Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Finally installed the DDM Diverter onto my GP IC

  1. minimark

    minimark Well-Known Member

    Jun 24, 2009
    5,146
    1,302
    113
    Winston-Salem, NC
    Ratings:
    +1,302 / 0 / -0
    #12 minimark, Mar 28, 2011
    "Stretch out the joy of installation over several weeks."?:eek:ut:
     
  2. Way Motor Works

    Way Motor Works New Member

    May 4, 2009
    1,169
    206
    0
    MINI Tuner
    Atlanta
    Ratings:
    +206 / 0 / -0
    #2 Way Motor Works, Mar 8, 2011
    That's great, and looks good. You should have let me know about the brackets, we include them with every GP intercooler so I always have them in stock.
     
  3. CheckersSD

    CheckersSD New Member

    Mar 3, 2011
    129
    6
    0
    Full time student @ UCSD majoring in PoliSci, and
    San Diego, CA
    Ratings:
    +6 / 0 / -0
    #3 CheckersSD, Mar 8, 2011
    Oh damn I didn't know that. UGH! You guys have everything over there. I am installing the X-Brace that you shipped out for me on Monday this weekend. With the 22mm rear sway, M7 STB and RCB, and R52 cross strut braces I would say my car will be super stiff.
    Thanks again Way.
     
  4. JCC

    JCC New Member

    Dec 15, 2009
    190
    1
    0
    Installation Manager
    Sachse, Texas
    Ratings:
    +1 / 0 / -0
    #4 JCC, Mar 8, 2011
    Seems like the IC would come with the brackets. Crazy.


    Sent using Tapatalk
     
  5. CheckersSD

    CheckersSD New Member

    Mar 3, 2011
    129
    6
    0
    Full time student @ UCSD majoring in PoliSci, and
    San Diego, CA
    Ratings:
    +6 / 0 / -0
    #5 CheckersSD, Mar 8, 2011
    No the IC is one part number, the brackets have another part number, but need two of them. I also ordered the screws that hold the brackets down but didnt need them and just reused the screws I had.
     
  6. mike@MynesTuned

    mike@MynesTuned New Member

    May 16, 2009
    286
    5
    0
    Ratings:
    +5 / 0 / -0
    #6 mike@MynesTuned, Mar 8, 2011
    The install looks good... you're gonna have one stiff mini :D

    Way, isn't it ridiculous that BMW charge $20 for each one of those metal brackets for the rear?

    JCC, the GP IC will work without the Diverter or the rear brackets. I've had quite a few customers who just want the bare IC. So rather than 'force' them to buy the rear brackets, i offer them as an option along with the GP diverter.
     
  7. CheckersSD

    CheckersSD New Member

    Mar 3, 2011
    129
    6
    0
    Full time student @ UCSD majoring in PoliSci, and
    San Diego, CA
    Ratings:
    +6 / 0 / -0
    #7 CheckersSD, Mar 8, 2011
    Mike, I didn't mind getting just the IC. Plus I was able to pick it up in person so it all worked out. Besides it gave me the opportunity to stretch out the joy of installation over several weeks. :Thumbsup:
     
  8. mike@MynesTuned

    mike@MynesTuned New Member

    May 16, 2009
    286
    5
    0
    Ratings:
    +5 / 0 / -0
    #8 mike@MynesTuned, Mar 8, 2011
    :Thumbsup: yep, i know what you mean... got to make it last :D
     
  9. Mr. Jim

    Mr. Jim Mudshark
    Lifetime Supporter

    May 22, 2010
    3,390
    1,213
    113
    North Carolina
    Ratings:
    +1,221 / 0 / -0
    #9 Mr. Jim, Mar 8, 2011
    Looks great! I was thinking about one of those too down the road.
     
  10. CheckersSD

    CheckersSD New Member

    Mar 3, 2011
    129
    6
    0
    Full time student @ UCSD majoring in PoliSci, and
    San Diego, CA
    Ratings:
    +6 / 0 / -0
    #10 CheckersSD, Mar 9, 2011
    definitely!


    I highly recommend it! I am very happy with it. I can't wait for the pulley and tune though. Yipee!
     
  11. wzabrouski

    wzabrouski Active Member

    May 5, 2009
    304
    32
    28
    Executive Director
    Keller, TX
    Ratings:
    +32 / 0 / -0
    #11 wzabrouski, Mar 28, 2011
    I saw that you have an automatic as well. I also installed the GP intercooler and DDM diverter tonight. Clearance is very tight along the upper left corner of the rubber molding. In my opinion way to tight for when the motor moves during driving this is going to put stress on the hood. The metal piece that the rubber molding attaches to should be slightly smaller to accommodate for the automatic's engine sitting about 1 inch higher than the standards.
     
  12. Mr. Jim

    Mr. Jim Mudshark
    Lifetime Supporter

    May 22, 2010
    3,390
    1,213
    113
    North Carolina
    Ratings:
    +1,221 / 0 / -0
    #13 Mr. Jim, Mar 28, 2011
    :lol:
     
  13. Norm03s

    Norm03s New Member

    May 5, 2009
    4,936
    534
    0
    Working at being retired.
    Somewhere in Sykesville. Md.
    Ratings:
    +534 / 0 / -0
    #14 Norm03s, Dec 23, 2011
    How about that GP intercooler, do you perceive a performance boost?
     
  14. BoostCzaR53

    BoostCzaR53 New Member

    Mar 19, 2012
    87
    15
    0
    NC
    Ratings:
    +15 / 0 / -0
    #15 BoostCzaR53, Mar 21, 2012
    +1 on this!

    I am very serious about keeping charge temps down, learned my lesson with that working on turbo cars for so long. Its common sense really, lower temps = better power and reliability. Therefore I am SUPER interested in helping beat the heat for these little baby sized intercoolers. Any perceived changes or added performance is definitely a +1 question for me as well!


    Also, I gotta know where you got those little "eyes" for the fenderwell plastic?
     
  15. Metalman

    Metalman Well-Known Member
    Lifetime Supporter

    Sep 29, 2009
    12,731
    7,688
    113
    Ex-Owner (Retired) of a custom metal fab company.
    Columbus, Ohio
    Ratings:
    +7,960 / 1 / -0
    #16 Metalman, Mar 21, 2012
  16. BoostCzaR53

    BoostCzaR53 New Member

    Mar 19, 2012
    87
    15
    0
    NC
    Ratings:
    +15 / 0 / -0
    #17 BoostCzaR53, Mar 22, 2012
    Sweet thanks guys!

    M/A the only place to get them?