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dwbradley · Feb 23rd, 2004, 05:39 PM

Does anyone have any data on the performance impact (if any) of the aero kit?

This could be:
1) Reduced (or increased ) drag
2) Weight
3) engine intake airflow
4)?

If it's just cosmetic, I'm not certain that it is worth the cost to me.

(getting ready to order a Mini)

Dave Bradley
Los Angeles

KJ_daGreenMini · Feb 23rd, 2004, 06:42 PM

i have the aero kit, but noticed no real significant difference to when i didnt have it, however the car does feel more stable and a little bit quicker, but i dont know if thats becuase the engine has been run in perfectly or if the kit has a positive aero dynamic impact.

I think the engine intake is better as their is a large mesh section on the bottom half.

The Zeemax kit is a proven aerodynamic piece of work if you're interested, but its much more expensive and looks alot more aggresive.

I like my kit and think its looks impressive, but then again i only got it for the looks

PS welcome to the site

MINIAC · Feb 23rd, 2004, 07:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dwbradley

Does anyone have any data on the performance impact (if any) of the aero kit?

If it's just cosmetic, I'm not certain that it is worth the cost to me.

Welcome to MINI2

If you're concerned about performance then pass on the Aero Kit and use the money for performance goodies:

A reduction pulley and ECU remap for an 'S' costs less than the price of Aero Kit pieces ($1,200).

A set of lightweight wheels, sticky tires and beefier rear sway bar will be way less than the cost of a painted and installed Aero Kit.

NED · Feb 23rd, 2004, 08:20 PM

But looking fast is fun right?

dwbradley · Feb 23rd, 2004, 11:13 PM

Thanks for the points of view ( and the very nice welcome).

What you say is in line with my thinking, so yes even though it does look a bit better I will go with the tires/wheels/swaybar at first and then see what else I might just "have" to have.

Dave Bradley

Feb 23rd, 2004, 05:39 PM	#1
dwbradley MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 03:35 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Aero kit performance impact? Does anyone have any data on the performance impact (if any) of the aero kit? This could be: 1) Reduced (or increased ) drag 2) Weight 3) engine intake airflow 4)? If it's just cosmetic, I'm not certain that it is worth the cost to me. (getting ready to order a Mini) Dave Bradley Los Angeles

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Feb 23rd, 2004, 06:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
KJ_daGreenMini what happened to that boy Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 12:35 AM Posts: 1,625 Offline	i have the aero kit, but noticed no real significant difference to when i didnt have it, however the car does feel more stable and a little bit quicker, but i dont know if thats becuase the engine has been run in perfectly or if the kit has a positive aero dynamic impact. I think the engine intake is better as their is a large mesh section on the bottom half. The Zeemax kit is a proven aerodynamic piece of work if you're interested, but its much more expensive and looks alot more aggresive. I like my kit and think its looks impressive, but then again i only got it for the looks PS welcome to the site

Feb 23rd, 2004, 07:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 03:35 PM Posts: 8,620 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by dwbradley Does anyone have any data on the performance impact (if any) of the aero kit? If it's just cosmetic, I'm not certain that it is worth the cost to me. Welcome to MINI2 If you're concerned about performance then pass on the Aero Kit and use the money for performance goodies: A reduction pulley and ECU remap for an 'S' costs less than the price of Aero Kit pieces ($1,200). A set of lightweight wheels, sticky tires and beefier rear sway bar will be way less than the cost of a painted and installed Aero Kit.

Feb 23rd, 2004, 08:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
NED Fried Gold Join Date: Dec 2002 Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 763 Offline	But looking fast is fun right?

Feb 23rd, 2004, 11:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
dwbradley MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 03:35 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Thanks for the points of view ( and the very nice welcome). What you say is in line with my thinking, so yes even though it does look a bit better I will go with the tires/wheels/swaybar at first and then see what else I might just "have" to have. Dave Bradley

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