My 244HP R53 MINI Cooper S Mods & test drive (mods in description!)

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10 жыл бұрын

Mods
Power:
Cravenspeed 17% pulley amzn.to/3g4sC9Y
(But I recommend a 15% pulley for lighter builds) amzn.to/3dRYTyq
GP intercooler - can't really get anymore,
Airtec is a good alternate ebay.to/2OJB6Iw
There area also good cheap eBay ones ebay.to/3dVnm5J
DDMWorks Cool Air Intake with foam filter - Anything other than Alta is good
bit.ly/3d7oMuZ
RMW street cam
(Current recommendation "street" cam: bit.ly/326ZUwW
RMW "Jesus" big valve CNC ported head
RMW shorty header
RMW tune
500cc injectors from RMW
Miltek exhaust bit.ly/3dYRXzI
ATI Super Dampener ebay.to/2Ri3jH6
More affordable alternative amzn.to/3s7OhR5
Handling:
Quaife Limited Slip Differential LSD bit.ly/2Rhmfpo
Wilwood big brake kit bit.ly/2OGjTQ8
Stainless brake lines Front amzn.to/3mBKPwQ Rear amzn.to/3dR4Zip
Megan Racing coilovers amzn.to/2Qg4HK0 or ebay.to/3tcMEmC
Powerflex control arm bushings amzn.to/3dUCJvk or ebay.to/3wKWw9d or bit.ly/3s7ODHp
Hotchkis rear adjustable control arms bit.ly/3uIWoW6
Alta 22mm sway bar amzn.to/3tdOqDS
Motegi SP10 17x7 wheels
Dunlop Direzza Starspec Z1 215/45/17
Nitto NT01 / Toyo R888 R-compound tires
M7 strut tower bar amzn.to/3t8gl85
Way Motor Works brake ducts bit.ly/2Qfs328
....&more....
I'm sure I missed something, please ask any questions in the comment section below!
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@ModMINI 10 жыл бұрын

Hi KZfaqrs - This car just won the "Best MINI Cooper Hardtop" award at the Puget Sound MINI Motoring Club annual car show! Yay!

@Nitramgrob 10 жыл бұрын

Congrats!...Great Looking R53

@mattclose1439 9 жыл бұрын

Almost went to this but had something come up last minute... I'll be there this year!

@IamMagPie 9 жыл бұрын

***** Congratulations! A very worthy winner indeed!

@emmel07 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Mod MINI, as far as modifications go and seeking the expert opinion of the Gen 1 MINI god himself, is the Hill Assist feature found on the R56 & F56 MINIs a possible mod for the R53? If it is what are your install rates so I can plan a trip up for SoCal up to PNW. lol

@seizedkeyboard 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Mod Mini. Hello from the UK. You are the reason I am riding around in a Grey R53 JCW with red bits in it. It makes 225 bhp at the wheels right now. I have always had this problem - the car lurches a little when pulling away, but always does it. At first I thought it was engine mounts, so they are all changed. Then the clutch so that went. Then I thought fuel so I have the car remapped. Its still here. Its driving me crazy. Please can you help? Thanks, Sam - The car is so much fun and the 2 boys love it, so its a member of the family now.

@christofferlunoe1305 5 жыл бұрын

You have build yourself an affordable Race-Cooper and gave it a great personal touch....exactly as it should be, ...respect to you Sir !

@kevinlepic 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your mods... Ran across your channel while looking at mod reviews while making plans for my GP. Local WA too!

@davidrodrigues2300 9 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say thanks for all your help in my quest to go fast. Bought this 2003 MINI Cooper S on July 1. Been doing my own work after the local mechanic shop got under my skin. Got my 15 percent pulley kit installed from Way Motor Works. Serviced the SC, changed the oil pan gasket and crank position sensor O ring as there was oil all over the pan. Still need to find my A/C leak. Thought it was a cracked hose but I was wrong. Also changed the AC compressor clutch.Smogged my car this morning and installed my DDM CAI this evening. Watched about every video of yours I could find. You've been great in answering my questions. I've gained much confidence as I did all this work because of your videos and never would have considered wrenching on some of these projects in the past. Gotta earn some more dough and keep boosting the HP. Thanks again, Kurt!

