for h-stock, ive heard get the sport suspension, then swap in the softer
front bar from the regular.
-james
----- Original Message -----
From: "Yeoh Yiu" <squid@panix.com>
To: "Ms Katie Kelly" <katiekelly@sbcglobal.net>
Cc: <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 5:39 PM
Subject: Re: Let's Talk Minis
> 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
>
> squid.
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