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R50/53 whats next.. pls guide me

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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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whats next.. pls guide me

bought this 06 MCS few weeks ago with 18k miles...

In few days ill do : Oil change with oem filter.. mobile1 5w30, new plug
coolant Zerex g05
Man Tranny fluid Redline MTL (for factory LSD) no plugs
Brake fluid ( i dont touch brakes, dealer will)
Oem wiper blades.
Air filter oem, cabin filter oem.. i guess thats it..

In future want to secure my strut tower, dont know what to use M7?

used to ride Ducati and hoping to abuse this cooper

Please guide me what else i need before i kill it...thanks alot
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 05:00 PM
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Magnaflow?
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 05:37 PM
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What's your budget? For real abuse, at a minimum you'll need a s/c pulley, CAI, exhaust and a custom tune. Some suspension upgrades are worth considering too. Larger rear sway bar, maybe some Powerflex bushings, front tower brace (I had M7 in mine, no issues). After all of that, then you can start to go crazy!!!
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 06:37 AM
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To really abuse? I wouldn't worry about power-adders, but instead things to stiffen the chassis and improve road-holding ability.

Screw power if it can't go anywhere.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 07:58 AM
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I would add a set of Craven Speed Under Tower Induators, M7 Strut Brace,
M7 USS or OMP Lower Stress Bar. That will help the chassis in a big way.
 
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