New guy with a BRG R53

Discussion in 'Starting Line - New Member Introductions' started by Sweets, Jun 7, 2017.

  1. Sweets

    Sweets New Member

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    Hi everyone!

    I bought my first Mini back in February, and figured I'd join a forum to learn more about it. I came from Miata's, and the change isn't as hard as I thought it'd be. Really enjoying the R53 so far. I can fit the whole family in it, which is a big perk.

    I got it stock, and the mods so far are pretty basic- 15% Cravenspeed pulley, catless header, K&N air intake, colder plugs, AEM wideband, WedsSport SA-90's on RT615K's, checkerboard headliner and shift boot. I also have a Cooling Mist water/meth kit that I'm too stupid/scared to install. It has some sort of JCW package so I'm guessing the exhaust is already an upgrade from stock.


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  2. Nathan

    Nathan Founder

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    Welcome....

    R53 is so much fun.

    Oh, those Alta stickers, they steal HP and Torque away.
     
  3. MCS02

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  4. Dave.0

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    Nice car but WOW that headliner. :crazy:
     
  5. TATTRAT

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    Welcome! Nice to see another first gen!
     
  6. wmwny

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    Welcome to M/A!:Thumbsup:

    Nice looking car!

    R53s are THE best!:Thumbsup:
     
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    Welcome to Motoring Alliance !!
     
  8. Sweets

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    Thanks everyone!

    Yeah, I did notice that after I stuck one on the back. I got intercooler couplers in the same box that fixed some major leaks, so that made up for the HP loss. :p

    Haha! It came out exactly how I envisioned it. Definitely looks better than before, and only cost $15 to do.

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  9. vetsvette

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    Yup. That thing is downright psychedelic! :Thumbsup:
     
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  11. Redbeard

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    Nice lookin' ride. BRG is the fastest color. :)
     
  12. Dave.0

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    BRG and Tan is classic color combo. :Thumbsup:
     
  13. Sully

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    Welcome! love the headliner.. good stuff.
     
  14. Firebro17

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    BRG and Tan is a great combo. Who needs booze and drugs with a headliner like that!
     
  15. mrntd

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    Welcome Aboard! Nice car
     

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