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FunkyJMan · Jan 9th, 2005, 11:12 AM

Hi All,

Im very new to MCS modding as I don't even have mine yet, I will be picking it up on the 28th Jan and can't wait.

Anyway I am looking to mod it a little and just wanted to see what your opinions were on what I had chosen so far... This is what I would like to do...

GRS Intercooler
17% SC Pulley
Induction Kit (Not sure which yet im open to ideas)
MTH Software

Ideally im lookking for anywhere between 200 and 220bhp will this take me anywhere close to this figure and also are there any other items you think I should add to improve this like a bigger TB or are there parts I shouldn't add and swap for soemthing different? Alternatively should I maybe consider just getting the work done for myself by companies such a West Tuning etc?

Any advice you can give me on this would be great

Thanks a lot
Jamie

rasp · Jan 9th, 2005, 11:52 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by FunkyJMan

Hi All,

Im very new to MCS modding as I don't even have mine yet, I will be picking it up on the 28th Jan and can't wait.

Anyway I am looking to mod it a little and just wanted to see what your opinions were on what I had chosen so far... This is what I would like to do...

GRS Intercooler
17% SC Pulley
Induction Kit (Not sure which yet im open to ideas)
MTH Software

Ideally im lookking for anywhere between 200 and 220bhp will this take me anywhere close to this figure and also are there any other items you think I should add to improve this like a bigger TB or are there parts I shouldn't add and swap for soemthing different? Alternatively should I maybe consider just getting the work done for myself by companies such a West Tuning etc?

Any advice you can give me on this would be great

Thanks a lot
Jamie

Best thing to do Jamie is to look through all the threads on mini2 and make your own mind up, there are so many options now with so many tuners about that you will without doubt get a bias response with what your asking, most tuners offer 200bhp up-wards some with TUV approval some without, at the end of the day the choice is yours...

Good luck with what you go for..

Rasp

supercoopers · Jan 9th, 2005, 01:58 PM

Jamie,

If I were you I would speak to Roland at GT tuning. If you get GT tuning's phase 1 package which includes more than most tuners' offerings, this should give you roughly 210bhp straight off (at a very reasonable price of 595+VAT IIRC). With the GRS intercooler, larger throttle body (again GT tuning have one now which is what I am running now) and a GT tuning CAI you should see power northwards of 220bhp no probs.

Roland is active on here under the screename of roland2003. Give him a ring on 01258 455545 if you want.

I used to have a BBR220 conversion but changed altogether because I was suffering really really bad belt slippage after 18,000 miles (smells like burning tyres in the cabin under load!) and my car had several unwanted driveability issues, such as slamming me in the back when I got off the power suddenly (i.e. after an overtaking manouvre). My car now has the GTT phase 1 package and drives better than it did the day it left the factory, plus it feel slightly more torquey. No belt slip either because GTT uses a 17% pulley versus a tiny 20% reduction pulley on the BBR conversion which in itself can provide problems.

All in all there are many choices out there. I would recommend getting an entire 'tuning' package for sake of quality, integrity and a little piece of mind.

Hope that helps,

Henry

FunkyJMan · Jan 9th, 2005, 02:15 PM

Thanks a lot, I will get in touch with him.

Just one question, whats a CAI? I keep seeing it mentioned on here but not sure what it is.

Cheers
Jamie

rasp · Jan 9th, 2005, 02:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by FunkyJMan

Thanks a lot, I will get in touch with him.

Just one question, whats a CAI? I keep seeing it mentioned on here but not sure what it is.

Cheers
Jamie

Cold Air Intake

FunkyJMan · Jan 9th, 2005, 04:21 PM

oh duh lol thanks

MINIAC · Jan 9th, 2005, 05:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by supercoopers

GT tuning CAI

Any pictures of this intake?

GRSmotorsport · Jan 9th, 2005, 06:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by FunkyJMan

Hi All,

Im very new to MCS modding as I don't even have mine yet, I will be picking it up on the 28th Jan and can't wait.

Anyway I am looking to mod it a little and just wanted to see what your opinions were on what I had chosen so far... This is what I would like to do...

GRS Intercooler
17% SC Pulley
Induction Kit (Not sure which yet im open to ideas)
MTH Software

Ideally im lookking for anywhere between 200 and 220bhp will this take me anywhere close to this figure and also are there any other items you think I should add to improve this like a bigger TB or are there parts I shouldn't add and swap for soemthing different? Alternatively should I maybe consider just getting the work done for myself by companies such a West Tuning etc?

