Some pics of my MCS

M3ntal Kev · #1 (**permalink**) 11-07-2003, 11:52 AM

I thought I'd share some photos and a dyno plot for my MCS...

DDD · #2 (**permalink**) 11-07-2003, 05:24 PM

Awesome!... what have you done to it so far, and how are you enjoying the car?

That center mounted speedo still throws me for a loop.... I am too used to the NAV system

postmaster · #3 (**permalink**) 11-07-2003, 06:02 PM

what do you think of your cooper compared to your e30 M3

AnthonyM/// · #4 (**permalink**) 11-10-2003, 03:44 PM

what he ^^^ said. BTW very nice pics

M3ntal Kev · #5 (**permalink**) 11-11-2003, 08:55 AM

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Originally posted by postmaster
what do you think of your cooper compared to your e30 M3

Its a tough call... the MCS is a very competent car. I think if I didn't already have my e30 I wouldn't bother with it; the MCS is that good.

The only only way the MCS could be better is if it was RWD. As for the my e30, it needs a little TLC and with a rebuild it would lay a whooping on the MCS.

My M3 is a killer track car and my MCS is a killer street car. In their own domains, they're awesome.

M3ntal Kev · #6 (**permalink**) 11-11-2003, 08:58 AM

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Originally posted by DDD
Awesome!... what have you done to it so far, and how are you enjoying the car?

The car is a blast.

I have:

Rogue CAI
Magnaflow Exhaust (cat-back)
15% reduction SC pulley
H-Sport springs
Madness rear sway bar
BBS RG-R wheels

kapolani · #7 (**permalink**) 11-12-2003, 06:59 AM

Looking good!

Nice numbers... I bet that sucker flies...

I'm jonesing to get something done... This spring I'm going to start the modding...

M3ntal Kev · #8 (**permalink**) 11-12-2003, 04:18 PM

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Originally posted by kapolani
Looking good!

Nice numbers... I bet that sucker flies...

I'm jonesing to get something done... This spring I'm going to start the modding...

If you're going to do anything the first two things you should do are (in order):
[list=1][*]Rear sway bar[*]SC Pulley[/list=1]

That alone will transform the car to what "should" have been delivered from the factory. Those mods make the MCS "M-badge" worthy even though it doesn't need one.

ESP · #9 (**permalink**) 11-12-2003, 07:37 PM

Nice S. You are running the H setup with stock struts?

M3ntal Kev · #10 (**permalink**) 11-17-2003, 08:53 PM

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Originally posted by ESP
Nice S. You are running the H setup with stock struts?

Yes. I'm running the H-Sport springs on the stock shocks. I had the factory Sport+ suspension; I don't know if that makes a difference.

CooperSRacer · #11 (**permalink**) 12-03-2003, 05:43 PM

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Originally posted by M3ntal Kev
If you're going to do anything the first two things you should do are (in order):
[list=1][*]Rear sway bar[*]SC Pulley[/list=1]

That alone will transform the car to what "should" have been delivered from the factory. Those mods make the MCS "M-badge" worthy even though it doesn't need one.

Amen to that. I would add better tires onto that list. Since switching to Yokohama ES100s the car sticks even better and doesn't have nearly as much trouble getting traction on quick launches.

M3ntal Kev · #12 (**permalink**) 12-03-2003, 07:08 PM

Took a couple of new pics with the new grille...

TomM · #13 (**permalink**) 12-04-2003, 02:00 PM

Aero Kit grill is the only way to go. If I were keeping mine, I'd have it on there right now.

Great looking car Kevin.

CooperSRacer · #14 (**permalink**) 12-04-2003, 05:46 PM

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Originally posted by TomM
Aero Kit grill is the only way to go. If I were keeping mine, I'd have it on there right now.

Great looking car Kevin.

Are you thinking of selling your MINI Tom?