200Hp MINI Cooper S R53 Tracktool | REVIEW
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- čas přidán 30. 09. 2017
- In this short review I get to drive my friends R53 Cooper S, which has received quite a few mods to prep it for track - this does however bring quite a few rough edges. If you enjoyed the video, please leave a like/subscription!
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Seeing my comment 4 years ago, I’m back watching this video! I’m picking up a well maintained / Modified example this week running 220 bhp, to say I’m excited is an understatement!
A friend of mine has a track R53 mini running 250hp, to say I needed to change my pants after is an understatement. Crazy power running in such a light car. I had one 5 years ago but didn't modify it. Good content man, can't wait to start uploading again. Inspiring.
one of the best r53 driving videos I have yet to see thanks for sharing!!
I love your driving style. Soft, correct accelerations, lots of control....
Even after 5 years with an R53, the supercharger whine really never gets old. MPG is bankrupting though :D
So fkng true
Try owning a v8, this car gets twice the mpg even when driven hard
@@jacobjustus5602 Oh, I have, an 80s one.
@@esaedvik i had some mustangs before my coop, i had v8 stangs that would average like 13mpg when driven hard, my coop got 23mpg racing back roads and leaving the revs at 3k+ and it has 15% pulley, cai, and exhaust.
@@jacobjustus5602 Yeah, but you probably don't have $7-8 a gallon gas prices or 60 mile daily commutes to work xD Unsurprisingly, I drive a 55 MPG Prius now.
love it when cars gurgle on overrun like that. This car looks like tons of fun.
Oh that supercharger makes a fantastic noise when given plenty of fuel
This man out here thinkin superchargers eat fuel
@@gorby3718 This man out here not understanding that the original comment meant high rev ranges
Great little review. I’ve spent the last week in a JCW and it continues to surprise me.
Great video! Editing is spot on!! Very professional
Awesome little video buddy, looks like a riot! 👌🏻
Keep up the good work. Your reviews are pretty raw and visceral. My new fav car channel. Sweet editing as well ! Keep’em coming
Thanks bud really appreciate it!
Amazing review probably going to get a mini now
Haha love that whine! I put D2's under my 06 back in 2014. When I tell people to this day I have coil overs under it they always ask how much I've lowered it? I laugh and say I live in New York it's lifted about an inch and a half! With OZ's!
2:38 like the sound
i own a 2005 S convertible 2 years now i do this shit all day and it never gets old most people never drove one they really do not know how they handle they punk them off i owned a 911 and ferrari 308 i enjoy driving the mini more it out handles them the turns are a riot great of fuel 05 and 06 super charged S models are the glory years for the newer mini's
Needs to fix the suspension before you blow a tire. Sounds great!👍
No no.. See the way that came round the first corner? Lol. We've got a 500BHP Mini ONE (originally) in the U.K - James 'MINI Obsession'. Now that's a track car!
I was thinking exactly the same thing hahaha
Stefan Leggott Yea it's pretty fk8n badass that mini. I've got the r53 had a 17 % percent reduced pully and it is fkin scary fast that's does 500 hp thing is nuts
any chance linking a video of it? i own a 2002 R50 mini one and i'm looking to modify it so looking at a nice finished track mini would be awesome!
Any idea where I could get those front lamps 😍
I just picked up a nice 1 owner 05 Mini Cooper s with 92k miles. From my first drive I though oh yeah this is gonna be a fun car. Definitely not the fastest but the chassis feels great and they car does what you want it to do with awesome feedback. I really enjoy fwd cars for road racing/ togue style driving. The first couple days I had it I had already ordered a bunch of stuff for it.
Is that Gibraltar road/ San Marcos Pass? Lol, I just got a mini and recognized those roads.
I love it! Could you share the specs/model of the PIAA lights?
Could you tell me where the roads were? They look absolutely brilliant and slightly familiar. Somewhere In Southern California I am assuming?
Thanks
Makes me miss my R53. Miss the whining. Lol
I dont miss the whining, now I just have to figure out how to get rid of my wifes whining...
F1 F murder.
F1 F jk
@@f1f278 ok boomer
If the owner set up his suspension correctly with at least -2 camber and sized wheel and tires properly there would be no rubbing. Some inner fender trimming may be required.
Nice editing!
I'v just turned 18 and I'm saving up for one! Hope I get it!
im 17 and its my first car (r53 s) fair warning that it gets expensive with upgrades and replacing parts for maintaining it
I’m 16 I’m getting mine now September!! Hope it’s cheap on fuel
You will be spending a lot on repairs. But it's a fun car
King_Imperial repairs are ridiculous I’m getting rid of mine soon
Prince ORERATILE I'm trying to get one but my dad is trying to give me a wrx hatchback
I too have a stage 2.
