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James@fomsport · Jul 2nd, 2008, 12:09 PM

I do agree, as the chap ive sold to running well lets say its well modded, and as was running very hot, the best first mod you can do is a scan gauge to see how you IAT is running it just plugs into the ODBII port and sits under the center stack.

As i said earlier were going to test run some non invasive heat reduction parts on our cooper s over the next few months, aero gel shields and cool wrap.

Rigsey · Jul 2nd, 2008, 12:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original)

That's the problem, a GRS does stick out like a sore thumb and instantly screams modified engine. As I say, next June, out of warranty, and a new I/C in time for summer

However, you can change it over to stock in 5 minutes via 4 bolts

batou · Jul 2nd, 2008, 01:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by James@fomsport (original)

I do agree, as the chap ive sold to running well lets say its well modded, and as was running very hot, the best first mod you can do is a scan gauge to see how you IAT is running it just plugs into the ODBII port and sits under the center stack.

As i said earlier were going to test run some non invasive heat reduction parts on our cooper s over the next few months, aero gel shields and cool wrap.

Jon, the man speaks sense. If your staying on the stock i/c it would deffo be a good idea to keep an eye on those temps. I should have had one ages ago despite being on the GP i/c not long after the pulley change.

Seeing those IAT's is like having a nanny telling when is and when isn't a good time to give it some beans. There might be a deal going soon so keep an eye on MiniTorque

Edit. Rigsey has a very good point, it is very very easy to change. Seriously if a monkey like me can do it... a five year old could

minicabrio · Jul 2nd, 2008, 01:42 PM

Lots to ponder..... thanks chaps

Rigsey · Jul 2nd, 2008, 02:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by batou (original)

Edit. Rigsey has a very good point, it is very very easy to change. Seriously if a monkey like me can do it... a five year old could

I should have mentioned, the first time I did it I dropped a nut which required a swearing monkey to retrieve it - took said monkey 45 minutes

Jul 2nd, 2008, 12:18 PM	#22 (permalink)
Rigsey MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 532 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio (original) That's the problem, a GRS does stick out like a sore thumb and instantly screams modified engine. As I say, next June, out of warranty, and a new I/C in time for summer However, you can change it over to stock in 5 minutes via 4 bolts GTT, GRS, Janspeed, JCW, OMP + various other bits - 232.6bhp, 191.2lbft on 1320's rolling road

Jul 2nd, 2008, 01:26 PM	#23 (permalink)
batou Turbo Schmurbo... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maidenhead Local Time: 10:05 PM Posts: 809 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by James@fomsport (original) I do agree, as the chap ive sold to running well lets say its well modded, and as was running very hot, the best first mod you can do is a scan gauge to see how you IAT is running it just plugs into the ODBII port and sits under the center stack. As i said earlier were going to test run some non invasive heat reduction parts on our cooper s over the next few months, aero gel shields and cool wrap. Jon, the man speaks sense. If your staying on the stock i/c it would deffo be a good idea to keep an eye on those temps. I should have had one ages ago despite being on the GP i/c not long after the pulley change. Seeing those IAT's is like having a nanny telling when is and when isn't a good time to give it some beans. There might be a deal going soon so keep an eye on MiniTorque Edit. Rigsey has a very good point, it is very very easy to change. Seriously if a monkey like me can do it... a five year old could 235+ BHP "Works" Eater

Jul 2nd, 2008, 02:07 PM	#25 (permalink)
Rigsey MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 532 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by batou (original) Edit. Rigsey has a very good point, it is very very easy to change. Seriously if a monkey like me can do it... a five year old could I should have mentioned, the first time I did it I dropped a nut which required a swearing monkey to retrieve it - took said monkey 45 minutes GTT, GRS, Janspeed, JCW, OMP + various other bits - 232.6bhp, 191.2lbft on 1320's rolling road

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James@fomsport - contact me via email - My Classifieds Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 10:05 PM Posts: 454 Offline	I do agree, as the chap ive sold to running well lets say its well modded, and as was running very hot, the best first mod you can do is a scan gauge to see how you IAT is running it just plugs into the ODBII port and sits under the center stack. As i said earlier were going to test run some non invasive heat reduction parts on our cooper s over the next few months, aero gel shields and cool wrap.

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Jul 2nd, 2008, 01:42 PM	#24 (permalink)
minicabrio Sing-a-long MINIer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 15,996 Offline	Lots to ponder..... thanks chaps

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