HPTDoh Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 They came with my Mini Picked this up a few weeks ago and am loving every minute. I'd post more pics, but everyone knows what a stock Mini looks like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagoneer855 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Those things are tons of fun! I was lucky enough to take a JCW out and had a smile on my face the entire time. Not the fastest, not a fan of the interiors, but so much fun to drive. Perfect cars are boring anyways ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianplat855 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Turbo or Supercharged? Awesome cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andyb5 Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Should be turbo Looks good My uncle has an 02 JCW, it's like a go kart, very fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgerBob Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Awesome car. I was seriously considering getting a Mini coupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beewerks Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 The one in the picture is an "S" model (you can tell by the hood scoop). Those ones are supercharged. I drove a non supercharged one, and while it was really slow, it was incredibly fun to drive. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin H Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 I heard those were awesome cars. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmay850 Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 The one in the picture is an "S" model (you can tell by the hood scoop). Those ones are supercharged. I drove a non supercharged one, and while it was really slow, it was incredibly fun to drive. Congrats In case you did not know they turbo'd the "S" '08 and after. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnloves850's Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 My mom daily's an 06 supercharged 6 speed mini pooper. Really fun car to drive, but other than the few fun times I have driving it, I'd rather be driving something else. You need a shallow 36mm socket to get the oil filter housing off. I took a socket out of my harbor freight axle nut socket set and ground it down. Hopefully that helps when you go to take out the oil filter and are like: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb5 Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 The one in the picture is an "S" model (you can tell by the hood scoop). Those ones are supercharged. I drove a non supercharged one, and while it was really slow, it was incredibly fun to drive. Congrats! You are mostly correct. The 02-07 S and JCW models were supercharged, but in 08 when they were updated, they switched to a turbocharged engine, which was actually fairly controversial among Mini enthusiats. I retract my earlier statement saying it was turbocharged--I was on VS mobile and couldn't see the lower bumper well, and thought it was an updated model. Judging by the front fascia, this in a pre-08 model, and is supercharged My ex-GF has a naturally aspirated Mini, and coupled with the 5 speed, it is a surprisingly fun car to drive, especially when compared to my bone-stock N/A Even with the base suspension and all season tires it was remarkably nimble and responsive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPTDoh Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 My mom daily's an 06 supercharged 6 speed mini pooper. Really fun car to drive, but other than the few fun times I have driving it, I'd rather be driving something else. You need a shallow 36mm socket to get the oil filter housing off. I took a socket out of my harbor freight axle nut socket set and ground it down. Hopefully that helps when you go to take out the oil filter and are like: & Good to know. I haven't bought the Bentley yet, but it's due for an oil change soon. Thanks, guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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