Have you joined the $10K upgrade club yet?
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OVERDRIVE - Racing Champion
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From: Mililani, Hawaii
>>A rollcage is not required for Solo 2. However, if you are plannig on going Solo 1 you'll need a cage, external engine switch, nomex, and a fire extinguishing system. Of course, my brain is a little rusty as my brother's Solo 1 car was built back in the 80s.
Rollcage is more Solo 1 or for track use it is true. Plus much more driving school for wheel to wheel driving.
Solo 2 can be simple and just stick to H-stock or G-stock.
>>Racing seats, Quaife, coil overs and new rims and tires are not necessary for Solo 2. Just run what ya brung. When I was racing back in the day, you pretty much got your car setup wired, then you do some changes to your car to see if it made a difference.
Most times it is skill that will make the most difference. Just let any of the experienced drivers log a fast time in your car and that is the "gap" to work on. A humbling experience.
:smile:
Rollcage is more Solo 1 or for track use it is true. Plus much more driving school for wheel to wheel driving.
Solo 2 can be simple and just stick to H-stock or G-stock.
>>Racing seats, Quaife, coil overs and new rims and tires are not necessary for Solo 2. Just run what ya brung. When I was racing back in the day, you pretty much got your car setup wired, then you do some changes to your car to see if it made a difference.
Most times it is skill that will make the most difference. Just let any of the experienced drivers log a fast time in your car and that is the "gap" to work on. A humbling experience.
:smile:
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OVERDRIVE - Racing Champion
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From: Mililani, Hawaii
Long ago I used to think that $10,000 in mods for a MINI was quite a bit but I think I will have to rename this thread to making it the $20K upgrade club pretty soon based on some of the outrageously cool MINIs I've been seeing. 
Anymore new owners for the club?
The cabrio option doesn't count for an extra $4000.
Factory installed options don't count but give you a higher base cost-
Maybe we can start a $40,000+ MINI club (total cost)- but maybe that is too low 
Anymore new owners for the club?
The cabrio option doesn't count for an extra $4000.
Factory installed options don't count but give you a higher base cost-
Maybe we can start a $40,000+ MINI club (total cost)- but maybe that is too low
4th Gear
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40K MINI club not hard to do
Lets see:
2003 MCS all factory options added cost $27,500
Aerokit $2,500
R90 with performance tires $2,500
Clear light kit dealer installed $700
Factory Alarm (self install) $325
Factory driving lights (self install) $327
Brembo BBK ( self install) $2,499
Power Slot rear rotors + SS lines $500
Alpine MP3 + blitzsafe $400
Miltek header $900
Alta CAI $249
JCW $6100
Total cost not including state taxes $44,500. , if you add state taxes for the $27,500 then total MINI cost is $46,837.50
$17,000 not including the cost of Borla catback that I have sold, euro shelf, and other little odds and ends such as wheel spacers for BBK, rear sway bar, MTH software and cables.
By the time I add Quafie, coilovers and other suspension pieces it will be a $50K club.
And yes I own this free and clear so I could have spent this money any car but I chose the MINI because back in 1967 when I wanted 1275cc Cooper S I could not afford it, now I can I have no regrets.
2003 MCS all factory options added cost $27,500
Aerokit $2,500
R90 with performance tires $2,500
Clear light kit dealer installed $700
Factory Alarm (self install) $325
Factory driving lights (self install) $327
Brembo BBK ( self install) $2,499
Power Slot rear rotors + SS lines $500
Alpine MP3 + blitzsafe $400
Miltek header $900
Alta CAI $249
JCW $6100
Total cost not including state taxes $44,500. , if you add state taxes for the $27,500 then total MINI cost is $46,837.50
$17,000 not including the cost of Borla catback that I have sold, euro shelf, and other little odds and ends such as wheel spacers for BBK, rear sway bar, MTH software and cables.
By the time I add Quafie, coilovers and other suspension pieces it will be a $50K club.
And yes I own this free and clear so I could have spent this money any car but I chose the MINI because back in 1967 when I wanted 1275cc Cooper S I could not afford it, now I can I have no regrets.
Originally Posted by minihune
Long ago I used to think that $10,000 in mods for a MINI was quite a bit but I think I will have to rename this thread to making it the $20K upgrade club pretty soon based on some of the outrageously cool MINIs I've been seeing.
