New to the mini world from Ohio
So 2 weeks ago I purchased an 06 R53 from a co-worker on a whim. It a some issues but nothing major , brakes and rotors busted brake line etc. So with all that fixed I embarked on my first drive in the car. Keep in mind I'm a Dodge owner both of which are hemi's one a charger R/T the other a crew cab 4x4 , so the mini was slightly out of my typical purchase. Little did I know as I drove this car every click of the odometer I fell a little more in love with this car, in fact it has become one of my all time favorite cars and replaced my truck for my daily driver. That being said I have began the upgrade process as it had a dented hood from a parking lot incident. That will be replaced with a carbon creations carbon fiber hood which is currently being prepared for install other add ons include
Short ram air intake with k & n filter MSD coil 10mm wires 15% under drive pulley New plugs Tinted windows I am documenting the hood install as I figure things out I stumbled across this forum looking into the cf hood and ran across a thread from tt6 , I believe was his screen name, from several years ago on here so I was not shocked or surprised by the amount of work expected to install the hood. I do work a rediculous schedule at work so I tinker with this hood as time permits. Any ideas on latching other than external straps as there is no way to retain factory catches I would love to hear. I will start another thread later with this hood project once completed. Again I'm glad to be hear and look forward to being part of the mini community! https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nor...79f319b84b.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nor...e03716e3a6.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nor...7c44230009.jpg |
Very nice looking ride. Yep, they are addicting...and so is modding. You look like you have a good start and there is plenty of information out there about the best upgrades for the $. If you have any question, please ask. We love to help people spend money :). BTW the MSD coil has gotten some bad publicity for frying ECUs. You might want to do an investigation. Enjoy...
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Thanks i haven't heard of the ECU issue from several people that I have talked too running the MSD but I will look into it for sure , and thanks, it's no show peice but more of a functional toy that happens to be my new daily driver. I have no problem spending money which my wife tells me is my biggest problem 😂! Again glad to be here already finding useful info !
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Welcome and Congrats on the new addiction. :thumbsup:
Yes those hoods just don't fit right out of the box so it will take some work as I've done it before and don't want to again. |
Originally Posted by WayMotorWorks
(Post 4459733)
Welcome and Congrats on the new addiction. :thumbsup:
Yes those hoods just don't fit right out of the box so it will take some work as I've done it before and don't want to again. |
Also, you might want to check out MINIs on the Dragon, which is coming up on the first week in May. Many, many MINIs and a lot of good times.
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Great looking MINI. It is hard to imagine how much fun a small car can be with the bigger-is-better trend that has been going on for the past decade (until you actually drive a MINI).
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Ohio
Where from in Ohio?
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Hi and welcome to NAM!
Congrats on your 06 R53! |
Originally Posted by #minilife
(Post 4459862)
Where from in Ohio?
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Originally Posted by miniCPA
(Post 4459830)
Great looking MINI. It is hard to imagine how much fun a small car can be with the bigger-is-better trend that has been going on for the past decade (until you actually drive a MINI).
Indeed, don't get me wrong both my dodges are fun in thier own right , the mini is a different type of fun , almost youthful for lack of a better word ! |
Welcome from Cuyahoga Falls!
Welcome. Have fun with your MINI! Motd is a blast, 663 MINIacs signed up so far.
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Ohio
Aaaah ok. That's cool. I'm from Columbus area.
Originally Posted by Justin Shay
(Post 4459967)
Toronto area near steubenville if your familiar with any of that region .
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My family is originally from Steubenville. I live in Cincinnati. I'll be coming over your way this summer to see if I can find any memorabilia on "The American Beauty Cigar Company" , my families old business. Maybe hook-up for a beer?
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Originally Posted by Goldsmithy
(Post 4460016)
My family is originally from Steubenville. I live in Cincinnati. I'll be coming over your way this summer to see if I can find any memorabilia on "The American Beauty Cigar Company" , my families old business. Maybe hook-up for a beer?
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