I used to have an R56, most fun i ever had. Out here in cali we have beautiful canyon roads and i would be there for hours pushing the car to its limits and it held up really well. i do regret not having a temp gage as that is how i lost my car. thermostat did go bad and i did not notice till it was too late.

You can display water temp on an r56. There is a secret menu that you can go in to and selectt what parameters are displayed on he clock in front of the driver. It's a pain but it can be done and is highly recommended.

Great video, thanks. Definitely a gauge unit. I went with the multi gauge. Fuel Rail pressure is a must to have.

Thanks so much brother! I've got an '07 MCS. I just rebuilt the head, so I'm in for the long haul. I'm going to downpipe it soon. I'm about to pull the back seats (bench, lol) and I'm thinking about cold air intake options. I definitely need to pull the stock hot pipe with the muffler thingy. I deleted the ridiculous noise maker already. It's so fun to drive! onward and upward.

I’m glad that you also mentioned they make these for the n12 mini, I got it as my first car from my grandparents and people kinda dog on them a bit but knowing there’s things I can do to help it makes it seem not so bad

Gauges really helps! Once I got a thermostat malfunction and I read it from my temp gauge instantly so I replace it right on the next day!

how the hell does this guy have such little subscribers! such great content keep it up!!!

Awesome job ! Car and the video !!

Ronal R50 Aero (18") wheels look mint on the MINI. There is even an Anniversary Gold edition of that wheel, so even better. I think a single tip would look just fine and less cramped....long live toggle switches.

Great mods thanks bro

Great video mate, and agree these cars are really hot, u wanna do at least intercooler or radiator upgrade or both, I own a r52 jcw... is a lot fun having the roof off but not so much when driving the motorway and starts raining lol. By the way beautiful Akita mate

I loved to see that K24 swap!

Love the garage. Great tips. I agree on the gauges. I don't get why they didn't have more. The couch with the dog looks comfy!

Working on a clubby. Thank you for this video

Sick man, I’m doing an R55 build currently, def subbing for more mini content!

u inspired me for my R50 chili Thx!!!!!

I upgraded to a 42 jmtc turbo and with a tune it still breaths well. I can only imagine without a cat on the front. stg 2 would be insane!

i have a mini cooper 2013 sport. and i never pressed the sport button cuz i just wanted my car to be in great shape. Then when i pressed it...omg i felt like sonic the hedgehog LOL this car is fast at taking off holy shit xD. my job is 6 mins away and i never drive out of town. all my trips are 10-13 mins away. So i feel ok driving as fast as i do without the engine getting to hot. I love this car :D

Hey brother, first off very good content, Question what is the exact set up you have for your digital gauge, name and model please I definitely want that for my mini!!!

I’m buying an 06 R53 S Works today. So excited. Hope it’s not a lemon lmao!

Hey! What did you mean by a k21 swap? Great content.

1) Low profile OBDII BT transmitter with On/Off button...keep it plugged in all the time. Press on when the car is on, then pair to phone w/app (e.g. Torque Pro). Turn off to avoid draining the battery when the car is off. A low profile transmitter (e.g. "XTRONS") will not hang far below the dash, where a typical transmitter can get bumped by your leg while driving. 2) Front strut mount reinforcement plates OR a front upper strut brace with mounting plates. The chassis metal where the struts mount can weaken and deform under extreme conditions (potholes, etc.)...this accessory helps to avoid that problem. 3) an after-market caste ALUMINUM valve cover (comes with gaskets, new hardware, and PCV). If installed properly (i.e. 90 inch pounds torque to bolts and torqued in the proper sequence + use of High temp RTV to the clean side gasket corners), then this valve cover neither leaks oil nor warps with engine heat, like the OEM factory plastic cover. 4) an after-market flexible stainless steel (braided) oil feed line to the turbo, to avoid inevitable oil leaks using the factory part. Replace the return line while doing the job. 5) At least one oil catch can for the clean side vacuum, from valve cover to turbo inlet. Install a dirty side catch can for N14. 6) after-market turbo blanket in lieu of ugly steel shroud. Will slightly improve turbo efficiency and looks better. 7) an aftermarket oil pan plug with magnetic (neodymium) tip. (M16x1.5) 8) an aftermarket intercooler (larger, more cooling capacity). If installing the turbo's after-market oil feed line, consider doing the oil filter housing gaskets + oil cooler gaskets + turbo blanket...all at the same time. The prep to do one activity will greatly reduce the amount of labor to do each, if done separately. KZfaq videos show how this can all be done with removal of the downpipe...avoiding the chore of putting the front of the car in full "maintenance mode". If changing the thermostat...do the waterpump and the idle pulley tensioner too...in parallel with a G48 coolant change. Again, to save labor time. As always...change the oil & oil filter at twice the recommended frequency (5W-30 full syn); change every 5K miles (8K KM). Keep a spare quart or liter in the boot...checking oil level with the dipstick every other gas tank refill. Keep level at or above the mid point range on the dipstick range.

Hey just wondering if you have a list of the mods I love what you’ve done especially the digital dash. Do you have a manufacturer name for them just so I can search it up

video on how you wired the subwoofer please!

