zaibi Motor in Bangsar and Sherman Time Studios
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Awesomest to the maximus!!!
eugene: aiya.. the theme is - F U N ! :)
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Kermit and other kerropi friends
---------- Post added at 11:28 AM ---------- 6 hour anti-bump limit - Previous post was at 10:02 AM ----------
Kermit and other kerropi friends
spotted the green GT3 speeding from Bangsar =_= gave me a shock driving slowly suddenly cut me so fast ! -_-
So, originally, I was set on lowering the car to give it a more aggressive stance. I had managed to find a good deal of some Hamann lowering springs...
Unfortunately, the front didn't fit! The rear wasn't a problem but the front needed the mounts that should have came with it.
So, for a short time, while I was trying to figure out if it was worth going through the trouble to get it to fit, I was driving around with just the rears that was lowered. This turned out to be a bad, bad idea...
Because the dampers were already fairly old, they gave way from the extra load from the lowering springs and the unbalanced ride height.
This also killed all my bushings. Fortunately, I managed to source some Koni FSD's with springs. These retain the stock height though...
My old gear knob was starting to get icky to hold. The rubber on top was turning yellow and sticky. So, replaced it with the JCW one. It's carbon fiber with alcantara. Much, much better.
While we're at it, I also changed the hand brake grip and added some sport pedals too...
Many have been dissing the beer can tail pipes lately. They all say I need an after market exhaust or at least get the exhaust tips changed. Problem is, they cost a lot! I didn't want to spend a fortune on them so I opted for the "One-Ball" mod and some local exhaust tips...
If you're wondering what a "One-Ball" mod is, basically Mini Cooper S has two muffler balls that work in series. The modification is to cut off the first ball, the resonator and just go direct to the muffler. It makes it louder, saves weight and increases power ever so slightly. Here's a picture to illustrate what I mean...
Bang for buck mod. It slightly raises the exhaust note but it's not so intrusive like an aftermarket exhaust. It's barely noticeable.
Next was to ditch my old "Beer Can" exhaust tips...
With some nicer ones!
Got up a wee bit too early this morning. The roads were clear so I decided to do an ECU reset now that it has a slightly less restrictive exhaust. Took "Kermit" and opened up the revs after that. Quite happy with the mod. ^_^
Will be heading to Motorsport Playground later to get some decals done. I have to sort out the bushings soon too... Till then!
Unfortunately, the front didn't fit! The rear wasn't a problem but the front needed the mounts that should have came with it.
So, for a short time, while I was trying to figure out if it was worth going through the trouble to get it to fit, I was driving around with just the rears that was lowered. This turned out to be a bad, bad idea...
Because the dampers were already fairly old, they gave way from the extra load from the lowering springs and the unbalanced ride height.
This also killed all my bushings. Fortunately, I managed to source some Koni FSD's with springs. These retain the stock height though...
My old gear knob was starting to get icky to hold. The rubber on top was turning yellow and sticky. So, replaced it with the JCW one. It's carbon fiber with alcantara. Much, much better.
While we're at it, I also changed the hand brake grip and added some sport pedals too...
Many have been dissing the beer can tail pipes lately. They all say I need an after market exhaust or at least get the exhaust tips changed. Problem is, they cost a lot! I didn't want to spend a fortune on them so I opted for the "One-Ball" mod and some local exhaust tips...
If you're wondering what a "One-Ball" mod is, basically Mini Cooper S has two muffler balls that work in series. The modification is to cut off the first ball, the resonator and just go direct to the muffler. It makes it louder, saves weight and increases power ever so slightly. Here's a picture to illustrate what I mean...
Bang for buck mod. It slightly raises the exhaust note but it's not so intrusive like an aftermarket exhaust. It's barely noticeable.
Next was to ditch my old "Beer Can" exhaust tips...
With some nicer ones!
Got up a wee bit too early this morning. The roads were clear so I decided to do an ECU reset now that it has a slightly less restrictive exhaust. Took "Kermit" and opened up the revs after that. Quite happy with the mod. ^_^
Will be heading to Motorsport Playground later to get some decals done. I have to sort out the bushings soon too... Till then!
So, I've gotten somewhat of a Union Jack done on the roof... This was done by Remus Chang at Motorsport Playground.
Still thinking whether to get the bonnet stripes done or not.
The Koni FSD's were way too soft for our roads. I did not feel comfortable with them. Eventually, I decided to give them up and go back to the stock dampers with some Tein H-Tech springs. Picked them up from Exotic Mods. These springs drop the car's height about half an inch. It doesn't seem much but when the springs settle, it looks pretty low. I now occasionally scrape bumps that are too high or dips that are too steep. Looks good though...
I've also went ahead and installed a CAI (Cold Air Intake). Got a nice Pipercross Viper Carbon Induction Kit and Alta Silicone intake hose. Can't say I feel much difference in terms of power, but there is a nice deep suction sound now when you floor it. The super charger whine is more distinct now too! Never fails to put a smile on my face.
Now, the easiest way to get some more power, is to of course, up the boost! With the R53 Mini Cooper S, the way to do it is to reduce the size of your super charger pulley. Most people go for this, the ALTA V2.0 Supercharger Pulley with 15% reduction. Can't wait to get it fitted.
I'm also waiting to get this header I picked up from Eurotuner installed. This should help with "breathing".
I might pick up a Works Engineering lightened crank pulley too to help with response too. Till the next update!
Still thinking whether to get the bonnet stripes done or not.
The Koni FSD's were way too soft for our roads. I did not feel comfortable with them. Eventually, I decided to give them up and go back to the stock dampers with some Tein H-Tech springs. Picked them up from Exotic Mods. These springs drop the car's height about half an inch. It doesn't seem much but when the springs settle, it looks pretty low. I now occasionally scrape bumps that are too high or dips that are too steep. Looks good though...
I've also went ahead and installed a CAI (Cold Air Intake). Got a nice Pipercross Viper Carbon Induction Kit and Alta Silicone intake hose. Can't say I feel much difference in terms of power, but there is a nice deep suction sound now when you floor it. The super charger whine is more distinct now too! Never fails to put a smile on my face.
Now, the easiest way to get some more power, is to of course, up the boost! With the R53 Mini Cooper S, the way to do it is to reduce the size of your super charger pulley. Most people go for this, the ALTA V2.0 Supercharger Pulley with 15% reduction. Can't wait to get it fitted.
I'm also waiting to get this header I picked up from Eurotuner installed. This should help with "breathing".
I might pick up a Works Engineering lightened crank pulley too to help with response too. Till the next update!
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