Description
2003 MINI Cooper S R53 – 59, 500 Miles – Extensively Modified & Restored
A 2003 supercharged MINI Cooper S R53 with 59, 500 miles, extensive mechanical upgrades and substantial underside restoration. A characterful, focused driver's car with a huge amount of work already completed.
Engine & Performance:
- Phase 2 camshaft
- 17% supercharger pulley and matching belt
- Supercharger service and water pump replacement carried out less than 3, 000 miles ago
- GRS intercooler with carbon scoop
- Enlarged throttle body
- K&N air filter in the original sealed airbox
- MTC silicone hoses
- Scorpion manifold, sports catalytic converter and full stainless exhaust system, with a resonator subsequently fitted to reduce noise
Suspension, Handling & Brakes:
- BC BR coilovers with protective covers
- Uprated anti-roll bar with polyurethane bushes
- Front and rear polyurethane bushes
- New ball joints, drop links and track rod ends
- New wheel bearings
- Front and rear underbody bracing, including K-brace
- AP Racing four-pot front brakes with braided lines and Reyland two-piece floating discs
- Brand-new rear discs and Brembo pads
Wheels & Exterior:
- Team Dynamics Pro Race 2. 0 wheels
- TRC body kit
- Full-length panoramic sunroof with tilt function
- Rear wiper delete
Interior & Technology:
- Stereo with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Reversing camera
- Upgraded speakers
- Right-hand-drive under-steering-wheel parcel shelf
Maintenance & Condition:
The underside has had extensive restoration work, including the subframes being stripped, painted and protected, alongside the replacement and upgraded suspension components.
Previous to my acquisition, the car spent most of the last five years in dry storage and has covered relatively little mileage since much of the work was completed.
It was serviced within the last 500 miles, and the rear discs and pads have now been replaced.
What it's like to drive:
What I like most about this R53 is how mechanical it feels. The supercharger, firm gearbox and clutch, suspension and general lack of refinement give it a lot of character. It isn't particularly quiet or effortless, but that's part of the appeal.
This is a modified R53 for someone who appreciates the supercharged first-generation MINI and wants a car with extensive mechanical upgrades already carried out.
I'm selling simply because I've bought another car.
Please get in touch with any questions or to arrange a viewing.
I bought this MINI because I wanted an R53 that had already had the right sort of work done, rather than buying a standard car and starting from scratch. This one stood out because of its mileage and the amount of mechanical and suspension work already carried out.
