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 First set of upgrades recommended

 Created by: hsvjohnno
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 Posted: May 27, 2020 03:27AM
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Cheers kenatminimania...will look at that option first up.  I agree on the $$/hp for other mods.


Let us know what you end up with, and how you like it!

 Posted: May 26, 2020 11:32AM
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Cheers kenatminimania...will look at that option first up.  I agree on the $$/hp for other mods.


 Posted: May 26, 2020 09:56AM
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Hey all, New member here and owner of a 2nd Mini Cooper S Clubman.

Previous one was an 2008 and now I have a chili red 2011 R55 model. After a knocking noise from the rear was diagnosed and fixed via sway bar bushes and drop links replaced, I'm now looking to do a few minor performance upgrades to her.

I've trawled YT for ideas however thought I'd ask you all on your thoughts of initial upgrade setups you may have done and what have you found good or bad as a result? I've got a simple K&N panel filter not yet installed however is it worth going down the route of K&N, AEM, NM Engineering air induction first?

What others are considered initial upgrade stages, e.g. larger intercooler and tubing etc.
Maybe something like this power module might offer you the best 'bang for the buck'.

Intakes and exhaust are the traditional 'first upgrades' but they have a pretty high $$ / hp cost. The power module produces a much more noticeable difference for the $$ spent.

 Posted: May 25, 2020 06:13PM
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Hey all, New member here and owner of a 2nd Mini Cooper S Clubman.

Previous one was an 2008 and now I have a chili red 2011 R55 model. After a knocking noise from the rear was diagnosed and fixed via sway bar bushes and drop links replaced, I'm now looking to do a few minor performance upgrades to her.

I've trawled YT for ideas however thought I'd ask you all on your thoughts of initial upgrade setups you may have done and what have you found good or bad as a result? I've got a simple K&N panel filter not yet installed however is it worth going down the route of K&N, AEM, NM Engineering air induction first?

What others are considered initial upgrade stages, e.g. larger intercooler and tubing etc.