The Essential MINI Handling Upgrade | Time Attack MINI Cooper Ep. #4

[@mindtwister6249]

Honestly the thing I absolutely love the most about this is you used a base model, like I’m always dogged for having just a base but to see that it can be a beast is honestly satisfying

[@collinryser]

It’s a really great car. I have some headers that I’d like to put on at some point to broaden the power band a little but overall the power is sufficient for what the car weighs, and I think I have room to take out more weight and remain legal.

[@ssaafur]

Just found you on here. I actually like how you explain "the why" behind doing this and the results to expect. Nicely done!

[@collinryser]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it 🤙🏻

[@Nxthxnxel]

Loved the video. Really loved the explanation of how upgraded sway bars improve handling. Right on 🙏

[@collinryser]

Thank you 🤙🏻 I hope it’s convinced you to get yourself one

[@kathycagg6531]

I’m getting a serious kick out of how much you’re enjoying each modification! Loved the music you chose for this video

[@collinryser]

Thanks, it was a little different

[@michaelmorley7678]

Did my way motor works 19mm bar this morning on my spring/strut combo r53, what a hugggge difference i love it. didnt have to remove the struts completely to install either.

[@collinryser]

It really is the best thing you can do even for a daily driver.

[@cyber2square934]

Your Videos about this topic really inspired me to do something fun with my old Mini r50 thank you :) I'm really looking forward to the future of your little race car

[@collinryser]

Thank you so much, I’m glad you found inspiration. You could document whatever you do to it and put it on KZbin 🤙🏻

[@thomasapol1770]

How you tell about changing things out and the explanation of things is really interesting to watch!

[@collinryser]

Thank you! I do my best.

[@pavlosmarinis573]

nice videos about the r50 , hope more will follow

[@collinryser]

Definitely will, lots more content to come

[@georgeabuhl8648]

Ah yes, blue river road. One of the hidden gem driving roads in Missouri

[@collinryser]

Except for the Hondas

[@williamkrusejr1846]

The only way i know this is on my R50 mini my son and i took his and mine and put getrag 6 sp in, what you did is a big job its great to have a large shop to work in and lifts too.

[@williamkrusejr1846]

The lock valve is only on the base model to my knowledge because of the duel mass flywheel which slows down the actuation of the clutch. How it works is it slows down the fluid thru the line. It is about in the middle of the line and looks about 3/8 diameter.

[@collinryser]

This car used to be an automatic so all of the clutch lines are brand new and are Cooper S parts.

[@williamkrusejr1846]

If you are installing a solid flywheel like the Valeo kit the lock valve on the clutch line can be removed being a mechanic you probably know this already

[@collinryser]

I’d like to say I do but I don’t know about any lock valve.

[@xavieredmonds6575]

Gr8 video. Wish you explained what bolts you were taking out still learning how to do my own stuff

[@brandonmenk5467]

Will you be putting out a video on the coilover install? Specifically interested in how you drilled the holes for the extenders

[@collinryser]

Yes, will do. I’ll make sure to include it.

[@InterConnect824]

Awesome Video! I have an NM Engineering 22mm Sway Bar that I've been wanting to install on my R60. Are your rear endlinks stock or did you add adjustable endlinks?

[@collinryser]

I haven’t changed the links yet, but once I get the suspension on I will probably need to get them so that I can corner balance the car properly. I have been thinking about that recently.

[@JoshPhillips7781]

Hey, sir. Interesting a new sway bar on my mini right now and was watching your video. To get the brackets off the sway bar, after I remove the 4 14mm e torx bolts holding the subframe on, it still isn't loose enough to get to the top/ back bolt on the bracket. What did you do to pull it down to easily access it?

[@JohnMcLauchlan]

Keep them coming! Really good content and nice to be able to follow along from the beginning of the project. If memory serves, the R50 comes with softer front and rear swag bars. So you’ve probably got a pretty healthy difference between the 25mm hollow and the stock R50 front unit. I’ve done a bunch of different setups, but haven’t tried the ones from Greene Performance yet. Hear good things and looking forward to your impressions.

[@collinryser]

Thank you so much! I looked into that too and evidently there was a time when the sway bars were both shared between the two, but this car happens to have the smaller 22.5mm front bar. I thought about sourcing a factory 24mm R53 front bar but Collin at Greene Performance suggested trying the smaller bar first. It’s pretty tail happy right now but the coilovers will be front biased so hopefully it should all work out.

[@ssaafur]

Colin Green. I can't find his website/location. Can you please share? Which BC Racign Coils are those? I have an F56 - similar project objectives. Thank you!

[@collinryser]

Greene Performance is the name of his business. The coilovers are the BR series with Colin's custom camber/caster plates, custom valving for track use, and 10k/8k Swift springs.

[@tRickBeee]

subscribed, hope you do a sunroof delete mod vid :)

[@collinryser]

I have thought about it and would love to. It will depend on whether my power to weight allows it for the class.

[@tRickBeee]

@@collinryser if you delete it and all the weight up high.. maybe you'd have to add ballast weight down low in the car. win win!

[@collinryser]

Now there’s an idea

[@tRickBeee]

throw back topic :) @@collinryser

[@Iolis]

What view does your car insurance provider take of such a modification and is this reflected in your insurance premiums?

[@collinryser]

I'm not sure they would care about it either way.

[@rd264]

why wouldnt the Mini hatchback original spec the 25 mm sway bar - why does it come with the thinner 15 mm bar?

[@collinryser]

In general, cars are designed for mass markets to understeer for safety rather than oversteer. I will admit this car has gotten away from me a couple times with its current setup, this bar is pretty aggressive even at its middle setting.

[@musguelha14]

Wasn’t the car on lowering springs before the coilovers? Seems too low for stock.

[@collinryser]

Yes, it came on Whiteline lowering springs when I bought it. I had never driven on them before but they are surprisingly comfortable.

[@ronabbott2053]

I assume the larger diameter of has a negative affect on ride? thanks

[@collinryser]

Most of the time, when navigating normal roads, the ride is seemingly unaffected by even the big bar I put in this car. The only time I would say I notice a difference in ride is at very low parking lot speeds over uneven bumps when the car will rock a little more forcefully as the rear goes over a speed bump for example. But to answer your question, no it doesn’t harm the ride on the road at all.

[@franciscoreyes151]

Hello i swap my engine and I put the old manual trans but the mini stay on neutral what you think?

[@collinryser]

Hard to say, but I know that it is possible to put the clutch plate in backwards which will prevent the car from going into gear.

[@carlosmorgan8123]

Question Can I change mine in my mini clubman 2009 ?

[@collinryser]

Absolutely, it can be done on any MINI.

[@964cuplove]

I’m already confused by sift and hard settings…

[@mslisajp821]

You happen to still be @ Barron?

[@collinryser]

I’m not, I work at Blue Label Racing.

[@ZbigniewSiwiec]

🇲🇨🌏👍👍🍀

[@collinryser]

🤙🏻👏🏻