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


Murray - current config, as of 27 August, 2026

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key: [p] = performance-related; [a] = appearance-related; [c] = convenience-related






























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

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

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





(Modified 1307 PDT - August 2, 2026)