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finalfan7asy · Jun 17th, 2007, 12:09 AM

Hello,

I'm wanting to install a cold air intake system into my MINI S and was wondering what make/model would deliver the highest performance and sound. I know an intake system is not going to increase much but I want the best thats out there. Also my MINI is an automatic which I believe means there is an extra wire near where the intake system sits and may be more of a problem for fitting.

I don't know much more than the average Joe when it comes to working on cars so would I be able to install something like this myself?

Thanks

steve11 · Jun 17th, 2007, 06:02 AM

ALTA do one for auto's.

motionmonk · Jun 17th, 2007, 09:52 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by finalfan7asy (original)

I'm wanting to install a cold air intake system into my MINI S and was wondering what make/model would deliver the highest performance and sound. I know an intake system is not going to increase much but I want the best thats out there. Also my MINI is an automatic which I believe means there is an extra wire near where the intake system sits and may be more of a problem for fitting.

I can answer this one! I have a 2006 MCSa, and I did my CAI last weekend. I bought the Mini Madness CAI, since it also had an open cowl option to help funnel colder air from the vents vs the engine compartment. Instructions were clean and easy to follow; taking my time, it took about 30 minutes.

I noticed a difference right away; smoother gearing, and a nice growl from the supercharger. If you check my Gallery on NAM (motionmonk), you'll see some of the mods I've done.

Good luck!
Motionmonk

DaFlake · Jun 18th, 2007, 07:18 AM

I run a MINI-Madness myself and love it. However, to be totally honest, I don't think that any one is "better". Alta, Madness or any of the other vendors are pretty solid products so you really can 't go wrong with your choice.

finalfan7asy · Jun 20th, 2007, 04:41 PM

Just bought the MINI-Madness CAI w/ cowl mod. Waiting to install next week.

Thanks

finalfan7asy · Jun 26th, 2007, 08:19 AM

Just installed the MINI-Madness CAI w/ cowl mod. Took me about 1hr. The instructions seemed to have 1 or 2 steps not well elaborated

In all I would say It felt and sounded great!

Thanks for the recommendation.

DaFlake · Jun 26th, 2007, 08:52 AM

No problem, glad that you like it.

Jun 17th, 2007, 12:09 AM	#1
finalfan7asy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wisconsin Local Time: 05:04 PM Posts: 15 Offline	#1 Cold Air Intake System Hello, I'm wanting to install a cold air intake system into my MINI S and was wondering what make/model would deliver the highest performance and sound. I know an intake system is not going to increase much but I want the best thats out there. Also my MINI is an automatic which I believe means there is an extra wire near where the intake system sits and may be more of a problem for fitting. I don't know much more than the average Joe when it comes to working on cars so would I be able to install something like this myself? Thanks

Jun 17th, 2007, 09:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
motionmonk MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Local Time: 03:04 PM Posts: 19 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by finalfan7asy (original) I'm wanting to install a cold air intake system into my MINI S and was wondering what make/model would deliver the highest performance and sound. I know an intake system is not going to increase much but I want the best thats out there. Also my MINI is an automatic which I believe means there is an extra wire near where the intake system sits and may be more of a problem for fitting. I can answer this one! I have a 2006 MCSa, and I did my CAI last weekend. I bought the Mini Madness CAI, since it also had an open cowl option to help funnel colder air from the vents vs the engine compartment. Instructions were clean and easy to follow; taking my time, it took about 30 minutes. I noticed a difference right away; smoother gearing, and a nice growl from the supercharger. If you check my Gallery on NAM (motionmonk), you'll see some of the mods I've done. Good luck! Motionmonk I'm not speeding. I'm feeding my supercharger.

Jun 18th, 2007, 07:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 05:04 PM Posts: 11,037 Offline	I run a MINI-Madness myself and love it. However, to be totally honest, I don't think that any one is "better". Alta, Madness or any of the other vendors are pretty solid products so you really can 't go wrong with your choice. Global Moderator

Jun 26th, 2007, 08:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 05:04 PM Posts: 11,037 Offline	No problem, glad that you like it. Global Moderator

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Jun 17th, 2007, 06:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
steve11 Mad Modder My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Australia Local Time: 08:04 AM Posts: 340 Offline	ALTA do one for auto's.

Jun 20th, 2007, 04:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
finalfan7asy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wisconsin Local Time: 05:04 PM Posts: 15 Offline	Just bought the MINI-Madness CAI w/ cowl mod. Waiting to install next week. Thanks

Jun 26th, 2007, 08:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
finalfan7asy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wisconsin Local Time: 05:04 PM Posts: 15 Offline	Just installed the MINI-Madness CAI w/ cowl mod. Took me about 1hr. The instructions seemed to have 1 or 2 steps not well elaborated In all I would say It felt and sounded great! Thanks for the recommendation.

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