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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 08:16 PM
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What is the best thing that you bought for your Mini ??

Maybe this thread is already in the forum, but well I want to know waht is the best thing that you bought for your Mini ?

If you can post a pic! =)

Mine was the Breyton Wheels and a DICE Duo model.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 01:04 AM
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Definitely the new rubber for them wheels over the original runflats!!!
 
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 02:33 AM
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Either new rubber or the AP.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 07:06 AM
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Just about to pull the trigger on a new set of ROTA - RB rims in royal hyper black, this will be the biggest purchase to date..
 
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 07:14 AM
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Gasoline, of course! What good would it be to put money into mods and aesthetics when you wouldn't have something to make the car run?
 
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 09:59 AM
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Roof rack. Gotta get the kayak around.

 
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 11:02 AM
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From: I live in Webster, NY (just east of Rochester)
Garmin GPS w/ integrated bluetooth and MP3 player

GPS - I can take my MINI anywhere and not get lost. Have even set it to avoid interstates so it takes me on the "back roads"

Bluetooth - No issues with the cops now that I'm hands free.

MP3 - Plays all my favorite tunes to cruise.

So...now I can listen to my tunes, answer my phone and get my GPS directions all through my factory stereo system.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 11:25 AM
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Wheels!
 
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 12:18 PM
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Sorry for the quality, this is the best picture I could find on my phone.

 
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 02:40 PM
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Rota Slipstream wheels with some BFG rubber.

The MiniDoMore hitch has been nice too.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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Best thing?

I'm gonna go with gas, since, you know.. It won't run without it
 
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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I'm gonna go with ethanol-free gas, since, you know... ethanol is evil.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnW94
Gasoline, of course! What good would it be to put money into mods and aesthetics when you wouldn't have something to make the car run?
LOL you beat me to it!!
 
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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I'm gonna go with ethanol-free gas, since, you know... ethanol is evil.
Well in that case, my car runs on 10% evil Curse you NJ!!
 
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Korben Dallas
Well in that case, my car runs on 10% evil Curse you NJ!!
Agreed! I love it.... 10% evil

Also on this line is thinking .... the best thing I have done for my car is very frequent oil changes
Second best would be clay & wax
 
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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aero front grille. and aux input is a MUST
 
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 07:32 PM
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I agree with the auxilary input, easy to install and a great thing to have. (For us 1st Gen'ers)
 
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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1) Anti torque steer reprogram for my MCS - now I control direction

2) Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus non run flats

3) Cocomats.com cocomats. Never show dirt! Wonderful quality!
 
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 01:03 PM
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Gas and Bluetooth (which I haven't installed yet)
 
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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I bought cocaine once for my MINI (100+ octane fuel). Its been wanting more for a long time. Kinda of a bad habit and expensive addiction.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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1. Gasoline

2. Garage (for when I'm not burning gasoline)
 
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 07:08 PM
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I'm not one for modding so aux port for me, but a reduction pulley is on the short list.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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Every mod I've done so far has felt like the worlds greatest purchase immediately after installation. Then I get used to it and find myself searching out another weak point in the car I can patch with money

In all seriousness it's a tie between the Sprint Booster and my aFe cold air intake. The swaybar is right behind.

Coilovers are next and I feel that will be at the top of the heap once they're installed.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 10:24 AM
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Best thing I bought was the full chrome detail package for the interior from Mini Mania. It came with flat gray trim from the factory. Very boring. Didn't even realize what the "accent lighting" was for until I put it in. It was invisible before, now there is a little kick of color on all my detail when I drive at night. No one mentioned the interior before, but with the trim kit people point it out as soon as they get in the car and are shocked that it didn't come that way.

[IMG]/Users/kevinlewis/Desktop/Mini Chrome Detail.jpg[/IMG]
 
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