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roodiepoo96 · Sep 3rd, 2004, 11:28 AM

Hey again,

For those who havent heard, I am looking to convert my Mini ONE into a Cooper S. Not really performance-wise, but mainly looks-wise, as teh cooper s is one of the most beautiful cars in the world. So, I have posted a forum about getting the look sorted, and I have been overwhelmed by the support and help of the other users of Mini2.com.

However, after having a good think about the future of my Mini ONE, I decided that if i was going to make it look like a cooper s, I may aswell make is perform better. Not being disapointed with the performance of her at the moment, does anyone have any CHEAPER suggestions on how to gain that couple of extra BHP out of her? By cheap I mean under £500.

To get the look, I have opted to buy:
Bumpers -
Front
Rear
Side sills
side repeaters
bonnet
petrol filler cap
exhaust
badges

In addition, I am going to fir some quad lamps, some decals, bonnet stripes and maybe neons (still undecided, as the money could be spent on something more exciting)

Please post any comments, advice or suggestions.

Cheers,
JP

Mini Cruiser · Sep 3rd, 2004, 01:08 PM

superchip, extra 30bhp for £500

M1OUTT · Sep 3rd, 2004, 09:22 PM

only if ur daft enuf 2 pay that much like u

roodiepoo96 · Sep 4th, 2004, 09:55 PM

Yeah, i dont wanna get any extras that will be seen as a "waste of money"
I have money, but obviously if its not going to be worth it, i could spend money on other things, drink for example...

MrMini748 · Sep 5th, 2004, 02:52 PM

I'd say a Superchip as it really makes a difference over 4000 RPM but little before that unfortunately.

How about a turbo kit - theres a lot of companies on the verge of releasing bolt-on turbo kits for the ONE and Cooper at the moment - may be worth saving up for one!

Wouldn't really bother with most other performance upgrades though as they don't seem to make much difference. Though I've heard good things about big valve cyclinder heads and matching the exhaust ports with a specific manifold.

Pat

I love MINI, Laura · Sep 6th, 2004, 02:10 PM

Theres alot of things you can do performance wise, but if you want to keep your warrenty intact then there are a few things you deffinately shouldn't do!

The TLC is too good to waste I think!

GregF · Sep 6th, 2004, 03:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by roodiepoo96

To get the look, I have opted to buy:
Bumpers -
Front
Rear
Side sills
side repeaters
bonnet
petrol filler cap
exhaust
badges

Just curious, are you planning to remove the ONE badge and replace it with the S badge?

roodiepoo96 · Sep 8th, 2004, 05:09 PM

No way, my mates tried 2 tempt me, but im proud of my one, and would not want 2 be seen as a sheep in wolfs clothing

JP

Paul · Sep 8th, 2004, 05:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by roodiepoo96

No way, my mates tried 2 tempt me, but im proud of my one, and would not want 2 be seen as a sheep in wolfs clothing

JP

Wouldn't the S bonnet and repeaters with the S logo already be going that way?

I'd have to go with the others, SuperChip.

R1 · Sep 8th, 2004, 05:18 PM

Get everything else but just don't get that bonnet!!!!!

I've got the only 3 best visual things from the "S" on my Cooper.

The sideskirts, chrome filler cap and the alloy pedal set.

roodiepoo96 · Sep 8th, 2004, 08:57 PM

I like the look of the bonnet, but this does seem to be the main set back with money and availability, so i may consider not getting it, why do u say not to? I know it is "stealing" the look off of the cooper s, but i don't intend to abuse the stautus of the ONE, i will not debadge it.

And I know the side repeaters are semi-sheep-in-wolfs-clothing-esque, but i think they do look a treat.

JP

GregF · Sep 8th, 2004, 10:17 PM

I think it'd be cool if you added a red S to the ONE badge, an homage of sorts.

trucker · Sep 8th, 2004, 10:19 PM

2 weeks on saturday I am gonna have a new Cooper ECU fitted to get the extra 25 BHP.

The place that is going to do it fits it for you first and if you're not happy that performance has increased he removes it - you can't say fairer than that eh ? If you are convinced you hand over the money.

Will let you know in 2 weeks whati it's like

Oh - and its a lot less than 500 quid too !!!

roodiepoo96 · Sep 9th, 2004, 05:25 PM

That is an absolute dream of an idea, thank you so much,

MINI ONE S

the red s would make my mini so neat, without forgetting the true ONE-ness of the beauty.

awesome idea, cheers

hw much u paying for ur cooper ecu wrk then "less than £500" how much less?

JP

trucker · Sep 9th, 2004, 09:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by roodiepoo96

hw much u paying for ur cooper ecu wrk then "less than £500" how much less?

JP

£300 less !

GregF · Sep 9th, 2004, 10:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by roodiepoo96

the red s would make my mini so neat, without forgetting the true ONE-ness of the beauty.

I'm glad you like the idea. Post a picture if you do it, okay? Cheers.

