I finally got my first track in the mini that I brought last year.
I was looking back at my video I avg a 2:04 to 2:11 time at Infineon. Is that pretty quick for a first timer. or still slow. I did also have an instructor sitting with me.

If you ran there before what is your time avg. I just need a comparison.

my spec is 2004 msc 6speed
2400 pound
roll bar
momo seats and 5-point belt.
rear seat deleted.
alta pulley
miltek exhaust
Powerchip tuned
cross suspension. & corner balance.
-2.0 front and -1.6 rear 32psi cold F&R
rear sway.
OS clutch & OS LSD
17" OZ @ avg 13lb each
RE11 tyres.

 

here is a video of a Mini that doesn't appear to be very modded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-NdeQy_KkQ

 

appears there are different configurations.......

here is another

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb0gX...eature=related

 

I ran the second video track setup.
that mini came in at a time 2:04.
So I guess that my times is not bad for first timer.

 

Don't worry so much about speed yet. Work on technique and consistency first and speed will come.

 

+1 for what slinger688 said. The best money spent on a car for the track is the money spent to tighten the "nut behind the wheel"

More track time. As much time with an instructor as you can afford.