So, I recently bought my first aftermarket product for my MINI, it is a K&N Short Ram Intake. It was pretty simple to install, took about an hour. It only adds about 5hp, so I can't really tell a difference there, especially since I'm not messing with torque. However, I've noticed a gain of 2mpg on the average. The most awesome part has to be the sound. My MINI now sounds like it has Barry White underneath the bonnet. When I accelerate, all I hear is a loud low rumble that screams awesome. Since this was my first aftermarket, it was really the first time I got to spend beneath the bonnet of my MINI and I enjoyed every second.

So that's my first aftermarket product story...what is yours??

 

15% Pulley and M7 CAI - what an improvement!

 

my first would be a shorty antenna. lame as far as stories go. Second was a Forge BOV spacer... also simple as heck to put in. Also got great sound out of it! But third was a set of H&R springs. Made me realize how simple these things are to work on!

 

Intake and 22mm rear sway

 

Alta CAI. What a great way to accentuate the supercharger whine! Love it, to this day...

 

Prosport boost gauge with Alta pod

 

DDM intake. Also put on powerflex bushings and TSW engine damper at same time. A difference I can feel. The front end feels stiffer and more responsive. The intake makes the MINI sound like Chewbacca is coming down the road! Gained a few lbs of torque and some HP from it. MPG...eh hard to get economy when your foot is always down!

 

I took out that silly factory cupholder. Then I installed the iSimple so I can enjoy some tuneage. I've ordered M7 strut tower defenders and will hopefully get them any day now. I'll likely do a one ball exhaust and CAI. Maybe a 15% pulley if it won't affect (or effect, i think affect) my warranty.

 

Umm, would replacement of the original cracked windshield count?

 

Maybe if it's aftermarket

What's with the windsheild? I hear many people's crack.

 

A K&N Cai and Falken Azeni RT 615-205/50/15 tires. What a change in the corners!