Hi Everyone,

My name is Eric. I'm 17 years old and reside in upstate New York. I am a senior in high school and hope to attend college in Washington, D.C. next year. I have worked multiple jobs since I was 14 years old to purchase a vehicle.

One year ago, I purchased a Certified Pre-Owned 2013 MINI Cooper Hardtop, 6-Speed Manual Transmission, Pepper White Exterior, Carbon Black Interior with around 21,000 miles. I have now powdercoated my wheels gloss black, installed sport stripes and installed a spoiler. Anyone have ideas on what to install next?

Thank you! I look forward to meeting everyone!

Eric

 

Your Cooper is looking great, Eric! Personalize your Mini however you want. The possibilities are nearly endless. Look through the posts here on this site for ideas. There are plenty of them, for sure.

I'm an ex- NY Finger Lakes resident... many years ago. Graduated from Penn Yan Academy and also went off to college out of state. Congrats!

 

Welcome

 

Welcome to the forum! Where abouts in NY are you? I'm from the Utica area.

 

Welcome Eric, I real proud of you and keep that determination and motivation going. I'm from Washington DC, having grew up in the city and subsequently joining the US ARMY after high school. I've been just about everywhere and done everything during my 20 years on active duty, lol. Soon I'll be returning to DC, you'll love it there.

Good looking Mini, I'm sure you'll take good care of it and it will of you. We're all here to help with your questions and interest. Cheers!

Bernard

 

Hi Everyone,

Thank you! I appreciate it! I live in the suburbs of Albany.

Anyone have good ideas as to what to add next to my MINI?

Eric

 

Welcome to NAM. Lots of good info here!

 

Hi ELS, welcome aboard! Cold Air Intake and Sprint Booster are two of the most popular to start with.

Here's a handy list:

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

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Drive Hard. Drive Safe. Keep Grinning.

 

Hi Everyone,

Thanks! Anyone have experiences with the K&N Typhoon Intake System or the DDM Cold Air Intake?

Eric

 

Good looking Mini!

 

Hi Everyone,

I am almost due to have the front brakes serviced on my 2013 MINI Cooper Hardtop Non-S. What are the best front brake rotors and pads that you would recommend? Thanks!

Eric

 

Stoptech plain face and akebono if you just want an everyday low dust. If you want some performance then BBKs or just changing the pads to EBC reds or hawk HPS.

 

miles!! :-)

 

In our shop we would recommend our EBC red pads and our WMW rotors. Very cost effective, but reliable with less dust. Also have free shipping right now.