I haven't posted for a while because I haven't done much with my 2003 R50 since I did the Texas Speedworks 6-speed upgrade. I've spent the last year looking for just the right R53 and at last I found what I was looking for.



It's a 2005, electric blue and white, with 24,929 miles -- which to me is phenomenal. I haven't seen many with less than 50k, and definitely never less than 35k. It's all stock, except for Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 tires in place of the run-flats, and a MSD ignition coil pack I had that I was going to put on R50, but the one on the S had more rust on the #3 terminal so I put it there.

So now my 2003 justa is going up for sale soon and I'm mulling over what I want to do with my new MCS. I kind of like it in its pristine state, but I suppose that never lasts.

 

Congrats on your new addition, what a find! Recently picked up an '04 R53 and just love it. We have over 40 years experience with the brand so please feel free to ask any and all questions.

Here's a handy service & maintenance guide to make sure everything is spot on before you do any additional mods:

http://new.minimania.com/MINI_Routin..._I_and_II_2344

Also, here's a performance upgrade guide we recommend:

http://new.minimania.com/Mini_Cooper..._for_your_Mini

First mods are typically a Sprint Booster and Cold Air Intake, but feel free to browse through the guide and ask any questions.

Drive Hard. Drive Safe. Keep Grinning.