Would you recommend still doing these upgrades till an automatic new to mini and just got an r60 and want to make it a little project car?

the torque app is free and works great for a solution to a guage cluster like youd see in the 90s

The tips my guy ... where are these 4" tips !? I neeeeeeed them. Borla s type exhaust system currently . Your vids are dope ! Thanks bud

This is why I asked! “Supposedly” you can use adapters I purchased the bad boy component speakers (spx)a couple years ago for my fa20wrx w/ “adapters” from cruchfield that where ment for 6.5 because those doors were 5.25 also but the baskets didn’t fit…. Idk I’ll mess this it when I have time off then and then order something So is it 3.5 or 4 inch for the top 5’s for the bottom and 6x9 for the back

Just Fell in Love with a Car...Great Job, Great Channel, Great Advice...Subscribed on the spot!!

Great video, where did you get the black headlight rings, grill and back lights too? Thx

Go for the rpm power r400 set up don't be cheap with the k20 swap

Can’t see how much coolant you have though in the aluminium tanks .. aghhh !! They do “look” good tho

You should do decent tyres and something about the hopeless brakes then coilovers first ........

Hello, What the brand of roof rack your running? Thanks

I have a 2009 Mini R55 that I just purchased. I like your roof rack as I have a double sunroof as well. What model of roof rack do you have installed on your ride. Which by the way is sweet.

Funny that the older ver I have a R53 it has a temp gauge, but newer ones dont i find that crazy most cars newer generations have more and more readings available.

I would like to know oil level and coolant temp for sure. Also not sure where you drive but lowering a mini or ground effects would be a disaster in Florida with all the speed bumps and rain

yoo i have a mini with 180k miles base u think i could do any on this list?? by the way awesome build bro love it keep it going subscribed ofc

Is it posible to supercharge a r56 instad of turbo it if its a n/a ?

love this video, also may i ask what front splitter your running? id like to get one for mine

K Swap will be interesting 👍

That coolant temp range worries me .. mine doesn’t run anywhere near that . Obviously hot days yes. Hmm

Hey bro, love the car

A catless downpipe is significantly cheaper than a sport/high flow cat

How did you mount the digital dash? I have been considering doing an audio build without using the headunit as source and would love to mount an android auto to the speedo, but i dont know what product does it best with little to no play.

Super vidéo !! J’ai une JCW R56, je cherche à obtenir un moteur fiable et qui restera en bonne santé grâce à de petite modification comme les tiennes Surtout refroidir un maximum ce moteur N14 Je rêverais d’aboutir mon projet comme le tient ! ❤️ *un salut de la Belgique 👋*

Hi, what is the name of your digital dash and the mounting options you used?

looks great - where is the body kit from?

Hey what’s all the panel speakers sizes I can’t get a straight answer from anyone, can you fit monster 6.5 component speakers in the doors? My eg you can’t roll the windows all the way down. I’m really just looking for quality replacement stuff that needs no modification

The first mod i did to my R56 mini was remove the engine and replace it with a Turbo Honda K24. If you need any help on your swap, i am happy to help where i can. My handle here is the same as my IG handle.

Thank you so much bro, I have a 2010 mini base and I want to do it all, however Inam going to leave in N/A just cause I want to make it last 200,000 more 🫠 God bless and have a great one!

Any chanche someone could link me for the hot and cold pipes?

Bro, can you show how you hooked up the Tablet over your centre console please?

I'm a #fanbase investor! Looking forward to going to THE MOON with this stock!

Can you please, put a link to that tablet like gauge you used?

Where did you get the 3 inch downpipe. And are those 4 inch exhaust tips? Are they welded on?

What roof rack is that does it interfeir with the sun roof?

What mount do you use for the tablet?

Rear sway bar # 1 are kidding. 200$ most bang for buck. Big tires #2 Intercooler# 3 Exhaust #4 race cat with extender on low o2

what diffuser you got back bumper

Is your digital dash separate from the obd2 scanners you have links to?

Hey man just picked up a r56 copper s, I leave the Zeno a bit mine are chrome. Are the black ones after market?

How do you read current fuel level?

What headunit do you have? Been interested in swapping my radio out, but never can find any info on it.

Can you tell me your rim size rim type and tire size and tire type

I got r58 bought it used with 70k kms on it. Just wanna ask is it normal that after driving the turbo always smell?

Could you include the links?

Do you have a Facebook page? I'm interested in your front splitter. My mini is the same color but I'm throwing up black and red accents.

Roots?

what year this mini ?

lets hear it

My F56 always runs 228

Few comments from myself on this: Please note that the Catless is most likely illegal, also it doesn't provide that much improvements over 100/200cel.Please Tune responsibly and don't pollute the earth any more than its needed!! Upgrade tires 100%. Go 215 width and you'll wont recognize your car after especially if moving from stock size runflats. Suspension especially not standard is shockingly bad and crashy. Upgrade struts to Koni or Bilstein and once again you wont recognize your car! Overall, great content!

You can see the coolant temp lmao

I would never do any of this!

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