Anymore new owners for the club?
The cabrio option doesn't count for an extra $4000.
Factory installed options don't count but give you a higher base cost-
Maybe we can start a $40,000+ MINI club (total cost)- but maybe that is too low
Anymore new owners for the club?
The cabrio option doesn't count for an extra $4000.
Factory installed options don't count but give you a higher base cost-
Maybe we can start a $40,000+ MINI club (total cost)- but maybe that is too low
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From: Palatine, Illinois
Peter's Ceramic Rotors
I remember seeing the thread some time ago about Peter's ceramic rotors but I can't find a post of anybody other than Peter installing them.
Has anybody made the leap?
HunterBoss
Has anybody made the leap?
HunterBoss
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Let's see....yep I'm there!
Dinan CAI $250
Miltek Catback and header $1700
Unichip -$750
Pulley - $400
TB - I forget $400
Bilstein - $1800
Power slots and ferodo 2500 F&R I don't remember $750
Alta short shifter $250
Gauge Pod $390
BBS RV-F $1800
Mats etc $150
Do Dads (chrome) $200
Whalen (used) $100
High performance tires $600
Passport SR-7 $1125
losses on stuff I took off (Konis and Hsport and Borla street) $400
$11,715 + labor
I might be off a few hundred but that's about it.
Still to add
more gauges $400
some interior do dads $400
PLugs and wires
oil catch can
I'm having a ball doing it and at 54 I deserve all the fun I can have.
Miltek Catback and header $1700
Unichip -$750
Pulley - $400
TB - I forget $400
Bilstein - $1800
Power slots and ferodo 2500 F&R I don't remember $750
Alta short shifter $250
Gauge Pod $390
BBS RV-F $1800
Mats etc $150
Do Dads (chrome) $200
Whalen (used) $100
High performance tires $600
Passport SR-7 $1125
losses on stuff I took off (Konis and Hsport and Borla street) $400
$11,715 + labor
I might be off a few hundred but that's about it.
Still to add
more gauges $400
some interior do dads $400
PLugs and wires
oil catch can
I'm having a ball doing it and at 54 I deserve all the fun I can have.
Last edited by SpiderX; Dec 3, 2004 at 07:56 PM. Reason: forgot something
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Originally Posted by SpiderX
Dinan CAI $250
Miltek Catback and header $1700
Unichip -$750
Pulley - $400
TB - I forget $400
Bilstein - $1800
Power slots and ferodo 2500 F&R I don't remember $750
Alta short shifter $250
Gauge Pod $390
BBS RV-F $1800
Mats etc $150
Do Dads (chrome) $200
Whalen (used) $100
High performance tires $600
Passport SR-7 $1125
losses on stuff I took off (Konis and Hsport and Borla street) $400
$11,715 + labor
I might be off a few hundred but that's about it.
Still to add
more gauges $400
some interior do dads $400
PLugs and wires
oil catch can
I'm having a ball doing it and at 54 I deserve all the fun I can have.
Miltek Catback and header $1700
Unichip -$750
Pulley - $400
TB - I forget $400
Bilstein - $1800
Power slots and ferodo 2500 F&R I don't remember $750
Alta short shifter $250
Gauge Pod $390
BBS RV-F $1800
Mats etc $150
Do Dads (chrome) $200
Whalen (used) $100
High performance tires $600
Passport SR-7 $1125
losses on stuff I took off (Konis and Hsport and Borla street) $400
$11,715 + labor
I might be off a few hundred but that's about it.
Still to add
more gauges $400
some interior do dads $400
PLugs and wires
oil catch can
I'm having a ball doing it and at 54 I deserve all the fun I can have.
