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Old Nov 23, 2015 | 10:06 AM
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New Mini owner from Houston, TX

I just acquired a 2012 Mini Cooper S. This has go to be the most fun I've had in a car that I've owned yet!

I've owned mostly BMWs and VWs in my life so this should be a fun departure without getting too far from my automobile comfort zone.

Looking forward to learning a lot!


 
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 03:48 AM
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A very nice car!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 07:01 AM
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Nice, and welcome!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by iaregenius
I just acquired a 2012 Mini Cooper S. This has go to be the most fun I've had in a car that I've owned yet!

I've owned mostly BMWs and VWs in my life so this should be a fun departure without getting too far from my automobile comfort zone.

Looking forward to learning a lot!





Welcome. Nice Kite Blue
 
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 07:55 AM
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Thanks for the warm welcome! I am at the tire shop as we speak, getting some 17s put on.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by iaregenius
Thanks for the warm welcome! I am at the tire shop as we speak, getting some 17s put on.
Getting to it, right away! Nice Mini, definitely a lot of fun.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 08:41 AM
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Thanks for the warm welcome! I am at the tire shop as we speak, getting some 17s put on.
Welcome, Nice, whats wheels ?
 
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 08:50 AM
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Welcome, Nice, whats wheels ?
Motegi Racing sp10 17x7 et 40

205/45R17
 
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 12:31 PM
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As usual, don't forget to post pictures with new Wheels/Tires!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by MiniRoadstah
As usual, don't forget to post pictures with new Wheels/Tires!
New Mini owner from Houston, TX-image-4248269704.jpg

As requested, now I just need to deal with the gap above the wheels.

I haven't decided if I'll do coil overs or sport springs.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 08:53 PM
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Houston doesn't deal with snow, so you're good to go low. Looking good!
 
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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 06:53 AM
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I still need to lower it but here it is for now.



New Mini owner from Houston, TX-image-804068875.jpg
 
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