2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Chrome Air Intake

  1. Nathan

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    #2 Nathan, May 4, 2011
    Here in the US MINI has added a shield under the scoop that acts as a heat sink and spreads the heat over a larger area. There is also an air gap that helps keep the scoop cooler. You may want to check with your local dealer to see if they have these available and under warranty. If not Way at Way Motor Works sells them.
     
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    #3 HelicopterMD, May 4, 2011
    Mine was replaced 5 times until the dealer finally replaced it with a CF JCW
     
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    #4 coopersten, May 6, 2011
    Thanks for your info ; please tell me what a "CF" is .
     
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    #5 Nathan, May 6, 2011
    CF = Carbon Fiber

    MINI has a Carbon Fiber hood scoop that has been a lot more resistant to the heat. A few dealers here in the US have opted to installing one of these instead of standard one.
     
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    #6 MinixB, May 12, 2011
    The heat shield that Way sells works great. I've had it on my MINI for about 6 months and I haven't had any problems.