The Change Up: Charlie Schlieve Jr’s 2008 Mini Cooper S

Vehicle Features Adam Gordon

Photography by David Barnhouse (@shutter.studios.david)

Before he owned his 2008 Mini Cooper S, Charlie Schlieve Jr didn’t have any prior build experience. All he knew is that he wanted to build something different that stood out, and after noticing there weren’t many modified Mini Coopers in his area, he knew what he was going to do.

Building the Mini Cooper was a learning experience for Schlieve Jr, and he says it has been incredibly fun along the way.

His father runs an automotive shop and works for a race team, so constantly being around cars while growing up gave him the knowledge he needed to push forward.

Schlieve Jr likes to keep changing things up, so interior trims, wrap ideas, and wheels are constantly on the fly.

What started out as a simple addition of wheels and tires quickly snowballed into a one-of-a-kind creation as the car scene had an influence.

With help from Rotiform for wheels, and Sticker Dude for vinyl design, the Mini has been transformed into the stand-out ride it was meant to be.

Charlie Schlieve Jr's 2008 Mini Cooper S is featured in PASMAG #152. Schleive won the PASMAG Tuner Battlegrounds award category at Parking Garage Party. Click HERE to order.

ESSENTIALS

Owner: Charlie Schlieve Jr
Vehicle: 2008 Mini Cooper S
Location: Appleton, WI
Engine: BMW Prince N14 1.6L I4
Horsepower: 275 (est.)
Torque: 250 lb-ft (est.)

Facebook: Charlie Schlieve Jr
Instagram: @thatminicar

ENGINE

Frankenturbo FR21 turbocharger
Forge (intercooler, diverter valve)
Mishimoto hoses
K&N air filter
ECS Tuning Luftek air intake
Walbro 255 fuel pump
Supertech connecting rods
CP forged pistons
ARP hardware
Manic stage 3 ECU tune

EXHAUST

Invidia Q300 exhaust
Milltek catless downpipe

WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

Rotiform LASR wheels - 17x8 +30 (f/r)
Federal S595 Evo tires - 195/40/17 (f/r)

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

Air Lift Performance air suspension
M7 Speed front strut bar
Alta Performance control arms

EXTERIOR

John Cooper Works aero kit
ECS Tuning diffuser
Battle Aero chassis-mount spoiler
M7 Speed splitter
Sneed4Speed side skirt extensions
Aerowolf (skirt extension, spoiler endplates)
Custom graphic vinyl wrap

INTERIOR

Braum (Elite seats, harnesses)
Custom floor mats

SPONSORS

Sneed4Speed, Fitment Industries, Charlies Automotive, Braum Racing, Stay Fresh Car Care, Vaded Mob, Sticker Dude M7 Speed

S13.5 V2: Anthony Do's 1993 Nissan 240SX

Taking the S13.5 Conversion to the Next Level There was a time not too long ago when the S13.5 was the hottest thing in the rear-wheel drive import...

Hawaiian Hako: Dean Pang’s 1971 Nissan Skyline GT-R

What you’re looking at here is the very first RHD Hakosuka in the state of Hawaii. Dean Pang has been a fan of Nissan’s “Hakosuka” Skyline for as long...

High Standards: Alyse Jackson’s 2008 BMW 328i

Alyse Jackson has been a BMW fan since the day she could drive. Between the body lines, the features offered, and of course the performance, she knew...

Stand Out: Eric Monroy’s 2006 Honda S2000

Eric L Monroy fell in love with Honda’s S2000 from a young age. At first it was the car’s design and style that lured him in, but from there he saw...

First But Not Last: Marc-Antoine Jeanson’s 2007 BMW 323i

Marc-Antoine Jeanson has been in love with BMW for as long as he can remember. So when it came time to embark on his first project built ever, the...

Well Rounded: Robert Fragoso’s 1989 Nissan Skyline GT-R

Back when Robert Fragoso was just a young boy, his father was into cars, so naturally the love for modifying vehicles was passed down. Growing up as a...