What did you do to your mini today?
6th Gear
Joined: May 2013
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Yesterday had the full Akra Evo exhaust installed, as well as the GFB DV+.
http://www.etektuning.com/blog/mini-...xhaust-gfb-dv/
Today, I washed, polished, and waxed the car!
-Z
http://www.etektuning.com/blog/mini-...xhaust-gfb-dv/
Today, I washed, polished, and waxed the car!
-Z
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,980
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From: Eastern Long Island, NY
Yesterday had the full Akra Evo exhaust installed, as well as the GFB DV+.
http://www.etektuning.com/blog/mini-...xhaust-gfb-dv/
Today, I washed, polished, and waxed the car!
-Z
http://www.etektuning.com/blog/mini-...xhaust-gfb-dv/
Today, I washed, polished, and waxed the car!
-Z
Lots to like about that MINI of yours, but the exhaust is tight. If only an Akro exhaust with a CF tip existed for my non-S... A man can dream. 
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: North Denver Colorado
Go to 15's in STX.., No need to waste your time with a 17" rim.
4th Gear
Joined: Nov 2013
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Installed my SSR Type C wheels. I painted them red, which I know certain people find absolutely terrible looking on pepper white, but I really like it, so those people can kick rocks 
The difference in the feel of the car is night and day versus the stock "S-Lite" wheels. I'm on 205/50/16 Continental DW tires but haven't messed with them much yet, still have to scrub them in. The total weight loss going from S-Lites with stock run-flats to these wheels and tires is 62lbs. Everything feels better and easier, even my gas mileage is better by a little. The ride is a little better now with the taller sidewall as well. The wheels are 16x6.5 +44 so the stance isn't exactly what kids think is cool nowadays, haha, and the tires are a little ballooned, but it's not bad, I really like it.
I need coilovers now for sure, probably going to order Megan Euro coils along with adjustable rear LCA's next month.
The difference in the feel of the car is night and day versus the stock "S-Lite" wheels. I'm on 205/50/16 Continental DW tires but haven't messed with them much yet, still have to scrub them in. The total weight loss going from S-Lites with stock run-flats to these wheels and tires is 62lbs. Everything feels better and easier, even my gas mileage is better by a little. The ride is a little better now with the taller sidewall as well. The wheels are 16x6.5 +44 so the stance isn't exactly what kids think is cool nowadays, haha, and the tires are a little ballooned, but it's not bad, I really like it.
I need coilovers now for sure, probably going to order Megan Euro coils along with adjustable rear LCA's next month.
What color code did you use?
3rd Gear
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 196
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From: Seattle
Krylon "Cherry Red" so nothing really special. I just wanted a slightly darker red, so I picked the darker of the two reds they had at the store.
2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2013
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Took the mini to the audio shop, had two Rockford power series 10s with a Rockford amp wired up. It sounds pretty sweet. I have an appointment for the hertz mids and highs with 4 channel amp wednesday.
Hey does anyone use a smart start ? I was told it's an extra 400 in labor due to my car being a 5 speed.
Sorry for grammar mistakes I did this on the go.
Hey does anyone use a smart start ? I was told it's an extra 400 in labor due to my car being a 5 speed.
Sorry for grammar mistakes I did this on the go.
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 3,387
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From: Near Buffalo NY
Took the mini to the audio shop, had two Rockford power series 10s with a Rockford amp wired up. It sounds pretty sweet. I have an appointment for the hertz mids and highs with 4 channel amp wednesday. Hey does anyone use a smart start ? I was told it's an extra 400 in labor due to my car being a 5 speed. Sorry for grammar mistakes I did this on the go.
2nd Gear
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Warner Robins, GA
Installed a new ignition coil to cylinder #3 and cleared the misfire codes from the car's computer. Ran to the store without the worrisome check engine light staring me in the face. Big sigh of relief.