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  1. o2sys

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    #10 o2sys, May 21, 2019
    What is the stock ride height supposed to measure?


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    #11 MCS02, May 21, 2019
    Sorry I can't help you there, maybe someone els here can. I have Eibach sport springs and Koni yellows on my R53. I like that I can adjust the ride on the Koni's they have been great. H&R is another good spring for the Mini.
     
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    #13 o2sys, May 21, 2019
    Car has RFT and the ride is on the harsh side and I'm sure the stock components are pretty tired at 68k.

    There was a slight mushrooming on the right side which I banged it back to shape.

    I'll upgrade other parts first and try better tires before I touch the suspension geometry wise.

    It's just that it came with brand new Bridgestone Driveguards and a shame to throw them away.


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    #16 o2sys, May 21, 2019
    Ok milltek resonated or non-resonated? Some tough decisions.


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    #17 MCS02, May 21, 2019
    +1 on what @fishmonger and @Dave.0 said about coi-overs. I have the Green performance coil-overs on my R58 they are great. Also if you are going to lower it I would get adjustable camber plats and adjustable rear trailing arms. Also you may want to get a rear sway bar.

    As I said I like the Koni’s on my R58 but I agree coil-overs are better but do cost more.

    I prefer having a resonator.

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    #18 o2sys, May 22, 2019
    Haha yeah for sure. This is really not my toy car already have another weekend toy/money pit lol

    I just wanted a more fun/interesting daily driver but feel like I will going down a rabbit whole with this one again.


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    #19 wmwny, May 22, 2019
    I have a Milltek on my S. It had a resonator on it when I had it installed about 12 years ago and I LOVED the sound...especially the "burble". Unfortunately, this year the resonator went bad and I had it cut off. Now the exhaust just seems NOISY, kind of like one of those "ricers" and their cheapo beer can mufflers.
    The only redeeming thing is that the "burble" is still there as I let off the gas. The rest of the exhaust is still fine and it will stay on the car.
     
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    #21 MCS02, May 22, 2019
    One can not have to many toy cars. Modding this car too is good for your health. You will have more fun and there by reducing stress. This is good for the heart.
     
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    #23 MCS02, May 22, 2019
    Also while you have all 4 wheels off the ground it would be an excellent time to add the coil-overs, camber plates, rear adjustable trading arms, and sway bar.:D

    I would check the lower A-arm bushings. The stock ones only last about 40k. I would replace them with Powerflex bushings.
     
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    #25 o2sys, May 22, 2019
    Short shifter is a good idea just don't know which year model to get.

    Mine is an early 2004 (09/2003 build) and for example I have all rear facing exhaust hangers.

    Not sure what changed in the shifter and when.


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    #26 fishmonger, May 22, 2019
    That is one of the R53 Mini Cooper features. Just look at my signature and you can see how deep that rabbit hole can get
     
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    #29 Dave.0, May 22, 2019
    The pop and burple is all comes from the tune on the car and fuel over run setting at off throttle. It’s excessive un burnt fuel exploding in the exhaust system.
     
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    #30 o2sys, May 22, 2019
    Yup, aka DFCO (Deceleration Fuel Cut Off)

    In the Mustang community lots of people try to get rid of the popping and crackling via a aftermarket tune.

    I’m not really fond of it myself either, doesn’t really sound too good on a 4cyl.


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    #31 Crashton, May 22, 2019
    I loved the sound on my MINI. When I got my GTI it took a while to get used to no pops on overrun. Although the GTI does have DSG farts so that's something.
     
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    #32 fishmonger, May 23, 2019
    so how come I can totally modify that with just just the change of the exhaust? The only difference between my cars are exhausts, tune is bone stock. The loudest one is on Megan Racing exhaust, and yes, it has a 17% pulley, while the others are 15%, but I highly doubt the pulley causes more overrun. If it does, I am putting a 17 on all the other cars...
     
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    #35 o2sys, May 25, 2019
    Great thanks for the tip.


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    #36 wmwny, May 25, 2019
    You'll love the sound!
     
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    #37 o2sys, May 25, 2019
    Installed. Haven't driven it yet but just from starting it, it sounds perfect.

    Only issue is the tips are touching the bumper and don't srr where I can adjust for this.

    Is this going to melt it?
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    #39 wmwny, May 25, 2019
    They do get warm but not enough to melt anything unless you might be racing. Even then, I never melted mine during track days. Nice job...they make your car look really businesslike!
     
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