Sep 3rd, 2004, 11:28 AM	#1
roodiepoo96 MINI2 Fan Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kent, UK Local Time: 01:44 PM Posts: 106 Offline	One Make over Hey again, For those who havent heard, I am looking to convert my Mini ONE into a Cooper S. Not really performance-wise, but mainly looks-wise, as teh cooper s is one of the most beautiful cars in the world. So, I have posted a forum about getting the look sorted, and I have been overwhelmed by the support and help of the other users of Mini2.com. However, after having a good think about the future of my Mini ONE, I decided that if i was going to make it look like a cooper s, I may aswell make is perform better. Not being disapointed with the performance of her at the moment, does anyone have any CHEAPER suggestions on how to gain that couple of extra BHP out of her? By cheap I mean under £500. To get the look, I have opted to buy: Bumpers - Front Rear Side sills side repeaters bonnet petrol filler cap exhaust badges In addition, I am going to fir some quad lamps, some decals, bonnet stripes and maybe neons (still undecided, as the money could be spent on something more exciting) Please post any comments, advice or suggestions. Cheers, JP

Sep 3rd, 2004, 01:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mini Cruiser Pain In The ... Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Midlands, uk Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 2,785 Offline	superchip, extra 30bhp for £500 www.MINI2mini.org the original and best MINI club in the UK

Sep 8th, 2004, 05:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 41,212 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by roodiepoo96 No way, my mates tried 2 tempt me, but im proud of my one, and would not want 2 be seen as a sheep in wolfs clothing JP Wouldn't the S bonnet and repeaters with the S logo already be going that way? I'd have to go with the others, SuperChip. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Sep 8th, 2004, 10:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
trucker MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Shifnal, Shropshire Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 82 Offline	Gonna have my ONE Cooper'd ! 2 weeks on saturday I am gonna have a new Cooper ECU fitted to get the extra 25 BHP. The place that is going to do it fits it for you first and if you're not happy that performance has increased he removes it - you can't say fairer than that eh ? If you are convinced you hand over the money. Will let you know in 2 weeks whati it's like Oh - and its a lot less than 500 quid too !!!

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Sep 3rd, 2004, 09:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
M1OUTT Big Pimpin! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: sheffield/ stafford Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 223 Offline	only if ur daft enuf 2 pay that much like u

Sep 4th, 2004, 09:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
roodiepoo96 MINI2 Fan Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kent, UK Local Time: 01:44 PM Posts: 106 Offline	Yeah, i dont wanna get any extras that will be seen as a "waste of money" I have money, but obviously if its not going to be worth it, i could spend money on other things, drink for example...

Sep 5th, 2004, 02:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
MrMini748 DU07 OHO My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Romford, Essex Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 272 Offline	I'd say a Superchip as it really makes a difference over 4000 RPM but little before that unfortunately. How about a turbo kit - theres a lot of companies on the verge of releasing bolt-on turbo kits for the ONE and Cooper at the moment - may be worth saving up for one! Wouldn't really bother with most other performance upgrades though as they don't seem to make much difference. Though I've heard good things about big valve cyclinder heads and matching the exhaust ports with a specific manifold. Pat

Sep 6th, 2004, 02:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 3,325 Offline	Theres alot of things you can do performance wise, but if you want to keep your warrenty intact then there are a few things you deffinately shouldn't do! The TLC is too good to waste I think!

Sep 6th, 2004, 03:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
GregF MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 09:44 AM Posts: 511 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by roodiepoo96 To get the look, I have opted to buy: Bumpers - Front Rear Side sills side repeaters bonnet petrol filler cap exhaust badges Just curious, are you planning to remove the ONE badge and replace it with the S badge?

Sep 8th, 2004, 05:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
roodiepoo96 MINI2 Fan Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kent, UK Local Time: 01:44 PM Posts: 106 Offline	No way, my mates tried 2 tempt me, but im proud of my one, and would not want 2 be seen as a sheep in wolfs clothing JP

Sep 8th, 2004, 05:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 4,915 Offline	Get everything else but just don't get that bonnet!!!!! I've got the only 3 best visual things from the "S" on my Cooper. The sideskirts, chrome filler cap and the alloy pedal set.

Sep 8th, 2004, 08:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
roodiepoo96 MINI2 Fan Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kent, UK Local Time: 01:44 PM Posts: 106 Offline	I like the look of the bonnet, but this does seem to be the main set back with money and availability, so i may consider not getting it, why do u say not to? I know it is "stealing" the look off of the cooper s, but i don't intend to abuse the stautus of the ONE, i will not debadge it. And I know the side repeaters are semi-sheep-in-wolfs-clothing-esque, but i think they do look a treat. JP

Sep 8th, 2004, 10:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
GregF MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 09:44 AM Posts: 511 Offline	I think it'd be cool if you added a red S to the ONE badge, an homage of sorts.

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Sep 9th, 2004, 05:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
roodiepoo96 MINI2 Fan Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kent, UK Local Time: 01:44 PM Posts: 106 Offline	That is an absolute dream of an idea, thank you so much, MINI ONE S the red s would make my mini so neat, without forgetting the true ONE-ness of the beauty. awesome idea, cheers hw much u paying for ur cooper ecu wrk then "less than £500" how much less? JP

Sep 9th, 2004, 09:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
trucker MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Shifnal, Shropshire Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 82 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by roodiepoo96 hw much u paying for ur cooper ecu wrk then "less than £500" how much less? JP £300 less !

Sep 9th, 2004, 10:21 PM	#16 (permalink)
GregF MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 09:44 AM Posts: 511 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by roodiepoo96 the red s would make my mini so neat, without forgetting the true ONE-ness of the beauty. I'm glad you like the idea. Post a picture if you do it, okay? Cheers.

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