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What would be some good accessories to a 2005 MCS that is practically stock?

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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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What would be some good accessories to a 2005 MCS that is practically stock?

I've had my blue MSC for over 7 months now but haven't really made any adjustments. I was just wondering what would be some good things to add to my mini.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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1st & best bang for the buck is a 15% pulley I say, assuming it is a manual shift
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 04:58 AM
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WiniCoop welcome to the club.
I would start with a new exhaust and Cold Air Intake, and then go ffrom there. Like a new pulley, thottle body, ECU upgrades. So Many choices kinda makes you feel like a kid in a candy store.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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If I could have only three mods, these are the ones I would get

1) Whalen shift ****
2) 15% pulley
3) swaybar

With everything else stock, these three mods will give LOTS of pleasure and could easily be done for less than $1000 including labor.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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Thanks, ya my mini is a 6-speed, I love it! Where would be the best place to get a pulley or anything else?
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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I got mine installed by Waylon of Way Motor Works at the dragon one year. He has now opened shop in the Atlanta area. He knows his stuff
 
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by bamatt
I got mine installed by Waylon of Way Motor Works at the dragon one year. He has now opened shop in the Atlanta area. He knows his stuff
While I would send anybody to Stephen for most work and maintenance, having a tuner like Waylon do your pulley is a great idea. Guys like Waylon or Chad from DT know some tricks to make the pulley install quick and easy.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 07:42 AM
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3 mods I think is a must.


1. 15% pulley
2. Cat back system
3. Alta intake

But I love almost all the mod I have on my Mini. Check my list!!
 
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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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Better tires
Sway bar
Actual Size sticker.

Then from there.

Intake
Exhaust
15% pulley.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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thanks everyone! Like what is a good trusty website or something to order parts from?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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Depends on what you want but a few good sites are:
Detroit Tuned
Way Motor Works
Tire Rack
Whalen Shift Machine
Detailer's Paradise
Cooper Flags

There's tons more you just have to say what you are looking for
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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Is a plasma booster ignition upgrade a good idea?
 
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