| Just a note on this thread - passed the 100,00 mile mark a coupla days ago, and heading for Arizona this weekend. Jazmini - I, too am running a cat-back and cold air intake - the cat back helped a little on overall HP, but the cold-air made a huge difference in the usable torque. There was a point on many hills where I had to pretty much floor it just to maintain any speed I had, but now if I'm going say, 3,000 RPM, to maintain the same speed, I only have to use another 300 RPM, and that means extra power for emergencies is on tap. The car is much more flexible, and acceleration is better by leaps and bounds. My guess is the HP increase might only be 6 HP or so, but it's enough. The CVT seems trouble-free, and handles the changes with aplomb. I'm also convinced the 'D' setting on the freeway, which is like an overdrive, has helped overall engine life - I bet I'm cruising at at least 1,000 RPM lower than the manual Coopers. Happy Motoring, all!
BCNU,
Rob in Dago | 