Any advice you can give me on this would be great

Thanks a lot
Jamie

Ray West is an excellent engineer, he tuned my car, and I'm very impressed with the performance, GT Tuning are getting a good reputation too.

You many want to consider a Milltek Exhaust and more importantly a Milltek manifold, as there is definitely a power gain once these are fitted, and the sound is superb

Z1GZAG N · Jan 9th, 2005, 07:59 PM

If you're not lucky enough to be getting a LSD from the factory, you'll be needing one when you get all that extra power.

Whether it's leaving the line or coming off a turn, smoking one tire may impress the kiddies, but it won't be getting the job done.

Expect to pay big bucks just for the install. Depending on the type the diff will run ya 300 to a 1000 bucks.

FunkyJMan · Jan 9th, 2005, 09:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Z1GZAG N

If you're not lucky enough to be getting a LSD from the factory, you'll be needing one when you get all that extra power.

Whether it's leaving the line or coming off a turn, smoking one tire may impress the kiddies, but it won't be getting the job done.

Expect to pay big bucks just for the install. Depending on the type the diff will run ya 300 to a 1000 bucks.

I have the lsd being fitted at factory on mine so will save a bit

rasp · Jan 9th, 2005, 10:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by FunkyJMan

I have the lsd being fitted at factory on mine so will save a bit

Thats not fair

roland2003 · Jan 9th, 2005, 10:12 PM

Miniac I'll atempt to put a picky up of the new CAI called GTT 'Cold Ram Induction Kit'
next week,there are about 20 brand new products which will be released within the next
month or so. As you probably know we are coming on board with Mini 2 as a sponsor
so hopefully can have some interesting (and friendly) threads going soon.
Best Regards Roland Gt Tuning

obehave · Jan 9th, 2005, 11:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003

Miniac I'll atempt to put a picky up of the new CAI called GTT 'Cold Ram Induction Kit'
next week,there are about 20 brand new products which will be released within the next
month or so. As you probably know we are coming on board with Mini 2 as a sponsor
so hopefully can have some interesting (and friendly) threads going soon.
Best Regards Roland Gt Tuning

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Jan 9th, 2005, 11:12 AM	#1
FunkyJMan MINI Mover Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 121 Offline	New to MCS modding, please help. Hi All, Im very new to MCS modding as I don't even have mine yet, I will be picking it up on the 28th Jan and can't wait. Anyway I am looking to mod it a little and just wanted to see what your opinions were on what I had chosen so far... This is what I would like to do... GRS Intercooler 17% SC Pulley Induction Kit (Not sure which yet im open to ideas) MTH Software Ideally im lookking for anywhere between 200 and 220bhp will this take me anywhere close to this figure and also are there any other items you think I should add to improve this like a bigger TB or are there parts I shouldn't add and swap for soemthing different? Alternatively should I maybe consider just getting the work done for myself by companies such a West Tuning etc? Any advice you can give me on this would be great Thanks a lot Jamie

Jan 9th, 2005, 06:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
GRSmotorsport MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yeovil Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 684 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by FunkyJMan Hi All, Im very new to MCS modding as I don't even have mine yet, I will be picking it up on the 28th Jan and can't wait. Anyway I am looking to mod it a little and just wanted to see what your opinions were on what I had chosen so far... This is what I would like to do... GRS Intercooler 17% SC Pulley Induction Kit (Not sure which yet im open to ideas) MTH Software Ideally im lookking for anywhere between 200 and 220bhp will this take me anywhere close to this figure and also are there any other items you think I should add to improve this like a bigger TB or are there parts I shouldn't add and swap for soemthing different? Alternatively should I maybe consider just getting the work done for myself by companies such a West Tuning etc? Any advice you can give me on this would be great Thanks a lot Jamie Ray West is an excellent engineer, he tuned my car, and I'm very impressed with the performance, GT Tuning are getting a good reputation too. You many want to consider a Milltek Exhaust and more importantly a Milltek manifold, as there is definitely a power gain once these are fitted, and the sound is superb Graham

