New R53 Cooper S owner - a few questions...
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Just bought the gf an 03 Cooper S, its rather good!
A few quick questions:
Is any specific oil recommended? Being BMW I assume its a Castrol EDGE of some description, although I favour Mobil1 0w-40 in my other cars, will this be ok?
Is there anything out of the ordinary required maintenance wise? Supercharger belts etc
Recommended plugs?
Any must-do modifications?
It has the 17in wheels, are 205/40/17 tyres ok?
Thanks
Tom
A few quick questions:
Is any specific oil recommended? Being BMW I assume its a Castrol EDGE of some description, although I favour Mobil1 0w-40 in my other cars, will this be ok?
Is there anything out of the ordinary required maintenance wise? Supercharger belts etc
Recommended plugs?
Any must-do modifications?
It has the 17in wheels, are 205/40/17 tyres ok?
Thanks
Tom
Edited by Defcon5 on Tuesday 1st November 23:04
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With regards to tyres. I am a newbie with MINIs too, but I'm told, if you're planning to ditch the run flats - which imo is a must - then its worth looking at 215/40/17s as this gives you much more choice and shouldn't affect the rolling radius too drastically.
With regards to tyres. I am a newbie with MINIs too, but I'm told, if you're planning to ditch the run flats - which imo is a must - then its worth looking at 215/40/17s as this gives you much more choice and shouldn't affect the rolling radius too drastically.
- awaits an expert to come along shortly*
Depends what you are looking for in regards to modifications, looks/power/handling?
Fitting a reduced pulley will bring a few extra smiles when you (oops, sorry, your girlfriend) put your foot down ,
The oem alloys are quite heavy, some lighter aftermarket wheels?, handling will be more 'nimble'.
Fitting a reduced pulley will bring a few extra smiles when you (oops, sorry, your girlfriend) put your foot down ,
The oem alloys are quite heavy, some lighter aftermarket wheels?, handling will be more 'nimble'.
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