View Poll Results: How much you've spent on your MINI
$0 ... no mod of any kind.
21
7.34%
$1 - 100
16
5.59%
$101- 250
11
3.85%
$251 - 500
38
13.29%
$501 - $750
9
3.15%
$751- $1,000
20
6.99%
$1,001 - $2,500
41
14.34%
$2,501 - $5,000
60
20.98%
$5,001 - $10,000
34
11.89%
$10,001 - ...... What did you say?
36
12.59%
Voters: 286. You may not vote on this poll
How much have you already spent on modifying your MINI?
no!!!! 
I had EBC rotors all around with GreenStuff pads on my CRX. Curry's did the install. I had to replace them 4 months later....all warped through easy commuting miles.
I can get you some options for proper stuff if you really want to swap rotors.
I had EBC rotors all around with GreenStuff pads on my CRX. Curry's did the install. I had to replace them 4 months later....all warped through easy commuting miles.I can get you some options for proper stuff if you really want to swap rotors.
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,964
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From: Alexandria, VA
im always open to suggestions!
3rd Gear
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 294
Likes: 0
From: ChasMO
I have always been scared to calculate how much I've spent over the years...
Currently Installed:
Helix 15% pulley @ MOTD 2005- $350
Alta 2% crank pulley- $150
Alta intake- $250
OBX header- $200
Magnaflow exhaust- $700
Full ignition upgrade- $200
Alta intercooler air diverter- $180
Alta short shift kit - $150
LOTF Engine Damper- $40
Detroit Tuned tension stop - $10
Gatorback belt- $15
Motul RTF6000 Oil- $50
Megan Racing Coilovers (used)- $600
New front shocks and brackets for coilovers- $250
Alta PSRS- $220
Alta 22mm rear sway bar- $180
Alta rear control arms- $150
GIAC ECU- $400
M7 400cc injectors- $250
Powerslot rotors- $400
Hawk HP+ pads- $200
ATE Super Blue brake fluid- $15
Team Dynamics Pro Race 1 wheels- $800
H&R 5mm spacers- $100
Wheel studs- $50
Tint Job- $160
Aerokit with painted arches- $3000
6K HID's- $150
Osram 65W hi beam bulbs- $50
Light-in-sight- $8
Chrome e-brake handle- $25
Aux. Input- $30
Alta Stubby Antenna- $20
USD Audio sub enclosure- $400
JL Audio sub- $100
Bazooka amp- $150
Corbeau 3 pt. racing harnesses- $200
Glove box organizer- $20
Blue LED interior- $100
LABOR and fixing broken stuff estimate- $2500
Previously installed parts:
M7 Venom- $600
Mini Mania fully adjustable rear sway bar- $200
Mini Mania enlarged throttle body- $400
Alta Springs- $200
Ultrik Springs- $180
4% Crank pulley- $150
Drilled slotted rotors (ebay)- $250
EBC Greenstuff pads- $150
Random white LED's- $100
Powerslot rotors- $300
EBC Greenstuff pads- $170
Selling some of those parts CREDIT- $-1000
Random Stuff:
New Winshield- $350
Bentley service manual- $80
Tires: (I've been through a lot)
BFGoodrich G-Force Sports- $450
BFGoodrich KDW-2's- $400
Falken Azeni's RT-615- $450
Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3- $440
Falken Azeni's RT-615's (current)- $400
This doesn't include all the money I have spent at Detailer's Paradise or Griots :impatient! Or gas!
Total: $17028
Or as Mastercard would say: Being in love with your car- Priceless
Currently Installed:
Helix 15% pulley @ MOTD 2005- $350
Alta 2% crank pulley- $150
Alta intake- $250
OBX header- $200
Magnaflow exhaust- $700
Full ignition upgrade- $200
Alta intercooler air diverter- $180
Alta short shift kit - $150
LOTF Engine Damper- $40
Detroit Tuned tension stop - $10
Gatorback belt- $15
Motul RTF6000 Oil- $50
Megan Racing Coilovers (used)- $600
New front shocks and brackets for coilovers- $250
Alta PSRS- $220
Alta 22mm rear sway bar- $180
Alta rear control arms- $150
GIAC ECU- $400
M7 400cc injectors- $250
Powerslot rotors- $400
Hawk HP+ pads- $200
ATE Super Blue brake fluid- $15
Team Dynamics Pro Race 1 wheels- $800
H&R 5mm spacers- $100
Wheel studs- $50
Tint Job- $160
Aerokit with painted arches- $3000
6K HID's- $150
Osram 65W hi beam bulbs- $50
Light-in-sight- $8
Chrome e-brake handle- $25
Aux. Input- $30
Alta Stubby Antenna- $20
USD Audio sub enclosure- $400
JL Audio sub- $100
Bazooka amp- $150
Corbeau 3 pt. racing harnesses- $200
Glove box organizer- $20
Blue LED interior- $100
LABOR and fixing broken stuff estimate- $2500
Previously installed parts:
M7 Venom- $600
Mini Mania fully adjustable rear sway bar- $200
Mini Mania enlarged throttle body- $400
Alta Springs- $200
Ultrik Springs- $180
4% Crank pulley- $150
Drilled slotted rotors (ebay)- $250
EBC Greenstuff pads- $150
Random white LED's- $100
Powerslot rotors- $300
EBC Greenstuff pads- $170
Selling some of those parts CREDIT- $-1000
Random Stuff:
New Winshield- $350
Bentley service manual- $80
Tires: (I've been through a lot)
BFGoodrich G-Force Sports- $450
BFGoodrich KDW-2's- $400
Falken Azeni's RT-615- $450
Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3- $440
Falken Azeni's RT-615's (current)- $400
This doesn't include all the money I have spent at Detailer's Paradise or Griots :impatient! Or gas!
