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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 08:47 AM
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Black Candy R53

So hello everyone!

I've been looking around in the forum for a while now, but never posted something.

First of all, I'm from Québec, Canada, bought my Mini about 2 months ago and I'm really happy about my choice!

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So it is a MCS 2005 with 92k kms on it.

Now, of course I had fun customizing it to my taste so I Will show you a little before/after :

Before:

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After:

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I'll post more pictures soon of course, and I hope you guys like it.

There's a little list of mods:

Drivetrain:
- Alta 17% pulley
- Alta cold air intake
- Alta ignition upgrade
- Miltek exhaust
- Clutch stage 2
- M7 oil catch can

Exterior:
- Custom front grill
- Chrome delete using plastidip
- Joey Modded healights

Suspension:
- Standard suspension R3 coilovers system
- Adjustable control arms
- Adjustable rear sway bar

Wheels:
- Rotiform BLQ 17x8 et30 Candy Purple
 
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 08:53 AM
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VERY nice! Love your wheels, I think I came across those on Instagram? Looks sharp all over! *thumbs up*
 
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 08:55 AM
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Welcome aboard. It looks good. Good luck.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 08:47 PM
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Welcome to NAM. What a great looking MINI and thanks for the photos.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 10:11 AM
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w00t another R53 Motorer!

Nice MINI!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 04:21 PM
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Took some pictures today!




 
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