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Mini Cooper Accessories to Enhance Performance

While the natural draw to the Mini Cooper for the enthusiast is in its obvious European styling, there are loads of aftermarket upgrades that make the car just more fun to drive through added boosts to the power load and in some cases even result in better fuel economy.

To add a noticeable punch to the acceleration of your Mini Cooper, the installation of a high quality turbo kit will satisfy your need for power in a small package. Mini Cooper short shifters are an accessory that will improve on the shifting ability of your vehicle, making your gearshifts smoother and dramatically impacting the ability to accelerate.

Without spending a lot of cash or time, the Mini Cooper owner can immediately add 35 H.P. to the engine performance. All it takes is about $200 in parts and a couple hours of your time.

To easily add an extra 10 to 12 H.P. on the Dyna Flow of your Mini Cooper, install a free flow racing filter kit. An easy install for the do it yourselfer, expect this upgrade to only take about 30 minutes to complete. This simple performance enhancing intake system accessory will lower the air flow restriction into the supercharger, resulting in more efficient air compression into the engine. End result: a noticeable kick behind the accelerator.

To pick up another potential 20 H.P. on the supercharger, adjust the pulley ratio by installing a smaller pulley to increase the RPM of the supercharger. Be sure to modify your exhaust system to compensate for the increase in back pressure and engine heat. Supersprint is known for being the leading supplier of street legal aftermarket exhaust systems that will give the deep throaty sound that the street rod enthusiasts love, while staying within noise level limits in sound emissions.

Installation of a high performance camshaft will increase horsepower and torque throughout the RPM range without requiring the disassembling of the motor.

To gain an additional 20 to 30 H.P. in the range that you drive the most often, consider cylinder head replacement to high performance stage 1 or 2 cylinder heads. The increase in airflow will max out at 20% and interport relations between intake and exhaust will be optimized for maximum power and improved combustion. If considering to implement this upgrade, larger injectors may also be required to compensate for additional power gains.

To improve on the safety as well as performance of your Mini Cooper during cornering, the installation of a precision steering amplifier is a must. A PSA will improve the suspension by reducing the characteristic roll center movement of the Mini Coopers, resulting in better handling and feedback to the driver.

To further improve on cornering, especially over uneven road surfaces, the installation of a carbon fiber strut brace will ties the two front upper strut towers together, resulting in an increase in front chassis rigidity and quicker steering response. In addition to the handling and safety performance enhancements, a carbon fiber strut brace is also an impressive looking accessory – which never hurts either!

In big crowded cities of the XXI century small cars became one of the most convenient means of transport. Car dealers in Ireland claim the compact cars constitute more than 20% of used cars sales and above 30% in big cities. Because they are not only easy to park but also economic, it is likely, the compact cars will gain more and more popularity on Irish car dealers listings during the years of crisis as they have emerged from one.

The compact cars era started in late 50’s together with BMW Isetta – the bubble car (which is probably more impressive today if met on Dublin streets). This was due to an outstanding price rise of oil which began in the mid 50’s when Egyptian Republic started blocking freighters and ignoring the Suez Canal leases. This is also the reason why in 1957 designer, Alec Issigonis, began his work on the design of an economy sport sedan that would be the Morris Mini Minor and the Austin Seven, today better known as the Mini or The Car of the Century.

Since the Mini Cooper S earned acclaim with Monte Carlo Rally victories in 1964, 1965 and 1967 it became the most appreciated small car in history. That’s why, nowadayscar dealers in Ireland, apart from offering new model produced by BMW since the year 2000, still consider the 90’s and older Minis worth their while. “Some Mini lovers, even if they respect the excellence of new design, reject new Minis claiming that owning a Mini is owning a piece of history,” says one of car dealers in Dublin.

Now, car dealers offer not only new Mini but also other compact cars from the past which have recently seen their descendants. Volkswagen decided to redesign “The People’s Car” and introduced the New Beetle in 1998. The new Fiat 500 is one of the best historically based models released in this century. And car dealers will probably offer new baby-car because BMW is said to be re-inflating the bubble with the appearance of new concept Isetta. Still,car dealers in Ireland offer compact cars form the fifties as well as the new ones. Remember, you are still able to buy an old, stylish Isetta, Mini or Fiat 500 from 1952. Wouldn’t it be nice to “own a piece of history”? Consider possessing one of those rare pearls searching throughcar dealers listings.