Description:

Mini Cooper S R53

• 2003
• 77,955 miles
• 250bhp/275Nm
• 0-62mph in 5.7 secs
• MOT – 23rd March 2024

I recently purchased this car with a view to go road/track racing unfortunately due to work commitments I am unable to do so.

The car started life as an original GTT240 package car and over the last two years developed a way from being a GTT products picking up some of the best things you can mod your R53 Mini with (IMO).

Below is a summary list of these items installed.

• Vibra-Technics Competition Kit- engine, gearbox, and Dog Bone
• Airtec Intercoller
• Canton Racing Alloy Header Tank
• Chromiumtech Alloy Front Brace Bar
• K&N Steath Cold Air Intake
• Ohlins Road and Track BMS Coilover Suspension (Dual Flow)
• AP Factory Big Break Kit (4 Piston) and Reyland Sport Two-Piece Disks
• BKL Factory LSD
• Teflon Charger
• Kavs 18% Pulley
• Kavs 2% Crank Pulley
• Newman PH4 Race Cam Shaft
• Scorpion Exhaust Manifold and Sports CAT SMNXO14
• Bosch 550cc Injectors
• JCW Two Piece Alloy Wheels
• Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 x 4
• Millitek Cat Back Resonated
• Sparco Sprint Bucket Seats and Sparco Adjustable Rails
• Silver Project Adjustable Rear Control Arms
• Goodridge Braided Brake Lines
• Pro Race Polybush Front Subframe, Camber Adjustment Front Lower Control Arms, etc
• BCR8ES Plugs
• AD Delete (Parts Supplied)

The rough tally in parts touches £10,000 not including the car which has been trailered several times to Hybrid Tune Ltd in Diss for tuning by Sam and his team. The car is currently running at 250bhp and fair punchy 275Nm. I have not run this final version on track however it is so much more than just a “fast road” car. There is a little more headroom on the dyno. The suspension is set up for road handling and at its current height is ideal for road use however, when on track lower and adjustment to suit will really set it apart from the rest.

The base car is a low mileage R53 Cooper S however, a few changes have been made, see as follows –

• Facelift Xenon Headlights
• Suede Wheel
• Bluetooth Sony Stereo
• Pioneers Speakers
• Facelift Taillights
• Facelift Gear Linkages
• Chrono Pack Twin Dials

Regular maintenance has been carried out all under 1000 miles ago. See as follows –

• Chain, Guides and Tensioner
• Recon PAS Pump (Still under Warranty)
• Oil Cooler Seals
• Rocker Cover Gasket
• Main Seal
• Sump Gasket
• Tensioner and Idler Pulley
• Exhaust Gaskets and Rubbers
• Replaced Both Door Actuators
• Replaced Passenger Window Motor
• New Belt

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