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  1. TheModFather

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    #10 TheModFather, Apr 7, 2015
    Welcome! Ask away, the only dumb question is the one that never gets spoken...
     
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    #27 wmwny, Apr 9, 2015
    My '06 MCS has a 15% pulley along with a Jan tune, a GP intercooler/diverter, enclosed airbox and some other stuff. It is my daily driver, Dragon slayer and weekend track car. I'm happy with the performance of the pulley I have.
     
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    #32 Newbie6, Apr 10, 2015

    Yea I've been down that road with my Audi even though mine was pretty good to go anyway I just made sure it was and after doing the timing chains which was a 10K job along with adding some performance mods I would like to keep it around for awhile and using the Mini as my daily would work out just fine.
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  4. TheModFather

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    #17 TheModFather, Apr 9, 2015
    You dont want a 19%! They spin the S/C too fast and make way too much heat, even for street use!
     
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    #19 TheModFather, Apr 9, 2015
    A 15% if you are going to track it or have a heavy foot, or go to a 17% if you mostly baby your cars. There are other ways to gain the lost HP of not adding as much boost, and they don't make the heat.
     
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    #20 wmwny, Apr 9, 2015
    A Jan tune is the best!
     
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    #24 MCS02, Apr 9, 2015
    Oh and Dave would be the local meth head:D
     
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    #25 TheModFather, Apr 9, 2015
    You should see the jugs he brings to the Dragon! :p
     
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    #26 Newbie6, Apr 9, 2015
    Ha ha I know about water/meth my mustang is boosted and I use the snow performance kit on that and I noticed a huge difference with it!
     
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    #30 Newbie6, Apr 10, 2015

    Yea I noticed that when I tried looking up a Jan tune lol. I think I'm gonna do all the maintenance first, I noticed I need a new air filter, wouldn't hurt to do spark plugs and oil change to just start then trans oil and then maybe look at performance stuff later but it's all good info to know I'm really excited to learn more about this car all I hear is good things about it which is why I always do my research before I buy a car!
     
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    #31 fridayxiii, Apr 10, 2015
    You've got the right idea: get the maintenance items up-to-date & take care of any repairs before enhancing the performance. Especially since you already have some other horses in the stable, you can take your time w/the MINI & do it right. Too many owners (esp. buying pre-owned) worry about going fast before making sure the car is sound, stable, and strong. But you've got some experience and your head on straight, so enjoy the experience!
     
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    #33 Newbie6, Apr 15, 2015
    Ok I have a quick question is the power steering in these cars supposed to be stiff while driving? I drove my S4 and it was pretty easy to turn the wheel and in this car it seems pretty tough to turn, just more then the Audi?
     
  13. TheModFather

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    #34 TheModFather, Apr 15, 2015
    R53 steering is pretty tight compared to most other cars... Its about equal to an R56 or R60 in "SPORT" mode. ;)
     
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    #37 Newbie6, Apr 15, 2015
    Well nothing is leaking and the powering steering fluid is good and I don't hear anything but I'll look into the recall since I have a Mini dealership right down the road from me probably why I wanted one driving by it every day LOL
     
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    #2 Newbie6, Apr 7, 2015
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    #3 DneprDave, Apr 7, 2015
    Welcome!
    I have a bunch of cars too, just like shoes, they seem to last longer when you have a lot of them.
     
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    #4 Savvy, Apr 7, 2015
    Nice ride. Welcome aboard!
     
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    #5 Eric@Helix, Apr 7, 2015
    Welcome!
     
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    #6 Firebro17, Apr 7, 2015
    Howdy and welcome.
     
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