DIY Front Splitter Build We designed and built custom front splitters that bolt directly onto the … R53 – DIY Front wooden splitterRead more
R53 – Nissens GP intercooler 961604
Nissens 961604 MINI Cooper S R53 JCW GP Intercooler Review & DIY Shroud Build This is … R53 – Nissens GP intercooler 961604Read more
R53 – Rear light surround rust
DIY R53 Rear Light Surround Rust Repair A word of warning before we start: if you’ve … R53 – Rear light surround rustRead more
R53 – Battery relocation / race battery
Battery Relocation for R56 Exhaust Installation For two cars, we installed an R56 exhaust. To accomplish … R53 – Battery relocation / race batteryRead more
R53 – Project yellow rear arms
I purchased four Project Silver arms for the rear of the R53. Following advice from another … R53 – Project yellow rear armsRead more
R53 – eBay / MTC intercooler
eBay Intercooler Review & Water Spray Setup This is my real-world experience with the popular “eBay … R53 – eBay / MTC intercoolerRead more
R53 – Fitting R56 cooper S exhaust to R53
If you’re looking to save a bit of weight, you can fit the R56 Cooper S … R53 – Fitting R56 cooper S exhaust to R53Read more
R53 – Aircon delete on a budget
There is a pulley available for the R53 which people refer to an aircon “delete” which … R53 – Aircon delete on a budgetRead more
R53 – 4 Pot Alfa Romeo 159 conversion with 330mm discs
Alfa Romeo 159 Brembo Brake Conversion @r53budgetbuild has successfully fitted Alfa Romeo 159 Brembo calipers to … R53 – 4 Pot Alfa Romeo 159 conversion with 330mm discsRead more
R53 – Standard air box modifications
Budget R53 Cooper S Airbox Modifications There are several affordable modifications that can improve airflow on … R53 – Standard air box modificationsRead more