Hi All
New member to this forum from NYC, but I've been on this site over 5 dozen times in the past year great info here.
Purchase my first Mini last year a R53 (love the car).

 

Welcome to NAM! How about some pics of the R53.

 

Thanks Mr. T , I'm still trying to figure that one out.

I think i did it correctly

 

Ah yes, that's better. You MINI looks great!

 

thanks. i treat it better than most people treat their kids. lol
I have to take another pic of it. I've changed the rims, grill & tint.

 

Nice R53... still love the first generation MINIs the best !

And isn't posting much better than lurking ? I should know... take a look at my post count.

 

sure is.

silly question are all mini manufactured over seas

 

We'll be waiting.

 

here is a profile pic of the before and after
with the rim changed and tint.

 

I'm also selling the old rims

 

yes.... Oxford, England and the Countryman (and maybe the new Paceman?) in Austria. Rumor that MINI is going to open a factory in China for Asian-bound MINIs.

But no, none produced here in the States.

 

oh ok. cause I'm still trying to locate the specs via a vin decoder so i can get a manufactures history on the mini. so i can do some engine mods, such as 15% SC pulley and inter cooler

 

A definite improvement.

 

thanks man... It defiantly improved on the ride comfort with fatter tires. but lost some of the performance on the cornering.

more potholes in nyc than winding roads so it was a no brainier.

any recommendations that i should do?
already did a one ball mod, CAI, aero grill, strut brace, rims & tires.
about to do the door screw hole plugs and cover the side marking lights

 

I'm sure you'll find many opinions regarding mods, just give it a little time. Sounds like you're off to a good start.

 

thanks for the advice slow and steady

 

Couldn't wait. Put the chili red caps. Don't know how to post a pic from a cell phone

 

Very nice MINI... Welcome to NAM ..Sharp ride!

 

Thanks man appreciate it...

 

Your welcome man...Enjoy that MINI.. there a blast to drive.

 

they sure are... took it on post road in NYC its a nice winding road. it's like driving a street legal go-kart with boost... lol

 

I pulled the trigger and did the red chili caps. color code 851

i think it looks GREAT!!!!