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  1. CHKMINI

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    #10 CHKMINI, Dec 26, 2015
    When it comes to ignition, the OEM remains the choice for most of us. Red aftermarket coils have been known to burn the ECU's in R53's. IMO the 15% pulley works well.
     
  2. Goldsmithy

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    #11 Goldsmithy, Dec 26, 2015
    Do you have the service records? If not, I would take care of all maintenance first...fluid change, filters, etc.
     
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    #13 wmwny, Dec 26, 2015
    Welcome to M/A! It's always really special to see another '06 R53, too! :Thumbsup:

    My '06 R54 has seen copious track days at Mid Ohio and I have a 15% pulley and some other stuff. It's "good enough" for the track and the car is my daily driver, as well.
     
  4. Friskie

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    #7 Friskie, Dec 26, 2015
    Welcome to M/A
    Fine looking ride...but...but...the top doesn't fold back.
    Only way to compensate is to swap out the struts and rear sway bar for KONI FSDs and a 22 MM adjustable sway bar.

    How's that for a start, MCS02?
     
  5. EverydayGetaway

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    #12 EverydayGetaway, Dec 26, 2015
    I do, that's part of why I bought this particular car (instead of waiting for one with Chrono pack and heated seats) ;)

    It just had the 50k service done and it's had all other regular maintenance done by the dealer. It spent it's first 41k miles in California and has been in VA for the past 9k.
     
  6. TheModFather

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    #14 TheModFather, Dec 26, 2015
    What he ^^^ said.
     
  7. MCS02

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    #15 MCS02, Dec 26, 2015
    I have a 17% pulley. Go with the 15%

    And your first mod will be bun warmers? :frown2: :D
     
  8. Jason Montague

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    #18 Jason Montague, Dec 27, 2015
    Nice Ride from an old R55/R56 driver!
     
  9. EverydayGetaway

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    #21 EverydayGetaway, Dec 27, 2015
    Thanks everyone! I made my mind up on an '05 or '06 (since I know the troubles of early model year BMWs, knew not to tempt fate with the Mini) and this color was my second choice to blue, but I'm now thinking I actually like it more :)
     
  10. mrntd

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    #22 mrntd, Dec 28, 2015
    Welcome Aboard!
    The black wheels look great on a silver car.
     
  11. MCS02

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    #2 MCS02, Dec 25, 2015
    Welcome to MA!

    Now get to Moding!!

    We are here to help spend your money...........I mean help pick out Mods
     
  12. Steve

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    #3 Steve, Dec 25, 2015
    Good choice! And welcome to the site.
     
  13. 00Mini

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    #4 00Mini, Dec 26, 2015
    Great looking ride and Welcome to Motoring Alliance the onlyest MINI Forum you'll ever need !!
     
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    #5 Goldsmithy, Dec 26, 2015
    Welcome to the modness... Great looking ride!!!
     
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    #6 Nathan, Dec 26, 2015
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
  16. MCS02

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    #8 MCS02, Dec 26, 2015
    Thats a good start Friskie! I will call your Koni and sway bar and double down with a 15% SC pulley and CAI.:D
     
  17. EverydayGetaway

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    #9 EverydayGetaway, Dec 26, 2015
    Haha, thanks everyone! I already have a plan setup for the car :)

    First thing I'm going to do is put in some seat heaters... sadly the seats in it don't have the elements so I'm going to use cheap aftermarket pads (and probably upgrade the seats for genuine leather ones with adjustable lumbar in the future).

    Then I'm going to go with a CAI, 15-17% pulley (haven't made up my mind since I can't find a definitive answer on which is best to go with for daily use), upgraded ignition and injectors, new brakes and possibly a helix or other shifter.

    I also want to get some driving lights up front, possibly remove the stripes, possibly an aero grill, and I also want to leather wrap the dashboard (top part), but that seems an impossibility due to the passenger airbag :(

    For now I just want to get my iPod and/or bluetooth to work properly :frown2:
     
  18. EverydayGetaway

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    #16 EverydayGetaway, Dec 26, 2015
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    #17 Razone23, Dec 27, 2015
    Bienvenido. Nice ride
     
  20. Dave.0

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    #19 Dave.0, Dec 27, 2015
    Nice R53
     
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