@bernardbarbour 4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. Way to go!

@stephenswytak1092 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for all your guidance and help to the Mini Community. FWIW my '03 car is similar to yours. Last dynod 250 hp. Lots spent. I'm fortunate to have RMW in the neighborhood. Based on my experience (and not a full listing of what I've done) my suggested order for mods: 22 mm rear sway bar, OMP front chassis stiffener, 15% pulley, RMW head, with OBX header & RMW tune with injectors and plugs. Then street cam. Somewhere along the line put in a RMW fluid damper/engine pulley and RMW oil sump Baffle. Next to the pulley, best bang for the buck after 15% pulley is the RMW head and tune, but if you put the car through long sweepers with sticky tires, do put in the oil sump baffle. I use Ferodo DS2500 pads on stock front brakes and had no trouble stopping at Streets of Willow after a half hour session, though they were really hot. Petrich in Washington area recommended the ducting and said it made bigger brakes unnecessary. I have Cross Coil Overs so if you don't do a good coil over, you need camber adjustment somehow along with rear control arms. The Valeo clutch works fine, though I wish it weighed 10 fewer pounds. Also, a limited slip (Ford Torsen in my case) is a real good idea if you autocross,, although most of the mods will push you into a class you won't be competitive in

@emansmith9976 6 жыл бұрын

This car is a beast! Im a teenager and I just got my first car, a 04 Cooper s and currently am installing a 17% reduction pulley. Love the channel and ur car is awesome.

@Eri94 8 жыл бұрын

I just picked up a mini a few weeks ago after selling my car and I'm glad I found your channel. Def subbed

@DaRealBilby 8 жыл бұрын

I don't even own a mini but the way you setup this video and how you are so thorough with explaining is awesome. Keep up the great work man and awesome car you have here!

@Hit3chlolife 9 жыл бұрын

Thinking of converting over to the Cooper S. I've been a closet fan for far too long! This is a great build and hopefully mine will come out just as good keep up the great work *****!

@ModMINI 9 жыл бұрын

Jerome Dumas Thanks, good luck with it when you get around to doing it!

@IOGTKI 6 жыл бұрын

Man I love this car. I love all your videos. I’ve done the timing chain tensionor the tensionor belt and the alternator with your help! Mini Nation!

@Theurgicnick 4 жыл бұрын

Such a nice R53! Awesome channel! Keep up the good work you do for the mini community. Your channel is my first point of reference if I need to work on my R53 project car alongside my Bentley manual and ISTA D on the laptop!

@RevSolution4U 6 жыл бұрын

Pretty much doing the same build to my 2004 JCW. The RMW cam, head, header, tune, 550 injectors, a Craven 17% pulley, Cabrio braces and finally a NM rear sway bar. Thank you for all the tips!

@user-or1lu3ku3m 7 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love my R53 and that sound is amazing

@badgeftw4520 9 жыл бұрын

i love the sound that the R53 minis make from the supercharge wind.

@scooby1446 9 жыл бұрын

Great video man ! I'm looking at getting on of these & you've given me plenty of info on how to go about modding one. Cheers.

@Bloxyz 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome mini you have there! A huge inspiration for me to buy one. Also a very well made video, put together well and the sound is perfect.

@ModMINI 9 жыл бұрын

***** Thanks for watching. I can't stand videos with bad video and bad sound :-)

@ethanmullen7251 9 жыл бұрын

I've wanted a Cooper S since I was 9 years old and saw my first Mini at the auto show with my dad in 2002. Over the last 10 years I've watched mini's grow... and grow... and grow... I always thought I'd buy a brand new one but I can't help wanting a good ol tiny super charge whirring R53... Finally graduating college this year and this video made me so much more excited for the chase of a super low mileage stock R53 that I can rip apart and make my own. Not sure if i'll ever have as hard core of a racer as you do, but ive certainly got the itch now...