Hmmmmmmmm, I'm getting closer but not quite there yet:
$5700 - JCW kit with installation and tax
$430 - JCW upgrade kit, DIY installation, discounted from Classic MINI
$650 - 16" R90 wheels, discounted from Classic MINI
$280 - Cooper Flags roof graphic
$200 - Roof graphic installation
$150 - Window tinting
$70 - JCW door sills, discounted from Classic MINI
$50 - K&N filter (prior to JCW airbox)
Total = $7,530
Big grins = priceless
$5700 - JCW kit with installation and tax
$430 - JCW upgrade kit, DIY installation, discounted from Classic MINI
$650 - 16" R90 wheels, discounted from Classic MINI
$280 - Cooper Flags roof graphic
$200 - Roof graphic installation
$150 - Window tinting
$70 - JCW door sills, discounted from Classic MINI
$50 - K&N filter (prior to JCW airbox)
Total = $7,530
Big grins = priceless
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Upgrades
The MCS is an absolutley perfect automobile to "tweak" so . . . here's a list of the current upgrades on my 88th car (Previously I "re-did" seven Honda cars.) with upgrades that total $35,000+. So if you have the desire and a good shop to do the work properly . . .here's what you might consider doing:
BUILD SHEET - 03 MINI COOPER S
CAR HAS EVERY AVAILABLE MANUFACTURER?S OPTION - INCLUDING SUNROOF AND BLACK SPACE CLOTH
INTERIOR, OTHER THAN BACK-UP WARNING AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMS. LIGHT SILVER WITH BLACK TOP
17X7.5 MINILITE EV2000 ?CLASSIC? STYLE WHEELS WITH PLAIN CENTER CAPS AND LOCKS
TOYO 215/40ZR/17 T1S PROXES TIRES
ALTA 13? DRILLED FRONT ROTORS WITH FOUR PISTON CALIPERS
ALTA DRILLED REAR ROTORS
ALTA STAINLESS BRAIDED BRAKE LINES
H&R COIL-OVER SUSPENSION
ALTA ADJUSTABLE FRONT END-LINKS
H&R FRONT SWAY BAR
H SPORT CAMBER ADJUSTMENT PLATES
FRONT STRUT TOWER BRACE WITH CUSTOM MOUNTING BRACKETS
ALTA ADJUSTABLE REAR CONTROL ARMS AND END-LINKS
ALTA ADJUSTABLE REAR SWAY BAR
QUAIFFE LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
AASCO LIGHT WEIGHT FLYWHEEL
SPEC STAGE II CLUTCH & PRESSURE PLATE
ALTA ADJUSTABLE SHORT SHIFT KIT WITH CUSTOM SHIFT ****
ALTA AIR INTAKE SYSTEM
EXTRUDE HONE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SUPERCHARGER INTAKE AND EXHAUST
ALTA UNDERDRIVE SUPERCHARGER PULLEY
ALTA AIR DIVERTER
ALTA TOP MOUNT INTERCOOLER
ALTA ICY SPRAY KIT
63MM BIG BORE THROTTLE BODY
PORTED HEAD WITH LARGER INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVES
SCHRICK CAM
JCW INJECTORS
DENSO IRIDIUM SPARK PLUGS
RE-MAPPED E.C.U. WITH UNICHIP
ALTA OIL CATCH CAN
ENGINE SUMP GUARD
MILLTEK HIGH FLOW EXHAUST HEADER AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER
ALTA CAT BACK EXHAUST SYSTEM WITH CUSTOM OVAL TIP
ENGLISH MUD-FLAPS
EUROPEAN FOG LIGHTS
GERMAN FENDER-WELL MOLDINGS WITHOUT REFLECTORS
ALARM SYSTEM WITH THREE OSCILLATING INTERIOR L.E.D. RED LIGHTS
ALTA DUAL GAGE POD WITH APEXI SUPER-CHARGER BOOST AND EXHAUST TEMP GAUGES
SOUND DEADENING MATERIAL(S) ADDED IN WHEEL-WELLS AND DOORS
ALTERNATING HIGH/LOW EUROPEAN EMERGENCY AIR HORNS
DASH MOUNTED "GET OFF MY BUMPER" BRAKE LIGHT WARNING SWITCH
PASSPORT / ESCORT SRX RADAR DETECTOR WITH FRONT AND REAR SENSORS; AND "SHIFTER"
GERMAN SWITCH PANEL WITH ALL SIX TOGGLE SWITCHES
CENTER ARM REST WITH STORAGE COMPARTMENT AND GLOVE BOX ORGANIZER
LARGER INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR
AIR BAG WARNING STICKERS AND LABELS REMOVED
CUSTOM INTERIOR COMPONENTS BY SPIKE?S AUTO UPHOLSTERY
ALTA SHORT MAST ANTENNA
REAR WIPER REMOVED
FRONT AND REAR CHROME BADGES REMOVED / SHAVED
FUEL FILLER DOOR INSTALLED AND PAINTED BODY COLOR
BLACK SIDE ENGINE GRILL VENTS WITH STOCK WHITE LENSES
STOCK FRONT GRILL BARS PAINTED SEMI-GLOSS BLACK
THIN BLACK REFLECTIVE PAINT PINSTRIPE ON EACH SIDE FRONT TO BACK
OTHER GOODIES, TOO . . . OREGON LICENSE PLATE: H V S M F N 250+ HP $60,000+ INVESTED
MANY THANKS to PETE PEREZ and CHRIS CYREE / RASMUSSEN MINI ? PORTLAND, OR; and to ADAM TAFT / ALTA PERFORMANCE ? BEAVERTON, OR . . . Very good people / firms!
