The project 1.8t 20v mini build thread

[luckydave]

Hi guys I have been here a while while playing with my 8L S3

my toy project is a 2003 bmw mini cooper s that needed more go!

Here are some of the build pics is some sort of order!!

Next comes the bigger turbo....

before

after

and some random shots!

 

[s3 Hoggy]

That is so cool mate!

 

[Danny Cawsey]

totally agree that is awesome

 

[AudiS3-Turbo]

wow,was not expecting that! love it,must be fun to drive?!

 

[luckydave]

Yep it's a little crazy

 

[Ash B]

Any more information regarding spec. Looks really good! Any more photos or updates?

 

[luckydave]

It's running a k04 for now, 3" downpipe and exhaust. Grs intercooler. In this months Redline mag

 

[dancarpy]

haha just read this in redline a few days ago... seen the pics on here and thought...that looks familiar, open my redline up and its there ! haha madness
The bonnet must only just cover it ? right ? looks pritty tight !
it is veryy cool though man !

 

[luckydave]

Yep it's tight. I did a RR day with the SCN guys and got some shocking numbers.

 

[CHRIS555]

Hey, brilliant car mate - I did read the write up in Redline - brilliant photos!

I think I have a shot from GTi International - I will see if I can dig it out and post it on here!

Best wishes

Chris

 

[CHRIS555]

Here he is!

 

[luckydave]

It's changed a bit now!

 

[dubber dude]

tottaly awsome mate, bet it has loads of torque

 

[Curt]

That's fairly mental, I love it! Nice work dude

 

[20v-turbo]

holly ---- thats simply awsome ha ha

 

[INA]

LOL
this is amazing! That should annoy some Mini purists!

 

[Mike parker]

Hi guys I know this resurrecting an old thread but are there any build pics available or pointers of potential problems tia