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1st GearNew members: make an initial post and introduce yourself as you shift from Neutral to First Gear. Current members: meet some of the new members.
Hey Everyone,
My name is Ryan. Been lurking this site for years and years now, finally decided to join. I am on my 5th mini now, currently own a 2013 Countryman (146k miles), a 2003 Cooper s (62k miles, JCW conversion done by Indianapolis Mini in 2004 or so), and a 1992 Turbo Miata (440K miles.
Looking forward to using this site in a more formal manner, rather than in the shadows! Lol
Last edited by BeardedR60; Jul 4, 2019 at 10:25 AM.
Thanks!
Right now, Just an M7 intake, Forge Atmospheric Diverter, Charge pipe muffler delete, Forge Turbo Blankie, Cravenspeed THE Dipstick, plugs, coils, and a Manic Stage 1 tune. (about to see about sending my ECU to Mario for one of his stage 2 tunes, so I can slap on my catless downpipe and maybe shoot some flames. lol)
Other than that, I have Godspeed Coilovers, Maxx-G 25mm sway bar, adjustable end links all around, Enkei Raijin 18x8 +35mm wheels wrapped in Nitto Motivos, and my favorite mod of them all: the Cravenspeed Adjustable Short Throw Shifter.
Then a bunch of random cosmetic Blackout Goodies, and a rear wiper delete.
I have a pile of parts I need to get around to putting on, just been working too much. lol
Oh... and new valve cover. I know its not really a "performance" part..... but it WAS for me, considering how long the PCV must have been bad. AT LEAST 1 year.... about a year ago is when I started noticing performance loss and excessive oil consumption. Just didn't know if was the PCV until it started screaming at me on cold starts until engine temp reached at least 120, and I blipped the throttle to make it go away.
Replaced the cover, and BAM.... SOOOOOO much power restored, engine ran/accelerated smoother, and it brought back that 20k mileage HARD pull in 3rd gear.
Also, new water pump, water tube, thermostat housing, friction wheel, and all new wheel bearings. (just maintenance.... never actually went bad, aside from the one wheel bearing. replaced them all, because if one goes, its only a matter of time for the rest. I use the same mentality with lights, ball joints, bushings, etc. If I replace one, I replace them all. Too OCD not to. lol)
