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Old Aug 26, 2015 | 07:10 AM
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New Mini owner from IA

Hey guys and gals! My lady friend and I bought a 05 R53 a couple of months ago and I am getting around to joining forums. Totally looking to get in on the Mini craze. We love our Mini. Looking for help modding as well.

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I am totally willing to be an active member and help others on the forum. I frequent Tacomaworld and now will be frequenting here since my truck is now modded to the point of happiness (for now). Just if y'all are curious here is a picture of my Taco(ma).


 
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Old Aug 26, 2015 | 07:30 AM
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Welcome! I have an 05 MCS as well. Love it. You'll need to find some twisty roads. I know IA is a bit tough to find. I used to be in Lincoln, so I understand! Now in SC with lots of twists and turns! Keep your eye on the oil levels and run 93 gas if available and it will go and go fast! Motor On!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2015 | 08:26 AM
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Welcome to NAM, love the color of your R53! We at M7 Speed would be happy to help you with any of your modding needs! We have everything from suspension to performance parts. If you ever have any questions on your car don't hesitate to ask us!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2015 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Piano Man
Welcome! I have an 05 MCS as well. Love it. You'll need to find some twisty roads. I know IA is a bit tough to find. I used to be in Lincoln, so I understand! Now in SC with lots of twists and turns! Keep your eye on the oil levels and run 93 gas if available and it will go and go fast! Motor On!
I love how it's go kart feel is. The girl friend hates how I will try to go as fast as possible around exit ramps and turns. I have tried to get 93 but the only 93 I can find is 10% ethanol so I'm leary of running it. I typically run 91 with no ethanol.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2015 | 09:36 AM
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Welcome to NAM! Great looking MINI and your Taco is pretty BA! What mods do you plan to do with your R53?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2015 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Jrahn0822
Hey guys and gals! My lady friend and I bought a 05 R53 a couple of months ago and I am getting around to joining forums. Totally looking to get in on the Mini craze. We love our Mini. Looking for help modding as well.

Here is a picture of our mini




I am totally willing to be an active member and help others on the forum. I frequent Tacomaworld and now will be frequenting here since my truck is now modded to the point of happiness (for now). Just if y'all are curious here is a picture of my Taco(ma).





Congrats and if you need anything and get the mod bug let me know.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2015 | 11:16 AM
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Welcome to NAM! Let us know if you ever want to update her lighting. We can set you up with the latest in LED technology. Plug and play.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2015 | 09:36 AM
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Welcome! Its good to see another Iowan on here! What part of Iowa do you hail from?
 
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Old Aug 27, 2015 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Grizld700
Welcome! Its good to see another Iowan on here! What part of Iowa do you hail from?
I am from Sioux City but we travel frequently to Des Moines to see the lady friend's mother.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2015 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Piano Man
...You'll need to find some twisty roads. I know IA is a bit tough to find...
That may be true for much of IA but we've plenty of great twisties up here in our neck of the woods. Thanks to the Paleozoic Plateau and karst topography, northeast IA, southeast MN, and southwest WI are great for MINI motoring.

Congrats on that sweet R53 from another fellow Iowan.
 

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