If you're looking to give your Mini Cooper a serious upgrade, the ACT Heavy Duty/Modified Street Kit (BM2-HDMM) is worth checking out. This kit features ACT's most popular heavy-duty pressure plate, which is designed to handle the demands of spirited driving while still being suitable for everyday use. The diaphragm design on the pressure plate is pretty clever?it increases clamp load, cuts down on deflection, and helps your clutch last longer. Plus, every diaphragm goes through a four-stage heat-treating process, which really boosts performance when you?re pushing your car to its limits.

The modified spring-centered street discs are another highlight. They come with a premium organic friction material that has a high copper content, meaning better heat transfer and durability. The steel-backed lining adds to the burst strength, so you know it can handle some serious wear and tear. These discs are engineered with reduced marcel, which means you get faster shift action?perfect for when you want to drop gears quickly. And don?t worry about engagement; it?s smooth and quiet, which is a nice touch for daily driving.

One of the standout features is the heavy-duty torsional dampening springs. They?re stronger than your standard springs, and they?re designed to match the best sizes and rates for your application. This means you get a clutch that not only performs well but also feels good under your foot. It strikes a balance between light to moderate pedal effort and smooth positive engagement, with just enough feedback to keep you connected to the road.

Now, if you?re thinking about installation, you can find detailed instructions here. It?s not too complicated, but it?s always good to have a guide handy.

Features:

• Light to moderate pedal effort with smooth, positive engagement?perfect for everyday driving.
• Longer friction life, thanks to ACT's exclusive diaphragm design.
• Engineered for heat tolerance and reduced fade, using high-quality organic friction materials.
• Great for both street use and those occasional track days.
• Each unit is 100% clamp load tested and dynamically balanced, ensuring reliability at high RPMs.

Specifications:

• Clutch Master Cylinder: Not included
• Grease: Included
• Grade Type: Performance
• Flywheel: Not included
• Pilot Bushing: Not included
• Pressure Plate Type: Heavy Duty
• Release Bearing: Included
• Clutch Disc Diameter: 8.4 in (214 mm)
• Disc Material: Organic
• Input Spline Quantity: 14
• Input Shaft Diameter: 1 in
• Alignment Tool: Included
• Disc Type: Sprung Solid
• Pressure Plate Bolts: Not included
• Clutch Slave Cylinder: Not included
• Flywheel Bolts: Not included
• Pilot Bearing: Not included
• Product Weight: 11.1 lbs
• Torque Capacity: 270 ft/lbs
• Torque Capacity Over OE: 0.2

Fitment: This kit is compatible with Mini Cooper models from 2002 to 2008 and Mini Cooper S models from 2001 to 2008. If you?re looking to enhance your ride, this kit is a solid choice that balances performance and daily drivability.