2004 Mini Cooper S 'Track Car'
The Build
Built to put down solid lap times, this R53 Cooper S weighs in at just 2,300 pounds and features a long list of worthy upgrades. An aftermarket supercharger pulley gets the compressor spinning faster for more power, and a cat-back exhaust reduces pumping losses. It is also running on E85 and features larger injectors and methanol injection. KW coilovers and a beefier rear sway bar offer better grip in the corners. A long list of recent work has been completed to help keep it running strong. This example has been built for track use only.
- 69,000
- Clean
- 1.6L Supercharged Inline-4
- 6-Speed Manual
- British Racing Green
- Black
- WMWRE33484TD77186
- Private Party
- Bakersfield, CA
Modifications
- •WMW 15% Supercharger Pulley
- •Forge Intercooler
- •DDM Intake
- •ATI Super Damper
- •Crank Pulley 2% Overdrive
- •DDM Intercooler Hoses
- •Milltek Race Header
- •Milltek Cat-back Exhaust
- •Detriot Tuned Bypass Valve
- •Snow Performance Water Methanol Kit
- •Bosch 550cc Injectors
- •DW High Flow Fuel Pump
- •E85 Tune (Adrian Nastase)
- •ECS Silicone Hose Kit
- •CSF Radiator
- •Aftermarket Oil Cooler
- •Torque Solutions Lower Engine Mount
- •Vibratechnics Solid Motor Mount
- •King Racing Rod Bearings
- •Canton Aluminum Power Steering Tank
- •Canton Aluminum Coolant Expansion Tank
- •Braille Lightweight Battery
- •NGK Coil Wires
- •NGK One Step Colder Spark Plugs
- •RMW 250 Cam (not installed)
- •KW V2 Coilovers
- •Progress Tech Rear Sway Bar
- •Vorshlag Front Camber Kit
- •Alta Rear Control Arms
- •Strut Bar
- •Godspeed Rear Sway Bar Links
- •Stud Conversion
- •R1 Concept Brake Rotors
- •Stainless Steel Brake Lines
- •Stainless Steel Brake Caliper Bushings
- •Speed Bleeders
- •Corner Balanced (Lang Racing)
- •Coolerworx Racing Short Throw Shifter Box Assy
- •New Face Lift Shifter Cables
- •MOMO Steering Wheel
- •Sparco QRT-R Seats
- •Sparco Seat Sliders
- •Sneed 4 Speed 4-point Roll Bar
- •Takata Drift 3 Harnesses
- •AQR Carbon Fiber Wing
- •Tiny Bot Wrap
- •Leap Tau Rear Diffuser
- •Leap Tau Hood Scoop
- •Front Lip
- •Sparco Tow Straps
- •JCW-style Grilles
- •OEM Clear Euro Taillights
- •16x7" Volk Racing TE37 Wheels
Recent Maintenance
- •Water Pump
- •Belt Tensioner
- •Accessory Drive Pulley
- •Valve Cover Gasket
- •Supercharger Gaskets
- •Thermostat
- •Timing Chain Tensioner
- •OEM Coil Pack
- •Transmission Fluid
- •Coolant Flush
- •Valves Cleaned
- •Power Steering Fluid
- •Supercharger Oil Service
- •Oil Pan Gasket
- •Timing Chain Kit
- •Control Arms w/ Poly Bushings
- •Front Sway Bar Bushings
- •Rear Wheel Bearings
- •Tie Rods
- •Ball Joints
- •Alignment
Known Flaws
- •Minor body dents
- 69,000
- Clean
- 1.6L Supercharged Inline-4
- 6-Speed Manual
- British Racing Green
- Black
- WMWRE33484TD77186
- Private Party
- Bakersfield, CA