The Start of Something Fast: Tuning a MINI F56 Cooper 1.5L with Lohen
Every great build starts with a vision—and a little excitement. We’re kicking off a brand-new tuning journey with our MINI F56 Cooper (B38 1.5L). Whether you’re a long-time MINI enthusiast or just love a good transformation story, this one’s for you.
Why the F56 Cooper?
The 1.5L 3-cylinder B38 engine might not shout about power on paper, but it’s light, eager, and has serious potential when paired with the right upgrades. It’s the perfect base for a street-tuned MINI that blends everyday usability with big smiles per mile. We’re not chasing lap records (yet), but we are out to show just how much fun this little MINI can become with thoughtful, high-quality modifications.
You’re in the Driver’s Seat (Sort of)
Here’s where things get even more exciting: we want YOU to help decide what happens next. This isn’t just our build – it’s a community project. Through our social media channels, we’ll be asking for your input on everything from the first round of upgrades to future styling changes and performance mods.
Should we start with a performance tuning, fresh wheels or lowering the Cooper for better handling, stability and of course looking better? The choice is yours – and we’ll be tallying votes and comments to decide what happens at each stage.
What’s Next?
Our MINI F56 Cooper is now with Lohen for a full health check and baseline assessment. Once we’ve got a clean bill of health, it’s time to pick our first upgrades – and that’s where your input comes in. We’ll be sharing polls, stories, and behind-the-scenes content to keep you in the loop as the build progresses.
This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to bring this MINI to life with your help.
Check back here and on our socials for regular updates
