PW is a GREAT canvas for mods / vinyl / color / stealth... enjoy! Next steps if I were you - in this order: 1. Check ALL maintenance items (check R56 threads and address all known issues - I'm an R53 guy so what do I know? ) 2. Check the autocross schedule in your geographic area, sign u and go learn more about the car's (and your) handling 3. EBC redstuff or Hawk HPS brake pads up front before the autoX, check rear pads and replace as needed with ceramics (perhaps EBC reds or Hawks there too, don't go semi-met though) 4. Consider a better-than-stock suspension 5. G4 exhaust 6. Performance wheels/tires of choice, save the stockers and use 'em in winter with winter tires. Note that the 4x100 bolt pattern on the Mini makes interesting rims/tires EASY to find on Craigslist. 7. Tune it only once you've got the handing and braking down, as it's got enough power. Yes, really. ;-)
:cornut: To try and prevent carbon build up on the intake valves get a BSH oil catch can AND boost tap/by valve to catch al of the engine blow by and prevent it from carboning up the intake valves. There are other brands of OCC but I have and recommend BSH on my Margi(08 R56 BRG MCS/JCWm). Jason
are you still looking to buy a mini ? im selling my 2005 mini cooper jcw with extremely low miles in perfect condition