How much have you spent modding that MINI?

IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT NATHAN!! When I started adding up the damage, I quit in a panic after 5min. It was starting to look like Beelzebub might fall under that classic definition of a yacht: "A hole in the ocean you pour money into." LMAO :devil:

 

Exhaust, pullies, and a new ash tray from Way. REALLY enjoying them! Looking forward to more when wallet refills.

 

lol ... some mention not wanting their "wives" to find out ... I am on the other side of that coin ... my hubby is lucky he doesn't know all I have spent on my MINI! lol!

 

Beelzebub says HI! Enjoying the trip I hope. Mine starts in 12 hours!

Old Uff Da :devil:

 

I am lucky enough to have a husband that loves modding his car as much as I love modding mine

 

I'll have to try very hard not to think about this. I don't really want to know, I do know it's been waaaayy too much. I've said all along CHEQQRS doesn't need more - well, anything. Yet, I can hardly stop myself (check out my profile). I want a BBK in the worst way. Why? Because ...

Twisty Sister

 

Performance Mods/Bling/Eye Candy

I agree,Nathan's a trouble maker.But we like him any way.
Jason

:blush2::eek6:WOW(!)since you are courageous enough to admit on this site, in front of God and every one, that you smoke in your Mini ;I fess up also.There are strength in numbers. When they come for us,I've got your 6.
Jason

ME TOO. ME TOO!
Jason

The numbers on this pole show that 100% of us have bought something after market for our Minis. The majority of us have spent between $1-5k.I guess that it can be safely said that Mini owners as a group love and enjoy their cars.

Jason
De Oppresso Libre

 

OK Twisty, I'll bite although I'm frightened to ask. What's a "BBK"? Might as well retaliate while here. Somewhere some fiend posted a pic and address of Robin Casady's wood shifter knobs and brake handles. DON'T EVEN GO THERE!! :devil:

robincasady.com

 

BBK

BBK=Big Brake Kit(larger discs and calipers):cornut:

Jason
De Oppresso Libre

 

OMG, I swallowed my own bait! After checking Casady's site 17doz. times, I ordered one of his knob and handle sets: the Amboyna burl and African Blackwood one. Get the eBrake handle this week and he's making the knob right now. Takes TWO WEEKS from start to finish! Those pics in his site are the actual item you buy. The knob I ordered had just been stolen by some low life in Canada, so Robin's making me one with even better figure in the burl wood. Take that Darth Vader! BTW, if the price sounds steep, compare it to a Whalen Shift Machine. For $20 more you something truly unique instead of a 2lb chunk of CNC milled stainless steel. Besides, the "devil" made me do it! :smilewinkgrin:
PS: You're gett'in pics whether you want'em or not. :devil:

 

I'm still in the $1-$1k when it comes to mods specifically added to the MINI because it's still pretty new and I've diverted money to the GoProHD camera and Track Days fund, but I'd be feeling like many of you guys if I added up the money I've spend on my Mustangs.

 

I didn't think I have spent that much.... with current exchange rate, $38k including car. 'Only' $18k on mods.... do'h. Making me feel like I HAVE spent lots and should stop buying stuff!

 

Getting close to the "I've done a lot" category :crazy:! Got Robin Casady's eBrake handle and shift knob (Post #70) yesterday and nearly went into shock when I saw and touched them. AWESOME !! Rather than make me wait 2 weeks while he made a new knob, he gave me one from his personal collection. The guy's totally cool. Besides the stunning looks, the feel of the knob is perfect. Much better than any after market knob I've handled. Forget the aluminum, SS and CF junk. Put some real class in your MINI and continue on to the "I've done a lot" bunch, LOL. Here's the pics I threatened you with. :devil:

 

$$$ Carnage!

OMG, had an attack of total masochism last night and added up the damage of the last 1.5yrs. Nathan could you please change me to the "done-a-lot" category? :blush2: ut:

 

I want to hit the next level, but trying to juggle other things in life is getting in my way :mad2:

 

I am ready to move to the next level, but the current adminstration in DC has messed up my source of income for now. :mad2:

Jim

 

It will may not move you up on the spent $ list but you might check out:
STANCE DESIGN
Stance Design Studio — Home

And if you don't see what you want he likely can make it?

 

Wow that shift knob and e-brake handle look awesome in your mini! Was the e-brake handle hard to put on? I can't get a shift knob since I have an automatic...

BTW, To keep on-topic I think I've spent about 1000 on both of my Mini's...mostly on keeping the classic going...or rather stopping since both the front and rear brakes went out and also had to get a water pump. Need new suspension for her now...

 

I love my MINI and I really don't car how much I put into him just as long as it keeps increasing in fun.