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notpaddyhopkirk · Dec 6th, 2002, 01:24 AM

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Originally posted by Chrono
Also lowering and stiffening the cars suspension. then after all that is through and done with if im still not satisfied ill start bolting on the power.

Yeah, that's what he MCS really needs, a STIFFER suspension.

I am by no means anti-mod, but there are some areas of the car where user improvements are not improvements at all. This is a marvelous car that works very well. I am personally planning on intake and exhaust mods and even a set of H&R lowering springs (basically because they don't destroy the ride any further), but... you have to know where to draw the line.

It seems to me that owners who are looking to significantly alter the car would be better off starting with a car that is not already imbued with such inherent goodness. Like a Civic.

Cheers!

911ETR · Dec 6th, 2002, 01:24 AM

So I have seen the Mini Madness ECU in action installed in a car.

Its pretty powerful and although I have not dynoed it I would guess its more than 10. One thing is for sure, I have talked to a few folks that had a performance ECU but didnt have the cold start program fixed. After they did so and had a reflash of the performance ECU life was totally different.

Hope to test these soon and get some numbers.

Chrono · Dec 6th, 2002, 05:05 PM

Ok, i can see your point of view but if im willing to sacrifice ride to gain more performance whats it to you? someone forcing you to drive my car when im not around or what is it? i might not agree with anything you do to your car but i certantly wouldnt knock it. just a thought.

notpaddyhopkirk · Dec 6th, 2002, 11:52 PM

Yeah, I was a bit full of myself that day. You are right. It takes a bunch of people to make a chorus, and we all, as enthusiasts, have different aspects of the hobby that turn us on.

I can just appreciate that I have no fillings in my mouth to loose in your car

Keep up the good work and I appreciate your level-headed response.

Eric

Dec 6th, 2002, 01:24 AM	#21
notpaddyhopkirk MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern California Local Time: 01:11 PM Posts: 58 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Chrono Also lowering and stiffening the cars suspension. then after all that is through and done with if im still not satisfied ill start bolting on the power. Yeah, that's what he MCS really needs, a STIFFER suspension. I am by no means anti-mod, but there are some areas of the car where user improvements are not improvements at all. This is a marvelous car that works very well. I am personally planning on intake and exhaust mods and even a set of H&R lowering springs (basically because they don't destroy the ride any further), but... you have to know where to draw the line. It seems to me that owners who are looking to significantly alter the car would be better off starting with a car that is not already imbued with such inherent goodness. Like a Civic. Cheers! '03 CR/W MCS - Madness Intake, 18" ASA JS5s with Yoko Parada Spec2s

Dec 6th, 2002, 05:05 PM	#23 (permalink)
Chrono MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 04:11 PM Posts: 85 Offline	Ok, i can see your point of view but if im willing to sacrifice ride to gain more performance whats it to you? someone forcing you to drive my car when im not around or what is it? i might not agree with anything you do to your car but i certantly wouldnt knock it. just a thought. Black/Black MCS Everything to follow shortly.

Dec 6th, 2002, 11:52 PM	#24 (permalink)
notpaddyhopkirk MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern California Local Time: 01:11 PM Posts: 58 Offline	True, true Yeah, I was a bit full of myself that day. You are right. It takes a bunch of people to make a chorus, and we all, as enthusiasts, have different aspects of the hobby that turn us on. I can just appreciate that I have no fillings in my mouth to loose in your car Keep up the good work and I appreciate your level-headed response. Eric '03 CR/W MCS - Madness Intake, 18" ASA JS5s with Yoko Parada Spec2s

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Dec 6th, 2002, 01:24 AM	#22 (permalink)
911ETR MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 01:11 PM Posts: 607 Offline	So I have seen the Mini Madness ECU in action installed in a car. Its pretty powerful and although I have not dynoed it I would guess its more than 10. One thing is for sure, I have talked to a few folks that had a performance ECU but didnt have the cold start program fixed. After they did so and had a reflash of the performance ECU life was totally different. Hope to test these soon and get some numbers.

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