Car: 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman S R60 All4 manual transmission. Overall, this was a very good purchase. I did notice a bit quicker response in regard to torque and acceleration. I feel like my gear transitions are smoother as well as the drive feeling smoother. I didn’t notice any increase in vibration like some people were concerned with on the regular Cooper S models. Out Motoring is a very professional company and is my go to for mini parts.

Advantages: Smoother ride, quicker acceleration/torque.

Disadvantages: Installation was not as easy as it was “supposed” to be (never is, right? Ha) There are two bolts that hold the torque arm into place. Easy to remove the torque arm. Easy to place the inserts in the torque arm. However, it was physically impossible to align the torque arm into place (where the front of torque arm aligns with mount)with the inserts in them. I spent two hours trying to pry its way into place. I decided to safely place a block of wood around the same surface area as the oil pan and placed a jack/wood block under the oil pan. Now most people would say that is a big no no. However, the oil pan in the N18 engine is a very strong dense metal construction and did not damage. I removed the top/center engine mount bolt and very carefully raised the engine high enough to fit the torque arm into place without damaging the turbo pipe or oil pan.