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  • 2005 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2005 Mini Cooper S Track Car Slicktop - Used - VIN WMWRE33525TL13376 - 166,338 Miles - Manual - Red - Durham, NC 27707, United States
  • 2005 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2005 Mini Cooper S Track Car Slicktop - Used - VIN WMWRE33525TL13376 - 166,338 Miles - Manual - Red - Durham, NC 27707, United States
  • 2005 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2005 Mini Cooper S Track Car Slicktop - Used - VIN WMWRE33525TL13376 - 166,338 Miles - Manual - Red - Durham, NC 27707, United States
  • 2005 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2005 Mini Cooper S Track Car Slicktop - Used - VIN WMWRE33525TL13376 - 166,338 Miles - Manual - Red - Durham, NC 27707, United States
  • 2005 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2005 Mini Cooper S Track Car Slicktop - Used - VIN WMWRE33525TL13376 - 166,338 Miles - Manual - Red - Durham, NC 27707, United States
  • 2005 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2005 Mini Cooper S Track Car Slicktop - Used - VIN WMWRE33525TL13376 - 166,338 Miles - Manual - Red - Durham, NC 27707, United States
  • 2005 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2005 Mini Cooper S Track Car Slicktop - Used - VIN WMWRE33525TL13376 - 166,338 Miles - Manual - Red - Durham, NC 27707, United States
  • 2005 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2005 Mini Cooper S Track Car Slicktop - Used - VIN WMWRE33525TL13376 - 166,338 Miles - Manual - Red - Durham, NC 27707, United States
  • 2005 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2005 Mini Cooper S Track Car Slicktop - Used - VIN WMWRE33525TL13376 - 166,338 Miles - Manual - Red - Durham, NC 27707, United States
  • 2005 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2005 Mini Cooper S Track Car Slicktop - Used - VIN WMWRE33525TL13376 - 166,338 Miles - Manual - Red - Durham, NC 27707, United States
  • 2005 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2005 Mini Cooper S Track Car Slicktop - Used - VIN WMWRE33525TL13376 - 166,338 Miles - Manual - Red - Durham, NC 27707, United States
  • 2005 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2005 Mini Cooper S Track Car Slicktop - Used - VIN WMWRE33525TL13376 - 166,338 Miles - Manual - Red - Durham, NC 27707, United States
  • 2005 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2005 Mini Cooper S Track Car Slicktop - Used - VIN WMWRE33525TL13376 - 166,338 Miles - Manual - Red - Durham, NC 27707, United States
  • 2005 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2005 Mini Cooper S Track Car Slicktop - Used - VIN WMWRE33525TL13376 - 166,338 Miles - Manual - Red - Durham, NC 27707, United States
  • 2005 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2005 Mini Cooper S Track Car Slicktop - Used - VIN WMWRE33525TL13376 - 166,338 Miles - Manual - Red - Durham, NC 27707, United States
  • 2005 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2005 Mini Cooper S Track Car Slicktop - Used - VIN WMWRE33525TL13376 - 166,338 Miles - Manual - Red - Durham, NC 27707, United States
  • 2005 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2005 Mini Cooper S Track Car Slicktop - Used - VIN WMWRE33525TL13376 - 166,338 Miles - Manual - Red - Durham, NC 27707, United States
  • 2005 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2005 Mini Cooper S Track Car Slicktop - Used - VIN WMWRE33525TL13376 - 166,338 Miles - Manual - Red - Durham, NC 27707, United States
  • 2005 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2005 Mini Cooper S Track Car Slicktop - Used - VIN WMWRE33525TL13376 - 166,338 Miles - Manual - Red - Durham, NC 27707, United States
  • 2005 Mini R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S - 2005 Mini Cooper S Track Car Slicktop - Used - VIN WMWRE33525TL13376 - 166,338 Miles - Manual - Red - Durham, NC 27707, United States
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    $13,000
    • OBO
  • Location Durham, NC, 27707, USA
  • Condition Used
  • VIN WMWRE33525TL13376
  • Mileage 166,338
  • Transmission Manual
  • Exterior Color Red
Description:

Officially selling my Mini. With 2 kids now, I realistically don't have enough time to go to the track enough to justify keeping this amazing machine and have it take up a garage spot. 

