Well, I finally did it......
#1
Well, I finally did it......
I pulled the trigger on a Mini. I am a Mustang fan. Have been for a number of years. Purchased my first one in 1989 and haven't looked back since. Everything from stock fox bodies to my race car. 1500+ hp 1993 Mustang GT. But, I have had this Mini passion lurking inside now since this resurrection of new style Mini's. My wife, on the other hand, despised the first Mini I brought home in 2004. Soooo, needless to say, no mini was in store for me any time soon.
My boss and his wife are nearing the parting of ways and her daily is this 2006 Cooper S. So, when I saw it roll in the shop for service and pictures (we also sale cars), I snatched it up pretty quickly, despite the tongue lashing I was about to receive when I arrived home. I phoned the wife, told her to get dressed, We were going to dinner in the new ride.
Her first response on the phone was fairly expected.
her: "What did you buy?"
me: "A car, what else!"
her: "It better not be that stupid little car you keep talking about"
me: "What car would you be referring?"
her: "YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT CAR I'M TALKING ABOUT!!!"
me: "Where would you like to eat? You know that steak place you always wanted to go to? I was thinking that tonight would be as good as any to go there."
her: "Damnit, you did buy that car didn't you?"
me: "Will you be ready in like 10 minutes?"
So, it's like this.
2006 Mini Cooper S
Megan Racing race coil over system
Megan Racing exhaust system
The intercooler is big, just don't know who's it is.
18" wheels.
Anyway, one, big, medium-rare steak, Lobster tail (the biggest damn crawfish I have ever seen by-the-way), baked potato and a VERY expensive bottle of wine later, (Don't forget to leave a tip.....Tip, that has to be included in this check woman....) I am the very proud owner of a Mini Cooper S.
I was able to drive it for the first week after I brought it home. Then, my boss explains that his soon-to-be-ex will be in the next few days to finalize the....well, ya know.....I asked my wife if we could trade cars for the day? She reluctantly agreed, FOR ONLY TODAY THOUGH, RIGHT?. (Her daily is a 328i convertible BMW)
Needless to say, I haven't even seen the Mini in a month. And the keys seem to have been lost from the point I get home, till she leaves for work in the morning.
I knew she would like it once she drove it anyway.......although she would never admit it to me.....it's ok, I still love her.
So, what next? I work in a performance shop and tune Ford, Gm and Dodge stuff. What can I do to this Mini (assuming of course, I get it back)?
Archie King
rad-rides.com
My boss and his wife are nearing the parting of ways and her daily is this 2006 Cooper S. So, when I saw it roll in the shop for service and pictures (we also sale cars), I snatched it up pretty quickly, despite the tongue lashing I was about to receive when I arrived home. I phoned the wife, told her to get dressed, We were going to dinner in the new ride.
Her first response on the phone was fairly expected.
her: "What did you buy?"
me: "A car, what else!"
her: "It better not be that stupid little car you keep talking about"
me: "What car would you be referring?"
her: "YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT CAR I'M TALKING ABOUT!!!"
me: "Where would you like to eat? You know that steak place you always wanted to go to? I was thinking that tonight would be as good as any to go there."
her: "Damnit, you did buy that car didn't you?"
me: "Will you be ready in like 10 minutes?"
So, it's like this.
2006 Mini Cooper S
Megan Racing race coil over system
Megan Racing exhaust system
The intercooler is big, just don't know who's it is.
18" wheels.
Anyway, one, big, medium-rare steak, Lobster tail (the biggest damn crawfish I have ever seen by-the-way), baked potato and a VERY expensive bottle of wine later, (Don't forget to leave a tip.....Tip, that has to be included in this check woman....) I am the very proud owner of a Mini Cooper S.
I was able to drive it for the first week after I brought it home. Then, my boss explains that his soon-to-be-ex will be in the next few days to finalize the....well, ya know.....I asked my wife if we could trade cars for the day? She reluctantly agreed, FOR ONLY TODAY THOUGH, RIGHT?. (Her daily is a 328i convertible BMW)
Needless to say, I haven't even seen the Mini in a month. And the keys seem to have been lost from the point I get home, till she leaves for work in the morning.
I knew she would like it once she drove it anyway.......although she would never admit it to me.....it's ok, I still love her.
So, what next? I work in a performance shop and tune Ford, Gm and Dodge stuff. What can I do to this Mini (assuming of course, I get it back)?
Archie King
rad-rides.com
#2
her: "What did you buy?"
me: "A car, what else!"
her: "It better not be that stupid little car you keep talking about"
me: "What car would you be referring?"
her: "YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT CAR I'M TALKING ABOUT!!!"
me: "Where would you like to eat? You know that steak place you always wanted to go to? I was thinking that tonight would be as good as any to go there."
her: "Damnit, you did buy that car didn't you?"
me: "Will you be ready in like 10 minutes?"
#4
First of all congrats. Great story, the first of many to come. If you are looking for speed, then a reduced supercharger pulley is in order if it doesn't already have one (15% recommended), a big valve head, cam and custom tune to bring it all together (make sure you get a tune from an experienced Mini tuner). Remember, it's all power to weight and the Mini is fairly light as far as new cars go.
