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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 07:52 AM
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hey guys and girls. i have a 2011 mini cooper s and love it ive had it for about a month and already started to mess with it lol upgraded the breaks all the way around to cross drilled and hawk pads . upgraded the DV and put a forge plate on it (love the sound) have alot of plans for it. love the forums on here!! have been alot of help with all the questions i have about the mini.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2015 | 10:20 PM
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Welcome to NAM! Post some pics so we can see the upgrades!

Let us know also if you plan on tackling some lighting upgrades
 
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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 10:43 AM
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Hey thank you yes I will post pics . I just ordered a fmic and a short shifter so that's going on as soon as I get them
 
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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 02:33 PM
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& brakes stop the car unless someone breaks them
 
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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 03:06 PM
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Yes I have learned after many builds make sure the thing can stop b4 u make it fast lol!!! Nice picture s
 
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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 10:16 PM
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 05:29 AM
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Welcome! Sounds like a great start on your MINI. I've built my 2013 coupe pretty well so if you ever have any question don't hesitate to ask!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 06:14 AM
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Welcome
Thank you!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 06:16 AM
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Thank you

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Welcome! Sounds like a great start on your MINI. I've built my 2013 coupe pretty well so if you ever have any question don't hesitate to ask!

Thank you very much that is nice of you .
 
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 10:20 AM
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Welcome to NAM! Happy modding. If you need any help or have any questions let us know!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 12:07 PM
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Pelican parts thank you I will be using u guys with my build and. M7speed
 
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 12:10 PM
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That's great to hear! M7 makes some great product. We actually have a sale going on for all M7 items right now. Can check it here. Otherwise, enjoy and do let me know if you need anything.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2015 | 03:52 PM
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cooper

ok since last update of build. i did the turbo muffler delete and a big FMIC very happy with this . next going on its a short shifter and a set of coilovers
 

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Old Oct 1, 2015 | 06:40 AM
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mini now




i love how the FMIC looks
 
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Old Oct 1, 2015 | 08:50 AM
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Looks great! I love the way the FMIC looks as well.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2015 | 08:57 AM
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Looks great! I love the way the FMIC looks as well.


thank you! love this car!
 
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