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Well a poor effort on my part for keeping this forum up to date on my mini...
A fair amount of work has happened over the last 12 months mainly the Alfa bBembo kit and BC Racing coilovers.
The Alfa Romeo (159) brake kit has made a big improvement to the braking performance despite having standard brembo road pads. When I get around to booking a trackday I will look for a more suitable track pad. Fitting the brakes was easy, R53OC adapter brackets with the necessary bolts, done in a couple of hours. The calipers needed new lines so I ordered a set of HEL braided lines in the clear blue colour to match the car.
Not the prettiest and could do with a refurb but function over form for me. The only drawback with the brakes is the standard 'bullet' wheels no longer fit.
The BC Racing coilovers were fitted in October, I haven't driven many miles in the car since the coilovers were fitted. MOT run out and being 130 miles from the car isn't ideal. The car looks far better in my eyes, not slammed but lower and more purposeful I think.
Couple of photos from some trips this year Pistonheads event at the Morgan Factory. A really good day out and will definitely go back.
BC Racing coilovers not fitted
Popped along to a Caffeine and Machine event, some great roads on the way there. The supercharger sound is addictive!
BC Racing coilovers not fitted
I have a couple of jobs to complete over Christmas, matching braided lines for the rear of the car and a full check over before the MOT. Once its passed the MOT, its time for a 4 wheel alignment after I've fitted the cast real trailing arms I have for the car. Its a bolt on mod from the next gen cooper's. Saves a couple kilos in unsprung mass. I need to make more of an effort with this car over the next 12 months, this may be difficult with the latest project car... An Evo 4.. what have I done haha
A fair amount of work has happened over the last 12 months mainly the Alfa bBembo kit and BC Racing coilovers.
The Alfa Romeo (159) brake kit has made a big improvement to the braking performance despite having standard brembo road pads. When I get around to booking a trackday I will look for a more suitable track pad. Fitting the brakes was easy, R53OC adapter brackets with the necessary bolts, done in a couple of hours. The calipers needed new lines so I ordered a set of HEL braided lines in the clear blue colour to match the car.
Not the prettiest and could do with a refurb but function over form for me. The only drawback with the brakes is the standard 'bullet' wheels no longer fit.
The BC Racing coilovers were fitted in October, I haven't driven many miles in the car since the coilovers were fitted. MOT run out and being 130 miles from the car isn't ideal. The car looks far better in my eyes, not slammed but lower and more purposeful I think.
Couple of photos from some trips this year Pistonheads event at the Morgan Factory. A really good day out and will definitely go back.
BC Racing coilovers not fitted
Popped along to a Caffeine and Machine event, some great roads on the way there. The supercharger sound is addictive!
BC Racing coilovers not fitted
I have a couple of jobs to complete over Christmas, matching braided lines for the rear of the car and a full check over before the MOT. Once its passed the MOT, its time for a 4 wheel alignment after I've fitted the cast real trailing arms I have for the car. Its a bolt on mod from the next gen cooper's. Saves a couple kilos in unsprung mass. I need to make more of an effort with this car over the next 12 months, this may be difficult with the latest project car... An Evo 4.. what have I done haha
ballans said:
Good thread, enjoyed reading your experiences.
Nice to see some some of the older Mini write-ups since the recent rash of new ones………mine included!
I’ve never got the track bug so won’t be going hardcore like yours. Do Like a b road thrash though so won’t be staying completely standard.
Like the colour of yours.
Thank you. Glad you've enjoyed it. The supercharger is what makes the car, if a newer model or another hatch had one might have be a different story. Nice to see some some of the older Mini write-ups since the recent rash of new ones………mine included!
I’ve never got the track bug so won’t be going hardcore like yours. Do Like a b road thrash though so won’t be staying completely standard.
Like the colour of yours.
Edited by ballans on Saturday 31st December 10:39
It's a great car for B roads!
Whilst I still had a few days off before work started I headed back home to fit some of the new parts.
First was the MTC intake hose. Keeping things subtle with black. The fit is ok, not factory which is annoying but it'll do.
The original hose was not in the best condition.
Also fitted the braided rear lines I picked up for the car a month or so ago. No pictures of this as it was a bit of a rush before it got dark.
Fast forward a couple weeks, the mini had it's MOT yesterday...passed with no advisories! My only issue with the MOT certificate was the lack of miles I'd driven.. approx. 2500.
First was the MTC intake hose. Keeping things subtle with black. The fit is ok, not factory which is annoying but it'll do.
The original hose was not in the best condition.
Also fitted the braided rear lines I picked up for the car a month or so ago. No pictures of this as it was a bit of a rush before it got dark.
Fast forward a couple weeks, the mini had it's MOT yesterday...passed with no advisories! My only issue with the MOT certificate was the lack of miles I'd driven.. approx. 2500.
matthew-iqbhx said:
hi mate ,
when you say you used the r53 oc brackets they state they are for the 330mm brakes not the 316 gp brakes ? howd you get around this .. cheers
Hi Matt,when you say you used the r53 oc brackets they state they are for the 330mm brakes not the 316 gp brakes ? howd you get around this .. cheers
Its probably a bit too late but the Mini Cooper S GP2 discs are 330mm.
Here's a link for them https://www.kamracing.co.uk/brembo-brake-discs-bmw...
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