Hello everyone! From Utah, have always wanted a Mini but never pulled the trigger until this one came in on trade at the dealership I work at. I love it! I'll post pics when I get them uploaded.

Have a few questions, I am going to mod it.

I have ordered the NM aircharge pipe, discharge pipe, catback exhaust, torque arm inserts and turbo heat shield. How difficult is it to install the pipes on my own with not much under the hood experience?

I have spoken a bunch to Mario Palza, that dude is awesome! Ordered his downpipe, and am going to do the stage 2+ tune with him. I will post pics and videos once I have everything uploaded! Can't wait to be a part of the Mini community!!

-Chris

 

Pic of the car lowered

 

Sharp looking car.

 

Love the color combo.

The only thing I think would be better off left for a pro to install is the catback and possibly the DP, start with the piping and see how it goes, if you feel comfortable keep going and tackle the rest.

Dont forget to get a good airfilter first!!

 

Thanks for the reply! Forgot to mention I already have the Nm intake installed

 

Congrats: Depends on your tools and mechanical ability, if you feel you are a born DIY'r you can do it.

 

Great color combo. I need to do the heat shield. I'm melted scoops on my Clubbie and keep popping the wings on my Mini hood emblem on my Countryman.

 

I'm selling my NM heatshield if interested. Shoot me a PM if you want it.

 

Decided to paint my single garage I park the mini in the same color as the car with the white stripes (my wife nailed the white stripes if you ask me) AND got Marios down pipe from ups!! Also got the rest of my parts this morning!! Can't wait to get goin on this upgrade!

 

Any pics of the garage? With or without the car in it? Sounds like a cool look.

 

Pics of the garage!

 

Nice! You're right, the stripes on the wall are a great touch.

 

Garage and MINI match = Win

 

So... I installed the "air charge" pipe last night, driving today I feel like it has for sure lost it's pulling power?? Is something wrong or does it take some time to adjust to the air flow?

 

Just dropped my Mini off to get the exhaust, downpipe, intercooler, spark plugs, DV+, and torque arm inserts installed! Will be sending Mario my ECU tomorrow also! Can't wait!!

 

Sounds like you're getting things done pretty quickly on your new CM! I'm sure you'll enjoy it once you get it back. Be sure to let us know how it feels once you get it back. That garage is pretty awesome as well.

 

Thanks!! The only thing I haven't done is name my mini!! I can't think of anything!!

 

You're welcome! That is hard. I usually just name my animals/cars after Italian names since I'm Italian. I'm sure it'll come to you.

 

Sneak peak still in the shop! That exhaust fills the holes nicely!!

 

Very nice! Definitely looks like it fits well on the car. I like the decal on the rear too, "Think young."

 

Thanks!! It is the motto to my place of employment Young Chevrolet.

 

So I picked the car up yesterday with everything said and done, took it for a little drive with the sps on mapC and holy crap is it better!!! Shifts so smooth, pulls hard out of corners, and sounds amazing!!! I can't wait to take it up in the canyons near by!!!

 

You're welcome and that's a great motto. I always tell myself that with the older I get, I will make sure I still know how to have fun and have a good sense of humor. Glad the car is feeling great and enjoy!