Suspension or exhaust

[Cooper S Scott]

Hi guys
Just testing the water to see if any 1 has any suspension kits or stainless steel exhaust systems that they no longer want for 02 plate cooper s
Been thinking about lowering and adding a few mods but before I buy brand new just thought I would test the water
Couldn't tell u what r it's it
R51 r 52 I don't know u guys will know better than me
Not had it that long and it's a second car
My toy so just fancy getting some subtle upgrades :)
Ow yea or any cold air induction kits aswell
Cheers guys
Scott

[Mon the fish]

Are you still on the original dampers? Lowering springs on old dampers are borderline dangerous - get coils. APs/BCs are not dear.

Also, bear in mind that 02 cars have different top mounts (I think) - definitely something 02-specific about the front suspension

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And to answer your other questions:

CAI - DaveF or de-flapped JCW
Exhaust - have a look at youtube vids to find a sound you like. I run Janspeed mani, stock cat, and JCW cat-back. Subtle when cruising, louder at WOT. Millteks are popular, Borla get a good rep, have a look about
Pulley is pretty much essential for an R53

But I would sort your suspension and brakes before chasing power. Bushes, balljoints etc will be tired if they're 12 years old

[Gismo]

What Mon says, you've got an R53

[ELFMAN]

I had the Playmini System and Manifold with Sports Cat... as Ali said, sounded the business, but it wasn't subtle!
That was on the JCW 210 upgrade and GRS 'Cooler as well, but the sound should still be good on a stock R53

[stoney]

Janspeed or obx manifold and BC or AP coilovers i am running BC BR coilovers and love them tbh

Speak tonRich at orranje performance he will sort you out



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[Crombers]

Yup as Mon says (waaaaaaay above my head lol) & nope I ain't selling/removing my (Elfmans old) Playmini manifold

Also run about with a Playmini back box which was & still is the best mod for an R50 Cooper