Newbie needs advice on chips!

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  1. heatherriddle

    heatherriddle New Member

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    Hello fellow MINI lovers!

    I am new to the MA forum and need a little help. I have the most beautiful Bright Yellow 2011 Countryman S 6speed named Gertie (named for Drew Barrymore's character in E.T.). I want to get a little more thrill at take off. Some say cold air intake, some say performance chip. Without spending THOUSAND$, what is the best way to get me started in my adventure?
     
  2. Eric@Helix

    Eric@Helix New Member
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    Hands down the single biggest bang-for-the-buck is the JB+. It's relatively inexpensive and does wonders for torque and power.

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    #3 wmwny, Aug 21, 2015
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    What about considering an ECU tune?

    BTW, welcome to M/A!!
     
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    A cold air intake, at best, only adds noise, at worst, a horsepower loss. The stock intake is the best.
     
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    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
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  9. Firebro17

    Firebro17 Dazed, but not Confused
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    Good luck with that Countryman...
     
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    Lots of people like barbecue chips and some like salt and vinegar chips. Myself, I like just plain chips.
     
  11. Firebro17

    Firebro17 Dazed, but not Confused
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    Still, others prefer buffalo chips. Not me so much. I prefer BBQ.
     
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    Sea salt kettle chips...........:drool
     
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    Welcome to Motoring Alliance the onlyest MINI Forum you'll ever need !! You've received lots of good info from culinary to electronics on how to mod your Countryman.
     
  14. Firebro17

    Firebro17 Dazed, but not Confused
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    And, if you need wiper blade info... we've got that too!

    Love the Countryman. And with a 6-speed no less. :Thumbsup:
     

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