Wez007
Oct 7th, 2009, 08:28 PM
Hi Guys,
I have an 09 cooper and love it to bits but just wonder if i could get a little more from it ???
Anyone done anything to theirs for a bit better pick up?
I am thinking K&N high flow panel filter, better sprk plugs???
Are these likely to make and diffrence at all?
Any advise would be good.
Cheers
The Eggman
Oct 7th, 2009, 08:48 PM
Mini Specialist are best to advise BUT your under warranty so be VERY careful what you do if not done by BMW.
Wez007
Oct 8th, 2009, 08:40 AM
What even to the extent of changing the air filter ?
pete3055
Oct 8th, 2009, 06:56 PM
There is not much bhp to be gained ! I've got an 03 plate which is probably not even remotely similar to yours but have fitted K&N induction, sportsflow manifold , cat back Magnex exhaust , high lift cams , boost /dump valve and the results with only 7-8bhp gained are impressive and the sound is awesome. Tuned by a local specialist garage to mini challenge spec and heyb presto . Reduced my lap time on local race track from 62sec to 56 sec and got a ticket for 137mph which on appeal was reduced ! Mini Coopers are not capable of 137 or so they think 1
The Eggman
Oct 8th, 2009, 07:23 PM
What even to the extent of changing the air filter ?
Yes IMO, your gving them an excuse not to pay if something fails :aargh: Others on here may know better.
737flyer
Oct 29th, 2009, 08:47 PM
Does anybody have any idea where you stand with BMW by fitting an K&N filter? It is a paper filter which is what BMW use, so can they say anything about it?
Thanks
Wez007
Oct 30th, 2009, 04:55 PM
I have bought a K&N filter and it says it will not void your warrenty and if the manufacturer try to use that as an excuse yo ucan call K&N and they will get directly in touch with them and lay down the law so to speak!!!!
jbewley
Nov 13th, 2009, 09:22 PM
Hi Guys,
I have an 09 cooper and love it to bits but just wonder if i could get a little more from it ???
Anyone done anything to theirs for a bit better pick up?
I am thinking K&N high flow panel filter, better sprk plugs???
Are these likely to make and diffrence at all?
Any advise would be good.
Cheers
I have the K&N filter and it made a diference for me. Better throttle responce and picked up a couple of mpg (went from 498 to 514 miles on 12 gallons). I also added the VIP CAI tube, but not much changed with that except the sound. I like the K&N filter.
Jim