@ModMINI 9 жыл бұрын

I'm with you. The new MINIs are too big and too refined for my taste. There are many rough R53s out there but there are many very clean ones as well, even some low mileage ones. I had a 2003 come through my garage the other day with only 62,000 miles and in excellent shape. It had a couple minor oil leaks and needed brakes (it was still riding on its original pads and rotors!) and that was it. I also know a guy with a 2006 GP with only 34,000 miles on it. So be patient and be willing to pay a little extra for a clean one!

@thisisapen 9 жыл бұрын

Ethan Mullen Goodluck finding the car mate! Picked up an R53 MCS myself recently after owning an R56. No regrets in going Supercharged route (and 99% of cars in the UK are turbo or NA)

@josemiguel77 4 жыл бұрын

From Wisconsin and was recently in Arizona and wound up buying my very first Mini I've always loved these things it's a R53 6spd supercharged and I'm so excited to get to build this thing and see what it will do against all of my buddies civics I also recently ordered Raceland coilovers all the way around and -17% supercharger pulley and a +2% crankshaft pulley as well as a full MSD ignition system. I wasn't to sure what to expect but your video gives me such hope for it

@robertstancliffsr9575 2 жыл бұрын

@@ModMINI I have a 2003 MINI R50 with a little over 20,000 miles. I have recently started driving it more and it looks and drives like new, as it should with only 20,000 miles. Only mods are an after market exhaust which gives it a deep exhaust sound and aftermarket Konig wheels because my original wheels were stolen.......

@i.sirius6204 6 жыл бұрын

Nice car, love the mods! I watched two of your videos before I figured out you're in NW Washington. I've been away from there, living in Asia for two years. I miss home, and my MINI!

@mercoid 10 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! You inspire new enthusiasm for my '04 R53. Mine is still bone stock except for a K&N panel filter. I had all sorts of plans for mods when I got it but alas..., no $. Thank you for all your maintenance tips. Your channel is valuable, and I appreciate it.

@ModMINI 10 жыл бұрын

If you only do one mod, the best and cheapest mod is a supercharger pulley. You'll get about 15HP gain for $200 or so.

@mercoid 10 жыл бұрын

***** I have to find a way to get it done for $200. Someone quoted me $700. I was like "no way!" I need to find someone with a puller and the experience to help me. 15hp would make me fall in love with the car again. After all these years theres no current car out there I care to own.

@ModMINI 10 жыл бұрын

mercoid When I first got my car (and before I my garage shop stocked with MINI tools), there was a shop in my area and I recall they said they would do it for $200 labor. Is there a MINI club in your area? There may be someone with enough expertise / access to tools to help you out. Or, they could point you to a local shop that would be able to do this.

@jgregoryj1 4 жыл бұрын

I have a jcw mc40 and my dad has a 2003 mini s with jcw package. Man I I've these Gen1 minis and the supercharger I could listen to it all day long. Love my mini

@P.I.S.OnYou. 10 жыл бұрын

Wow that's really clean nice job bro I really like it! I love that sound to!

@DanRaabecoach2014 9 жыл бұрын

I like what you did with your car. I bought a clutch from JM Turbocoopers and actually talked with the supplier in NY who re-makes the stock mini pressure plates and disc and then marries it up to a single plate flywheel. It has a little chatter when cold but the disc has kevlar material which I am told gets a little noisey when it starts to wear in. I hope it lasts. I have a 2007 MCS with only a couple of mods. KO4, Ported and ceramic manifolds, turbo, high flow cat, Alta exhaust... Runs good . Dyno's at 206 HP and 196 Ft Lbs torque max...Only problem is the aftermarket parts don't always match to each other. They do match to the OEM parts.

@garfieldsimpson3114 9 жыл бұрын

I bought 4 380cc injectors. New throttle body with the boost valve. New mad coil, and msd wires. Fuel pump replace 2 weeks ago. So I will post a next post after all parts are installed.

@Youtubedotcomma 9 жыл бұрын

1600cc @ 244bhp! Love it!!

