Thursday, August 11, 2005

2002 Mini Cooper S - Dinan S2





2002 Mini Cooper S - Dinan S2



  • 45k miles (About 12.5k miles/yr)
  • Purchased May 2002 - I have all the receipts for work...and I am anal about maintenance.
  • Always synthetic oil...wash every 2 weeks...2x/year wax...
  • It also has a 4 year/50,000 mile warranty.

It is easy to drive, not at all peaky, really goes when you step on it, and handles amazingly. The work Dinan did took a fun car and made it faster, better handling, and actually gave it a less harsh ride. Don't get me wrong, the suspension is stiff, but it is now much more progressive. The only other thing I would do is get non-run flats for it...It would handle even better, and the ride would be smoother.

We would prefer to not sell the car since I finally have it dialed in exactly where I want it...but babies need room!

Work done on the car:

Peak Horsepower: 205 @ 7000 rpm
Peak Torque: 180 lb/ft @ 4500 rpm

Here's a link to the Dinan page:
http://dinancars.com/Mini.asp?Series=0&Chassis=40&Model=91

We have the following mods (all mods done at Dinan Morgan Hill - About $10k in parts and labor):
  • Stage 5 Engine Software
  • Boost Upgrade System
    • 15psi Supercharger Pulley and Belt
    • Fuel Pressure Regulator
    • Fuel Tank Pressure Regulator Assembly
  • High Flow Throttle Body
  • High Flow Cowl Induction Intake System
  • Free Flow Exhaust
  • Stage 2 1/2 Suspension System
    • Strut Tower Brace
    • Performance Spring Set
    • Koni Adjustable Struts and Shocks
    • Front Camber Plates
  • 8mm Performance Ignition Wire Set
  • Signature Floor Mats
  • Serial Numbered S1/S2 Plaque
  • Dinan Deck Lid Badge

S1 work completed around 30k miles.
S2 work completed around 42k miles.

Original Equipment:
  • Electric blue w/ white racing stripes and white roof/mirrors
  • Sport Pkg
  • 6 speed Getrag manual tranny
  • Xenon headlights
  • Driving lamps
  • Air Conditioning
  • Power Steering
  • Power Windows
  • Power Door Locks
  • Tilt Wheel
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Single Compact Disc
  • Dual Front Air Bags
  • Front Side Air Bags
  • ABS (4-Wheel) w/DSC Traction Control
  • Rear Spoiler
  • 17" Alloy Wheels w/ Performance Run Flats
Kelly Blue Book #'s:
- Excellent - $19,530
- Good - $18,375

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