Ms Katie Kelly <katiekelly@sbcglobal.net> writes:
> A friend is buying a Mini, and wants to autocross it.
> What's the best option-package (most competitive) for
> a Mini? I guess it has all these options, like
> five-point harnesses (??) and the like, and he is
> overwhelmed. Is there an "R" version? I know there's
> an S, but that's not what I mean. What's the most
> kick-a$$ set up for a Mini for autocross.
>
> Any suggestions would be REALLY appreciated!
Cooper (base model) with no options is good in H-stock.
Cooper with sport-suspension-plus ($500 stand-alone option)
understeers more but overall is better as long as the going doesn't
get too rough or the course have too many tight exits from hairpins
(pathology: stiff suspension, wheelspin).
Cooper-S (supercharged) is more fun on the street, but rarely much faster
on course. Cooper-S was downgraded from D-stock to G-stock this year.
Some more notes on MINIs at
http://omor.com/mini
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