Just wanted to post a few mod pics. I'm just getting started...


Mini logo puddle lights



Custom led map pocket light



I'm trying to find a door sill that I can back light the logo...



Dome and footwell blue led bulbs<br/>



Just want to know what you all think. And any suggestions!

 

Excellent, door pocket lights are in my list for over the winter.

 

Love the puddle lights!

http://new.minimania.com/MINI_Cooper...ights___Lenses







Don't forget the 12% discount this month

Drive Hard. Drive Safe. Keep Grinning.

 

Just finished this today, with my son...


Don't worry, not my oil spots...



without the flash...

Next project is underbody lights, tomorrow and next week the headliner. Real performance starts the week after that. Any suggestions on pulleys? And anybody done a tune after a %15 or %17 pulley?

 

Adding a pulley is very common, one of the three basic bolt-ons that many R53 owners do. Go with 15% if you plan to track the car or spend lots of time at the redline. 17% is fine for a spirited DD/street car. I've had both: started with the 15% then later went to the 17%. Just make sure you get the proper belt and colder plugs with either one. Way Motor Works sells a package that includes everything.

I also had my car tuned, but not until I'd added a cam & header. You can safely & easily run a cold air intake, cat-back exhaust, and pulley without tuning the car. Due to the cost of tuning, I'd recommend waiting until you have all your power mods installed, then tune.

 

Recently picked up an R53 and just love it. Here's a handy performance upgrade guide that can provide some helpful guidelines. It's really helped me!

http://new.minimania.com/Mini_Cooper..._for_your_Mini

Also, a service and maintenance guide to make sure everything is spot on before making mods:

http://new.minimania.com/MINI_Routin..._I_and_II_2344

Here is a great package that includes everything you need for the pulley, belt, plugs, etc. upgrade. Of course, any of this can be purchased seperately:

http://new.minimania.com/part/NMK303...52-53-Cooper-S



We highly recommend the Shark Injector:

http://new.minimania.com/part/NME410...2-R53-Cooper-S

I have one of these coming for my R53. "BMW ‘de-tuned’ cars for the North American market in the event inferior fuel was used. We reverse those changes to gain more horsepower and torque. 91 or higher octane fuel must be used." They don't state it, but up to 20 HP gain.

If you really wanted to do everything at once, here is a great package:

http://new.minimania.com/part/NMK124...--R53-Cooper-S

Hope this helps! Please be sure to ask any questions. Be sure to use your August 12% discount on the parts where it applies (those that aren't already on sale or special order.)

Drive Hard. Drive Safe. Keep Grinning.

 

As Fridayxii said we have a kit that has just what you need and no fluff.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/wmw-pulley-package.html

For just doing a pulley and normal bolt ons a tune is not needed. We do offer our basic tune to smooth things out and give more drive ability.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/wmw-ec...-cooper-s.html

Avoid the shark injector as we have seen the files and along with other tuners in the industry have found many flaws in that tune. There is no way it will get you 20hp, let alone be close to that number. Also the timing files are not good for the car long term especially if you can't get higher octane fuel.

email us any other questions as we are happy to help