INQUIRE: Spike Friedman 503 222-MINI PDX, ORE, USA revised 12/04
BUILD SHEET - 03 MINI COOPER S
CAR HAS EVERY AVAILABLE MANUFACTURER?S OPTION - INCLUDING SUNROOF AND BLACK SPACE CLOTH
INTERIOR, OTHER THAN BACK-UP WARNING AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMS. LIGHT SILVER WITH BLACK TOP
17X7.5 MINILITE EV2000 ?CLASSIC? STYLE WHEELS WITH PLAIN CENTER CAPS AND LOCKS
TOYO 215/40ZR/17 T1S PROXES TIRES
ALTA 13? DRILLED FRONT ROTORS WITH FOUR PISTON CALIPERS
ALTA DRILLED REAR ROTORS
ALTA STAINLESS BRAIDED BRAKE LINES
H&R COIL-OVER SUSPENSION
ALTA ADJUSTABLE FRONT END-LINKS
H&R FRONT SWAY BAR
H SPORT CAMBER ADJUSTMENT PLATES
FRONT STRUT TOWER BRACE WITH CUSTOM MOUNTING BRACKETS
ALTA ADJUSTABLE REAR CONTROL ARMS AND END-LINKS
ALTA ADJUSTABLE REAR SWAY BAR
QUAIFFE LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
AASCO LIGHT WEIGHT FLYWHEEL
SPEC STAGE II CLUTCH & PRESSURE PLATE
ALTA ADJUSTABLE SHORT SHIFT KIT WITH CUSTOM SHIFT ****
ALTA AIR INTAKE SYSTEM
EXTRUDE HONE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SUPERCHARGER INTAKE AND EXHAUST
ALTA UNDERDRIVE SUPERCHARGER PULLEY
ALTA AIR DIVERTER
ALTA TOP MOUNT INTERCOOLER
ALTA ICY SPRAY KIT
63MM BIG BORE THROTTLE BODY
PORTED HEAD WITH LARGER INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVES
SCHRICK CAM
JCW INJECTORS
DENSO IRIDIUM SPARK PLUGS
RE-MAPPED E.C.U. WITH UNICHIP
ALTA OIL CATCH CAN
ENGINE SUMP GUARD
MILLTEK HIGH FLOW EXHAUST HEADER AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER
ALTA CAT BACK EXHAUST SYSTEM WITH CUSTOM OVAL TIP
ENGLISH MUD-FLAPS
EUROPEAN FOG LIGHTS
GERMAN FENDER-WELL MOLDINGS WITHOUT REFLECTORS
ALARM SYSTEM WITH THREE OSCILLATING INTERIOR L.E.D. RED LIGHTS
ALTA DUAL GAGE POD WITH APEXI SUPER-CHARGER BOOST AND EXHAUST TEMP GAUGES
SOUND DEADENING MATERIAL(S) ADDED IN WHEEL-WELLS AND DOORS
ALTERNATING HIGH/LOW EUROPEAN EMERGENCY AIR HORNS
DASH MOUNTED "GET OFF MY BUMPER" BRAKE LIGHT WARNING SWITCH
PASSPORT / ESCORT SRX RADAR DETECTOR WITH FRONT AND REAR SENSORS; AND "SHIFTER"
GERMAN SWITCH PANEL WITH ALL SIX TOGGLE SWITCHES
CENTER ARM REST WITH STORAGE COMPARTMENT AND GLOVE BOX ORGANIZER
LARGER INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR
AIR BAG WARNING STICKERS AND LABELS REMOVED
CUSTOM INTERIOR COMPONENTS BY SPIKE?S AUTO UPHOLSTERY
ALTA SHORT MAST ANTENNA
REAR WIPER REMOVED
FRONT AND REAR CHROME BADGES REMOVED / SHAVED
FUEL FILLER DOOR INSTALLED AND PAINTED BODY COLOR
BLACK SIDE ENGINE GRILL VENTS WITH STOCK WHITE LENSES
STOCK FRONT GRILL BARS PAINTED SEMI-GLOSS BLACK
THIN BLACK REFLECTIVE PAINT PINSTRIPE ON EACH SIDE FRONT TO BACK
OTHER GOODIES, TOO . . . OREGON LICENSE PLATE: H V S M F N 250+ HP $60,000+ INVESTED
MANY THANKS to PETE PEREZ and CHRIS CYREE / RASMUSSEN MINI ? PORTLAND, OR; and to ADAM TAFT / ALTA PERFORMANCE ? BEAVERTON, OR . . . Very good people / firms!