@cycling1900 10 жыл бұрын

That is a very sweet set up. Kuddos on your cooper. I have say though, Red does not make it fast, but it does bring speeding tickets. English Racing Green makes it fast.... lol

@wesloven9593 4 жыл бұрын

I live in the area you filmed this! just stumbled across this video on the day I bought my first 2005 R53 MINI Coop S

@ModMINI 4 жыл бұрын

See you around

@bubbadeville4892 9 жыл бұрын

Ah man i miss that eaton m45 whine! Nice R53 mate!

@herky285 9 жыл бұрын

I love MINIs! But yours is pushing it to the top Nice Car !!

@agravel214 9 жыл бұрын

i love the headlight body color mod you did. (aside from the red that is) great sounding mini, i love that sound as well of the supercharger winding up.

@ModMINI 9 жыл бұрын

Red=racecar! I understand it's not for everyone. But who doesn't like the supercharger whine, right? :-)

@MrDaddy525 10 жыл бұрын

My mini looks exactly like yours when it was stock.. GREAT IDEAS BRO thanks

@ModMINI 10 жыл бұрын

Cool! I have only seen maybe one other dark silver w/ white roof & bonnet stripes! A doppelgänger!

@deftonesgothrckr 10 жыл бұрын

awesome video, thanks for the inspiration, just bought a new motor for my r53 - cant wait till it gets here on Wednesday!!!! gonna rebuild the old motor i am pulling out to be somewhere around yours..

@ModMINI 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching - If you haven't already done so, check out my engine swap videos. Good luck with your rebuild! New Short Block - 2003 MINI Cooper S engine swap - Part 1 (Remove from car) New Short Block - 2003 MINI Cooper S engine swap - Part 2 (Valve job & teardown/reassemble) New Short Block - 2003 MINI Cooper S engine swap - Part 3 (Final assembly & startup)

@motos 7 жыл бұрын

Stumbled on this video randomly and immedietley recognized the Bothell area. Sick MINI

@markmasoner 9 жыл бұрын

nice video. I recently put in an ACT stage 3 clutch and lightened flywheel in my 04 s, street ability is just fine. I smoked the stock one in a matter of days!

@leecosworth 7 жыл бұрын

Just bought a 2005 cooper s, great cars, well put together informative vid thanks

@KB4QAA 8 жыл бұрын

Sounds smooth. Makes me miss my old RX-7.

@desmondmarshall7384 2 жыл бұрын

Nice build. A good platform to use as a guide.

@sherryminicoopersr5341 5 жыл бұрын

Love your car!!! I wish I can show you all the mods I did on mine! I put an HPS short ram cold air intake and I also added an aluminum overflow tank for my coolant. I also went extreme by adding a scoop over my intake for added airflow. I could go on and on.... 🥰

@sonnyczikkel4698 8 жыл бұрын

that supercharger whine... my god. haha great car man! ive been thinking about getting a mini for a bit now... think after watching this im going to. too much fun to drive for such a light car

@TaylorGng21 8 жыл бұрын

Miss my one of these! Can't beat the sound of the supercharger

@arainla 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome car! Miss my 2003 dearly.

@denis9054 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome Mini :) much love for the supercharged model. : ' )

@verygood7155 9 жыл бұрын

Love the seats!

@TheFUNBOXcrew 10 жыл бұрын

I have a 03 cooper s manual same color with the white hood and mirrors. Under the hood i have lots of mods alot i dont know but forsure its MSD ignition, B&M shifter, m7 stiffining bars, and many other good upgrades i recently purchased it and drives awesome! seeing yours tho is where i want to be and have on the track ! (:

@ellisyoung2590 9 жыл бұрын

What a great set of mods. Excellent.

@monkeypunch1000 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2003 mini Cooper s with very similar mods and I run a exedy clutch kit with bmw soild flywheel, I highly recommend it. nice to drive daily with slightly more aggressive engagement.

@mikewatson1675 9 жыл бұрын

Love it! This makes me miss my R53 :( Well done!

@beagletube 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video. You are an inspiration.

@toluwole 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Sounds fantastic. I've got a Cooper S R57. Will start modding in 2017. Need to plan tho

@Soul4Eleven 8 жыл бұрын

love it man....that's gotta be a blast to drive.

