1st Gen R53 Cooper S Built to last - 200k

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  1. WolfGTI

    WolfGTI Active Member

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    #1 WolfGTI, Nov 10, 2015
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    Turned this on Sat.

    Breakdown
    Production date Jul/2002.
    Brought home from dealer Sep, 14 2002.
    80,000 miles stock,
    15% pulley, RMW Street cam and shorty header done, at 80,000 miles
    Methanol @ 100,000 miles
    VIPEC ECU @ 143,000 miles
    RMW race header @ 160,000 miles

    Still going strong!
     
  2. Metalman

    Metalman Well-Known Member
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    ^^^Original clutch and throwout bearing?
     
  3. WolfGTI

    WolfGTI Active Member

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    No changed clutch/pressure plate / throwout around 120,000K.

     
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    OSG... right?
     
  5. WolfGTI

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    Correct.

     

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