Mini Cooper Sport 500

Mini Cooper Sport 500

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Ben Jk

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Monday 6th April 2020
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Hi all,

I'm very close to the purchase of one of the last 500.

However doing a final bit of research before diving in.

The car in question seems to have slightly different decals to the other 500's I've seen.



Anyone know of these were a factory option or are completley aftermarket?


Ben Jk

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167 months

Monday 6th April 2020
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Thanks. The car has had some minor engine tweaks (Swiftune Cam/roller rockers/2 pin diff./playmini exhaust) so we think the owner at the time has added the “s” decals due to this to signify it has been mildly tuned.



Edited by Ben Jk on Thursday 9th April 17:07

Ben Jk

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167 months

Thursday 9th April 2020
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Lotobear said:
Ben Jk said:
Thanks. The car has had some minor engine tweaks (Swiftune Cam/rocket rollers/2 pin diff./playmini exhaust) so we think the owner at the time has added the “s” decals due to this to signify it has been mildly tuned.

..worth pointing out that a '2 pin diff' is standard, a 4 pinion diff is an upgrade though not in performance terms only reliability.

as for 'rocket rollers' and a 'playmini exhaust' I can only guess!
Twin pin diff isn’t standard I’m certain? Yep- clearly provides reliability not performance.

Typo on Roller Rockers. Playmini are a well known exhaust brand. Although I expect you knew this.