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f99lr · Feb 22nd, 2007, 04:10 PM

Has anyone found or put a new induction kit on the R56 cooper yet??

MJS · Mar 7th, 2007, 01:49 PM

Yes K&N do one, Ive seen the Apollo for both Cooper and S (R56), they look good and give impressive figures, although I dont quite believe them...

marx87 · Mar 7th, 2007, 01:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MJS (original)

Yes K&N do one, Ive seen the Apollo for both Cooper and S (R56), they look good and give impressive figures, although I dont quite believe them...

The apollo is a universal air filter... it has not been specifically made for the R56's.

I will be waiting untill K&N bring out an induction kit which is just for the r56. The Typhoon

MJS · Mar 7th, 2007, 05:45 PM

The Apollo filter is a universal filter in itself, but the fittings and cold air feed are all different from model to model.
Just as if you look at a typhoon kit, the cone filters are all exactly the same (universal), but is it just the fitting kit that is model specific

MJS · Mar 7th, 2007, 05:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by marx87 (original)

The apollo is a universal air filter... it has not been specifically made for the R56's.

I will be waiting untill K&N bring out an induction kit which is just for the r56. The Typhoon

I know this is for the R56 S and not the Cooper, but this looks like its made for the job and not a universal filter...

Gardus · Mar 7th, 2007, 06:58 PM

I wonder...would it be so hard to make an induction kit that uses the bonnet airscoop? The problem is when you open the bonnet maybe a fixed (but a bit flexible, plastic so) conduct and a rubber around the scoop that seals when the bonnet is closed...

Does anyone have a photo of the engine bay without the stock airbox? Maybe one could be done in glassfyber... with enough place for a big direct air filter and the "flat pipe" that goes to the scoop. Painted in matte black could even not look too much aftermarket or handmade.

f99lr · Mar 8th, 2007, 11:02 PM

Thats great guys thanks for your feedback dont get my mini for a few weeks so by then i shall sort it out.

popey · Mar 9th, 2007, 02:19 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MJS (original)

I know this is for the R56 S and not the Cooper, but this looks like its made for the job and not a universal filter...

Its a universal filter, see the K&N website

steeve · Mar 9th, 2007, 05:52 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MJS (original)

I know this is for the R56 S and not the Cooper, but this looks like its made for the job and not a universal filter...

That look soooo ugly.

hein · Mar 12th, 2007, 06:02 PM

my mcs is going to the K&N R&D department in eindhoven holland for 2 days next week to built and test the mini spec filter for the r56

*Vikki* · Mar 12th, 2007, 06:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by steeve (original)

That look soooo ugly.

sorry why is it ugly

jamesbeaumont · Mar 13th, 2007, 05:45 PM

I think it looks good!

f99lr · Apr 5th, 2007, 09:52 PM

The universal filter is on a cooper s will the same one fit on the cooper?

DerekH · Apr 10th, 2007, 06:24 PM

Hein what was the result of the tests and what power increase gained or other benefits torque responce in throttle etc would be great to get feed back also what does this kit cost approx

Pentagon · Apr 13th, 2007, 10:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by steeve (original)

That look soooo ugly.

Thats my engine bay u is disrespecting. it looks superb

Quote: Originally Posted by DerekH (original)

Hein what was the result of the tests and what power increase gained or other benefits torque responce in throttle etc would be great to get feed back also what does this kit cost approx

I've posted k & N dyno charts somewhere on this site...the throttle was snappier, the sound amazing. i suggested they use the scoop but k & N's r & D neasured airflow/ temp etc and said it wasnt needed

jamesbeaumont · Apr 24th, 2007, 10:04 PM

Still no news on ANYONE making an induction kit or panel filter for the R56's??

mobergy · May 18th, 2007, 02:50 PM

I have contacted the folks who make the Iceman cold air intake about whether they will make one for the R56 Mini S. I had an Iceman on my 1998 Neon R/T and it worked great - they really engineer their products well, they are not just a K&N on the end of a pipe like some of the other intakes. Their systems are engineered to taper from filter to mainfold in order to provide the ideal air velocity as well as volume, and they are made to last. I'll let you know if they agree - it might help if some of you expressed interest to them as well via the "contact us" part of their website. I would have attached a link to their website in case you are interested in seeing some of their other intakes, but the system won't let me since I don't have 5 posts yet - the website is icemanmotorsports.com.

newyorkaddict · May 19th, 2007, 11:06 AM

Would be great if Gruppe M got on the case. I had one on my Civic Type R, and it made ONE hell of a difference. There was loads more torque, and they sound amazing. The idea of the bonnet scoop is not a bad one either, just have to get over the problem of opening the bonnet. Is it worth tyring replacing the dummy scoop with one that lets air in, that would bring down temp's under the bonnet, and may give a tiny bit of extra umph.

J1JPE · May 30th, 2007, 02:09 PM

give it a few more months & will get 1 as a birthday present - to myself

Feb 22nd, 2007, 04:10 PM	#1
f99lr N7 LRR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Woolley WY Local Time: 11:36 AM Posts: 100 Offline	Induction Kit For Cooper Has anyone found or put a new induction kit on the R56 cooper yet??