Headers, exhaust,intake,pulley, ignition , rims and corresponding upgrades .
It's not fast but it's very quick
adam s ok
@@miguelturtlekickz4353 he's right I have similar mods and mine is not fast but it's nippy hard to explain off the line you can make most cars think oooh ok to like 50 60 it's nice haha perfect back road car
l-i-h I also have a stage 2.
Hello everyone, can someone please tell me what wing he has on that mini? It kinda looks good imo and just wanted to know the brand of it. Thank you.
what is it like taillights? Thank you 😄
Cooper s life!!!!!
Id love to build one of these for autocross
San Marcos pass is a nice drive haha
Nice Car!
Since R53 had JCW upgrade pack available that could be installed by the dealer after purchase and was rising power to about 200-210HP, I assume the owner simply installed all parts and the ECU map from JCW kit, hence the "eye-balled" power of 200HP.
200 HP for a mini cooper is enough, they are such a eye candy
Go R53!!! Go!!!!!!!
I have a lovely R53 mini S stage 1 works should i make it a project car? its in shitty contition tho..
I almost prefer your reviews then top gear videos
Hi I love my r53 cooper s 04 but its a little broken at the moment as the pto shit itself, in looking at putting on a ewp80 in any help would be appreciated on the how to do please Thanks
Does anyone know how to raise the spoiler like the one in the video?
You should put the list of mods this car has
“It has something like stage 2 or 3 tune, I don’t know if that’s ignition, or intake” 🙈
I have a honda ep3 thinking about trying out a euro , what should I check on the engine to make sure it ain't beat up !? Some local dealership is selling one for 3k .
Steevnb * check it sounds right m8, main issue is tim9ng chain tensi9ners etc. But yea check it runs quiet on cold start Any weird tapping sounds or weird noises kicking etc leave it. Make sure everything electrical works and there is no leaks on the floor under or around the car. And just check for the usual rust . Make sure all the bonnet gaps etc are equal if there off could if been in a bang. It a always hard c9s you never know. We just bought one a fee days ago a modded one it has full service history and seems to have been well looked after. Just had a new mot and only a tyre as advisory. Hopefully it'll turn out ok we've just been stung badly buying a car
Still have it? Any reliability issues?
Wonder what type of rear spoiler that is🤔
Can anyone tell me how to change the water pipe and the thermostat housing of the mini its a 2008 model i need some easy way to do it
when your gps told you to go reverse down a one-way 2:55
I have 2 salvage accounts and woke up this morning to find I bid and won a 2003 Cooper s unrecorded with an engine noise....I can’t even remember bidding ( alcohols fault ) it turned up on a low loader and it’s mint condition and fully loaded, and the engine noise is an alternator bearing and it owes me........ £400 :) needless to say I’m going to tune the brains out of it now after watching this
Need stiffer coilovers if your still rubbing
I'm planning to get one for 3k idk if it's worth it, I'm just a teen so
wtf... why is the harness latch so high?
What would you call the style of your build? I'm looking for inspiration for an r53 build and I want to do a full rally build.
What do you mean by “style” of the build? Like the engine and suspension setup or thow it looks?
What hood scoop is that
song ?
What size tires bro..
Holy shit that whine is intoxicating
Which bride seats are those? And those look like r56 tail lights? Did the owner retrofit or are those some aftermarket ones?
they're just the facelift tail lights, came with models for 2006 r53s
The car is a 2002-2004 pre face lift it is not a 2005, the 2005 has the reverse lights in the tail lights
The ride looks bumpy as f*ck! I sense cut springs there but i love how the car looks never seen a mini as good looking as this one in South Africa might buy myself one and just copy the whole style and maybe mix it with some green or blue good vid bro
Tiisetso Hlatshwayo I have an r53, they come with a super stiff suspension as is
I have n 06 r52 s and its like driving a go cart, suspensions super stiff.
whats the name of this song!!!
Coming from an r53 jcw owner... your ignorance of this car is truly astonishing.
So true! 🙄😂
i think its time i did a video about mine.
And perhaps it's time for some overfenders.
I've lost mine 3 times just driving... Eventually not economical anymore to replace them...LoL
Who’s car is this?
No offence but you knew nothing about the car, the owner seemed to know nothing about his own power figures. however it seems like you did your best and it was a decent video and they were some epic roads perfect for the mini R53
Hey nice video! What is the name of the intro song?
