MINI Mods for the New Year

Sections: MF Feature Jan 4th, 2006 61 Comments

Most people have New Years resolutions. MINI owners have New Years mod lists. And being MINI owners here at MotoringFile, we’d like to start the year off by hearing what everyone has in store for their cars. To get things started, here’s a quick list of some of the projects I’m considering for 2006:

JCW Intake (For those who want a cold air intake without wanting the neighbors to know they have an intake.)
H&R 19mm Rear Sway Bar (The way it should have come from the factory.)
A Supersprint Exhaust (okay technically this was done and 2005 and yes the review is coming)
JCW Injectors? (still undecided)
Something in the braking dept… still undecided.

So let’s hear your New Years mod lists. What do you have planned for 2006 when it comes your MINI?

Written By: Gabe

CeridianMN

Hmm, not sure what will actually happen – but:

Auto-Up circuit (probably MCAW). Performance driving school, BMW or SCCA probably. Auto-X? Bluetooth integrated to the MFSW/car speakers/mic would be nice – for less than $1200. GPS/NAV using my PocketPC would be neat. HW/SW interface with the cars computer would be neat (BIM-COM?).

’06 MCS ~ JCW + JCW suspension
Beecher

Well, Today is 4 weeks to the day since i picked it up (and 1500 km). And i have big plans for it, and i already started. But next on the list, and hopefully by summer will be

Braided stainless brake lines exhaust manifold paint the calipers (when my summer tires go back on) white side bulbs cold air intake (want a piper but too much money) rear sway bar (h and r 22 mill, i hate understeer, and plan on beefing up the front end next year)

-Beecher
Beecher

opps, i ment an alta rear bar, and i might as well add a front stress bar into the mix as well.
minirolls

Here is what I have done to my 05 CB MCSC – all packages, rear foglight, Hk sound system

Performance; 17% Alta Pulley NGK – Irdium Spark Plugs Crane 8.5mm Spark Plug Wires Vivid Racing Oil Catch Can ITG Air Filter Brembo Rotors – cross drilled and slotted all wheels Steel Braided Brake Lines Blue Hi-Temp Brake Fluid Red painted Brake calipers Mintex Red Front Brake Pads Front Strut Brace

Appearance; Blue Aluminum Engine oil cap Blue Aluminum Oil Cap Blue Aluminum Radiator Cap Blue Aluminum Washer Fuild Cap Body Color painted Full Skid Plate Body Color painted Intercooler Cover Body Color painted Strut Caps

Electrical; Passport 8500 hardwired Escort ZR3 Laser Switcher Garmin GPS V Navigation – hardwired SkyFI2 XM Radio Aux port EuroShelf Power port in EuroShelf Passport GT2 Performance Computer Give Me A Brake Light Modification Blinker third brake

Nice to have; Drivers side 2005 Cup Holder “Lights in Sight” prizm Cruise Cam Mount Wind Deflector Arm Rest Hot Pocket Glove Box Organizer Shorty Antenna X-Pel Light Protection 15% Window tint all windows Saddlebag Euro FirstAid Kit

Installing this weekend; ALTA Gauge POD with Autometer Boost and OIL Pressure gauges

Future Mods;

Rear Sport Arm Links Aluminum Coolant Expansion Tank
Dr Bo

I second the day tripper:

“IÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢m going to ditch the s-liteÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s and runflats for a set of ASA AR1 black wheels and some sticky rubber.”

The ASA AR1 black wheels are so choice – I highly recomend them if you have the means…

My tire pick will be Goodyear Eagle 1 GS-D3 215/40 YR17

I’ve had this on my list for several months. The run flats should be plenty used up in another month or two-around 12,000 miles.

Cheers!

TURNDICULOUS
http://N/A Craig

New for 2006? How ’bout a new 2006 MCS ordered and now waiting finishing once the plant starts again. Won’t go into particulars, but the first upgrade at the Dealers…JCW FILTER..35% TINTED Windows, GLOVE BOX Impr. Trading my trusty and first born 2003 MC today. MINI of STERLING has agreed to a very nice trade-in BEFORE mine MCS arrives. So I leave this morning to the 110 mile R/T. I have a 1994 JEEP I drive in the winter, so this is a good deal for all involved. Will Announce the “coming” out party of my new MCS PS/BL with all the bells when she arrives at her “home” port.
Dennis MINIero

My new 06 MCS…. Built 12/2005….. burning gas…. 12/2005 !!! Delivered it to myself (I am a MINI M.A.) on Christmas Eve :) DS w/ PR roof/ mirror .. & PS V stripe. PP/SP/CW/gray/blk leatherette)

Completed as of 1/8/06 Helix 19% reduction pulley Helix cold air intake Helix short shifter H Sport lowering springs H Sport rear sway bar Refitted Whalen Shift Machine (from my 02 MCS) Borla Street Exhaust Pioneer DEH-P7700MP Sirius Radio w/Ipod adaptor Garmin 2620 GPS Shorty antenna

To be completed… JCW injectors MTH or GIAC chip remap Kosei K1 TS Rims 17 x 7 w/ Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 Tinted Windows /decals

Should be done by 01/31/06

Peace, D. MINIero
http://www.lonestarminiclub.com Berk

Milltek exhaust H&R rear sway bar JCW suspension a set of nice rims
http://whitemaleconsumer.com Zeke

A MINI.
whokilledkaji

Is there a supersprint exhaust that works with a 2005 MCSa? I wonder if Gabe’s exhaust does? He seems to really like his…
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