[dinlo]

I heard this is the best wire for MINI
Nology Hotwires

http://www.mini-motorsport.com/performance.php

[cliffywong]

Dinlo,

Are you going to pick up a pair? wouldn't mine hearing about the results. Installed the Magnecor last night - yes smoother - noticable change on the reaction of the gas pedal - feels the throttle is a bit more solid. Just waiting to change the spark plugs...

MCS owners - Has anyone noticed that there's a slight backfire noise when you rev the engine 3-4000 rpm in netural? Or is it just me ????

[zgokart]

[quote]Originally posted by cliffywong
[b]I've just the installed the K&N filter tonight - WOW!! what big improvement. It's a lot smoother off the line.
And yes I felt it as soon as drove the car.

If I knew it would make that much of difference, would have installed it the same day I got the car.

For those without one - defintely a very good small investment!!.
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Are you referring to the Typhoon air filter or the drop in one to replace the original? I just put in the KL&N to replace my original air filter. I will evaluate pereformance changes and report here.

Which part number for the Denso Iridium spark plugs? I drive the MC.

[cliffywong]

Just the drop in filter. The denso part is IK22 it think -please double check as mine is MCS.

[yukclee]

The driver handbook listed down the degree for the spark plug. If I remember it right, it is 6 degreee. But pls. verify it from the handbook. My little experience is the K&N filter, spark plugs and spark plug cables are very good investment for the car. Doesn't cost much but result is quite noticeable. And BMW will never give you a hardtime on those too. As for exhaust, very positive result but also not cheap.

YCLee

[dinlo]

Quote:

Originally posted by cliffywong
Dinlo,

Are you going to pick up a pair? wouldn't mine hearing about the results. Installed the Magnecor last night - yes smoother - noticable change on the reaction of the gas pedal - feels the throttle is a bit more solid. Just waiting to change the spark plugs...

MCS owners - Has anyone noticed that there's a slight backfire noise when you rev the engine 3-4000 rpm in netural? Or is it just me ????

Sorry for the late reply, just came back form a camping trip. I think hold on for the wire for now, but I'm getting Alta pulley, alta intrake and the ECU upgrade on July 16.

[cliffywong]

Quote:

Originally posted by dinlo
Sorry for the late reply, just came back form a camping trip. I think hold on for the wire for now, but I'm getting Alta pulley, alta intrake and the ECU upgrade on July 16.

Good for you ! let us know if the results are good! I'm just waiting until my warranty expires to do the modifications.

[zgokart]

[quote]Originally posted by cliffywong
[b]I've just the installed the K&N filter tonight - WOW!! what big improvement. It's a lot smoother off the line.
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Do you mean the K&N drop in filter or the more expensive K&N Typhoon Intake System? Someone mentioned that it takes only 10 minutes to install, so I think that person is referring to the drop in filter, which I also installed. I could not notice any power increase, but I got 1-2 mpg more, in combination with an oil change.


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man-man tei. 2002 MC Pure Silver, Sport suspension, MFSW

[cliffywong]

It's the Drop in filter - As I have MCS - it's big improvement when starting off in 1st gear. It just smoother.

[Jimbo_Mini]

I also just ordered a K&N drop-in from AJ-USA (www.ajusa.com). $36 for the filter and $9 for the care kit. I think that's a good price. Free shipping too!

-Jim

[zgokart]

Quote:

Originally posted by Jimbo_Mini
I also just ordered a K&N drop-in from AJ-USA (www.ajusa.com). $36 for the filter and $9 for the care kit. I think that's a good price. Free shipping too!

-Jim

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That's a great price, because most places were charging $50+ for the air filter. I got mine from www.northern autoparts.com in Sioux City, IA. and paid $35.99 and $8.99 for the cleaning kit. It pays to shop via the internet.

Although the instructions which came with the K&N filter says that you can go 50,000 miles between cleaning and washing the filter, I'll probably do it on a yearly basis or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first.

[dinlo]

Quote:

Originally posted by cliffywong
Good for you ! let us know if the results are good! I'm just waiting until my warranty expires to do the modifications.

Just got ECU + Pulley + Alta Intake

The baseline Dyno was 146whp 136lb/ft, after is 175whp 160lb/ft I'm a happy man now

[Chadwell]

Can someone confirm the part number again (33-2270?) for the drop in filter for the Cooper S. I have seen conflicting info online (the non S takes a different filter maybe?). Thanks.

Michael

[cliffywong]

chadwell,

The filter number is correct for the MCS.

Cliff

[adampoon]

Hello, Cliff,

I just want drop in my K&N filter this weekend or so, are there only two nuts to unlock when opening the Air filter box?

Adam

[cliffywong]

Yup - But I also toke the intercooler cover off as it was much easier to take the filter cover off.

Also you need to check if you have the right screw driver head. Don't know the name - but If you want you can borrow mine.

[zgokart]

[quote]Originally posted by yukclee
[b]The driver handbook listed down the degree for the spark plug. If I remember it right, it is 6 degreee.
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Arer you referring to the timing? The spark plug needs to be gapped to a certain tolerance. Because of the very fine electrode, you are supposed to tap the metal grounding part little by little to get the gap distance, otherwise improper use of the gap tool could damage the fine electrode. Also the Denso plugs in the States arer quite expensive $59 for a set of 4.

Dinlo, check out the Magnecor spark plug wirers which are available from Moss-MINI. They cost US$59.95 for a set of 4. The Nology should be about the same price.