What does the S stand for in Mini Cooper?

Historically, the "S" does not stand for anything; it was to differentiate John cooper's tuning options on the original Mini. Many people have surmised it stood for Super or Sport because it seemed to require an initial for something.

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Is dynamic damper control worth it?

I have it on my F56 JCW and for me it was worth it. If you don't track your mini and you drive on rough roads it provides a much smoother ride, however, it does limit your hard cornering somewhat and you can't put coil overs on your mini if you have it. One may also ask why does my mini cooper s backfire? "Backfire" literally means that the fire from the combustion chamber is coming back thru the intake. If this is what you have, you have a problem and it needs attention NOW! If you are hearing "popping" from the exhaust then this is, can I say, "normal" after a rev-up and quick release.

Do all MINI Coopers have Sport mode?

No, its mid mode as standard. What is Sport green MINI? Whatever your mood, your MINI can match it. Feel like attacking a winding road? Kick it into Sport Mode to add some juice to your acceleration and steering. Green mode regulates fuel responsiveness and makes your MINI more efficient.

How do I make my Mini Cooper ride smoother?

You can go to smaller diameter wheels with taller tires. The taller sidewalls should provide some 'cushion' against pot holes. Take a look at these 17 inch wheels that fit over the JCW brakes. At the same time switching from the very stiff run-flat tires to conventional tires will make a tremendous improvement. You can also ask what is the sport suspension on a mini cooper?

How do I know if my r56 has sport suspension?

The easiest way is to check the window sticker.