Blacked-Out Project

I wasn't a big fan of chrome parts especially for the exterior. Got the idea from one of the American forum motoring/underground after I saw this picture.



Tried painting it myself at firstand with a disappointing results. So I had no choice but to send it to the paint shop to do it for me.

Before: Chrome headlight ring


After: Blacked out head light ring & spotlight surrounds


After: blacked-out door handle & gas cap


Close up

The only parts left to be blacked out are the belt line and side gill. I am also contemplating to paint the roof and wheel black as well.

Damaged:
1. Paint Job - RM180 (CYT Paint)

Maiden Dyno

Finally I got the chance to dyno my MCS. When I first arrived at JC Racing. I was feeling kind of nervous. Quite frankly, I am not sure what sort horepower figures I will be getting. Although, I was expecting somewhere around 120 to 130 whp. But hey, you never know until you get the car on the dyno.

The results as follow :

Max Power : 156.12 whp
Max Torque : 18.07 kg-M

Mods : K&N Open Pod Air Filter , Custom straighflow exhaust(2.5" pipping).

I am quite happy considering the MCS horsepower on paper is 163 hp. It seems quite a bit of gain from my current mods. My only regret is tht I did not dyno when it was stock. Will be posting the dyno chart soon..

Mini Cooper Turbo (R53)

I came across this video clip in YouTube.. I must say, after watching this clip I was tempted to throw away my supercharge and replacing it with the snail instead.

Watch this video and you know what I mean..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbJ9Dh9ULUY

Goodbye 2008.. Welcome 2009

Firstly, i would like to apologize for my long absence. Since i thought of selling of my mini for a Type R, all mods project just came to a halt. I tell you, looking for a serious buyer in Malaysia is quite difficult. Most people wanted good stuff at cheap price. Well, I got news for them. Good things doen't come cheap.

So I have decided to keep my car and continue with my project. It's going to be a very slow process. But hey, slowly but surely i'll get there. Anyway, here are some of the things I've planned out for year 2009. If ll goes as planned I should have all these stuff installed by year end.

1. EBC red stuff brake pads
2. Goodridge brake hoses
3. M7 front strut bar
4. M7 rear strut bar
5. M7 supercharger pulley
6. Alta Radiator hose
7. Mini Pedal set
8. JCW gearknob
9. JCW floor mat
10. Hotbits header
11. N1 ECU reflash

Actually,the list goes on and on. But for new, I better concentrate on these list first. My long term goal is to get 185-190 whp. Will keep you posted once I started my mods.