Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Time for some serious performance mods!

By far one of my top 3 mods!

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I sent an email to The other tuner on march 12 asking for advice on 380cc as 450cc injectors and asked if he could preorder parts for me which I would pay for when I paid for the install. Additionally due to my sister's upcoming wedding I wasn't sure of the date and it was going to move up to the 24th. I never received an email responding to any of these issues. Mynes answered the questions, provided documentation, and was willing to preorder parts for me, and always answered my emails. I didn't hear from the other tuner for two weeks until today asking if I was still coming for the tune. Never a response from my last email. I initially wanted to go with the other tuner but every email I sent to Mynes was answered, the mechanic called to answer questions, and they were very helpful. It basically came down to communication. I don't want to get into a battle of tuners. I made my decision based on communication from those I needed info to answer questions, order parts, and accommodate a floating schedule.



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I hear ya. I am signed up for the BMW CCA autocross in San Diego this weekend. It's a two day autocross event with continuous laps on Sunday. I'm really looking forward to it.

 

Header and head or next on my mods list. Probably by the end of the summer. Btw, I am registered to drive in the BMW CCA autocross two day event at the Q on April 9-10. I signed up for both days. I hope to see some fellow San Diegan MINI drivers out there.


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Results are in:
Baseline Dyno: 2006 MCSa, Magnaflow Exhaust, JCW CAI w/ Madness Filter, GP IC w/ DDM ICD
Max Power = 149.34 HP
Max Torque = 144.05 lb/ft

Final Dyno: 2006 MCSa, Magnaflow Exhaust, JCW CAI w/ Madness Filter, GP IC w/ DDM ICD, 17% WMW S/C Pulley, NGK Spark Plugs, Bosch 550cc Injectors, Mynes Performance Tune (Performance Bushings for lower engine mount, and new OEM upper engine mount)
Max Power = 180.92 HP
Max Torque = 168.62 lb/ft

21% Increase in horsepower
17% Increase in Torque

I was told this was the highest increase they had seen for an automatic given the modifications and tune. Needless to say I am very pleased with the results.

 

I bought the mirrors from newministuff.com. The mirrors with the autofold module was $500. The install took about 5hrs wasn't hard, but tedious. I love them though.


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I love the extra gains. I'm still getting used the extra NVH from the performance bushings. Not too bad but definitely noticeable. I am very happy with my mods. The performance, gadgets, and other personalization modifications are awesome and I definitely have made this MINI fit my personality.


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I am planning to get the oil changed this week. Thanks! I am also going to take another look at the oil pan gasket when I put some spacers on the X-Brace to give some extra clearance for the cat and x-brace.

I'm totally looking forward to that AutoX event coming up. Can't wait and will take tons of pics!!!

 

Took my car in today to Mynes. They changed the oil and changed some of the settings for tune. The settings have made a difference. Doesn't rattle like it did when stopped and the gas mileage is perfect, right about where it was. Plus tooling around town the fuel delivery is so consistent. Thanks Mike, Jason, and Will. You guys rock!!