1st Gen R53 Cooper S Low & Slow...

Discussion in '1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52' started by TheWanderer, May 8, 2009.

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  1. TheWanderer

    TheWanderer New Member

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    I figured I'd introduce my little guy...

    Picked him up November 2005
    Now has ~56k

    2006 Mini Cooper S
    Hyper Blue and White
    Sport, Premium, and Chrono Packages

    Modifications

    Suspension:

    VMaxx Coilovers
    Ireland Lower Rear Control Arms
    Alta 22mm Rear Sway Bar

    Engine/Drivetrain:

    Alta CAI
    15% Pulley
    Invidia Cat-Back Exhaust
    JCW 380cc Injectors
    Jan's Tune
    B&M Short Shifter

    Wheels:

    BBS RS
    5x130
    4x100 -> 5x130 adapters (18mm fronts, 25mm rears)

    Front: 16x8 et20
    Rear: 16x9 et25

    205/40 Falken 512s all around

    Photos

    Most recent shots at MOTD7:

    RS1.jpg RS3.jpg RS4.jpg RS5.jpg RS6.jpg
     
  2. Professor

    Professor New Member

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    Jabbles New Member

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    Nice car looks great live.
     
  4. BlimeyCabrio

    BlimeyCabrio Oscar Goldman of MINIs
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    pokety pokety poke!

    Schweeet.
     
  5. GrAy RaVeN

    GrAy RaVeN New Member

    Gaaaaaaaawwd that is awesome looking mini.:cool: And you have the best mods and tune available to the R53 IMO. Apparently you did your research before modding her up.

    I love BBS's and your staggered rim set up. Unfortunately in my state unless it's a 4x4 - the tires/rims are not allowed to extend beyond the OEM fenders....

    Nice work, great photos - THanks !
     
  6. Tüls

    Tüls New Member

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    WHAT UP!

    Welcome my friend.. nice to see you and your sexy ride!
     
  7. TGS91

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  8. Eric@Helix

    Eric@Helix New Member
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    Very nice stance on that MINI. My first thought, having had white wheels for several years, was you must have some fun keeping those RSs clean. Here's a great way to reduce brake dust: pull the pads out of the caliper and flip them around so that the backing plate is in contact with the rotor. The brake dust almost disappears.



    A note for NAM lurkers: I'M KIDDING.
     
  9. Msfitoy

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    That is HOT!!!! How da hell do you keep those rear tires on the rim?:eek6:

    100psi?:D
     
  10. Ryephile

    Ryephile New Member

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    Very hot car TheWanderer :Thumbsup: It was a pleasure seeing your lowness cruise around at MOTD7!
     
  11. imspencerwithanr53

    imspencerwithanr53 New Member

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    I love what you've done with the blue. Very nice job.

    How are you liking the VMaxx coilovers? I am thinking about buying a set but I haven't really heard too much on the minis...
     
  12. Batrugger

    Batrugger New Member

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    Very nicely done, I love those RS's :Thumbsup:
     
  13. dustinhxc

    dustinhxc New Member

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    I cant even begin to explain how amazingly sexyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy your car is with that stance and the wheels.
     
  14. not-so-rednwhitecooper

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    I love this car. It makes me want to buy Rally's RS's badly.

    Reppin the Vmaxx too!
     
  15. nabeshin

    nabeshin New Member

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    Not a fan of the "poke" but those are nice rims.
     
  16. loud9266

    loud9266 New Member

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    wow a proper lookin dark blue
    looks awesome!!
     
  17. BlimeyCabrio

    BlimeyCabrio Oscar Goldman of MINIs
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    Just looked at this again.... the painted grille surrounds are sex. I might have to do mine.
     
  18. kris

    kris New Member

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    Man, those wheels give it a killer stance
     
  19. dustinhxc

    dustinhxc New Member

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    I think I just filled the whole cup.
     
  20. versus

    versus Active Member

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    :yikes:That's absolutely epic!!
     

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