Hello. I started checking this website before, but decided to finally join it after I bought a used 2005 Mini Cooper S. I absolutely love the car, and frankly, I don't know why I haven't bought it sooner. There are no problems with the car yet *knock on wood* and I hope it stays that way.

 

Congrats and welcome! I have an '05 S as well.

 

05 was a very good year for the MINI. Hope you have many trouble free motoring miles and welcome aboard!

 

Thank you
I think I got a very good deal as well.
Trouble free so far, and only had 30000 miles at time of purchase.
I think I ended up paying about 15000 including taxes and other costs.

 

Sounds like you got a pretty good deal considering the mileage, hope it continues to be trouble free. Post some pictures when you get a chance.

 

There are 3 pictures in my gallery.
What should be my first modification though? I am pushing less for aesthetics and more for practicality. I was thinking the M7 STB might be a good idea, to make the Mini handle better and prevent mushrooming.
Fortunately, WMW seems to be only about 2 hours away, so I have a feeling I'll be going there soon, and often after that.

 

Take your car to WAY and let him look at it...and while you are there...add a MOD.

The Strut Towers should be first...Plates...

 

Ditch the Run-Flats.

 

I was planning to ditch the runflats actually. I'll just get one of those temporary sealers. The price on those runflats are ridiculous!!
The modification list so far is:
1. Strut Tower Brace
2. Driving Lights (I don't need it, but it just looks cool, haha)

 

Welcome, and I do hope to see ya soon your welcome to stop by the shop when you get a chance. We stock most of what you see on the website so we'll hook you up. Also check out www.atlantaminis.net, it's the local forum.

 

A quick question ... what do aftermarket supercharger pulleys do? and what do the percentage numbers represent?