My first car!
#1
06-12-2017, 02:07 PM
My first car!
About 3 weeks ago I bought my first car!
It is a a 2005 Mini Cooper S with about 120xxx miles. It is a ton of fun to drive and the first time I have driven manual which is icing on the cake!
I have planned a bit of extra money into my budget for some repairs and preemptive maintenance, to make sure she lasts a long time and runs smooth. I have already done the intake boot, harmonic damper and this weekend I will do the water pump and SC oil. It came with a 15% pulley and aftermarket exaust (The exhaust is a bit much though, it makes a REALLY loud popping sound and I live in a residential neighborhood, so I kinda feel bad about it).
Still though, no regrets!
It is a a 2005 Mini Cooper S with about 120xxx miles. It is a ton of fun to drive and the first time I have driven manual which is icing on the cake!
I have planned a bit of extra money into my budget for some repairs and preemptive maintenance, to make sure she lasts a long time and runs smooth. I have already done the intake boot, harmonic damper and this weekend I will do the water pump and SC oil. It came with a 15% pulley and aftermarket exaust (The exhaust is a bit much though, it makes a REALLY loud popping sound and I live in a residential neighborhood, so I kinda feel bad about it).
Still though, no regrets!
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#9
06-15-2017, 05:27 AM
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Welcome. Most exhausts will pop on a MINI. You might have a non-resonated one. They can get a little louder.
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#10
06-20-2017, 09:24 PM
4th Gear
Yeah, if you want to tone it down I'd suggest a resonator. I put one on my exhaust and it helped out a surprising amount. Since it sounds like you're doing your other work by yourself, it's within the realm of possibility as long as you've got a welder. Exhaust shops can handle them super easily, too.
Starting off with a MINI though - you're going to be spoiled by the handling for all other cars!
Starting off with a MINI though - you're going to be spoiled by the handling for all other cars!
#11
06-20-2017, 09:58 PM
5th Gear