@hipoman8087 Жыл бұрын

Owned my 02 mini s 1.5 years now. 10% under drive pulley so far. Gathering parts for super charger service and pwr upgrades. Like your component choices. Have the quaif limited slope, crank pulley, so far. Getting the cold air, intercooler and may go up on under drive pulley. Have a clutch slip so deciding on new clutch. Street driven & will autcross 2-5 times a year. We’ll see. Mines the same color. Thanks !

@mac_m3 6 жыл бұрын

Your Mini is DONE RIGHT! Thumbs up!

@karppaaa 9 жыл бұрын

This car is so clean and neat. Just how i like it! :^)

@abp2861 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your vids. Thank you. You’ve inspired me to work on mine. Regards Andy

@bernardbarbour 7 жыл бұрын

I love how you pull out onto the ramp at 9:45. Probably scared that Prius driver, lol. Great mods to your 04. I have an 04 also (40th MCS full JCW) and plan many of the same mods. Very cool you got the seats, and I had a chuckle when you said the seats actually showed up from Italy. Italy is great, I've been there lots of time, but sometimes buying or selling in Italy can be tricky, lol. Wish I was closer, I'd enjoy a ride in your Mini and talking with you. Cheers and keep up the great work.

@ModMINI 7 жыл бұрын

Nothing is more fun than startling the sheep.

@bernardbarbour 7 жыл бұрын

I'm looking to install an upper strut brace. Do you think it's necessary to install some under tower plates as well?

@xfacekickerx 10 жыл бұрын

Best part of this video "I painted the door poles reds well because race car" lol made my day

@Shaunage87 9 жыл бұрын

I purchased and had the valeo single mass clutch & flywheel kit last year and had it installed with a 15% flywheel. My Mini is making around 190hp and 170tq and the clutch has been great for me. took the car autocrossing and havent had any issues with it.

@ModMINI 9 жыл бұрын

Shaunage87 I ended up installing a Valeo when I blew the motor and I'm happy with it as well. It's the no-brainer choice. Cheaper and more driveable than the stock dual mass setup.

@Shaunage87 9 жыл бұрын

***** I bought my car used and put about 5k miles on it before the throw out bearing went, so when i had a shop do the clutch/flywheel and a 15% supercharger pulley installed, so i didnt really get to experience the stock clutch for long. But i agree that the valeo has been great and have no complaints about it.

@esaedvik 10 жыл бұрын

I like the headlight mod and the red accents in general. My 05's fully red, so...I'm thinking matte black accents :D I've just been way too lazy and it's a bit expensive to run at $8 a gallon. And I wholeheartedly agree on the "I could do this all day" bit on acceleration and shifting from 1st to 2nd (and the torque on any gear). Supercharger whine is my main reason for buying the 05.

@ModMINI 10 жыл бұрын

Red and black is the next best color combo. :-)

@x1pyroveride 9 жыл бұрын

This is a rly nice mini, it looks like my old 2005 mini

@kaylor87 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Even better car. Nice job :)

@prodtrxllbeats 7 жыл бұрын

I love the mini Cooper S so much

@drgopta2180 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome mini! I have a '12. It's interesting looking at how different all the years are.

@ModMINI 7 жыл бұрын

We have three now, this one, a 2017 4 door hardtop for the wife, and I fixed up a mechanic special Clubman for the kid.

@cody063 10 жыл бұрын

Awesome Mini! I too have an '04 R53, with 131k miles. As far as power mods, I did pretty much everything except the block, head, and exhaust manifold. Here's what I have so far: K&N CAI MSD Coil Pack and Wires NGK Spark Plugs Forge Intercooler 15% SC Pulley Lightweight Crank Pulley from Alta 0% (Had 2%, but kept getting code error) 380cc Injectors from Madness Motorworks Cat-Back Borla Bytetronik FA-53 Tuning I need to get it re-tuned since I switched from 2% crank pulley back to 0%. Plus, I want to get the big head and cam from Madness as well as their exhaust manifold.

