1st Gen R53 Cooper S Clutch help - street / performance

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  1. Felixy69

    Felixy69 New Member

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    Hi ...problem after problems
    Now clutch is slipping
    Looking for an upgrade but doesn't blow my wallet.

    What do u guys suggest ?????

    Slightly more performance and street driving !
     
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    00Mini Well-Known Member

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    Valeo clutch kit.
     
  3. Dave.0

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    Stay Stock or get the Valeo clutch kit.

    The only really good performance clutch set up is OS Giken and that's about $1,700 without the labor.

    If you not running track events choose one of the above.
     
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    Here is the rub...
    The stock or the cheaper stock equivalents VALEO kit is good for most...
    Very few people, even in modded MINI need a performance clutch...
    And the thing is....to get better grip, a performance clutch uses the equivalent of a softer material and a stiffer spring...so they are harder to drive, and wear faster....
    Other issues are done performance designs are loud, or can be glazed, an destroyed easily, by getting glazed, or some oil contamination....
    So stock or stock equivalents is good for most.
     
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    ^^^^ Spot on :Thumbsup:
     
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    Thanks Zippy. I've driven many heavily modded cars with track clutches, and often they were like stiff on/off switches. There is like a quarter inch between engaged and disengaged.

    CD
     
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    Can you guys also tell me what else I should change along with the clutch to make it hassle free later on ??
     
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    Loving this community more and more, thank you guys !!
     
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    It's what we do besides bust each others stones, spend other peoples money and rip on the F56. :lol::Thumbsup::devil:
     
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    Rear main seal while your there. And possibly the shaft seal behind the guide tub.

    Valeo clutch works well. With a lighter feel than OEM it takes getting used too but not more than a few drives.
     

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