Ok I'm quite new here (I have my MCS since less than a month) and I come from VWvortex so it's not exactly the same thing.. BUT is it just me or people over here talk a little bit too much about gas milleage and the color of their car and not enough about performance?

I don't say that I've read all the post so far, but where are the big project going on? I don't care if it's performance wise or more esthetical than anything, but I mean, I need to see something different

 

Yes, snoop around and I think you'll find plenty to interest you. MINIs attract a pretty wide group of enthusiasts (a plus, not a negative), but once you find your niche you can ignore the rest if you choose.

 

If you check the Modifications sub-forum you will find a lot of performance mods,etc. there.

There are a lot of sub forums on NAM for specific discussions instead of just clumping them all together.

 

You might also find some kinderd spirits here... www.motoringunderground.com

 

+1 for m|u. They also have an affinity for looks and visual/audio mods, but there's definitely a concentration of performance folks.

I see NAM as everyone who loves MINIs for whatever reason, and m|u as a more specialized group.

 

Nice, i'll give it a try

 

Sorry, but this place is waaay different then the tex. Bigger, more diverse mix here, not alot of big time mods going on for the 2ng gen yet, first gen though there is a fair amount of modifications. The majority here though are not mechanically inclined, and tend to stick on the warranty safe side.

 

 

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=117453

 

hahah dude I totally agree. I come from the tex as well. Were you in a mkiv before?

 

I noticed it too...but it doesn't bother me too much. I figured the NAM demographics would be different than the Bimmerforum folks.

People are pretty cool around here...less flaming, less trolls, less childishness.

 

Yes, It seems the talk is more about what color your getting and if you got anything free from the dealer. I would like to see more performance talk also.

 

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...play.php?f=191

 

Yeah I come from the MKIV forum.. How did you know, Am I that rude? lol

Here is a few pics of my last car:

 

After what I saw, it seems there is lot of "rice" content on the mini forums aswell!

(not talking about here in particular)

 

I used to own a Jetta, and quite honestly, a Jetta is a Jetta. They're decent cars, but in the end, they don't cause people to turn their heads or give you a thumbs up, etc. Whereas MINI's are loved by all kinds of people, owners and non-owners alike. People don't daydream about owning a Jetta, but lots of people (including myself less than a year ago) dream about some day owning a MINI. Consequently, the MINIverse is going to be peopled by a lot broader culture than the Jettasystem (if you get my drift).

 

You talk too much performance and will get the warranty voided.

 

Please tell me you are joking...

 

I have thousands of post on Vortex/Fourtitude, Audiworld, NASIOC, and a few other enthusiast sites, I'm refreshed by the lack of performance orientated posts. I actually find this site to have a bit more of a mature feel,(especially over Vortex) and in part its because not every discussion is my chip is better than yours, and or who has the best 1/4 mile time. As much as I spent most of my 20s modding my cars, I'm kind of growing out of it (now in my mid 30s), even if my car is still my obsession.

 

Well IDK about that its actually a lot smaller, and probably not quite as diverse, but we're definitely missing the immature members.

 

If you want proof of the above, you need go no further than the thread below. You would probably never find such on some of those other forums.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=143958

 

$5 gas will mean MPG is the new Performance subject.

The hardest decision most on this site had was the color.
They knew the model/trim options, but AGONIZED over color combos and possible striping.