Hey guys,
Looking for some insight on future mods. Rims & tires, DDM CAI, and ALTA Cat-back, and Alta FMIC (not installed yet) have already been purchased. Im wondering what you guys think next steps should be. Ive also already done a craven shift well cover and ****, and id like to do a SSK forge or NM, also thinking about a DP and then a tune. Future ideas? 2012 -n18

 

Top right side of the forum, search.

 

except Google works better using NAM as a search term.

However, here is my list of installed mods:

Aesthetic Creations Black Door Handles
Akrapovic:
Down Pipe
Delete R
Alta Blow Off Valve Spring Upgrade
Craven Stubby antenna
DoS CAI
Forge FMIC
Helix Short Shift Kit
Hella
Black Magics (w/HID upgrade)
Supertone Horn
H-Sport Rear Camber Links
Mini Fini Intake Scoop Grill
NGK Cold Heat Range Spark Plugs
NM:
Stage 2 ECU Tune
Aluminum Billet Tie-Bar
Discharge Pipe
Titanium Heat Shield
Torque Arm Insert
Shifter Assembly Box Cover
Quaife Limited Slip Differential
Koni Yellow Adjustable Sport Shocks
MINI Rooster Red Arm Rests (w/black interior)
TSW:
Performance Springs
19mm Sway Bar
X-Brace
Vinyl Styles: (all black out except JCW grill trim)
Headlight/Taillight trim
Gas Cap
Side Markers (smoked)
Boot Handle
VIP Custom:
Down Pipe Back Exhaust (last 1/4 powder coated black)
Driving Light Brackets
Whalen Shift ****
WMW:
Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Turbo Exhaust Manifold

12mm front/15mm rear spacers
Chili Red Powder Coated Calipers

 

You really should go to drivers school

 

Thanks Melangell,
How'd you decide on a down pipe?
Millitek, Akrapovic, ap, RR?
You have a 100 cell right?

 

Yep, 100 cell. I read a bunch and talked to several vendors, Way included. I just decided that the Akrapovic was the best out there for my purposes. Remember that with any down pipe you will get a CEL unless you get a tunes that deals with it or the Akrapovic Delete R.

Countryboyshane DOES have a good point though.

 

I should go to drivers school??

If I do a DP im planning on doing the same as you, akrapovic with a delete-r

 

Driving school is not a bad idea, especially if you plan to drive aggressively and you're young. Front wheel drive cars can be a handful!

The only problem with the Ak DP and Delete R is that they're not cheap.

Good luck and motor on!

 

well guys I really appreciate the advice but i race GT 1.
Thank you melangell for the help with the dp im lost with my mini.

 

OH, actually Melangell how do you like the NM Torque arm insert

 

It's there... It was the first real performance mod that I put on and at the time my butt told me that acceleration was a little quicker. Now, however, with everything else... It just adds to the whole. It is generally acknowledged to be the easiest most cost effective mod.

 

awesome, thanks. i really like your whole theme and list of your mini, well put together

 

Thank you!

 

GT1 racing! Any pictures of you in action? Sounds intense.

 

I would also get gauges to monitor what your car is doing for the mods you're adding (boost, water/oil tem, EGT, etc). Unfortunately the mini is limited with the info it gives you on that stuff.

 

Here is a list of current mods and mods coming in May:

EXTERIOR:

CARBONMINI CARBONPRO Carbon Fiber Gas cap overlay
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Fuel FillerTrim
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber DoorInserts
CARBONMINI CARBONPRO Carbon Fiber Door Handle overlays
CARBONMINI CARBONPRO Carbon Fiber Wing Emblem overlay
CARBONMINI CARBONPRO Carbon Fiber Antenna Base overlay
CARBONMINI CarbonFiber Valve Stem Caps
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Antenna
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber License Frame
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber License Frame Locking Kit
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber HeadlightTrim Overlay
CraftSquare TCA-F/W carbon fibermirrors
NM Engineering Carbon Fiber front lip
NM Engineering Carbon Fiber scuttles
OUTMOTORING Black Beltline Tape
JCW Carbon Fiber Boot Handle
JCW Carbon Fiber Bonnet Scoop
JCW Grille Trim (Black)
M7 TUNING Carbon Fiber C-Wing
3D DESIGN Rear Carbon Fiber Diffuser
Euro Red LED Taillights w/ Black Housing
Euro Clear LED Rear Fog Lights w/ Black Housing
APR Performance 8" Support Rods
Performance Auto Solutions Custom Built Headlight Retrofit Package
-Mini MH1 bi-xenon projectors
-Mini Gatling Shrouds (all black)
-H1 5000k HID AMP Bulbs (pure white)
-AMP Morimoto 3Five Ballasts
-ALL BLACK Paint
-Smoked Ambers
-CCFL Halos


INTERIOR:

MINI Cosmopolitan floor mats
CARBONMINI CARBONPRO SteeringWheel Overlays
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Speedo/VentOverlay Kit
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber DoorEllipse Overlay Kit
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Door Pull/Glovebox Button Overlay Kit
AutoCarbon Carbon Fiber/Leather/Alcantara Steering Wheel w/ Red Stitching
JCW Carbon Fiber/Alcantara Suede Shift ****
JCW Carbon Fiber/Alcantara Suede E-Brake handle
MINI Alcantara Suede Shift boot (black)
MINI Alcantara Suede E-Brake boot (black)
OUTMOTORING Carbon Fiber rearview mirror cover


WHEELS/TIRES:

NM Engineering RSe05 17x7.5 Black wheels
BFGOODRICH g-Force Comp2 215/45-17 tires


SUSPENSION/BRAKES:

Wilwood Front Brake Kit (140-8528-DR) w/ red calipers and crossdrilled/slotted rotors
Wilwood Rear Brake Kit (140-10885-DR) w/ red calipers and cross drilled/slotted rotors
Wilwood Braided Stainless Brake Lines
H&R Sport Springs (1.4" drop)
NM Engineering Titanium Lower Control Arms
NM Engineering Adjustable 22mm Rear Sway Bar
NM Engineering Adjustable Rear Sway bar links
NM Engineering Billet Aluminum Tie Bar (carbon fiber vinyl wrapped)


PERFORMANCE:

NM Engineering Stainless Steel Cat-Back exhaust
NM Engineering Titanium Turbo Heatshield
NM Engineering Engine Torque Arm Mount Insert
NM Engineering Carbon Fiber Hi-Flow Induction Kit
NM Engineering Discharge Pipe (Blue)
NM Engineering Air Charge Pipe (Blue)
NM Engineering Oil Catch Can
Helix Stepped Intercooler
Akrapovic Stainless Downpipe w/ cat
Akrapovic Delete R Module
TyrolSport ShiftRx Short Shift Kit
Way Motor Works ECU Tune
JCW Turbo exhaust manifold
Forge Blow Off Valve

Coming in May (from Japan):
DuelL AG Krone v2.22 front bumper w/ carbon fiber protect
DuelL AG Krone v1.2 rear bumper
DuelL AG Krone Valvetronic exhaust
DuelL AG Krone side skirts
DuelL AG carbon fiber side diffusers
DuelL AG carbon fiber rear diffuser
DuelL AG "Frog" meter pod
DuelL AG carbon fiber vented C-Pillar covers
DuelL AG carbon fiber GT Spoiler
DuelL AG Color Wide Rear View Mirror (Light Blue)
DuelL AG Cooling Bonnet v1.4 w/ carbon fiber scoop and vents

 

That's my next plan... A boost gauge and either an oil temperature gauge or oil pressure gauge. It seems from glancing over some threads here (not time to read those but I will go back) that there is some issue using either the pressure of the temperature gauge on a MCS. Anybody know? Whichever, I'm a simple man and will use 60mm Prosport gauges in Alta pods.