@ModMINI 10 жыл бұрын

Get the RMW big valve head and an RMW header to make a ton of power. (And a cam as well)

@ModMINI 3 жыл бұрын

See the mod list below - Power: Cravenspeed 17% pulley amzn.to/3g4sC9Y (But I recommend a 15% pulley for lighter builds) amzn.to/3dRYTyq GP intercooler - can't really get anymore, Airtec is a good alternate ebay.to/2OJB6Iw There area also good cheap eBay ones ebay.to/3dVnm5J DDMWorks Cool Air Intake with foam filter - Anything other than Alta is good bit.ly/3d7oMuZ RMW street cam (Current recommendation "street" cam: bit.ly/326ZUwW RMW "Jesus" big valve CNC ported head RMW shorty header RMW tune 500cc injectors from RMW Miltek exhaust bit.ly/3dYRXzI ATI Super Dampener ebay.to/2Ri3jH6 More affordable alternative amzn.to/3s7OhR5 Handling: Quaife Limited Slip Differential LSD bit.ly/2Rhmfpo Wilwood big brake kit bit.ly/2OGjTQ8 Stainless brake lines Front amzn.to/3mBKPwQ Rear amzn.to/3dR4Zip Megan Racing coilovers amzn.to/2Qg4HK0 or ebay.to/3tcMEmC Powerflex control arm bushings amzn.to/3dUCJvk or ebay.to/3wKWw9d or bit.ly/3s7ODHp Hotchkis rear adjustable control arms bit.ly/3uIWoW6 Alta 22mm sway bar amzn.to/3tdOqDS Motegi SP10 17x7 wheels Dunlop Direzza Starspec Z1 215/45/17 Nitto NT01 / Toyo R888 R-compound tires M7 strut tower bar amzn.to/3t8gl85 Way Motor Works brake ducts bit.ly/2Qfs328 ....&more....

@DrewPWebos 2 жыл бұрын

Just purchased an 04 #959 S limited. Cant wait to improve it a bit more. You said Alta intakes are a no go?

@fustonpowell5026 4 жыл бұрын

This is my absolute favorite car I hope to buy an r53 or r50 soon

@nickmacker5683 8 жыл бұрын

painted them red because....race car lol

@scottbrixey6284 9 жыл бұрын

244 is a shit ton for these cars. I've got a friend who is pushing just over 200 and it felt like a fighter jet lol

@ModMINI 9 жыл бұрын

Scott Brixey If this car was RWD it would be perfect...

@whoeverthefuckiwanttobe4962 6 жыл бұрын

Mod MINI naahhh fwd mini doesn’t count as regular fwd in my book

@bootao009 5 жыл бұрын

@@whoeverthefuckiwanttobe4962 why?

@muwuny 5 жыл бұрын

@@whoeverthefuckiwanttobe4962 Yeah, why?

@realkevintorres 5 жыл бұрын

@@whoeverthefuckiwanttobe4962 why

@nathanbowser609 10 жыл бұрын

Love the car man! You definitely inspired me for some future mods, especially on the interior. You also mentioned wanting to add a race type clutch. I don't know if you've had a lot of track vehicles, or experience with a race clutch. If not, my only advice is, if you do a lot of daily driving, or don't have a lot of time on a performance clutch, I probably wouldn't. I changed out the clutch and flywheel with the track day replacements. I for one, enjoy them, but only because I grew up with race bikes, and track cars and understand that the friction zone is very binary, requiring a heavy foot and quick shifts. My wife and non track day friends on the other hand, hate it, and think I ruined the enjoyment to driving it. There's definitely a learning curve, but when around, it definitely allows for a lot quicker shifts and grabs, however I must confess, succckkkksss in traffic. However.........again.......if you already have a lot of performance clutch experience, disregard. My main questions are...... has the sprint booster ever thrown codes?...and does it make a really noticeable difference? Do the cabrio struts really make a difference? How do like the Megan suspension vs. stock? I would love to see a video on how you did the headlights! Awesome job man.