INQUIRE: Spike Friedman 503 222-MINI PDX, ORE, USA revised 12/04
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From: Palatine, Illinois
Spike
Wow, what a list!
Just out of curiousity -- what does your dealer say when you bring it in for service?
Other than the chassis and stearing wheel and glass, I think you've touched everything!
Ah, now I have a target to shoot for!
HunterBoss
Wow, what a list!
Just out of curiousity -- what does your dealer say when you bring it in for service?
Other than the chassis and stearing wheel and glass, I think you've touched everything!
Ah, now I have a target to shoot for!
HunterBoss
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From: Los Angeles, CA
OOO I joined the club I think... JCW Kit, R90 wheels painted white, Kosei K1 Racing w/ kumho MX's, and a TCE front and rear BBK and I'm there.
Of course I can only have 1 set of wheels/tires on the car at a time so how is this measured? Is it money spent on mods or mods on the car at any one time?
Of course I can only have 1 set of wheels/tires on the car at a time so how is this measured? Is it money spent on mods or mods on the car at any one time?
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OVERDRIVE - Racing Champion
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From: Mililani, Hawaii
Originally Posted by Mini-///M
OOO I joined the club I think... JCW Kit, R90 wheels painted white, Kosei K1 Racing w/ kumho MX's, and a TCE front and rear BBK and I'm there.
Of course I can only have 1 set of wheels/tires on the car at a time so how is this measured? Is it money spent on mods or mods on the car at any one time?
Of course I can only have 1 set of wheels/tires on the car at a time so how is this measured? Is it money spent on mods or mods on the car at any one time?
Welcome. Not sure if that is a good thing or not.
Well the more time goes on the more $10,000 in upgrades seems small for a MINI. I'm not counting the $4000 more for a cabrio as an upgrade. That's part of the MSRP. I'd count the aerokit as an add on since it is not a factory item.
I wonder what might happen as more and more MINIs reach a ripe old age and get out of the warranty period. Will there be more modding? Only time will tell how nuts we can be with our MINIs.
OVERDRIVE
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From: Greensboro, NC
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I stopped counting the dollars...just the parts
Msfitoy’s Mods 02-02-05
Engine:
1-HAI changing to M7 AGS
2-Webb 62mm TB
3-Venom N2O system with custom purge/cryo system
4-Alta TMIC
5-Denzo I-22 iridium plugs
6-Jackson Racing plug wires
7-MSD ignition coil
8-Unichip ECU
9-M7 OCC
10-Alta 15% pulley
11-Miltek SS header
12-Borla Race cat-back exhaust
Suspension:
1-H-Sport springs
2-H-Sport rear camber lower arm
3-Madness 22mm rear sway bar
4-custom sway bar links
5-Sparco strut brace bar
Wheels/tires:
1-Racing Hart CP8-R 17x7 (12.4#) Yokohama Parada 205/45-17
2-Team Dynamics Pro Race 1 17x7 (16.5#) Kumo Ecsta 215/40-17
3-5mm spacers
4-50 mm stud conversion
5-Mini spare
Brakes:
1-drilled/slotted rotors
2-EBC Red Stuff pads
3-Super Blue synthetic fluid
4-Goodridge SS Teflon brake lines
5-Coated calipers
Exterior:
1-M7 Ultimate Grill
2-M7 CF front splitter
3-rear CF Aero wing custom
4-rear custom side slitters
5-custom graphics
6-CraftSquare CF GT-3 mirrors
7-PIAA 1100X fog lamps