Total: $17028
Or as Mastercard would say: Being in love with your car- Priceless
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,166
Likes: 401
wait a minute, still adding...
$15,884.62
in summary:
H&R Coil Overs
Quaife
JCW
Webb Camber plates
Steel Brake Lines
A/C Delete
DynoMax work
Competition Rubber
Kosei K1 15x7 wheels
Corner weighting
Hotchkis Rear control arms
that's one reason why it's a keeper....
this year
Odyssey PC680 battery
More rubber
But what the hell - it pulls 1.1g in corners, and a new Ferrari cannot do that. I wouldn't trade either. Where the heck would I put the dog?
in summary:
H&R Coil Overs
Quaife
JCW
Webb Camber plates
Steel Brake Lines
A/C Delete
DynoMax work
Competition Rubber
Kosei K1 15x7 wheels
Corner weighting
Hotchkis Rear control arms
that's one reason why it's a keeper....
this year
Odyssey PC680 battery
More rubber
But what the hell - it pulls 1.1g in corners, and a new Ferrari cannot do that. I wouldn't trade either. Where the heck would I put the dog?
1st Gear
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: washington D.C.
hey guys ... (im not the mini-fini u were tlking about erlier. last name is same i guess, i dont knwo) but i have a question i want to increase horse power, i have a borla exhaust and a new cold air intake, also a big brake package and a few other things. its at 217 HP. what should i add?
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,964
Likes: 0
From: Alexandria, VA
Do you have an MCS? How about JCW package? Pulley?
Most people get a pulley and a good ECU remap and tune.... as far as I know, there's only a couple people that can do it nationwide...RMW and Behe Performance
Most people get a pulley and a good ECU remap and tune.... as far as I know, there's only a couple people that can do it nationwide...RMW and Behe Performance
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,166
Likes: 401
217 is plenty of hp for the car - have you decided what your goals are and/or what kind of driving or competition you intend to participate in?
To keep this thread on topic, may I suggest that you have a go at Search? There are numerous threads in the Drivetrain section of the forums that describe the variety of choices people have taken...if you do not find what you need, asking over there will get assistance.
Cheers,
Charlie
1st Gear
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
From: NorCal
i've done a bit. kinda more than i had planned since i just wanted to have the factory installed jcw when i ordered her in '05. i think the best money spent was on suspension, tires, wheels. chip tuning was nice, too.
4th Gear
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 319
Likes: 0
From: state of confusion
The biggest "mod" I've done is just new wheels for Buddha. $275.00 Finally got to put them on him tonite and try out his new Michelins! I don't consider the Michelins a mod - they were simply replacing the oh so bald runcraps. Much better ride!
The other mods are few: leather shift boot, e-brake handle and e-brake boot and padded leather door handle grabs. Paid $10 for the leather and sewed everything myself. Oh and a friend gifted me with a K&N airfilter plus collar to fit. So $0 there
Umm....
I do have the factory JCW kit at $6300 - does that count as a mod?
I'm thinking about tint though.....and doing leather downtubes myself... not sure what else right now
The other mods are few: leather shift boot, e-brake handle and e-brake boot and padded leather door handle grabs. Paid $10 for the leather and sewed everything myself. Oh and a friend gifted me with a K&N airfilter plus collar to fit. So $0 there
Umm....
I do have the factory JCW kit at $6300 - does that count as a mod?
I'm thinking about tint though.....and doing leather downtubes myself... not sure what else right now
Last edited by creseida; May 1, 2008 at 08:36 PM.
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,964
Likes: 0
From: Alexandria, VA
Does a helmet count towards the total? 'Cuz I way overspent my initial budget for a helmet 
Edit: Now, since I got my helmet stolen a week after I bought it and replaced it already, I've overspent my helmet budget by 400%
Edit: Now, since I got my helmet stolen a week after I bought it and replaced it already, I've overspent my helmet budget by 400%
Last edited by PlayPlay; Jun 2, 2008 at 07:16 PM.
2nd Gear
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 88
Likes: 0
From: Northern Virginia
Let's see:
JCW Suspension: $900 for parts + 300 for install
M7 brakes + Mintex Red Box pads: 700 with install
M7 strut bar: $200
Alta v2 Diverter: $180
Alta silicone intake hose: $100
Mini Madness Air Filter: $100
Mini Madness rear polyurethane bushings: $80
Helix Rear Seat Delete: $150
SportMax wheels + Falken Ziex tires $750 from Edge Racing
So we are looking at approximately $3300 more or less.
JCW Suspension: $900 for parts + 300 for install
M7 brakes + Mintex Red Box pads: 700 with install
M7 strut bar: $200
Alta v2 Diverter: $180
Alta silicone intake hose: $100
Mini Madness Air Filter: $100
Mini Madness rear polyurethane bushings: $80
Helix Rear Seat Delete: $150
SportMax wheels + Falken Ziex tires $750 from Edge Racing
So we are looking at approximately $3300 more or less.