Lounge Lizards 5 - Jack Elphick
Want to stop the scraping from the tires. Stiffen the suspension on the coils. The dampeners. He should have em if not then he should get a pair that do
where is he driving
My r53 rubs as well. Any suggestions how to fix it? I considered rolling the fenders but I wouldn’t want them to turn out like this lmao
Emily I needed 17s to fit over my brembos but thanks for the unhelpful comment!
17x7 et40 to et45 should work. You can probably go a little wider if you lower the offset.
HighEX1857 I have the Kosei K1 TS in a 17x7 with a 42mm offset mated to 215/45R17 tires with no rub.
Song name an artist?
2:37 Captions be like [applause]
[Music]
not bad m8
Damn.
Now I’m torn between the R53 and R56
R53 all the way . R56 have to many expensive problems . Avoid r56 with N14 engines and get a newer r56 with a N18 if you do get an r56 . The N18 is slightly more reliable than the N14 junk engine . The r53 is only a little slower stock but with a pulley swap it's faster and a lot tougher than either r56 stock turbo engines .
I know it's a year old but just to add to this, I owned an R56 with the N18 and still had a lot of issues. Looking at an R53 at the moment currently in an Ep3 Type R, something about the minis is just so fun.
I've just upgraded my 05 r53 to a stage 3 and ready for the upgraded supercharger.. can I get a real CZcams channel and make more than this guy?? I'm not hating, but 200 bhp isnt that hard on a stock r53. It's just a 15%, cool air intake, plugs, and a bigger intercooler... but, I do love the speced out black. I'm pushing about 275 bhp right now and only want more!! Good video though man!!
Benjamin Wimer I have a 05 R53 as well since new, the car is no longer my daily driver and am looking to turn into a very quick canyon carver. Would love to know what you have done for mods to hit the 275 mark that’s serious HP with the super charger
This guy isn’t actually the owner of the car. The owner just let him drive it and review it. His channel actually features some pretty high hp bmws, a lotus, and other cars.
You should tell your boy to come to some meets in LA. Check out STANCEMINI on IG.
Who cares about the looks or body condition, this is meant to beat on around curves. But agree the suspension needs adjustment
You have a blow in the exhaust
oh dear
Sounds like it has a smaller supercharger pulley
Think you mean smaller pulley or a reduction pulley 15-17 or 19%. Increasing the pulley size would make the supercharger spin slower and force less air and reduce the performance.
@@KDad514 yeah sorry
Lol anybody notice when he said upgraded intercooler then showed the stock one still on the car…so idk if ima believe that it’s getting 200-220 whp with a cai and exhaust 🤣
I'm looking a Road Dog Baby.
That is the result when you focus in the engine and not in the suspension tuning. Imposible to turn fast.
How are you gonna fix the ceiling damn ?
I removed the headliner and it looks better with the exposed roof 👍🏻
oh yah that can give more classic look . is it color black underneath ?
YJness mine is, but I have a black Mini; but any color is better than the alternative, plus it makes you feel like there’s much more headroom :-)
@@radojovic2329 yes i have a black mini too . Did you ripped it off yourself? or did you pay someone to do it ? was it easy? I might rip mine off this weekend .
YJness Easy, I followed these instructions: www.allmagautoparts.com/blogs/allmag-blog/diy-r53-sunroof-removal-and-replacement
I should have sold all the parts I fabbed fixing the mistakes bmw made on this car.
Suede wrapping the interior of these cars is the simplest of all I've done.
I got a feeling th8s cars guna bring him nothing but Greif hope y9u got deep pockets bro. I'd get the suspension sorted they are low as standard
R53 is the best mini out of all the modern best handling power wise you need to turbo conversion the r53 really to make it a track car or throw allot of cash at it to get decent power anything close to 250 you looking Injectors cam manifold and exhaust reduced pully and bigger top mount cooler allot of money.
That’s a stock intercooler
Put a vtec in there
Get the plastic trim and roof fixed ffs, it don't cost that much.
Lol...that is not set up for track...
LOL roll cage = Track tool
twobimmers so why isn't it ?
Lee Marshall any car that grinds its own arches away round corners is t set up for track it was set up for aesthetics that’s why it’s destroying the car and tyres
Drifte b1
2:56 TF was that? LOL
Oh my mommy😂😂😂
200
Shit reliability I assume
Bodywork is a mess
compressor sound is horrible
Chalut mine sound a lot different to this it wines like a v10 merc
Yeah! It sounds like power steering low on fluid
How you gonna do a review when you don’t even know what’s done to the motor
Research and talk about the car your actually going to preview.. not knowing whats done to it.. to me seems like your just someone who wants to rag others cars.
it looks absolutley wank
Get a car that you dont know what's been done to it.