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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 04:02 PM
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I'm pretty stoked

Had one post here when I owned the Countryman, I just traded it.

For a new 2015 Cooper S! This thing is night and day difference; I did have a base Cooper Countryman and it was very sluggish.

I'll post pictures once it gets out of the wash and make ready!


Super stoked and can't wait to drive the back roads going home
 
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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 05:53 PM
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Congrats on your new car!!! Please post some pics for us to see!!
 
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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 07:01 PM
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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 07:37 PM
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Congrats...............nice ride.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 06:51 AM
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Here it is!

Still haven't come up with a name, but I'm working on it!


 
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Congratulations! Loving the black on white. Almost reminds me of a storm trooper! Must be because of the new movie coming out soon.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 11:07 AM
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What movie?






Nice car.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 11:23 AM
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Yeah baby! Now get moddin'!
 
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 11:23 AM
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What movie?




Nice car.
"May the force be with you!"
 
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 11:26 AM
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What movie?






Nice car.
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"May the force be with you!"
The force is strong with this one.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 05:09 PM
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Yeah baby! Now get moddin'!
Oh yeah! I'm looking at some air intakes, exhaust, new wheels and some Youification items!

First real mod will probably be air intake or exhaust. I'm looking at Remus potentially.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2015 | 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Chapa04
Oh yeah! I'm looking at some air intakes, exhaust, new wheels and some Youification items!

First real mod will probably be air intake or exhaust. I'm looking at Remus potentially.
Going with a REMUS exhaust system is a very good choice. Very high quality and comes with a great manufacturing warranty. A few members have some review threads on here that you can check out. Personally, I am a big fan of their quality and sound. If you have any questions about the product let me know.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2015 | 08:20 AM
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Nice Storm Cooper!
 
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Old Dec 18, 2015 | 08:21 AM
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I'd personally enjoy it stock for a while, until you get bored - congrats!
 
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Old Dec 18, 2015 | 08:58 AM
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I'm definitely going to break this car in for a little while before settling on new wheels, exhaust and intake.

I will be doing some Youification very soon! I just got two GoBadges, the Texas Flag and the Miniac w/Union Jack. Planning on getting the Black Jack badge to go on the front opposite the 'S'. I hope one of the two dealers around me will have the mirror caps in or the side scuttles.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2015 | 09:01 AM
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Nice Storm Cooper!

I may call my Cooper by that name!
 
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Old Dec 18, 2015 | 10:31 AM
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Storm Cooper , very popular with the white MINIs right now.





 
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Old Dec 18, 2015 | 11:45 AM
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Funny!
 
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Old Dec 19, 2015 | 05:08 PM
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Does anyone know if the black bumper piece below the grill can be replaced? Mine has tqo large holes from the front plates and I really wanted to use the tow bar plate holder on this car. Not a huge deal but it sure is ugly.
 
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Check out this diagram from realm.com
You want part number 3
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=51_9306
 
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Old Dec 19, 2015 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by vetsvette
Check out this diagram from realm.com
You want part number 3
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=51_9306
Thanks! Looks like MM had them online, so I placed an order for it. Hopefully I can install myself, if not, I will just have the service department install.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2015 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Chapa04
Had one post here when I owned the Countryman, I just traded it.

For a new 2015 Cooper S! This thing is night and day difference; I did have a base Cooper Countryman and it was very sluggish.

I'll post pictures once it gets out of the wash and make ready!


Super stoked and can't wait to drive the back roads going home
Congrats!! You and I are alike. My first Mini was also a R60 S. My wife got a F55. After driving hers with all the updated BMW technology I couldn't stand the R60. I got a F55 also. We are yin & yang (Hers is all white and mine is all black). My insurance went down for not having a S and my fuel economy went up!
 
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Old Dec 20, 2015 | 09:30 AM
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Congrats! Love the color combo. I am stoked for you.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2015 | 02:43 PM
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Congrats! I owned a Countryman S model for a very short time and to be honest it was boring compared to my 2010 R56 and my 2015 Cooper Hardtop. I don't think you'll be disappointed with your new MINI, I know I'm not.
 
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