Finally got a Mini!
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From: Lumberton, Tx
Finally got a Mini!
From the time I was a kid (many moons a go...), I had always wanted a mini-cooper (granted they were nothing like they are today- modernized). I had owned Porsches, Volvos, Peugeots, BMWs, Datsun Z cars and the list goes on... Last month, I decided it was time for me to get another project car- something I could daily drive back and forth to work (80 mile roud trip daily), so- I needed something good on gas. Long story short- an elderly local just happened to have a super very clean 2009 Mini Cooper Base for sale. After looking at it- I knew that I was finally going to be a Mini Cooper owner! Granted- its not the S, but- I was after fuel economy anyway so this was a perfect deal! 41,000 miles- documented BMW routine maintenanced. Chili Red with White top and graphics. Wife is not crazy about the graphics- but, that isnt up to her! 
First order of business- was to get the windows tinted farther- Brutal South East Texas Summer heat- need all the help you can get to keep temperatures down inside the car. I added an additional 2 layers of limo to the rear windows and did a triple layer across the front of the windshield to help aid in keeping the inside cooler.
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2nd order of business was the open up the breathing of the engine a little bit. Ordered and installed AIRVIP2.5. Working on getting better exhaust. Also, plan on upgrading the brakes and suspension.
It came with the paddle shifter steering wheel- only used paddle shifter once just to try it out. going to take some getting use too.
It came with the paddle shifter steering wheel- only used paddle shifter once just to try it out. going to take some getting use too.
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2nd order of business was the open up the breathing of the engine a little bit. Ordered and installed AIRVIP2.5. Working on getting better exhaust. Also, plan on upgrading the brakes and suspension. It came with the paddle shifter steering wheel- only used paddle shifter once just to try it out. going to take some getting use too.
Last edited by Kimbo80; Mar 21, 2014 at 08:29 AM.
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Welcome to the club, and enjoy the car! It's very nice by the way. In terms of opening up the breathing of the engine, I would recommend the JCW grill. The original grill is just not as we'll ventilated as the JCW. I bought it from Out Motoring a couple of years ago. Happy Motoring!
Thank you for the input. I will be looking into a different Grill.
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thank you! too bad you dont make tune kit for the base model mini. that would be sweet! Although, its got plenty of pep in its little non-aspirated step
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