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Old Dec 28, 2017 | 11:19 AM
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Well... I went ahead and pulled the trigger!

I posted a couple of months back about whether or not I should get auto or manual, then decided Id get the manual, but that Id be waiting for the refresh. Well, sometimes you change your mind and a deal comes up and you make a move. I decided to go for the automatic and the base Signature model in black. I got a super deal! This will be my daily driver, and I kept the Scion, and the Viper of course, so I felt I'd go for this particular car. I have mods lined-up and will make it a unique base model. I will post pics tomorrow, as I will be signing papers this evening.

Will be placing an order with ECS this evening for Euro taillights and black light rings (front and rear). If anyone has any suggestions on other things I should order that are a must-have, please feel free to comment!

Pic of the car below from dealer.



 
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Old Dec 28, 2017 | 11:46 AM
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Dinan Sport or Elite will make you even happier with it. It will turn it into a rocket.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2017 | 11:58 AM
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Dinan Sport or Elite will make you even happier with it. It will turn it into a rocket.


YES! I have been reading posts/threads on these two and one of them will be purchased for sure. And soon!
 
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Old Dec 28, 2017 | 12:28 PM
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Thanks for the orders! And congrats! The Dinan elite would be my next move, light tint the windows, especially since its black, will look better.

ECS essentials. Stubby antenna. Wheel spacers, catch can..



Intake? Are you going to lower it?
 
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Old Dec 28, 2017 | 12:39 PM
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Thanks for the orders! And congrats! The Dinan elite would be my next move, light tint the windows, especially since its black, will look better.

ECS essentials. Stubby antenna. Wheel spacers, catch can..



Intake? Are you going to lower it?


Really glad you chimed in. Always enjoy your posts and you come across friendly, which is nice.

Tint is being done today at the dealer before I pick it up. They said if it doesnt get done today, they will schedule for it to be done tomorrow. Stubby antenna was added by the dealer already (car pictured is the second black Signature they had, not my exact car), which is nice because that was going to be one of my first mods. I WILL be lowering it. Can you link me to the correct spacers I will need off of your site for front/rear?

Will BMW/Mini be upset if I have the Dinan installed if I need to bring it in for work? I dont want to have to remove it before and then reinstall.
 
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Congrats! In a week I'll have a Dinan Sport to sell you

add handling to the to-do list. larger sway bars, lowering springs/coilovers
 

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Old Dec 28, 2017 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by FunToMini
Really glad you chimed in. Always enjoy your posts and you come across friendly, which is nice.

Tint is being done today at the dealer before I pick it up. They said if it doesnt get done today, they will schedule for it to be done tomorrow. Stubby antenna was added by the dealer already (car pictured is the second black Signature they had, not my exact car), which is nice because that was going to be one of my first mods. I WILL be lowering it. Can you link me to the correct spacers I will need off of your site for front/rear?

Will BMW/Mini be upset if I have the Dinan installed if I need to bring it in for work? I dont want to have to remove it before and then reinstall.

Thanks Glad to help.


Lowering: Springs AST, H&R, and NM engineering, Eibach, vogtland, AC Schnitzer, check the " on the products all have different lowering specs.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2017-...nsion/Springs/


Spacers: https://www.ecstuning.com/News/Mini_...Wheel_Spacers/


here is the video to know how to measure based on what wheel option you have.



More spacer info and what most people are running:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...l-spacers.html






Most dealers will not mind the Dinan as its backed with the factory warranty by Dinan, some are even installers for Dinan. There is a break in 12/2014. So watch for the year split. You will need the one for 1.5L as you have a "cooper" 1.5L turbo.

https://www.ecstuning.com/News/MINI_...F54_F57_24989/
 
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Old Dec 28, 2017 | 01:34 PM
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Thanks a bunch!





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Thanks Glad to help.


Lowering: Springs AST, H&R, and NM engineering, Eibach, vogtland, AC Schnitzer, check the " on the products all have different lowering specs.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2017-...nsion/Springs/


Spacers: https://www.ecstuning.com/News/Mini_...Wheel_Spacers/


here is the video to know how to measure based on what wheel option you have.

https://youtu.be/3LeFZsyGRrs


More spacer info and what most people are running:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...l-spacers.html






Most dealers will not mind the Dinan as its backed with the factory warranty by Dinan, some are even installers for Dinan. There is a break in 12/2014. So watch for the year split. You will need the one for 1.5L as you have a "cooper" 1.5L turbo.

https://www.ecstuning.com/News/MINI_...F54_F57_24989/
 
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Originally Posted by Mini_Vinnie
Congrats! In a week I'll have a Dinan Sport to sell you

add handling to the to-do list. larger sway bars, lowering springs/coilovers

If FunToMini passes, I may be up for buying if it'll work on my f55 S-model.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2017 | 11:10 AM
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Rear sway bar
http://www.vipcustomparts.com/F56%20parts%20page.htm
 
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Old Dec 29, 2017 | 11:11 AM
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Buy a headlight switch with the rear fog button, and program those puppies to work.
 
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A few pics from today. Window tint was done this morning.



 
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Old Dec 30, 2017 | 03:54 PM
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I am really enjoying this car. The interior is such a nice place to be.



 
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Looks good! Love the tints. You'll enjoy the car.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2017 | 05:13 PM
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Looks good! Love the tints. You'll enjoy the car.

Thanks!
 
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Old Dec 31, 2017 | 12:07 PM
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Love it in all black! So clean. I love the Pureness of the base coopers - I think they look fantastic.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2018 | 07:29 AM
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Tint makes it look so much better and keeps the sun out of the back.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2018 | 07:51 AM
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Tint makes it look so much better and keeps the sun out of the back.

Agreed. Thinking of wrapping the top and mirrors, but not sure on color yet. Orange, red or some kind of blue really appeal to me. Or maybe even a grey or crazy green. I've also thought about a sticker bomb wrap for the top? Dunno yet.
 
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Red= JCW look a like.

Orange and black is a great combo that stands out.
Blue = Mulgari look a like


 
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Old Jan 2, 2018 | 08:10 AM
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This blue looks great. Could go really well with the wheels I have in mind.




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Red= JCW look a like.

Orange and black is a great combo that stands out.
Blue = Mulgari look a like


 
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Welcome. Gives you some ideas.
 
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Dinan Sport vs Elite

The Dinan Sport doesn't have the warranty as does the Elite so if you are concerned with that issue, then the Elite is the way to go.
 
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Looks fantastic. I loved my 2015 Cooper for the look of it, and that 3 popper is a really nice motor. Your mileage will amaze you. I have a '17 JCW now, but I still think my 2015 base model looked much better. Not a big fan of scoops, fins, fake vents etc.
 

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Old Jan 3, 2018 | 07:01 AM
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I agree. The Cooper looks so clean, and I love the lines of it.



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Looks fantastic. I loved my 2015 Cooper for the look of it, and that 3 popper is a really nice motor. Your mileage will amaze you. I have a '17 JCW now, but I still think my 2015 base model looked much better. Not a big fan of scoops, fines, fake vents etc.
 
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