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Jan 9th, 2005, 11:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
rasp The Mini Family Sponsers Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Harlow Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 1,697 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by FunkyJMan Hi All, Im very new to MCS modding as I don't even have mine yet, I will be picking it up on the 28th Jan and can't wait. Anyway I am looking to mod it a little and just wanted to see what your opinions were on what I had chosen so far... This is what I would like to do... GRS Intercooler 17% SC Pulley Induction Kit (Not sure which yet im open to ideas) MTH Software Ideally im lookking for anywhere between 200 and 220bhp will this take me anywhere close to this figure and also are there any other items you think I should add to improve this like a bigger TB or are there parts I shouldn't add and swap for soemthing different? Alternatively should I maybe consider just getting the work done for myself by companies such a West Tuning etc? Any advice you can give me on this would be great Thanks a lot Jamie Best thing to do Jamie is to look through all the threads on mini2 and make your own mind up, there are so many options now with so many tuners about that you will without doubt get a bias response with what your asking, most tuners offer 200bhp up-wards some with TUV approval some without, at the end of the day the choice is yours... Good luck with what you go for.. Rasp

Jan 9th, 2005, 01:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
supercoopers MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 649 Offline	Jamie, If I were you I would speak to Roland at GT tuning. If you get GT tuning's phase 1 package which includes more than most tuners' offerings, this should give you roughly 210bhp straight off (at a very reasonable price of 595+VAT IIRC). With the GRS intercooler, larger throttle body (again GT tuning have one now which is what I am running now) and a GT tuning CAI you should see power northwards of 220bhp no probs. Roland is active on here under the screename of roland2003. Give him a ring on 01258 455545 if you want. I used to have a BBR220 conversion but changed altogether because I was suffering really really bad belt slippage after 18,000 miles (smells like burning tyres in the cabin under load!) and my car had several unwanted driveability issues, such as slamming me in the back when I got off the power suddenly (i.e. after an overtaking manouvre). My car now has the GTT phase 1 package and drives better than it did the day it left the factory, plus it feel slightly more torquey. No belt slip either because GTT uses a 17% pulley versus a tiny 20% reduction pulley on the BBR conversion which in itself can provide problems. All in all there are many choices out there. I would recommend getting an entire 'tuning' package for sake of quality, integrity and a little piece of mind. Hope that helps, Henry

Jan 9th, 2005, 02:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
FunkyJMan MINI Mover Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 121 Offline	Thanks a lot, I will get in touch with him. Just one question, whats a CAI? I keep seeing it mentioned on here but not sure what it is. Cheers Jamie

Jan 9th, 2005, 02:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
rasp The Mini Family Sponsers Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Harlow Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 1,697 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by FunkyJMan Thanks a lot, I will get in touch with him. Just one question, whats a CAI? I keep seeing it mentioned on here but not sure what it is. Cheers Jamie Cold Air Intake

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FunkyJMan MINI Mover Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 121 Offline	oh duh lol thanks

Jan 9th, 2005, 05:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 02:27 PM Posts: 8,671 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by supercoopers GT tuning CAI Any pictures of this intake?

Jan 9th, 2005, 07:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
Z1GZAG N MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hurricane Alley, FL Local Time: 04:27 PM Posts: 1,434 Offline	If you're not lucky enough to be getting a LSD from the factory, you'll be needing one when you get all that extra power. Whether it's leaving the line or coming off a turn, smoking one tire may impress the kiddies, but it won't be getting the job done. Expect to pay big bucks just for the install. Depending on the type the diff will run ya 300 to a 1000 bucks.

Jan 9th, 2005, 09:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
FunkyJMan MINI Mover Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 121 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Z1GZAG N If you're not lucky enough to be getting a LSD from the factory, you'll be needing one when you get all that extra power. Whether it's leaving the line or coming off a turn, smoking one tire may impress the kiddies, but it won't be getting the job done. Expect to pay big bucks just for the install. Depending on the type the diff will run ya 300 to a 1000 bucks. I have the lsd being fitted at factory on mine so will save a bit

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rasp The Mini Family Sponsers Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Harlow Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 1,697 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by FunkyJMan I have the lsd being fitted at factory on mine so will save a bit Thats not fair

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roland2003 MINI 2 Sponsor GT Tuning Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 2,738 Offline	Miniac I'll atempt to put a picky up of the new CAI called GTT 'Cold Ram Induction Kit' next week,there are about 20 brand new products which will be released within the next month or so. As you probably know we are coming on board with Mini 2 as a sponsor so hopefully can have some interesting (and friendly) threads going soon. Best Regards Roland Gt Tuning

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obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 Miniac I'll atempt to put a picky up of the new CAI called GTT 'Cold Ram Induction Kit' next week,there are about 20 brand new products which will be released within the next month or so. As you probably know we are coming on board with Mini 2 as a sponsor so hopefully can have some interesting (and friendly) threads going soon. Best Regards Roland Gt Tuning 2 questions Limo Lounge Discounts Ship to the US