bmw mini tuning

[trackcar]

Have done a interwebbie trawl for bmw tuning, particualrly cooper S versions .. but there's a mind boggling array of stuff, all claiming to be better / faster / cheaper / more expensive / better looking / ect etc than the opposition. Trouble is to actually compare all the claims would take weeks :(

The BMW Mini forums also seem to be full of conflicting info from people who only have experience of their own cars / conversions or who are selling their own kit so have a vested interest in making their stuff appear more attractive ..

soo ..

is there a definitive bmw mini cooper s modifying guide available? or does anybody here have experience of a lot of tuning options (engine suspension and brakes) that they'd be willing to pass on.?

thanks in advance for any advice :)

joo

[Podie]

IIRC Evo mag tested around 5 back-to-back...

[Raify]

Evo did. I can dig out the issue number at home tonight if you're interested in chasing a back issue.

[trackcar]

thanks guys, that would be graet start

[Podie]

Mail me your fax number and I'll dig out the article tonight and fax it to you tomorrow.

[ccharlie6]

the works kit seems to have much more done to it (obviously pricier though)
most kits seems to have a smaller pulley to get more power whereas the S works kit has new head, supercharger etc

[v15ben]

Give www.mini2.com a go as well - they have all manner of modded Minis and literally thousands of great members in the UK!

[Podie]

Raify said:

Evo did. I can dig out the issue number at home tonight if you're interested in chasing a back issue.

I had a look last night and can't seem to find the article... any idea which issue...?

[Raify]

Blimey, that was lucky! The first one I looked through:

Issue 61 (Enzo on the front) page 118.

THe abridged verdict is:

Fastest = BBR
Best Value = AMD
Overall Winner = Works

[Podie]

Raify said:

Blimey, that was lucky! The first one I looked through: Issue 61 (Enzo on the front) page 118. THe abridged verdict is: Fastest = BBR Best Value = AMD Overall Winner = Works

Ta... I must have looked through about 20 of the sodding things last night... and just kept going further and further back, so figured I'd missed it..!!

Trackcar, I'll dig it out tonight and fax it as promised..!