8-PIAA 540 Extreme White driving lamps
9-Hornet deer avoidance system
10-Whelen electronic air horn/PA system
11-M7 rear CF underbody diffuser
Interior:
1-custom TT type shift boot
2-Whalen shift ****
3-Rogue short shift kit
4-Schothe harnesses
5-Sparco Milano leather seats
6-custom Boost gauge/mount
7-G-Tech timer/shift light
8-Valentine One radar detector
9-custom toggle switches for above modifications
10-Halotron fire extinguisher
11-XM radio
12-custom E-brake handle/boot
13-Auterra/Clie’ Palm OBD dyno scan
14-Valentine G-Analyst friction circle display
15-10# N2O bottle w/heater, remote opener
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I stopped counting the dollars...just the parts
Msfitoy’s Mods 02-02-05
Engine:
1-HAI changing to M7 AGS
2-Webb 62mm TB
3-Venom N2O system with custom purge/cryo system
4-Alta TMIC
5-Denzo I-22 iridium plugs
6-Jackson Racing plug wires
7-MSD ignition coil
8-Unichip ECU
9-M7 OCC
10-Alta 15% pulley
11-Miltek SS header
12-Borla Race cat-back exhaust
Suspension:
1-H-Sport springs
2-H-Sport rear camber lower arm
3-Madness 22mm rear sway bar
4-custom sway bar links
5-Sparco strut brace bar
Wheels/tires:
1-Racing Hart CP8-R 17x7 (12.4#) Yokohama Parada 205/45-17
2-Team Dynamics Pro Race 1 17x7 (16.5#) Kumo Ecsta 215/40-17
3-5mm spacers
4-50 mm stud conversion
5-Mini spare
Brakes:
1-drilled/slotted rotors
2-EBC Red Stuff pads
3-Super Blue synthetic fluid
4-Goodridge SS Teflon brake lines
5-Coated calipers
Exterior:
1-M7 Ultimate Grill
2-M7 CF front splitter
3-rear CF Aero wing custom
4-rear custom side slitters
5-custom graphics
6-CraftSquare CF GT-3 mirrors
7-PIAA 1100X fog lamps
8-PIAA 540 Extreme White driving lamps
9-Hornet deer avoidance system
10-Whelen electronic air horn/PA system
11-M7 rear CF underbody diffuser
Interior:
1-custom TT type shift boot
2-Whalen shift ****
3-Rogue short shift kit
4-Schothe harnesses
5-Sparco Milano leather seats
6-custom Boost gauge/mount
7-G-Tech timer/shift light
8-Valentine One radar detector
9-custom toggle switches for above modifications
10-Halotron fire extinguisher
11-XM radio
12-custom E-brake handle/boot
13-Auterra/Clie’ Palm OBD dyno scan
14-Valentine G-Analyst friction circle display
15-10# N2O bottle w/heater, remote opener
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From: Canton, Ohio
Hamann wheels gives you a jump
Jumped off the $10k bridge early...
Hamann wheels $1450 EACH...plus tires...about $6000
Ren-Tech ECU mod $1100
Borla Sport $700
Header, Pulley, Intake.....damn, no wonder I've got so many free perks on my credit card...
Oh well, as I tell my wife, I don't drink, I don't smoke, I don't gamble...I've only got a couple of bad habits...my cars, bikes and her so she lives with it.
Hamann wheels $1450 EACH...plus tires...about $6000
Ren-Tech ECU mod $1100
Borla Sport $700
Header, Pulley, Intake.....damn, no wonder I've got so many free perks on my credit card...
Oh well, as I tell my wife, I don't drink, I don't smoke, I don't gamble...I've only got a couple of bad habits...my cars, bikes and her so she lives with it.
6th Gear
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Nothing wrong with spending $10K+ on a Mini:
Not the most updated pics....I've since gotten rid of the Cooper S on the windshiled.....among other things.....
Originally Posted by LordOfTheFlies
Just thought I'd share the mods I've done so far......
