hey everyone

I got couple questions ! I drive my car everyday I have owned my car for a year and a half now and u already put 35k mi on it! the mods I have already is Borla exhaust, alta CAI , and helix 17% pulley and alta diverter with m7 occ! I was wonder are these ohk for daily driving no tracking! will my motor be ohk or should I add a LOL more just to be safe! is my car safe with the mods I have?!? PLs let me know! and let me know any more mods I can add as in suspension and performance mods for daily driving!

thnx ace

 

this doesn't answer your question about suspension or performance mods but:
If you're looking for a daily driving mod-- the first that comes to mind is one of the easiest: auto-up circuit (preferably with auto-fog on, DSC off, and/or garage door opener options)

edit: oh, and for performance / suspension- if you haven't already, ditch the run-flats . . . that's the best daily driving mod.

 

Maybe a stupid question, but do you have a Whalen shift **** yet? It is easily the most appreciated mod of all when it comes to daily driving.

 

For everyday driving/convenience, my favourite mods have been the Whalen shift ****, Euro Parcel Shelf, Ian's auto-up/DSC circuit for the windows, the "LightInSight" fresnel lens for the windshield, and a set of "Cocomats" floormats.

 

If you are tall or do long drives, get a downtube knee pad from mymini.com.

 

oh thnx how about daily driving engine mods ?! the listed miss are fine or do I need to add an ecuvremap etc! how bout suspension mods?! thnx for u guys input and yes I do have a whalen shift ****! I have a b&m ssk that needs to be installed

 

You definitly need a larger rear sway bar!

 

I second the swaybar

 

It all depends on your budget, but...
Like others have said:

1. A larger rear sway bar makes your car feel a lot stiffer in corners; I really like the 22mm Alta bar. http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...table_Sway_Bar

2. New tires that aren't runflats. Either a sporty all season tire, or if you want even more performance, a high performance summer tire.
Alex @ Tirerack.com recently said his favorite all-season tire for the MINI is the Continental ContiPremierContact. Another very popular tire is the Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3, which offers maximum wet and dry traction.

3. Lighter wheels...many options to choose from

 

my suspension is only m7springs my wheels are 18" ASA ar-1

 

as for engine mods are the engine mods I have ohk for daily driven car or do I need to do more?!

what else as in suspension mods bsides rear sway bar ?! front sway bar jus curious for the future after getting some stuff straighten out

 

I don't understand the question. What do you mean by more? If it's a daily driver what mods for the motor are even appropriate? What you've done looks ok. OR are you asking if you did something to effect reliability of a daily driver and maybe should take something off?
When I think of daily driver mods I think of convenience and comfort. Most commutes are sitting in first or second gear staring at the bumper of the Saturn in front of you wondering where in your life you went wrong that you now have to drive the same route to the same job and talk to the same people about the same thing you did yesterday for what seems like peanuts, but your boss still believes that you're overpaid.
Daily drivers should have satellite radio to keep you occupied, no runflats to keep the ride comfortable, and tinted windows to keep out the sun and onlookers in the car next to you on that three lane parking lot.

 

OR are you asking if you did something to effect reliability of a daily driver and maybe should take something off? ! there you go thnxs

 

do i need to add sumthin to make it more reliable!?

 

Basically, what I think we are trying to tell you is that there are other engine and suspension upgrades available, but they cost a lot of $$$, only offer minimal gains, and/or take away substantial ride comfort.

By the looks of your signature, you have a pretty solid MINI now.

 

im just worried about the reliablity of the car. with all of the mods.. my car is an 06 and i have 35k miles on it. i drive it everyday and my warrenty is gonna be up soon so just worried...

do you guys recommend to get extended warrenty with modded cars or not?!

thnx so much for you guys help sorry for explaining it a bit confusion

 

If you want to make it more reliable make it stock. Only sure fire answer.

As it is now though you should be fine for a long time.

 

ditto, dump the RFT's!

 

Funny you should ask, just yesterday, during my lunch hour, I went out and installed a $25.00 PULSAR for my third brake light from http://www.gominigo.com and I like it! It'll alert the most oblivious "driver" behind you that you've actually pressed on the brake pedal. Four quick flashes followed by the normal steady brake light is the sequence. Works with LED lights only.
I have and love XM satellite radio - can't wait 'til XM and Sirius merge so I can have my progressive rock again. XM dropped Music Lab from the airwaves which was excellent for we musicians with that taste for odd time signatures and weird chord progressions.
I'd like to delve into the world of sway bars for my MINI... at some point I will go in that direction.

 

First thing is to make a cut out of the left downtube.

Next, get the pulsar brake light circuit, as stated before.

Next, get cocoa mats from www.cocomat.com

Last, don't drink the BMW cool-aid

YD

 

Buy www.lightinsight.com. A very inexpensive and useful tool for the commute.