2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Rare '07 Cooper S?

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  1. Crashton

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    #21 Crashton, Oct 24, 2014
    Gift wrapped no doubt. :p
     
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    #22 mrntd, Oct 24, 2014
    The SVT diff is a Torsen I thought I read the MINI's is a clutch type. The transmissions are the same.
     
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    #23 Crashton, Oct 24, 2014
    I'd much rather have a Torsen. Although I'm so glad I spent my $500 on the LSD & not the DSC nanny when I ordered my MINI. The MA had never heard of anyone who did not want DSC. I think he thought I was nuts. He was right. :crazy:
     
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    #24 vetsvette, Oct 24, 2014
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    I have both, but have never pushed the DSC button. Doesn't that mean DeStruC(t) or something sinister like that?
     
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    #25 jimglass, Oct 24, 2014
    I think this is correct and is the distinction. Doesn't the second gen Mini S r56 engine come from Peugeot? Seems I read that somewhere. The new engines are BMW products.:postcount
     
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    #26 Metalman, Oct 24, 2014
    Jointly developed between Peugeot and BMW....

    Peugeot owners claim they have a BMW engine.... LOL

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    #27 ScottinBend, Oct 24, 2014
    Wasn't first gen and early second gen LSD's mechanical/clutch-type?
     
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    #28 Crashton, Oct 24, 2014
    Yes they are, as I recall it was called a cone type LSD. It isn't a very aggressive lock up, but sure beats an open diff.
     
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    #29 TheModFather, Oct 24, 2014

    Transmissions in the MINI/Focus SVT are not the same... The side of the case on the MINI trans says MINI! Pretty sure the Ford doesn't... ;)
     
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