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Tonyt3 · Oct 17th, 2006, 03:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by vinniecooper (original)

hi.. i have just got a 53 plate cooper works after many months of serching for the wright one,the car is excellent but i find that the gear box feels and sounds clunky are all works like this or is there a problem?? i got the car from a dealer so i should have no problem if there is somthing wrong.the dealer told me it has the newer version box in it as there were two versions is this true ??

also is there any difference between a cooper s and a cooper s works intercooler ??and would a say gtt or simular be better than my works one..

many thanks vinnie..

Hi Vinnie,
The Cooper S has a 'notchy' gearbox that can be quite a different experience from other cars, however, it does not mean theres definatly no problem with yours, so if in doubt, get someone else to give it a go and see how they feel about it.

The gearbox ratios changed slightly in 2004, but it essentially feels the same as I understand it. Also, it was possible to order an LSD from 2004 onwards I think, but sure to be corrected by some of the more knowledgeable posters on here if I'm inaccurate.

Works has the same intercooler as standard, the only difference is the colour of the plastic trim on it. A bigger I/C can make a good difference in very hot weather, but is marginal most of the year in this country. Perhaps if you had a more agressive tunning package than the Works then you might need a larger I/C. If however you do choose to change it, the company of choice in the UK for I/C change is probably GRS motorsport , widely lauded as the best available readily in the UK, although there is nothing wrong with going the GTT route, they are also an excellent company (and do substantial other tuning mods too...)
regards (and welcome)
Tony

Oct 17th, 2006, 03:09 PM	#6
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 02:05 AM Posts: 6,010 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by vinniecooper (original) hi.. i have just got a 53 plate cooper works after many months of serching for the wright one,the car is excellent but i find that the gear box feels and sounds clunky are all works like this or is there a problem?? i got the car from a dealer so i should have no problem if there is somthing wrong.the dealer told me it has the newer version box in it as there were two versions is this true ?? also is there any difference between a cooper s and a cooper s works intercooler ??and would a say gtt or simular be better than my works one.. many thanks vinnie.. Hi Vinnie, The Cooper S has a 'notchy' gearbox that can be quite a different experience from other cars, however, it does not mean theres definatly no problem with yours, so if in doubt, get someone else to give it a go and see how they feel about it. The gearbox ratios changed slightly in 2004, but it essentially feels the same as I understand it. Also, it was possible to order an LSD from 2004 onwards I think, but sure to be corrected by some of the more knowledgeable posters on here if I'm inaccurate. Works has the same intercooler as standard, the only difference is the colour of the plastic trim on it. A bigger I/C can make a good difference in very hot weather, but is marginal most of the year in this country. Perhaps if you had a more agressive tunning package than the Works then you might need a larger I/C. If however you do choose to change it, the company of choice in the UK for I/C change is probably GRS motorsport , widely lauded as the best available readily in the UK, although there is nothing wrong with going the GTT route, they are also an excellent company (and do substantial other tuning mods too...) regards (and welcome) Tony