"MURRAY", Dave Read's 2005 MINI Cooper S Cabrio (R52), CONFIGURATION


Murray - current config, as of 27 August, 2026

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General:
March 2005 Build Group, Oxford, UK (received by original owner at South Bay MINI, Torrance, CA, April 19, 2005)
Liquid Yellow
Black & Grey Fabric Interior
6-speed Getrag Transmission
Eaton M45 "Roots"-type Supercharger

OEM Factory / Dealer Options:
Limited-Slip Differential
Sport Package (Multi-Function Steering Wheel, Xenon Headlights with Washers and Self-Levelers)
Chrono Pack (Additional gauges and dual pods over the steering column)
Front / Rear Foglights
Liquid Yellow Dash and Door Panels
Butt-warmers
Universal Garage Door Opener
Basic CD Stereo
iPod Adaptor
Auxiliary Audio Line Input
Glovebox Organizer
Boot Organizer
Euro Parcel Shelf
Wind Deflector
Magnetic Grill Badge Mount
Dark Silver Grill Slats

Aftermarket Mods:
Neuspeed RSe05 17x8" Wheels in Gunmetal with custom yellow striping
Continental Extreme Contact Sport 02 Tires in 215/45R17
R56 Big Brake Kit with Slotted and Drilled Rotors - calipers later painted Brembo Yellow
Ian Cull's "Auto-up" Circuit with DSC "Track Mode"
Webb Motorsports 15% Supercharger Underdrive Pulley
Hubie Fuh's Megamini V1 Cam
Bosch 550cc Fuel Injectors
NGK Iridium range 7 Spark Plugs
Mynes Custom ECU Dyno-Tune (Hubie Fuh tweaked 220 HP out of Murray)
K&N Drop-In High-Flow Air Intake Filter
4x Koni FSD Frequency-Selective Damper Struts
H-Sport front Camber Plates (negative 2 degrees camber at all four corners)
2x CG-Locks
Van Hazewinkel's Limited Edition Dead Pedal Riser
FES R-52 "Top-Commander" Circuit
Angel Eyes Running Light Surrounds
Sylvania Silverstars Running Lights
Dark Silver Custom Stripes and Side Graphics (Originally printed by Cooperflags)
Moss Motors Anodized Tow Hook
Penguin Parts (Rennsport) Magnetic iPhone Mount
LED Side Annunciator Lights
Archaic Union Jack Taillights
SPARCO R100 Sport Seats




(Modified 1307 PDT - August 2, 2026)