had some advice from one of the ecu tuning companies recently on how to improve the airflow through the std R56 Cooper resonator box while still keeping the stock look ... works a treat;
- improved throttle response, more torquey
- no more diesel engine clatter when pulling off with cold engine
- less (fake) brum brum (induction) noise when engine is warm
- quieter cruising
need to measure 30-50 and 50-70 times and mpg to be sure; however butt dyno definitely tells me there's better pick up
also pumped the tyres up to recommended pressures so am not sure if it's this or the 'mod' that's making the wheels spin when booting it in 1st & 2nd
any ideas what I've done ?
once I'm convinced of it's longevity I'll reveal more - maybe need to get Lohen / Vecchio / GTT Roland to fabricate & sell it ....
btw spoke to nice guy at Vechio the other day & read the Redline filter group tests as suggested (itg WON by 5bhp over K&N, Green, Std filter etc on Civic Type R) - I now definitely plan to get the ITG panel ... once the first handmade batch have sold & the price comes down to £40ish for the regular production ...
ANYONE ELSE INTERESTED IN A GROUP BUY ON THE itg PANEL FILTER PLEASE POST DETAILS HERE !
Mr Vecchio - does it fit the Cooper D as well (am being too lazy to go look for D filter size & shape on real OEM etc)
