Just finally bought my first mini... Have had a classice (72, checkmate) and newer, 03 S, in my life extensively.... But finally found the right R56.


Would love suggestions on things to watch out for, first mods, etc.


Located in FL. Plan to daily drive, road course track, and enjoy. Have an F150, E30, and a plethora of motorcycles and flying machines to balance it with

 

All you need is an F56 and you could have a collection of all the major generations!

Post up some pictures when you get a chance.

 

Welcome to NAM. Congratulations on the purchase of your R56. First mod, rear sway bar. Best bang for your buck! I tend to always work from the ground up. Suspension, braking and then work on engine mods. If you'd like some suggestions and pricing please don't hesitate to shoot me a PM.

 

Welcome,

" (72, checkmate) " do you have a picture of that Classic? What mods do you have in mind?

 

Welcome to NAM, you have years of grins ahead of you. Please check our site for step-by-step upgrade and maintenance guides. I raced my Mini at Gainsville, Fla road racing circuit in an SCCA National and loved it there. Please ask any questions if you need help!

Drive Hard. Drive Safe. Keep Grinning.

 

Photos to come.. There is currently a dragon on the roof... It must be taken off, haha.

Thank you all for the welcome!

I'd love feedback on the best rear swaybar, (budget, and expensive/ low weight).

Also looking for thoughts on a solid rally light set up. I'd like 4 lights... My only visual mod... Something I've always wanted

 

Have loved your site and catalogs for years, thank you for the welcome! Drop me a message with your email? I'd like to chat with your directly about something we're working on

 

Would love to talk to you about a remap after I finish my exhaust thank you!

 

My exact philosophy on my MX-5 and motorcycles. Would love to hear more of your exact plans you'd recommend Let me know

 

Will do Squirrel, thank you!

 

You are welcome, and glad to be of help! I'll send you the email shortly. In the meantime, for sway bar setup, check out this upgrade guide:

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

Depending on how aggressive you wish to drive your R56, you can go up to the 25 mm with adjustable end links:

http://new.minimania.com/part/G2NMS5...56-R57-R58-R59

Here is light bar info for you:

http://new.minimania.com/MINI_Cooper_Light_Bar

Quad Light Directions:

http://new.minimania.com/MINI_Cooper...t_Installation

Plus, a step-by-step performance upgrade guide for all your projects:

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

Drive Hard. Drive Safe. Keep Grinning.