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Thanks - from some of the responses I have gotten, it seems like people think the car will be a handful. Your experience shows different though.

I would like to add springs and a TSW x-brace and be done with the suspension.

 

So true, had this illustrated perfectly at my last track day.

I had a Cayman S behind me, I'd pull away in the corners, and he'd catch back what he lost on the straights. I was pulling away ever so slightly every lap, just a few yards. This went on for 5 laps or so, then I finally bungled the chicane toward the end of the session, which is where I was picking up most of my time on him--and the guy caught me.

Cool thing was immediately after the session he searched me out and basically said "please tell me your car isn't stock, I was having fits trying to catch you," very cool.

That's the thing about the MINI, and what's kept me from buying something faster--to drive it fast, you have to drive it well--it's so much more rewarding than mashing the accelerator.

On the other hand, if you're having an off day, it can be pure hell!

 

HAHAHAH that is cast iron not steel... just kidding, trying to burst your bubble superman!

 

It's awesome on the track - right up to the point that the motor grenades.

Two local track junkies have lost Cayman S motors in the last year or so... There are fixes out for it now, supposedly.

 

I track my Cooper - the one with 145 whp. It's 2650 lbs with me in it.

I autocross the e30 325is. Pops (aka Jeff) autocrosses and tracks the e30.

 

There have been some issues with the stock oiling system, an upgraded Porsche Motorsports oil separator has solved this problem.

 

Bimmer LTW

Didn't see this anywhere in the original post - what was your vehicle weight? What is your interior like??? (Added/removed etc.)

 

My R56 weighed in at 2612 without me in it. That is with a sunroof, no rear seats and 3/4 of a tank of fuel.

 

Hmm interesting - thought it would be a tad lighter than that with your setup. Mine is probably a PIG then LOL

 

For reference my '06 JCW with all the options and couple of gallons of gas came in at 2716 lbs. My '05 MCc with couple of gallons of gas was 2712 lbs.

 

My pig has to be nearing 2800 then.

 

I'd also buy a set....

 

Mine came in at ~2624lbs with 1/2 tank when it was checked. Thats with sunroof, no rear seats and some dynamat under the rear seat delete. Oh yeah and much lighter front seats and a roll bar.

I can't imagine how quick my car would be with someone about the size of Ryephile instead of someone as svelte as me.