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Old May 15, 2011 | 09:24 AM
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Anyone planning any modifications?

So far so good but I know have a couple of ideas:

19" BBS CH alloys
H&R lowering springs

I've not seen any photos of a CM with non OEM alloys, surely someone must have made the swap and lowered the car as well?
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 10:03 AM
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Oh please -- is the Pope Catholic?

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Old May 15, 2011 | 10:15 AM
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Well I've looked for photos of CM's wearing bigger boots and lowered suspension and so far nothing, all I've seen is photos of CM's with stripes and tints.
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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Maybe you're looking for something like this?

http://new.minimania.com/web/Item/G2...0%20COUNTRYMAN
 

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Old May 15, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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Yes they look pretty similar to CH's. I would like them in anthricite, they would look awesome.
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 02:38 PM
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Please go to the "Suspension" portion of the CM...GeofreyM has a post on this.
 
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Old May 16, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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Anyone Planning Any Modifications?

Originally Posted by KiwiRob
So far so good but I know have a couple of ideas:

19" BBS CH alloys
H&R lowering springs

I've not seen any photos of a CM with non OEM alloys, surely someone must have made the swap and lowered the car as well?
WTH?!

I thought modifications of MINIs weren't allowed!

 
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Old May 16, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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Sirius

MINIs now come with 1 year free sirius.

After the year is up , I wonder if I can some how patch into the satellite antenna to connect my sirius standalone receiver, ( I have life time on it) , I don't see myself paying 6 bux a month after paying $500 if I already have a receiver.
 
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Old May 16, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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After hearing the sound clip, I want the JCW exhaust... bad...
 
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Old May 16, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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I'm hoping for a short shift kit by the time I order mine. It would be a bonus if my Whalen **** fit on it.
 
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Old May 17, 2011 | 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by manuelpl
MINIs now come with 1 year free sirius.

After the year is up , I wonder if I can some how patch into the satellite antenna to connect my sirius standalone receiver, ( I have life time on it) , I don't see myself paying 6 bux a month after paying $500 if I already have a receiver.
I always thought they were transferable, did they change that?
 
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Old May 17, 2011 | 07:38 AM
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No, you can switch. I did.
 
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Old May 17, 2011 | 09:29 AM
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I too am hopeful for some exhaust options. I would be very happy to see a Borla kit similar to the R50 upgrade. No real performance change, but made a great growl from just one pipe.
 
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Old May 18, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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I'd also like to upgrade the ECU, so far not a lot of choice for the diesels. I'd be happy getting a 20-25hp boost.
 
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Old May 19, 2011 | 05:06 AM
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Wheels, bigger pipe tips, leather seating, maybe some stripes, window tint
 
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Old May 19, 2011 | 06:34 PM
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Need a good Off road kit/ lift kit.
 
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