@ModMINI 10 жыл бұрын

Hi - I've reached that conclusion as well that a race clutch would be a bad idea for a daily driver. I actually blew the engine in this car a few weeks after I made this video... I just got all the parts and will be assembling over the next few days. I decided to stick with a street clutch and will be putting in the Valeo solid flywheel conversion kit. I've heard from others with high HP MINIs that it handles the power ok. (And if it doesn't my labor is free, I'll put in something else). The sprint booster does not throw codes ever. It makes the throttle pedal a lot crisper. When you first buy it you may not notice the difference that much, but turn it off after a few days and you will definitely notice how laggy the pedal feels. I turned off by accident once and I thought the car was broken. Cabrio braces reduce squeaks and rattles a little bit. They are cheap and look cool so it's worth giving them a try if your car has the bolt holes. Megan race coilovers are pretty stiff compared to stock but still relatively comfortable. The Megan EZ street coilovers are a great choice if you want something similar to what the car felt like when new. They have adjustable dampening but no camber plates and the rear struts use your OEM upper mount.

@nathanbowser609 10 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks. Also, do you have an LSD. If so did you do that yourself, and was the difference significant? Or is it really only noticeable on a track?

@ModMINI 10 жыл бұрын

nathan bowser Yes, Quaife LSD. I installed myself following this video: How to install a Limited Slip Differential in a MINI Cooper S pt1 Difference is noticeable on the track and in wet weather and in hard turns on the track

@andymcneil7085 11 ай бұрын

Awesome Mini.

@yesno7255 Жыл бұрын

Cool project!

@DudeMungus 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these videos they've help so much. I wanted to pick you brain for a minute. I'm almost done with all my maintenance. I'm looking into getting a ported sc or would it be best to with sprintex? I have a 03 mini type s

@ModMINI 7 жыл бұрын

Probably best to not mess with that. I've heard only bad things about Sprintex and heard that porting a supercharger can affect flow in non-positive ways. For the money, I'd get an RMW head. Ask someone else and you'll probably get a different opinion but that's mine.

@DudeMungus 7 жыл бұрын

I got you thanks for the information

@alvinross7243 5 жыл бұрын

great video man

@DrCrazyAzz 8 жыл бұрын

Nice vid man

@HorgretorGellantara 10 жыл бұрын

Had a 03 R53 that i sold a month ago.. Had the most fun of my life in that car, especially in -30 weather! At that temperature, the car sounded so much meaner and felt so much faster for some reason.. Buttdyno was faster than a 350z!

@ModMINI 10 жыл бұрын

R53s love the cold weather. My best track times are all in the winter because the car simply makes a lot more power when it's cold. Love it! They actually make more power in the cold because cold air is denser, so more fuel can also be added to the cylinder for a bigger explosion.

@HorgretorGellantara 10 жыл бұрын

Too bad the rust problems made me sell it before it got worse :/ I recommend you check the common spots for rust and treat them before they start..

@ZoneTelevision 8 жыл бұрын

Love your vids .. Subscribed. Meticulous work you do .. much appreciated.

@4nish1993 8 жыл бұрын

Feeling to get myself a cooper s.. Nice video

@Neptune8 3 жыл бұрын

I miss my R53 , I know the r56 has more power potential but nothing beats the sounds of a supercharger whine

@AlKnighty 4 жыл бұрын

Today I drove a modded R53 with similar power figures. My god was the thing a monster. Like a damn fighter jet, and by far the best thing I've driven. It's for sale and makes we want to sell my stock R50 Cooper for it!

@ModMINI 4 жыл бұрын

R53 is so much more car. Go for it.

@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263 8 жыл бұрын

we just got our r53 back from tune, and we are making 261bhp lol clutch days numbered now. but my wife love it

@mini_special 2 жыл бұрын

You should probably do a signature Mod MINI R53 and then sell it, I am sure you will get big fans queuing to grab it for a nice price! :) Really like your cars and work. Thank you Kurt!

@AW-xv7dq 8 жыл бұрын

soooo nice thanks for sharing

@mattclose1439 9 жыл бұрын

I have a very similar setup on my r53 and run the Valeo Singlemass flywheel conversion and Valeo clutch, I highly recommend it!

@ModMINI 9 жыл бұрын

I ended up putting in a Valeo kit and am very happy with it. Thanks!

