What modification did you make to your MINI that has worked the best?

Was it a performance upgrade, an accessory or something cosmetic?

For the new owner of a used MINI, what is the first thing you would recommend?

 

I just got mine too - and its getting the fluids done first. Then the Strut plates. I already have a cat back.

 

I just put the Bilstein B14 suspension on mine a few weeks ago. What a major improvement in ride, looks, and performance!

Getting rid of those damn run flats is a close 2nd.

 

Stripes! Then rear swaybar

 

Short shifter.

 

Ian's auto up

 

Getting rid of the run flats was first on my list...

 

If supercharged, a pulley

 

Coilovers, hands down.

 

Is that the Bilstein B14's?

 

I just meant in general. Coilovers are best bang for your buck for aesthetics and handling It's the first thing I buy every time.

 

x2

 

Have runflats on the 04 MCS I just picked up. Problem is, they look almost new! I'm just going to have to wear them out. What did you replace yours with?

 

I will be replacing mine with Michelin's when they wear out.

 

Michelin Sport Pilot A/S 3+


They were great. Combined with the suspension...awesome!

 

I think the general consensus for supercharged mini's is a pulley and rear sway bar for best bang for your buck mods. I was certainly happy when I did these, but have to say it was being able to hear the whine after I installed a DDM CAI that really made me fall in love with the car.

Other little farkles that still make me smile:
Ian Culls auto-up
LightinSight lens
HELIX short shift kit
euro shelf

Happy modding!

 

I know there are mixed reviews on the sprint booster, but, for me, the 17% pulley and sprint booster combo is absolutely awesome.

 

KW V3 coilovers.

 

Reinforced strut tower plates with tower brace. I think this is a must specially living in ohio with all the pot holes.

 

I actually like all my mods, see signature. Hard to pick just one, they just seem to keep piling on

 

Integral Audio sound system- it completely transforms the stereo from average to great.

 

We hear the same from our customers, mdaz75. Thanks for sharing!

 

For first gens, if equipped with the H/K system....

the HK Enabler

Takes a flat boomy experience to new levels with a good head unit.
After that, the VIP Strut tower brace and DDM intercooler diverter

 

Good input on the sound system!

For strut braces, here are some suggestions:

http://new.minimania.com/Search_Resu...er%20brace/All

 

On my R53...definitely the 15% pulley. I'm annoyed I waited as long as I did to do that one.

Only my R55...a P3Cars VIDI. Give back some of the missing gauges, and looks cleaner than additional gauges while also giving more info. But in a few days, it will be finally ditching the run-flats for some nice summer rubber.