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Ant FR · Jul 5th, 2007, 04:40 PM

Ok, so what do i do next. Do i stick with what i have and be content, or do i get head work and cams and push it to the 260 figure. Will the cash actually be worth it.

It seems i have 2 options, i either go the head and cams and deal with any reliability issues this may then cause with the increased power.

Or

Aero kit, clean car up a bit, maybe a set of JCW wheels, and be content with the fast an dgood looking car. Save extra cash to keeping it on the road and serviced and start saving for the mk5 Golf R32 i really want

GRSmotorsport · Jul 5th, 2007, 05:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original)

Ok, so what do i do next. Do i stick with what i have and be content, or do i get head work and cams and push it to the 260 figure. Will the cash actually be worth it.

It seems i have 2 options, i either go the head and cams and deal with any reliability issues this may then cause with the increased power.

Or

Aero kit, clean car up a bit, maybe a set of JCW wheels, and be content with the fast an dgood looking car. Save extra cash to keeping it on the road and serviced and start saving for the mk5 Golf R32 i really want

I would personally go for the head and cam work, these you'll find very worth while

. As far as reliability goes, if you use the best fuel you can get hold of, and drive it the way Roland tells you too, you'll have no problems!!!. I have a high powered mini which has had no problems at all (touch wood) because I drive it with the instructions given too me.

1320autos · Jul 5th, 2007, 05:37 PM

It all depends how you drive your car and how often you use 5000 to 6850.

GRSmotorsport · Jul 5th, 2007, 06:39 PM

I'm taking my car to the Nurburging next year (be the 3rd time I've been there

), so I'm fitting a fuel swirl pot and an extra fuel pump as this has been suggested by Ray West, he'll then do another re-map once its all fitted

uncle albert · Jul 5th, 2007, 06:51 PM

Well my Mini's at a similar state of tune to yours Ant and, personally, I'm leaving it as it is. For a front wheel drive car, I think it's quick enough. When it no longer satisfies my thirst for speed, I'll be looking for something more capable out-of-the-box.

James

Ant FR · Jul 5th, 2007, 09:30 PM

yeah i think the same, been out in it tonight, think aero kit to finish looks then job done.!!!

Bhozar · Jul 5th, 2007, 11:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original)

Save extra cash to keeping it on the road and serviced and start saving for the mk5 Golf R32 i really want

Would almost be as quick as a 260bhp MINI

I personally would go for new head and cam, but thats me and the sort of thing I like to do.

V 5ARY · Jul 6th, 2007, 12:04 AM

new found power from the USA try revelution mini works...

ie rotrex horses for courses?

NeuroBeaker · Jul 6th, 2007, 12:29 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original)

...and start saving for the mk5 Golf R32 i really want

Oooooh, blasphemy! Stone him! Stone him! lol

CC07ERS · Jul 6th, 2007, 05:19 AM

Get the Golf its a no brainer

alski · Jul 6th, 2007, 05:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by CC07ERS (original)

Get the Golf its a no brainer

ignor this man
already taken by the the dark side luke

colour code for a few quid + headwork = saving against plan b ie new wheels and aero kit

Jul 5th, 2007, 04:40 PM	#1
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 1,891 Offline	Ok what next? GTT 230 spec where to go next Ok, so what do i do next. Do i stick with what i have and be content, or do i get head work and cams and push it to the 260 figure. Will the cash actually be worth it. It seems i have 2 options, i either go the head and cams and deal with any reliability issues this may then cause with the increased power. Or Aero kit, clean car up a bit, maybe a set of JCW wheels, and be content with the fast an dgood looking car. Save extra cash to keeping it on the road and serviced and start saving for the mk5 Golf R32 i really want

Jul 5th, 2007, 05:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
GRSmotorsport MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yeovil Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 680 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original) Ok, so what do i do next. Do i stick with what i have and be content, or do i get head work and cams and push it to the 260 figure. Will the cash actually be worth it. It seems i have 2 options, i either go the head and cams and deal with any reliability issues this may then cause with the increased power. Or Aero kit, clean car up a bit, maybe a set of JCW wheels, and be content with the fast an dgood looking car. Save extra cash to keeping it on the road and serviced and start saving for the mk5 Golf R32 i really want I would personally go for the head and cam work, these you'll find very worth while. As far as reliability goes, if you use the best fuel you can get hold of, and drive it the way Roland tells you too, you'll have no problems!!!. I have a high powered mini which has had no problems at all (touch wood) because I drive it with the instructions given too me. Graham

Jul 5th, 2007, 05:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
1320autos MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 1,928 Online	It all depends how you drive your car and how often you use 5000 to 6850. Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 IT'S NOT HOW MUCH YOU SPEND BUT HOW WELL YOU SPEND IT

Jul 5th, 2007, 06:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
GRSmotorsport MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yeovil Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 680 Offline	I'm taking my car to the Nurburging next year (be the 3rd time I've been there), so I'm fitting a fuel swirl pot and an extra fuel pump as this has been suggested by Ray West, he'll then do another re-map once its all fitted Graham

Jul 6th, 2007, 12:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 5,763 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original) ...and start saving for the mk5 Golf R32 i really want Oooooh, blasphemy! Stone him! Stone him! lol * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

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Jul 5th, 2007, 06:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
uncle albert MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefrd/Bath/Cwmbran Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 818 Offline	Well my Mini's at a similar state of tune to yours Ant and, personally, I'm leaving it as it is. For a front wheel drive car, I think it's quick enough. When it no longer satisfies my thirst for speed, I'll be looking for something more capable out-of-the-box. James

Jul 5th, 2007, 09:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 1,891 Offline	yeah i think the same, been out in it tonight, think aero kit to finish looks then job done.!!!

Jul 5th, 2007, 11:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 1,231 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original) Save extra cash to keeping it on the road and serviced and start saving for the mk5 Golf R32 i really want Would almost be as quick as a 260bhp MINI I personally would go for new head and cam, but thats me and the sort of thing I like to do.

Jul 6th, 2007, 12:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
V 5ARY FEELIN`THE`BURN!! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 821 Offline	new found power from the USA try revelution mini works... ie rotrex horses for courses?

Jul 6th, 2007, 05:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 2,743 Offline	Get the Golf its a no brainer

Jul 6th, 2007, 05:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
alski dyno-mite, might not.... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: banbury Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 954 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CC07ERS (original) Get the Golf its a no brainer ignor this man already taken by the the dark side luke colour code for a few quid + headwork = saving against plan b ie new wheels and aero kit carefree

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