Project Rocky Build Up
Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 7:06 pm
For those of you I didn't tell...
I'm buying Project Rocky from Collin when it is finished. Already have a sizable down payment on the car and have been talking with him about upgrades to the car, included in the price, and those I'm going to add onto the car outside of our agreement.
For those who aren't following Collin's youtube channel R50what, Rocky is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, once owned by Bob, that was retrofitted with a JCW dealer-installed kit by Craig Wilcox. The car was a local and national Autocross champion. I watched this car out racing when I first started autocrossing my R53 and always loved that car. Never thought I would get the chance to own it. It is a true legend of a vehicle and I can't wait to get him out on to the road.
I would love any and all input you all may have regarding the upgrades to the car.
Collin is handling the common failure points on the N14 engine so that they aren't a problem down the road.
So far we are planning a Manic Stage 2 tune or equivalent, not sure it can be done without a de-catted down-pipe but we are looking into it.
I'm planning to upgrade the turbo oil lines with a kit I found. I'm also getting a BSH boost tap, alta diverter valve spring, and a Forge BOV adapter.
We rolled into the purchase price a BSH oil catch can, GP rear diffuser and a set of R112 wheels with tires. The wheels are going to be powdercoated black (not sure on gloss or matte black).
I'm sure other changes may come along down the road but for now this is what we are working with until the engine reassembly begins.
I'm also developing a unique graphics package for the car that Todd will install.
We eliminated doing the LED headlight conversion so that we could divert those funds to increasing the horsepower. We also decided to go with the set of R112 wheels and tires because they were less expensive than our original plan for wheels and tires.
Haven't sourced a possibly brake upgrade. I don't think that is in the budget for now but we may leave the stock Cooper S brake calipers and improve the pads, maybe replace the discs. Would love a JCW brake kit but those are pricey.
Anyway, feel free to post any and all suggestions on here. Look for updates as the car begins to be reassembled and continue watching R50what for the complete rebuild of Rocky.
I'm buying Project Rocky from Collin when it is finished. Already have a sizable down payment on the car and have been talking with him about upgrades to the car, included in the price, and those I'm going to add onto the car outside of our agreement.
For those who aren't following Collin's youtube channel R50what, Rocky is a 2008 Mini Cooper S, once owned by Bob, that was retrofitted with a JCW dealer-installed kit by Craig Wilcox. The car was a local and national Autocross champion. I watched this car out racing when I first started autocrossing my R53 and always loved that car. Never thought I would get the chance to own it. It is a true legend of a vehicle and I can't wait to get him out on to the road.
I would love any and all input you all may have regarding the upgrades to the car.
Collin is handling the common failure points on the N14 engine so that they aren't a problem down the road.
So far we are planning a Manic Stage 2 tune or equivalent, not sure it can be done without a de-catted down-pipe but we are looking into it.
I'm planning to upgrade the turbo oil lines with a kit I found. I'm also getting a BSH boost tap, alta diverter valve spring, and a Forge BOV adapter.
We rolled into the purchase price a BSH oil catch can, GP rear diffuser and a set of R112 wheels with tires. The wheels are going to be powdercoated black (not sure on gloss or matte black).
I'm sure other changes may come along down the road but for now this is what we are working with until the engine reassembly begins.
I'm also developing a unique graphics package for the car that Todd will install.
We eliminated doing the LED headlight conversion so that we could divert those funds to increasing the horsepower. We also decided to go with the set of R112 wheels and tires because they were less expensive than our original plan for wheels and tires.
Haven't sourced a possibly brake upgrade. I don't think that is in the budget for now but we may leave the stock Cooper S brake calipers and improve the pads, maybe replace the discs. Would love a JCW brake kit but those are pricey.
Anyway, feel free to post any and all suggestions on here. Look for updates as the car begins to be reassembled and continue watching R50what for the complete rebuild of Rocky.