This forum is much more accepting to modifying Coopers. I can not stand anyone on MINI2 anymore

Thank you all for not being asses.

NAM ftw!

 

LOL, I am trying hard to explode my midlands so i can put a 6-speed getrag in with a turbo, woot!
and keep the cooper hood

 

Just wait Boosty. One wrong comment and some colors will start to show from some people. But generally yes, we are all pretty accepting of what people like to do to their cars.
Welcome.

 

Side note: I finally made it to fifth gear. Woohooo!

 

Give me a few....I'll be an *** eventually.....

 

make a post telling everyone you use regular or mid-grade unleaded and settle in for the ride .

 

Just don't ask about CAI 's or what kind of fuel you can use in your mini and last but not least never use the word "best" without clearly defining parameters and/or goals . . .

 

psh hahah

"which exhaust...which intake????"

both my exhaust and intake are custom

hahah and i love the job i did too.

 

Dude, that's funny...... I joined both here and MINI2 at the same time, and I've found myself over here all the time verses MINI2.
I post questions over there, and it's like crickets! Nothing! So I'm with ya!

 

Haha I havent been to MINI2 in weeks.

They know nothing about what they are talking about.

i have around 800 bucks and mini longing for another mod, what should i blow my money on? haha

 

You could buy me a new exhaust system

 

Hahaha.....no...haha

I want something really worth while...
well i mean that would be for you but i mean for me!

 

Well, what have you done so far?

 

Im just going to buy an TSW engine damper. Sounds good enough to stop my itch for a week or so hahah

 

New rims ... or more neons

 

So bare with me here.... what is a TSW engine damper?
Oh, and I like the neon

I'm kinda pissed... went to a new shop yesterday for service because they are recommended as BMW/MINI specialists.
The car's good... need new lower control arm bushings tho.

What burned me up was when I asked the guy about doing mods, he basically said since my MINI wasn't an S, there reaslly wasn't anything I could do to it, and I'd be wasting my money. His suggestion: buy another car.
WTF??? Ok, so I guess I'll be taking my money elsewhere then.

 

Well let me be the first a$$ !

Don't bother with the damper. Spend your money on new engine bushings. You can get lower bushings that do a better job with stopping the engine movement and then add the upper ones just for icing.

 

Get the VIp damper. I have been very pleased with it and there is no NVH, yet a markable difference in acceleration. One of the best mods I could suggest for justacooper.

 

I know! I was think about the bushings too! gah Idk.

I went to the dealership and the guy was like "WHOA! That exhaust pipe is huge! If you were going to do all that, why didnt you just get an S?"

I stopped right where I was and gave him that "wtf did you just say to me" look hahaha.

Whats something other than an engine damper?

How about porting my head?

And I have enough neon! I have 10 tubes already haha....and 4 more are coming in the mail hahaha!

And I just bought 17" Metegi rims and tires for 80 bucks, and Im painting them gloss black with a white lip (maybe) to match my hood stripes

 

Lol im really suprised i havent been bashed for having neons..




so lets not start now hahaha

 

heh... the only Neon bashing I'd give is of the Dodge variety.

GotMINI

 

I like the neon

 

haha thanks... Gah i need a part!!!

 

I have the TSW engine damper, but with poly inserts instead of rubber. I added it after changing out my motor mounts to poly. When you swap the motor mounts, it keeps the engine much more stable under acceleration and deceleration, which helps the power get to the ground more effeciently and increases overall driving stability, IMHO.

PS, nice car!

 

NAM ftw!

I have been going back and forth on whether to buy the TSW damper or not!
gahhhhh

Should I? Or is there another cheap part that makes a huge difference that i can buy? haha