Just purchased an '06 R53 (only 80k mi.!). Car is in great shape, and will immediately start the 'upgrade' process.
Glad to have found this site.
V.

 

Congrats and Welcome. Always nice to find a lower mileage R53. Let us know if we can help we those mods as that is what we love.

 

Thank you. I've already checked out your site. Stay tuned!8^)
V.

 

At 80k, you may have some maintenance items to take care of prior to upgrading. Crank sensor o-ring, belt, belt tensioner, power steering hoses, water pump, t-stat and harmonic crank pulley are just a few. Should also check your shock towers for mushrooming.

A Mini S is great car, but it does need to be maintained.

What part of the NC?

 

^Coop,
I live in Fuquay Varina. Do you live here also? According to my carfax and the good people at Flow, this car is well-maintained. It goes in on Tuesday for a check up.
Being new to the 'Mini' cult, I am planning to make the MOTD this May.
We should meet sometime and I can see what this 15% pulley thing is about.
V.
Oh yeah,
Not a mushroom in sight.

 

Hi and welcome to nam, Vmaxx.
06 is one of the best years for Mini Coopers. I Have an 05 (another good year and an 06 Mini S JCW model, which I took a long time finding.
Let the modding begin!

 

Wayne,
I'm chomping at the bit to get started (UPS/FedX), bout to get busy! LOL!

 

I live in NC as well! Grew up in Winston Salem! Just had my car at Flow Friday for a check up and all looked well except for a slight seeping oil pan! I actually was working for Flow when they got in the very first Mini and was able to drive it! Ever since then I wanted one and finally I have one!!!

 

LOL,
I was there Friday too! I have a chili red... Met Gaspard & Merle. Seemed like good dudes.

 

Welcome to NAM fellow R53 owner! Be sure to check out our special R53 section on our website, and feel free to ask any questions.

Drive Hard. Drive Safe. Keep Grinning.

 

Vmaxx.......what, no pictures?

 

^Mini,
I already received an order from you.

^BB,
Stay tuned, as it's been raining and I'll post pics soon.
V.

 

Welcome to the forum!

 

Thanks, 75!

 

That just reminded me I need to drop them an email... Flow has been very active in the MINI corrals at the IMSA/Continental Tire races...

Motor on!

 

My Beast...

 

do you autocross? THSCC is the local club, need more minis there

if you trackday they do that too, first one in a few weeks

 

I used to Auto -x, YEARS ago, I don't know if I still have my skills. I would really like to track the car. If nothing else, to go see what the racers are doing these days. The G3 guys are about to do some over-hauling to the car in time for MOTD.