My Mrs has a works non s cooper, only about 150 converted prior to the S coming out. Converted at coopers themselves springs/cams/intake/sound pack/JCW sports exhaust/certificate of authenticity. Doesnt even get remotely interested in getting going until 3.5k rpm and then revs it nuts off.
She wont let me drive it because I just cant get in it without flooring it in 1st and 2nd - great fun