@darianquayle 8 жыл бұрын

for the clutch i highly recomment the act streed disk. ive only ever used act with a car that has a substancial power gaun. I used the Valeo single mass flywheel converrion and it feel a tad diffrent from the dual mass but its still a 32lbs flywheel

@Joshua-7.25 9 жыл бұрын

I bought a 2005 Cooper, (mfg. 10/04), with significant after market mods, (most of which I don't understand), which has been, up to now, a great daily driver for me. I have added about 52,000 miles to it since I got it, (now at 160,000), and little things are beginning to show, (leaks indicated by fluids on the surface of the engine - control arm bushings worn - suspension noises which weren't noticeable when I bought it). I noticed in your vid of driving here that you have the Tach and a gauge on each side of it. It looks the same as what I have - tach in center, looking through the steering wheel, oil pressure on the right, oil temp on the left. The oil temp gauge has never worked, the pressure showed steady until my most recent oil change.(4 days ago) Now the pressure gauge is fluctuating intermittently, (fluttering then holding steady, then fluctuating, then dropping to minimum) I have no warning lights showing and no engine noise that would indicate a problem -- the engine seems to run fine. Any insights / comments you can give will be much appreciated.

@ModMINI 9 жыл бұрын

Neil Whitehouse Sounds like typical things that happen as a car gets old. Time to replace front end suspension parts and replace leaking gaskets/seals. Aftermarket oil gauges can be finicky - typically their wiring is not the best. The oil temperature gauge is usually a wire connected to the oil drain plug. This may be broken.

@BrianLowry1 7 жыл бұрын

Nice car. WE are planning a drive of Cars from Leavenworth to Lynden, WA

@ChrisNieves 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a billet Hurst vertical shift knob, same reason the weight and it feels good while shifting.

@evanhale7296 Ай бұрын

back in 2006 we used a chromoly solid flywheel with a valeo clutch and it was supporting 340hp in our ITE spec Scca MINI. i would say the flywheel would be fine but i am sure there are better options on clutches.

@jimmothyywins 10 жыл бұрын

I think you were unknowingly being modest when you quoted the bhp figures for stock and whp dyno figures for your current power. Add about 15% to your whp or take away 15% from your factory bhp numbers (avg % for fwd drive train power loss) and you have the actual gain. But super nice r53, sir. Most power I've seen from the Eaton sc minis.

@ModMINI 10 жыл бұрын

I think you're right - I was comparing WHP to BHP. Thanks for pointing that out!

@FurkanCemTurfanda 8 жыл бұрын

"painted red because, well, race car" :D

@bigjoetheelectrician 5 жыл бұрын

I love the stock set

@minimanadam 4 жыл бұрын

Mine should be close to this after this winter..i got everything else, just need my big head n cam next

@ampiciline 9 жыл бұрын

great job

@frankjrouseau8563 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome car !!!

@BB-mu5ov 8 жыл бұрын

hi. ive watched a lot of your videos, the clutch replacement one was very good helped me fix my bearing that had welded itself to the fingers on the clutch cover. Nice mini sorry it blew up though. Quick question though. Have you ever had any problem with the headlights auto level not working properly? My mini r50 headlights seem to be pointing so low on the road giving me barely any light at night? any help would be great thank you!

@fana406 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting. You sound like a sleeper too!

@joshuabrown9398 5 жыл бұрын

You should do an in depth r53 to r56 comparison

@BrandonGoranson 9 жыл бұрын

Where did you get those vented front quarter panels? I'd love to get some for my R53 JCW.

@jakqwe1 Жыл бұрын

Great video, nice conservative build. Where did you find that shift knob

@gnowhb 7 жыл бұрын

I have a 05 MCS and just had RMW do the top of my engine and now making 242 so very similar to yours! Loving it! Question about access to the camber plates in the front: Did you trim away the metal to reveal the camber adjustment screws? I just got some coilovers but can't access the adjustment screws with the way the tops of the strut towers are and noticed you have access. Thanks for all your videos I find them very helpful.

@ModMINI 7 жыл бұрын

You have to trim.