I've own my MINI for a little over three years now.
I always frequented NAM for suggestions and advice, but I've now officially made an account and my first post!

This is how it was 3 years ago.

It's a 2006 Pepper White with the navigation package and 3 pedals. I bought it at approximately 105,000 miles.


This is how it is now.

Over the years I've added a few modifications and done some basic maintaining.
It's now currently sitting at approximately 125,000 miles.

Engine:
- WMW 15% Pulley
- K&N Typhoon CAI
- Bosch 380CC Injectors
- Tuned by Adrian
Down the line I plan to get a header and a cam, then I think I'll be settled with engine modifications.

Suspension:
- Bilstein B6 Struts (?)
- H&R Lowering Springs
- 17x7 Enkei RPF1's
My next mods, ideally, will be a 19mm RSB and front camber plates.
I also want to replace the Bilsteins with Koni Yellows. The Bilsteins are fine for me but I think my passengers don't appreciate them on rough roads.
A LSD would be nice but it's way too much money for now.

I'm also running the Cravenspeed adjustable short shifter. Initially, I thought it was going to be way to expensive to be worth anything, but I'm definitely glad I got it.

 

Looking good as those wheels set if off.

The sway bar is by far the best suspension mod you can do. But on an R53 go with our bigger WMW hollow 25mm bar as the 19 just leaves you wanting more mid corner.