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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 03:40 PM
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Brand New MINI!!!

Hey all I just got my brand spanking new BRG MCS and was wondering what the best performance upgrade for the car is? most increase in power, easy to install, cheaper. these are things im looking for thanks for your replys!
 
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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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Drivers school
Lightweight wheels and sticky tires

Track time

Coil-Overs
Big brake Kit

more track time
15% Pulley
CAI
Cat-Back exhaust

Pretty much in that order....
 
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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 04:29 PM
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That will depend on what are your intentions with the car. Driving school is an excellent choice. As far as easy mods:

1. Cold Air Intake (CAI)
2. Exhaust
3. ECU upgrade
4. Front Strut Bar
5. Front Brakes

Goof Luck! Once you get bitten by the mods worm, there is no cure.

Happy Motoring
 
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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 05:01 PM
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The reason that I say the order I do is because in stock form the engine and suspension is excellent, just let down a little by having rather heavy wheels.

Learn to really use 100% of what is there and you start to realize that the suspension might be a little better and it is marginally under-braked for really hard usage.

So before concentrating on making it go faster, I'd concentrate on making it handle and stop better. Not to mention learning its limits.....
 
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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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Welcome to NAM

A drivers school is always money well spent.

A 15% pulley will make your car run like it should.
 
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