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So basically, I can go down no more than 3/4 inch with passengers? Or if I add rear control arms can I keep going lower?

 

BTW, I love the high rear like this: New Winter Wheels Are On

I just want to know if that height is doable.

 

Thanks a lot. XP

Some of both. I'm looking for around 220bhp and some light handling mods (Just some coilovers and wheels+tires), but this car is to be a cruiser that CAN go fast, not a fast car that CAN cruise. Even my performance mods are more focused on the aesthetics of it all though (Mainly sounds, and also an increase in throttle response for a more peppy feel). I just want a car that looks great, sounds great, and feels great, which the R53 does, but it just needs a little more of everything. Haha. But this is not a track car, or a number's chaser car, or anything like that. It will never see a racetrack in it's life, just lots of driving, and the occasional spirited burst from a red light/some tight cornering through twisties. This is just a daily that is to be fun and reliable.

 

Thanks! I appreciate it! I get most of my coilover advice from the guys at MT, so I appreciate a local's opinion. I'll shoot him a PM.

I only use that number for sake of shortness on the post. Haha. Again, I'm not a number's chaser. For more power I have a pretty short list. Exhaust-wise I just want a new manifold (What's recommended on that, sateside? Janspeed is the go-to for the Euro guys, what's good from here?), de-cat, and JCW exhaust system (Loss of power on R53 with straight pipe, I found). The rest is pretty normal stuff: Alta CAI, 17% reduction pulley, Meth kit, and bigger injectors and a tune if necessary.. I read most people are looking at about 220-250 with that, so I gave a low estimate. Whatever power I get from that is enough for me. Haha. And you think you have it bad, my house sits at 7,440 feet elevation. XP

 

To each their own, sir! I don't doubt you.

Oh ok. Cool beans on a rice cracker.

Much appreciated, kind sir. I'm so stoked.

 

Hey all! It's been a while for me, but after having to switch jobs, I now have the funds to pick up a MCS! YAY! Haha. I have a few questions for your well-trained eyes though: Is this car JCW/Checkmate? I don't know how to tell without the checkmate decal stuff, and I'm not sure on the JCW either, as the exhaust and intake are new. Any ways to tell? Thanks in advance, gents.
2006 Mini Cooper S

 

After reading, it apparently will have two-tone interior, and this is all solid black leather. The silver mirrors just threw me. Thanks Savvy. Haha. I know and I know. The poor lady who owns it has no idea what it's worth, I'm going to have to talk her waaaayy down. With the mods in it, and the two sets of wheels+tires, I'd be happy to pay 8k. But not 10k. Lol. And I'm not sure what's with the intake..... I may just have to replace it with a more normal one (Alta), and that's fine by me.

 

And as to JCW, I think he just has a different front bumper piece. It has no other JCW markings (That I can find). I emailed her back requesting the VIN, I'll let ya'll know what I dig up when I get it. Cheers!

 

Why's that? All ears.

 

Have something against Alta too?? Dear me!! XD Why ditch the aftermarket coil-pack? And it's worth at least 7, no way I could offer 6. Hahaha! That made me cry a little.... Doesn't even know the difference between SC and TC. Also she only knows the exhaust is aftermarket. And she doesn't know the make of the exhaust... But that's fine by me! Her ignorance could turn out to be my bliss. XD

 

Yeah, I got interior pics and close-ups of the wheels, and it all seems to be in pretty great shape! A few flaws, but I'll take those with a lower price any day.

 

And what exhaust is that? I know I've seen it before, but I can't remember who's it is....

 

Hmm... Alright! Ill ditch 'em when I have the funds. I'm sure they'll work ok for a while (Famous last words....)

 

I'm actually kinda busy, I'm looking at next Tuesday, the 11th. Gonna meet up somewhere in Golden. I'd love to come take a look at the Rat Rod when we do go take a look at it, if possible.

Ok, so two things that need replacing. I really hope she's running a reduction pulley too.... Something I need to buy but it "Speeds up wear and tear on the engine internals". Lol. Alright, I'll check the VIN as soon as she sends it.

It does look quite decent! Driver's seat has small mark, so I can use that, wheels have some curb rash, can use that. It has just enough problems to knock the price down a bit.