2004 PS/B MCS, 20K miles and counting.
Performance:
Initial set of 4 SSR Competition 17x7.5 anthracite wheels $1400
Initial set of 4 Pirelli P Zero Nero M/S 215/45/17 all season tires $500
One extra rim + tire $450
K&N Typhoon Intake $200
UUC Motorwerks cat back exhaust $1000
Screamin' Demon coil pack $70
Denso IK22 spark plugs $50
Upgraded wires $100
Helix 15% pulley $385
Helix short shifter $40
Helix/RDR rear sway bar $200
Brembo drilled and slotted front rotors $115
Zimmerman drilled and slotted rear rotors $100
Spare set of front Brembo rotors $115
EBC Greenstuff pads front and rear $150
Stainless steel brake lines $45
Super Blue ATE brake fluid $12
Racing Dynamics upper strut brace $200
Whalen Shift **** (removed) $150
Mini OEM X-lites w/ Dunlop All-seaons run flats for 1 winter (sold) $800
CG lock seatbelt lock $42
Double brake light mod $1.15 @ radioshack.
Audio:
Pioneer 4600 HU $170
Polk DB6500 component front speakers $135
Polk DB690 rear speakers $75
Polk MMC2124 12" subwoofer Free
Phoenix Gold 4x 50W amp $270
Polk C500 350W mono block sub amp $400
California Profile CA400 200W x 1 amp (removed for other car) $100
Polk DB124 12" sub (removed for other car) $100
Dynamt - doors, back seats, trunk, trunk door $150
Pac Swix for MFSW $75
False floor $10
Interior:
Ian Cull's Auto-up only circuit $40
Tints in back windows and moonroof $150
Top of front windshield tint $40
Arizona AutoConcepts arm rest (removed) $280
Mini Fini Arm rest (new) $250
Plastic center console tray (removed) $20
Mossmini black brake handle $35
Mini OEM center console tray + e-brake tray $20
Glovebox organizer $24
Broadway 270mm flat rear view mirror $14
MossMini shift boot leather $25
Mossmini ebrake leather $35
Removed airbag warning stickers $0
Rear seat pull straps $25
Mini OEM rubber boot mat $60
Mini OEM rubber floor mats (front + rear) Free- dealer included
Valentine1 radar $450
Rubber ducky on dash. $0
Euro Parcel tray $80
Center storage pouch $20
Exterior:
Headlight/foglight/turn signal protector $40
Assorted stickers $75
Debadged "CooperS" on trunk door $0
Shorty Honda S2000 antenna $15
Mossmini black side marker lenses $35
Black side marker grille swapped with a Cooper $0
Smoked wheel arch lenses $60
Hood scoop grill (courtesy of Pipe from nemini.org) $0
Mossmini Altezza tailights $120
Aero grill upper and lower mod. $85 self installed
Xenon gas charged light bulbs (interior and exterior except for taillamps and license plate) $200
Black brass license plates $30
Black boot handle $55, $83 for paint!
Magnetic stone guards $40
Rear Bumper protector $40
Front mud flaps $14
Magnetic hood and boot stripes (removed) $60
To be installed:
Negative battery cut off switch $15 (not installed yet)
Alta oil catch can (not installed yet) $50
Upgraded brake caliper bushings front and rear (not installed yet) $120
I think that covers it.
2004 PS/B MCS, 20K miles and counting.
Performance:
Initial set of 4 SSR Competition 17x7.5 anthracite wheels $1400
Initial set of 4 Pirelli P Zero Nero M/S 215/45/17 all season tires $500
One extra rim + tire $450
K&N Typhoon Intake $200
UUC Motorwerks cat back exhaust $1000
Screamin' Demon coil pack $70
Denso IK22 spark plugs $50
Upgraded wires $100
Helix 15% pulley $385
Helix short shifter $40
Helix/RDR rear sway bar $200
Brembo drilled and slotted front rotors $115
Zimmerman drilled and slotted rear rotors $100
Spare set of front Brembo rotors $115
EBC Greenstuff pads front and rear $150
Stainless steel brake lines $45
Super Blue ATE brake fluid $12
Racing Dynamics upper strut brace $200
Whalen Shift **** (removed) $150
Mini OEM X-lites w/ Dunlop All-seaons run flats for 1 winter (sold) $800
CG lock seatbelt lock $42
Double brake light mod $1.15 @ radioshack.