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MJS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 11:36 AM Posts: 320 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by marx87 (original) The apollo is a universal air filter... it has not been specifically made for the R56's. I will be waiting untill K&N bring out an induction kit which is just for the r56. The Typhoon I know this is for the R56 S and not the Cooper, but this looks like its made for the job and not a universal filter... Attached Thumbnails

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Gardus MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Brescia e Milano Local Time: 11:36 AM Posts: 83 Offline	I wonder...would it be so hard to make an induction kit that uses the bonnet airscoop? The problem is when you open the bonnet maybe a fixed (but a bit flexible, plastic so) conduct and a rubber around the scoop that seals when the bonnet is closed... Does anyone have a photo of the engine bay without the stock airbox? Maybe one could be done in glassfyber... with enough place for a big direct air filter and the "flat pipe" that goes to the scoop. Painted in matte black could even not look too much aftermarket or handmade. WWW.CLUBMINITALIA.COM PRESIDENTE

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popey Wants an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 11:36 AM Posts: 1,428 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MJS (original) I know this is for the R56 S and not the Cooper, but this looks like its made for the job and not a universal filter... Its a universal filter, see the K&N website Now With Toyo Rubber!!

May 18th, 2007, 02:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
mobergy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Local Time: 06:36 AM Posts: 7 Offline	Iceman Intake for Mini I have contacted the folks who make the Iceman cold air intake about whether they will make one for the R56 Mini S. I had an Iceman on my 1998 Neon R/T and it worked great - they really engineer their products well, they are not just a K&N on the end of a pipe like some of the other intakes. Their systems are engineered to taper from filter to mainfold in order to provide the ideal air velocity as well as volume, and they are made to last. I'll let you know if they agree - it might help if some of you expressed interest to them as well via the "contact us" part of their website. I would have attached a link to their website in case you are interested in seeing some of their other intakes, but the system won't let me since I don't have 5 posts yet - the website is icemanmotorsports.com.

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Mar 7th, 2007, 01:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
MJS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 11:36 AM Posts: 320 Offline	Yes K&N do one, Ive seen the Apollo for both Cooper and S (R56), they look good and give impressive figures, although I dont quite believe them...

Mar 7th, 2007, 01:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
marx87 R56 MCS Works For Sale! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Carlisle UK Local Time: 11:36 AM Posts: 472 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MJS (original) Yes K&N do one, Ive seen the Apollo for both Cooper and S (R56), they look good and give impressive figures, although I dont quite believe them... The apollo is a universal air filter... it has not been specifically made for the R56's. I will be waiting untill K&N bring out an induction kit which is just for the r56. The Typhoon

Mar 7th, 2007, 05:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
MJS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 11:36 AM Posts: 320 Offline	The Apollo filter is a universal filter in itself, but the fittings and cold air feed are all different from model to model. Just as if you look at a typhoon kit, the cone filters are all exactly the same (universal), but is it just the fitting kit that is model specific

Mar 8th, 2007, 11:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
f99lr N7 LRR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Woolley WY Local Time: 11:36 AM Posts: 100 Offline	Thats great guys thanks for your feedback dont get my mini for a few weeks so by then i shall sort it out.

Mar 9th, 2007, 05:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
steeve Steeve My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Far Corfe Local Time: 11:36 AM Posts: 275 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MJS (original) I know this is for the R56 S and not the Cooper, but this looks like its made for the job and not a universal filter... That look soooo ugly.

Mar 12th, 2007, 06:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
hein MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: sliedrecht Local Time: 11:36 AM Posts: 145 Offline	my mcs is going to the K&N R&D department in eindhoven holland for 2 days next week to built and test the mini spec filter for the r56

Mar 12th, 2007, 06:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 11:36 AM Posts: 2,220 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by steeve (original) That look soooo ugly. sorry why is it ugly

Mar 13th, 2007, 05:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
jamesbeaumont Addicted to MINI... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 11:36 AM Posts: 452 Offline	I think it looks good!

Apr 5th, 2007, 09:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
f99lr N7 LRR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Woolley WY Local Time: 11:36 AM Posts: 100 Offline	The universal filter is on a cooper s will the same one fit on the cooper?

Apr 10th, 2007, 06:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 11:36 AM Posts: 827 Offline	Hein what was the result of the tests and what power increase gained or other benefits torque responce in throttle etc would be great to get feed back also what does this kit cost approx

Apr 13th, 2007, 10:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
Pentagon MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cotswolds Local Time: 10:36 AM Posts: 63 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by steeve (original) That look soooo ugly. Thats my engine bay u is disrespecting. it looks superb Quote: Originally Posted by DerekH (original) Hein what was the result of the tests and what power increase gained or other benefits torque responce in throttle etc would be great to get feed back also what does this kit cost approx I've posted k & N dyno charts somewhere on this site...the throttle was snappier, the sound amazing. i suggested they use the scoop but k & N's r & D neasured airflow/ temp etc and said it wasnt needed

Apr 24th, 2007, 10:04 PM	#16 (permalink)
jamesbeaumont Addicted to MINI... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 11:36 AM Posts: 452 Offline	Still no news on ANYONE making an induction kit or panel filter for the R56's??

May 19th, 2007, 11:06 AM	#18 (permalink)
newyorkaddict The Second Coming........ My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Exmoor, Devon Local Time: 11:36 AM Posts: 75 Offline	Would be great if Gruppe M got on the case. I had one on my Civic Type R, and it made ONE hell of a difference. There was loads more torque, and they sound amazing. The idea of the bonnet scoop is not a bad one either, just have to get over the problem of opening the bonnet. Is it worth tyring replacing the dummy scoop with one that lets air in, that would bring down temp's under the bonnet, and may give a tiny bit of extra umph.

May 30th, 2007, 02:09 PM	#19 (permalink)
J1JPE Redundancy = $£€ = hols Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MANCHESTER ;} Local Time: 11:36 AM Posts: 1,488 Offline	give it a few more months & will get 1 as a birthday present - to myself Vote MINI - http://uktv.co.uk/dave/caroftheyear/...page/sid/6216/

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