Back in the Saddle Again - And a few Q's!
 

Looks like we are back in the saddle again. Wife just picked up a 2010 Cooper S drop-top.

Some of you old-timers might remember me from way back. I've been a member of this website for a very long time, from back when i had my 2005 S. I might have even met a few of you down at MTTS or MOTD.

A lot has changed since the old models, so maybe you guys can help me hammer out these initial questions about the car (i know there is a search button but these are very specific, and you can forgive a long time member right...):

CABRIO Specific Q's...

1. Satellite radio - what are my options for a non-factory unit? Looking for no additional displays/boxes/etc. Just want a cheaper factory integrated option. Is the factory antenna also a direct connect for a satellite receiver? Pink connector under the seat?

2. Intakes - require a re-tune/software?

3. Wind-blocker - any alternative to the $500 factory option? $500 is just a bit too much for something so simple.

4. Do the old auto-up/down window circuits used on the old body style still work?

Thats probably all for now.

The wife's newest addition to our growing stable of impractical cars:

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The Fast Car:
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The Race Car
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PIC OF MY OLD OLD OLD MINI IN MY SIGNATURE.

First modification. It has started already.

Cut these out tonight and installed them in about an hour. I love cutting vinyl :)

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Looks good. Your windows should already be auto-up/ auto-down. No need for new circuits....

No auto up for the convertibles, as we don't have pinch sensors. :sad:

Intakes do not require a retune (I asked my MA when I ordered my M7 AGS-R through the dealership).

You will want an aftermarket hood scoop if you are interested in a good CAI. The factory one is.... not good. (M7 has two very nice models the Ram2 scoop, and the Vortex scoop)

http://www.m7tuning.com

Happy motoring! Love your colour choice!

Looks great. Love the Subaru as well.

Btw, can you tell me where you got the stripes from. I have been thinking of installing them for my Roxanne.

Thanks for the replies! Good info. The auto-up would be good to have. I'll have to see what i can do with that :) After driving the mini for a week, the STi is definitely the most practical 350hp car we own haha.

Stripes - Made them myself. :) I won't post my company here as i am not a board sponsor, but it is on my race-car in the first post :)