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  1. MCS02

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    #6 MCS02, Feb 13, 2014
    Welcome to MA!
    Frist I would loss the run flats. I can't really help with the key. If the car is in good shape the best mods are just what mrntd said. 15% pulley for the SC is probably the best size to get. I have a 17% but most go with 15%.
    They do lag a little off the line. This is worse when it gets hot. Sitting at red lights the intercooler gets hot and makes the lag more pronounced. You can get a modified bypass valve from Detroit Tuned that will help on the lag. but I would do the CAI,SC pulley and exhaust first.
    Enjoy the MINI. You didn't buy a car, you got a pet that eats petrol.
     
  2. mrntd

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    #5 mrntd, Feb 13, 2014
    Welcome Aboard!

    Congrats on the new car read through the 1st gen mod thread. You'll find advice about exhaust (new or 1 balling), air filters or cai's, and supercharger pulleys. All great starting points and can be relatively inexpensive.

    But first make sure the basics of your car are all good first. Don't fancy up the house with a shaky foundation.

    Also find your local MINI club and talk to people there. We all like to talk about our cars.
     
  3. Jason Montague

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    #2 Jason Montague, Feb 13, 2014
    :cornut: 1st Post. Welcome to MA and we're glad that you're here. Congratulations on your new to you R53. I can't help as I'm an R56 guy but we have a very knowledgeable and loyal R53 crowd around about these parts and your questions should pose no problems to this crowd. So we'll just wait for some of them to show up.:Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
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    #3 Nathan, Feb 13, 2014
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
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    #4 Dave.0, Feb 13, 2014
    Welcome to M/A the FUN Mini site. :Thumbsup:

    Congrats on the new R53 looks good.
     
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    #7 Crashton, Feb 13, 2014
    Welcome to M/A
     
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    #8 R4Racin, Feb 13, 2014
    Thanks everyone!
     
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    #9 rum4, Feb 14, 2014
    Welcome to m/a