Project "Kermit"
- Thread starter DarkChild
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I don't!
I'm just working with whatever that's available. *laughs* The R53 is a dated car and many of the items are beginning to be discontinued already. Just making due with whatever that's available right now, and also what's available in KL.
The folks over at MINI Owners Club Malaysia pointed out that the Pipercross Viper Carbon Induction Kit was not meant for the Cooper S but for the normal Cooper! On top of that, it seems that it has been installed the wrong way! It should have been installed the other way around!
So I was sold something I was lead to believe was meant for my car and got it installed the wrong way?! Would have expected more from Fast Lane Automotive Sdn Bhd. I mean, they're a Mini specialist right? Terrible!
Anyway, will have to remove it, clean it and then swap it around...
The ALTA V2.0 Supercharger Pulley with 15% reduction and exhaust header from Eurotuner has been installed. Having fitted the header, the exhaust note has risen once more. It's still not intrusive, but it's definitely more noticeable now. I should warn you that because of the free'er flowing exhaust header, you will notice some extra vibration/rattling from the cabin of the car. The 15% supercharger pulley has made the car a lot more nippy. Car feels so much lighter now. I completely understand why R53 owners always tell you to go for a supercharger pulley first. It's the most bang for buck mod. Very happy with the results so far.
So I was sold something I was lead to believe was meant for my car and got it installed the wrong way?! Would have expected more from Fast Lane Automotive Sdn Bhd. I mean, they're a Mini specialist right? Terrible!
Anyway, will have to remove it, clean it and then swap it around...
The ALTA V2.0 Supercharger Pulley with 15% reduction and exhaust header from Eurotuner has been installed. Having fitted the header, the exhaust note has risen once more. It's still not intrusive, but it's definitely more noticeable now. I should warn you that because of the free'er flowing exhaust header, you will notice some extra vibration/rattling from the cabin of the car. The 15% supercharger pulley has made the car a lot more nippy. Car feels so much lighter now. I completely understand why R53 owners always tell you to go for a supercharger pulley first. It's the most bang for buck mod. Very happy with the results so far.
Swapped the Pipercross Viper Carbon Induction Kit around and it's now installed properly.
Upon removing the CAI, I noticed it's been dinged up pretty badly. The shiny chrome mouth looks as though it had been mutilated during the improper installation the first time. I'm quite disappointed.
Anyway, a quick clean and swapping around got the CAI fitted the right way.
Since the CAI now takes in air from the back, I found that the little front scoop that diverts air into the air filter box has now become redundant. It was getting in the way so, I just removed it.
Such a huge thing just to divert air into the air box...
Maybe when I have some time, I'll find a more useful way to route the front scoop to the back, since the Pipercross Viper Carbon Induction Kit came with a nice long extra hose.
Upon removing the CAI, I noticed it's been dinged up pretty badly. The shiny chrome mouth looks as though it had been mutilated during the improper installation the first time. I'm quite disappointed.
Anyway, a quick clean and swapping around got the CAI fitted the right way.
Since the CAI now takes in air from the back, I found that the little front scoop that diverts air into the air filter box has now become redundant. It was getting in the way so, I just removed it.
Such a huge thing just to divert air into the air box...
Maybe when I have some time, I'll find a more useful way to route the front scoop to the back, since the Pipercross Viper Carbon Induction Kit came with a nice long extra hose.
dude...what is it tht you do; tht let you have the luxury to mods you lovely kermit like this..damn..it is surely awesome to have this kind of financial freedom 
He is one of Msia's most eligible bachelor. He has a fan club & hate clubdude...what is it tht you do; tht let you have the luxury to mods you lovely kermit like this..damn..it is surely awesome to have this kind of financial freedom
LOL..guess which club we sign for?:questionmark:[H] [K] [S];1063803996 said:He is one of Msia's most eligible bachelor. He has a fan club & hate club
I didn't go back to listen to their explanation. Just did it myself lor...[H] [K] [S];1063802734 said:
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I'm just your average "guli"! Not huge mods ler. They're all bolt on's and they don't cost too much. In fact, for the strut bars, anti-roll bars, etc... I was thinking of going for Ultra Racing. I think front, rear, under, roll bar and cabin bar would cost about RM1500. Value no?dude...what is it tht you do; tht let you have the luxury to mods you lovely kermit like this..damn..it is surely awesome to have this kind of financial freedom
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Well, it did feel like it was easier for the engine to suck in fresh air. I don't know if it's just a placebo effect, but it did seem like the supercharger whine got a bit louder when the air filter was fitted the right way.
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