Just got a Mini and found this forum

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  1. Astondb5

    Astondb5 New Member

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    I recently bought a 2005 R53 Cooper S with 91k miles and only 1 other owner. I have enjoyed the car so far but it was bone stock so I am starting the upgrade process. I bought a MSD ignition coil and new wires today. My next project will probably be CAI but I am trying to find information on building one as I have an entire sheet metal and machine shop at my disposal. I look forward to learning all I can and tweaking on my Mini.
     
  2. 00Mini

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    Welcome to Motoring Alliance the onlyest MINI forum you'll ever need !! Glad you're enjoying your first generation S...but MSD coils are not thought of highly by a number of the very experienced members here. The stock coil is said to be capable of working well into 300's hp. A lot of the knowledgeable folks are at the Dragon right now but hopefully some will be on later to comment on this.
     
  3. vetsvette

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    Welcome. As previously stated, the consensus here is to use OEM ignition parts. And, this site is home to the gurus of the R53.
     
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  5. Astondb5

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    Thanks guys and lucky for me I live in TN, I think I am driving over to the Dragon this weekend to check out what is going on over there.
     
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    Welcome! Enjoy the ride!
     
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    Congrats and welcome!!
    Many members are offline at the moment...one of the biggest yearly MINI events is due to start...the"Dragon"....
     
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    Welcome to MA.
    Many great members here to provide sound advice to help you make upgrade purchase decisions.
     
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    Welcome to M/A!:Thumbsup:
     
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    Welcome. Your user name is that of one of my favorite vintage road cars.

    Here's a throw back to when I actually saw one being driven last summer...
     

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    Welcome


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    Welcome to the coolest MINI forum on the net..............:cool:
     
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    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
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    Great photo Daviday !! :Thumbsup:
     
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    Welcome. Do some lurking and searches, and choose your "upgrades" wisely. Some things available don't make your MINI and better, and some make them worse than stock. If you spend some time on this forum, you can find the stuff that has been thoroughly tried and tested.

    CD
     
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