Bought a Black 2004 MCS a couple of months ago and have finally got it to where I am really enjoying it. I purchased it from an auction yard with 21K miles on it. It needed some TLC to get it cleaned and detailed. But it now looks as good as new. Went through it and changed all fluids, aligned the wheels and had the local mini dealer make up a couple of extra keys. After doing a lot of research on this forum, my first modifications were new wheels and non runflats from Tirerack. Great place to deal with! My next purchases were some minor mods to the interior for more storage and comfort - glove box and cubby organizer, arm rest, euro parcel, sirus radio, mini gauge pod, leather boots for shift and brake and a new UCC shift ****. Then I tackled the performance end - M7 16% pulley, alta CIA and an ignition upgrade. Next was the suspension and brakes - new hawk hps pads, koni FSD struts and an alta 19mm sway bar. I would like to thank all that posted "how-to's" and hints on making these changes. So far it has been alot of fun working on the mini and I have been very happy with the results. I do have parts from these changes, if any members need them. I live in CT but if you want to pay shipping I would be willing to ship. I also made up a few special sockets and tools to make the mods and if you live close and need to borrow them, I can help. I have a few items on backorder from M7 - upper stress bar and OCC, when they come I can stop my spending for awhile. Again thanks for everyones help and hopefully I can also help some members down the road.

 

Ladies and Gentlemen! What a great attitude!

 

We are not too far away and as said before your generosity and note of appreciation is great.

A true scholar & gentleman.

Post some pix.! We do need some enthusiasm up here!

 

Welcome and congrats!!!!

 

Sounds like your MINI has found a very caring owner Welcome!

 

Welcome to NAM, dnjat! Wow...you've had some fun tinkering, eh!? Great first post...love your enthusiasm...I share it!

 

Thanks for the kind replys
I did do a euro front grill and some mudflaps on it. Here's a couple of photos