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Thanks for all the replies guys.
I looked into converting a mini cooper into a mini cooper s and its fairly straight forward swaps, but it will definitely take some time and money.

I think your right about the bonnet lowering the cuteness factor by adding an scoop on the top. If i bought a cooper s bonnet, do you think it would fit? after all, they are pretty much identical cars underneath.

I definitely agree with the removing the chrome, if I can replace that chrome grill with a black one it would look so much better!

The only other differences between the cooper and the cooper s, is the twin exhaust (easy to bolt on), a supercharger (probably not so easy) and a wheel change to a larger dia with sports tyres. Probably a new air filter would do nicely too.

 

Thanks, i dont have a spare tyres because im on Run-Flats, although i plan to switch them all to normals soon because they are cheaper to replace.

I can never understand the purpose of Run-Flats. If you get a flat, you can onnly drive a certain distance until you have to stop, so what happens when you have to stop?
The idea is that you can drive to the nearest garage. But then maybe you dont want to have to stop at the nearest garage.
I think most people would like to just swap the tyre and carry on with there journey! Then go to the tyres centre they know is the cheapest.
Just my thoughts anyway, having just been told i need a new tyre after my MOT today, I might switch the lot!

I think i will stick with my regular wheels then! I was looking up a few air filters and a washable sports one looks the best choice. You can buy air intake filters which you can position in a good place, but ive heard that they're only really beneficial in the high revs and actually aren't that noticeable in small engine cars. They advice just a replacement box one. Probably still not a noticeable performance increase but probably something i will do anyway. You can wash them and they last for life.
Air filters for cooper 1.6l

Yea i did think about the ECU. My car is a 2005 with hardly any miles on the clock. I can only get £3,500 on trade in. Its not really financially viable to trade in, i would loose a couple of thousand i think.

I like the appearance of the MCS bonnet but i think it would have to be installed with various other adjustments too. If i just stuck a MCS bonnet on mine now it would look daft and out of place. Might need to change the grill or something.
Your scoop might not have had a vast improvement on performance if routed to the CAI, maybe only a few bhp. I heard that its only in the high revs that the force air induction takes place. Although your scoop isnt routed to the CAI, it would still provide cool air to the engine compartment, which might have allowed for cooler air on the box intake. (im no mechanic though)
P.s i like the look of the mods! the bonnet looks good on that pic.

On another topic, ive never used high octane fuel before. Any noticeable difference? Might try it next time I go to fuel up.