R52 Wife's New MINI (also fun for me) - Opinions Please
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Wife's New MINI (also fun for me) - Opinions Please
We recently got a '06 Mini convertible as a commuter car for my wife and I set to work with upgrades immediately. Painted wheel arches and aero kit with chrome grill adapted, halo lights with silverstar bulbs, lighted door sills, refinished used BBS RGR rims (thanks MINIjr) with custom red stripe, red interior panels and chrome trim and leather brake and gear boots with red stitching. Also added bluetooth, alarm and aux input (in rear foglight swtich location) and cross-drilled rotors and Axxis D+ pads (can't stand OEM BMW brake dust). What do you think?
Last edited by blorax; 04-10-2007 at 11:55 PM.
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Very niiiiiiiiice !
Almost makes me wish I would have gotten the "S" just to get the red dash and oval door insert. Sweet.
That MINI is crying out for one mod right away though. Can you hear it ? It's begging... "boot stripes... boot stripes.... boot stripes".
Almost makes me wish I would have gotten the "S" just to get the red dash and oval door insert. Sweet.
That MINI is crying out for one mod right away though. Can you hear it ? It's begging... "boot stripes... boot stripes.... boot stripes".
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You're right - it's not really a "commuter" as that term is usually used referring to a no-frills vehicle. For us it's a commuter because it gets better mileage than the van she usually drives. We realized that most of the time there was no need for her to be driving such a big vehicle. Of course another significant factor was just getting her something she liked to drive and the Mini has been a car she always liked. (I like it too, but I probably wouldn't have got the convertible and definitely not an automatic.)
As for her being understanding about "enhancing" the vehicle, she's learned to tolerate it (and even appreciate it much of the time). I think she knew it was a lost cause when I put a body kit on her Odyssey.
Last edited by blorax; 04-11-2007 at 05:21 PM.
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Very niiiiiiiiice !
Almost makes me wish I would have gotten the "S" just to get the red dash and oval door insert. Sweet.
That MINI is crying out for one mod right away though. Can you hear it ? It's begging... "boot stripes... boot stripes.... boot stripes".
Almost makes me wish I would have gotten the "S" just to get the red dash and oval door insert. Sweet.
That MINI is crying out for one mod right away though. Can you hear it ? It's begging... "boot stripes... boot stripes.... boot stripes".
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I was also considering Centric Posi-Quiet pads (which I put on my M3), but they weren't recommended for the Mini (because they reduce pedal firmness even more - although I haven't noticed this on the M3). I can't tell you how great it is to go a month without getting any noticeable dust on the wheels. The Axxis pads are supposed to have even lower dust.
I was thinking of adding steel brake lines (and maybe performance brake fluid), but I don't know how much I can expect that to improve things. I've found Dave Zeckhausen of Zeckhausen Racing extremely helpful with all my brake questions. I'll probably consult with him on the subject before I make any other changes.
Last edited by blorax; 04-11-2007 at 01:16 PM.
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Aestetic Creations supplied mine. Not a difficult install hinges were pre cut and new Cooper S badge was included. I am getting ready to order some more things from them.
This is mine with the stripes. We all know CR is the best.
Last edited by kwk Mini; 04-11-2007 at 02:16 PM.
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^ yep, but it's EASY. ImagoX has done a "how-to" thread in the Mod Forum.
Boot stripes look great on any MINI, IMHO. But they especially look nice on the Convertibles.
Edit: Found It:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=73509
Boot stripes look great on any MINI, IMHO. But they especially look nice on the Convertibles.
Edit: Found It:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=73509
Last edited by CR&PW&JB; 04-11-2007 at 02:28 PM.
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^ yep, but it's EASY. ImagoX has done a "how-to" thread in the Mod Forum.
Boot stripes look great on any MINI, IMHO. But they especially look nice on the Convertibles.
Edit: Found It:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=73509
Boot stripes look great on any MINI, IMHO. But they especially look nice on the Convertibles.
Edit: Found It:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=73509
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