2nd Gen Coupe Most liked posts in thread: Got my new JCW! Loving it!

  1. rum4

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    #4 rum4, May 1, 2012
    I have to agree gorgeous car. welcome to m/a
     
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    #5 BlimeyCabrio, May 1, 2012
    Wow. I mean WOW. :drool
     
  3. malcon

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    #6 malcon, May 1, 2012
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    Hey whats up everybody! So many familiar faces!... or screen names! haha
    Driving impressions- Right off the lot the thing is on RAILS! the car is incredibly tight. I figured since I'm in southern california I'll embrace the lifestyle and get a convertible.. I love driving with the top down. The car needs a little more torque thats one thing I miss from the grown-up car. haha
    I just ordered an intake just to get some noise satisfaction.. I thinking long term going with downpipe, IC and a tune.

    And yes I'm not a fan of the red stripes. I like the clean simple look.
    Thanks again!

    I'm gonna try and make it to the vegas trip fingers crossed I'll be done with overtime by then!
     
  4. malcon

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    #7 malcon, May 1, 2012
    this was the R53. Some may recognize it... it started my obsession.
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    #2 Blainestang, May 1, 2012
    Gorgeous car. Looks great without the red stripes, IMO.
     
  6. Jason Montague

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    #3 Jason Montague, May 1, 2012
    :cornut: Beautiful JCW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I like all the 'Red' in the interior. How about some driving impressions, especially as compared to other MINIs(or even lessor cars) that you may have driven.:Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
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    #8 Jason Montague, May 1, 2012
    :cornut: I'm only sad that you don't now have both of them, or do you?:Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
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    #9 malcon, May 1, 2012
    Aww man, i wish i had both! That would be awesome! This one is carrying on the r53 legacy none the less
     
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    #10 bruce.buckman1, May 2, 2012
    intake

    beautiful roadster Where did you order your intake from, I've only seen it available on defenders of speed, wondering if it was cheaper anywhere else.
     
  10. malcon

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    #11 malcon, May 2, 2012
    Just purchased the Alta intake from a Member on NAM.
    You can get alot of great deals in the marketplace!
    I was having a hard time wanting to spend $300 on something that really wasnt going to buy me a whole lot other than sound and a few HP.

    -Malcon
     
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    #12 grodenglaive, May 2, 2012
    that's a mighty fine ride you got there:biggrin5:
     
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    #13 malcon, May 2, 2012
    Thanks!
     
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    #14 ronnie948, May 3, 2012
    Congratulations on the new ride

    :Thumbsup:
     
  14. malcon

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    #15 malcon, May 3, 2012
    Thank you very much.. I'm LOVEING IT!
     
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    #16 malcon, May 4, 2012
    Just installed the Alta hot air intake.
    I do enjoy the turbo. I find this turbo setup sounds pretty odd. I like it though... I need to get more power in this thing. I think I'm gonna start working my wat to a down-pipe and an IC... then the tune.
    For now this will hold me over... for a week or two. haha
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    oh and I threw on some yellow bulbs. The laminx film should be here soon also. :) (sorry for the terrible photo...)

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