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genik · Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:50 AM

Why doesnt the bonnet scoop lead anywhere like the older cooper S?
What was the real use of the scoop in the older one?

Paul · Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:52 AM

Lots on this already, try a search of the 2nd gen forum for scoop and you'll find lots of information and debate.

steve11 · Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:53 AM

Because the R56 has a front mount intercooler.
The R53 had a top mount intercooler which is what the scoop was designed for.

msh441 · Oct 25th, 2007, 11:07 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by genik (original)

Why doesnt the bonnet scoop lead anywhere like the older cooper S?
What was the real use of the scoop in the older one?

It can go somwhere if you want...

DDMWorks

Or you could open it up and put in a little diverder to blow a little more air over the turbo (like the MINI Challenge car).

JohnWB · Oct 25th, 2007, 11:39 AM

All the later R56 MCS scoops have holes in to allow extra cooling in the engine compartment / turbo area

Turboduck · Nov 13th, 2007, 08:35 PM

You can always make a use out of it, but it won't help much. Just like Steve11 said, it's just due to the engine design. It's there to keep the retro look.

genik · Nov 14th, 2007, 05:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by msh441 (original)

It can go somwhere if you want...

DDMWorks

Or you could open it up and put in a little diverder to blow a little more air over the turbo (like the MINI Challenge car).

The mini challenge car has sutch a diverter? Is there a pic to see?

Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:50 AM	#1
genik MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 05:15 AM Posts: 35 Offline	R56 bonnet scoop Why doesnt the bonnet scoop lead anywhere like the older cooper S? What was the real use of the scoop in the older one?

Oct 25th, 2007, 11:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
msh441 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pacific NW Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 439 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by genik (original) Why doesnt the bonnet scoop lead anywhere like the older cooper S? What was the real use of the scoop in the older one? It can go somwhere if you want... DDMWorks Or you could open it up and put in a little diverder to blow a little more air over the turbo (like the MINI Challenge car). Founding member of R56 Anonymous: "Hello. My name is Mike. I'm a driving enthusiast... and I still like the R56"

Oct 25th, 2007, 11:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
JohnWB MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Middlesbrough, UK Local Time: 06:15 AM Posts: 324 Offline	All the later R56 MCS scoops have holes in to allow extra cooling in the engine compartment / turbo area Laser Blue / Black MCS - Arived March 07

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Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:15 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Lots on this already, try a search of the 2nd gen forum for scoop and you'll find lots of information and debate.

Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
steve11 Mad Modder My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Australia Local Time: 03:15 PM Posts: 340 Offline	Because the R56 has a front mount intercooler. The R53 had a top mount intercooler which is what the scoop was designed for.

Nov 13th, 2007, 08:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Turboduck MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 3 Offline	You can always make a use out of it, but it won't help much. Just like Steve11 said, it's just due to the engine design. It's there to keep the retro look.

Nov 14th, 2007, 05:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
genik MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 05:15 AM Posts: 35 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by msh441 (original) It can go somwhere if you want... DDMWorks Or you could open it up and put in a little diverder to blow a little more air over the turbo (like the MINI Challenge car). The mini challenge car has sutch a diverter? Is there a pic to see?

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