For those that have followed the build, the car was entirely torn down and virtually every part/bolt was replaced with NEW parts including a forged motor build. I can share details on what all was replaced with interested parties. Just DM me. Car has 900 miles or less on all new parts. Car runs great and is a ton of fun on track! It was built to do track days and did 5 days at VIR. The rear airbags have been removed but I have them and will include them. 

It's a 2005 MCS Slicktop 6MT. Comes with a lot of spare parts including a spare motor that is currently disassembled. Clean title in my name in hand. It is currently plated and I do drive it on the street some.

Highlights, NOT a full list of mods or maintenance:

  • Slicktop!
  • Forged motor build 900 miles ago. All new seals/gaskets. K1 rods, Supertech 78mm pistons, King bearings, ARP studs and other hardware, Cometic HG, etc.
  • New engine components/sensors, new cooling system, new steering components, new suspension components (minus coils), new brake system, new hubs, etc.
  • Bosch 550cc injectors
  • Quaife LSD
  • Valeo SMF clutch conversion
  • Coolerworx Shifter with new OEM cables
  • MeisterR Coilovers and camber plates
  • Virbratechnics Race engine mounts (all 3)
  • Remote oil cooler with Improved Racing 205* thermostat
  • 15% SC pulley, WMW crank damper
  • Cerakoted/wrapped 4-2-1 header with AEM Wideband gauge in air vent
  • Borla race exhaust
  • JCW intake
  • JCW Alcantara Steering Wheel
  • Race seats and harnesses
  • R56 Front Brakes
  • Carbotech XP10/XP8 pads
  • Front brake Ducts
  • Welded half-cage
  • Rennline skid plate
  • Cerakoted heat-dissipating coating on intercooler
  • Tuned by Adrian
  • Buddyclub 16x7 wheels (6 total, 2 spare)
  • E-brake removed
  • Improved Racing catch can and PCV setup
  • AC delete with delete pulley
  • Detroit tuned bypass valve
It is currently on RE-71RS 205/50/16 tires and 1 tire has a plug in it and will need to be replaced before the car sees more track time. 





 

Last edited by GLTHR53; May 5, 2026 at 07:28 PM. Reply
Old Mar 19, 2026 | 08:14 PM
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The font color for your text makes it difficult to read... maybe change the text color to black????
 
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Old Mar 19, 2026 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by bump32
The font color for your text makes it difficult to read... maybe change the text color to black????
Thank you. I changed it to the default color. It showed up fine on my screen beforehand but let me know if it's readable now.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2026 | 08:24 AM
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Beautiful build. Was it ever dynoed?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2026 | 10:46 AM
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Whare did you get the cover shifter ? Nice looking car.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2026 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by cooper48
Beautiful build. Was it ever dynoed?
Thank you. No it wasn't. I've never been one to dyno my cars.

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Whare did you get the cover shifter ? Nice looking car.
Thank you. It was an etsy find

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1198141...r53-coolerworx
 
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Old Apr 6, 2026 | 09:00 AM
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Bump.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2026 | 11:06 AM
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Bump, price drop.
 
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Old May 5, 2026 | 07:30 PM
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Bump, price drop to $13k, OBO. Motivated seller.
 
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Old May 7, 2026 | 05:54 PM
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Any videos from VIR? How are temps on track?
 
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Old May 8, 2026 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by USCooper
Any videos from VIR? How are temps on track?
I PM'd you!
 
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Old Yesterday | 03:01 PM
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Nice build. These R53 cars are a lot of fun when they’re set up right, and this one looks pretty well thought out.
 
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Unsolicited statement: I've seen this car in person at VIR. The build and attention to detail is noteworthy.. Check out his thread on the journey. Impossible to duplicate at this price.
 
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