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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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Well I have $1200 to spend on Mini stuff. What sould I buy? Any ideas???
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 11:46 AM
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Hmmm....
Maybe a 15% pulley and a larger rear anti-roll bar?
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 11:56 AM
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Hmmm....
Maybe a 15% pulley and a larger rear anti-roll bar?
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Maybe if I had an "S" hahah
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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is that like a gift certificate you have for your MINI or are you talking cash?

if cash you should save that up and use it towards your new car.
wheels will run you about $4k a set if you get a nice set with real
tires (ie: S03's, etc). the rear tires will only last 15k miles or so which
are like $380 a pop.

but if gift certificate hummmm.... probably do some suspension stuff
like FSD's + lowering springs, how about a body kit?
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Jtrem
Maybe if I had an "S" hahah
D'OH!! That's what I get for not reading your sig!
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
if cash you should save that up and use it towards your new car.
wheels will run you about $4k a set if you get a nice set with real
tires (ie: S03's, etc). the rear tires will only last 15k miles or so which
are like $380 a pop.

but if gift certificate hummmm.... probably do some suspension stuff
like FSD's + lowering springs, how about a body kit?
My 2 suggestions in the order they came to mind

1500 is also a few weeks at the track doing some HPDEs too!
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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My 2 suggestions in the order they came to mind

1500 is also a few weeks at the track doing some HPDEs too!
Ive already taken a performance Driving Class at California Speedway! I'm pretty confident in my driving ability.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 01:42 PM
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Send it to me, Ill dispose of it for you
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 02:12 PM
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Send it to me, Ill dispose of it for you
is paypal alright?
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Jtrem
Ive already taken a performance Driving Class at California Speedway! I'm pretty confident in my driving ability.
You can always get better, besides I'm more hooked into driving seeking apexs, besides whats an excuse to go to Laguna Seca or Willow Springs but if thats not your thing then
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is paypal alright?
Yes I will take paypal, however I'd prefer if you mailed be a check.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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Big brake kit?
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 03:47 PM
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Big brake kit?
I dont really see the need for one. I have the mini mania stage 2 upgrade kit. slotted and cross drilled rotors, Stainless steel brake lines, and green stuff pads.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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Rear sway bar is generally considered a good mod for Coopers. Do you have that??
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 05:41 PM
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http://www.trunkmonkey.com
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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hahahaha! Ive seen the ads! Funny stuff. We need Mini Monkey or Boot Monkey
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 06:27 PM
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Koni FSD's: Around $600
TSW Mini Performance Springs: $200
H-Sport Competition rear sway bar: $230

Have fun!
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 08:07 PM
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New wheels?
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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Well I have $1200 to spend on Mini stuff. What sould I buy? Any ideas???
Thought you were selling your car and getting an S?
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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Wheels/tires would make the biggest difference, and leave some left over... perhaps consider the payback on getting something for your honey? I mean, with the remainder, of course...
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 08:26 PM
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Thought you were selling your car and getting an S?
Can't afford it right now. Buying the G35 killed me..
 
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