Audio:
Pioneer 4600 HU $170
Polk DB6500 component front speakers $135
Polk DB690 rear speakers $75
Polk MMC2124 12" subwoofer Free
Phoenix Gold 4x 50W amp $270
Polk C500 350W mono block sub amp $400
California Profile CA400 200W x 1 amp (removed for other car) $100
Polk DB124 12" sub (removed for other car) $100
Dynamt - doors, back seats, trunk, trunk door $150
Pac Swix for MFSW $75
False floor $10
Interior:
Ian Cull's Auto-up only circuit $40
Tints in back windows and moonroof $150
Top of front windshield tint $40
Arizona AutoConcepts arm rest (removed) $280
Mini Fini Arm rest (new) $250
Plastic center console tray (removed) $20
Mossmini black brake handle $35
Mini OEM center console tray + e-brake tray $20
Glovebox organizer $24
Broadway 270mm flat rear view mirror $14
MossMini shift boot leather $25
Mossmini ebrake leather $35
Removed airbag warning stickers $0
Rear seat pull straps $25
Mini OEM rubber boot mat $60
Mini OEM rubber floor mats (front + rear) Free- dealer included
Valentine1 radar $450
Rubber ducky on dash. $0
Euro Parcel tray $80
Center storage pouch $20
Exterior:
Headlight/foglight/turn signal protector $40
Assorted stickers $75
Debadged "CooperS" on trunk door $0
Shorty Honda S2000 antenna $15
Mossmini black side marker lenses $35
Black side marker grille swapped with a Cooper $0
Smoked wheel arch lenses $60
Hood scoop grill (courtesy of Pipe from nemini.org) $0
Mossmini Altezza tailights $120
Aero grill upper and lower mod. $85 self installed
Xenon gas charged light bulbs (interior and exterior except for taillamps and license plate) $200
Black brass license plates $30
Black boot handle $55, $83 for paint!
Magnetic stone guards $40
Rear Bumper protector $40
Front mud flaps $14
Magnetic hood and boot stripes (removed) $60
To be installed:
Negative battery cut off switch $15 (not installed yet)
Alta oil catch can (not installed yet) $50
Upgraded brake caliper bushings front and rear (not installed yet) $120
I think that covers it.
3rd Gear
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 249
Likes: 0
From: Bean Town
not quite there yet....
mods to date if you include dealer jcw
jcw tuning 5995
jcw suspension installed with bmw allignment 1300
h-sport sway bar 230
caliper stiffening kit for brakes 119
performance friction p97 race pads for track use about $300
15x7 BBS forged wheels with potenza SO3 1900
at about $9,844
guess spending the additional 130 for stainless goodrich brake lines is needed to be over 10k....
jcw tuning 5995
jcw suspension installed with bmw allignment 1300
h-sport sway bar 230
caliper stiffening kit for brakes 119
performance friction p97 race pads for track use about $300
15x7 BBS forged wheels with potenza SO3 1900
at about $9,844
guess spending the additional 130 for stainless goodrich brake lines is needed to be over 10k....
Thread Starter
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OVERDRIVE - Racing Champion
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 15,262
Likes: 72
From: Mililani, Hawaii
Since I started this thread alot has happened.
We now have JCW kits, DINAN upgrades, M7 cosworth upgrades, various upgrade kits (MiniMania, Madness, Piloracing, etc) and turbo kits for the MCS that are pretty hefty. $10,000 seems like a low ceiling. I've been tempted to raise it to $20,000.
However, something can be said about being frugal and getting more for less and for staying within a budget be it $2000, $5000, or $10,000.
Perhaps I'll do a tread for those "miniacs" like myself that tend to double the price of their MINI's sticker price with all the upgrades done. I think I have a disease: mini-itis (having mini on the brain)
Mod on fellow motorers!
And thank you for your posts.
It's nice to know I'm not alone.
We now have JCW kits, DINAN upgrades, M7 cosworth upgrades, various upgrade kits (MiniMania, Madness, Piloracing, etc) and turbo kits for the MCS that are pretty hefty. $10,000 seems like a low ceiling. I've been tempted to raise it to $20,000.
However, something can be said about being frugal and getting more for less and for staying within a budget be it $2000, $5000, or $10,000.
Perhaps I'll do a tread for those "miniacs" like myself that tend to double the price of their MINI's sticker price with all the upgrades done. I think I have a disease: mini-itis (having mini on the brain)
Mod on fellow motorers!
And thank you for your posts.
It's nice to know I'm not alone.