#5
#6
Been there done that with the wife, the only difference is my wife hasn't seized the MINI, while she accepts its position on the driveway, and has even washed it twice, she has only ridden in it once in 6 months, however she claims half ownership and final say so on any mods, she is still upset about the viper stripes and I anticipate a major battle over the Falken Azenis RT-615's that are going on it April 1st. A steak dinner will not even come close to winning that battle!
#7
First of all congrats. Great story, the first of many to come. If you are looking for speed, then a reduced supercharger pulley is in order if it doesn't already have one (15% recommended), a big valve head, cam and custom tune to bring it all together (make sure you get a tune from an experienced Mini tuner). Remember, it's all power to weight and the Mini is fairly light as far as new cars go.
maybe header too but def Pulley first
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#8
Blower pulley......check
crank pulley......check
I have access to building the so called "twin-charged" turbo system. Also, I am v-e-r-y good with nitrous.
Who makes the tuning software for these cars? I have an in-house dynojet 224x (with the boost monitor) to test everything I do but would like to tune on my own.
I can see I am about to open a new mini-can (pun intended) of worms.
Archie
ps: A red 2004 Cooper S was traded in today. Low miles and completely stock. So, if anyone is looking......
A
crank pulley......check
I have access to building the so called "twin-charged" turbo system. Also, I am v-e-r-y good with nitrous.
Who makes the tuning software for these cars? I have an in-house dynojet 224x (with the boost monitor) to test everything I do but would like to tune on my own.
I can see I am about to open a new mini-can (pun intended) of worms.
Archie
ps: A red 2004 Cooper S was traded in today. Low miles and completely stock. So, if anyone is looking......
A
Last edited by Tommy Tutone; 04-07-2010 at 04:54 PM.
#9
I pulled the trigger on a Mini. I am a Mustang fan. Have been for a number of years. Purchased my first one in 1989 and haven't looked back since. Everything from stock fox bodies to my race car. 1500+ hp 1993 Mustang GT. But, I have had this Mini passion lurking inside now since this resurrection of new style Mini's. My wife, on the other hand, despised the first Mini I brought home in 2004. Soooo, needless to say, no mini was in store for me any time soon.
My boss and his wife are nearing the parting of ways and her daily is this 2006 Cooper S. So, when I saw it roll in the shop for service and pictures (we also sale cars), I snatched it up pretty quickly, despite the tongue lashing I was about to receive when I arrived home. I phoned the wife, told her to get dressed, We were going to dinner in the new ride.
Her first response on the phone was fairly expected.
her: "What did you buy?"
me: "A car, what else!"
her: "It better not be that stupid little car you keep talking about"
me: "What car would you be referring?"
her: "YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT CAR I'M TALKING ABOUT!!!"
me: "Where would you like to eat? You know that steak place you always wanted to go to? I was thinking that tonight would be as good as any to go there."
her: "Damnit, you did buy that car didn't you?"
me: "Will you be ready in like 10 minutes?"
So, it's like this.
2006 Mini Cooper S
Megan Racing race coil over system
Megan Racing exhaust system
The intercooler is big, just don't know who's it is.
18" wheels.
Anyway, one, big, medium-rare steak, Lobster tail (the biggest damn crawfish I have ever seen by-the-way), baked potato and a VERY expensive bottle of wine later, (Don't forget to leave a tip.....Tip, that has to be included in this check woman....) I am the very proud owner of a Mini Cooper S.
I was able to drive it for the first week after I brought it home. Then, my boss explains that his soon-to-be-ex will be in the next few days to finalize the....well, ya know.....I asked my wife if we could trade cars for the day? She reluctantly agreed, FOR ONLY TODAY THOUGH, RIGHT?. (Her daily is a 328i convertible BMW)
Needless to say, I haven't even seen the Mini in a month. And the keys seem to have been lost from the point I get home, till she leaves for work in the morning.
I knew she would like it once she drove it anyway.......although she would never admit it to me.....it's ok, I still love her.
So, what next? I work in a performance shop and tune Ford, Gm and Dodge stuff. What can I do to this Mini (assuming of course, I get it back)?
Archie King
rad-rides.com
My boss and his wife are nearing the parting of ways and her daily is this 2006 Cooper S. So, when I saw it roll in the shop for service and pictures (we also sale cars), I snatched it up pretty quickly, despite the tongue lashing I was about to receive when I arrived home. I phoned the wife, told her to get dressed, We were going to dinner in the new ride.
Her first response on the phone was fairly expected.
her: "What did you buy?"
me: "A car, what else!"
her: "It better not be that stupid little car you keep talking about"
me: "What car would you be referring?"
her: "YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT CAR I'M TALKING ABOUT!!!"
me: "Where would you like to eat? You know that steak place you always wanted to go to? I was thinking that tonight would be as good as any to go there."
her: "Damnit, you did buy that car didn't you?"
me: "Will you be ready in like 10 minutes?"
So, it's like this.
2006 Mini Cooper S
Megan Racing race coil over system
Megan Racing exhaust system
The intercooler is big, just don't know who's it is.
18" wheels.
Anyway, one, big, medium-rare steak, Lobster tail (the biggest damn crawfish I have ever seen by-the-way), baked potato and a VERY expensive bottle of wine later, (Don't forget to leave a tip.....Tip, that has to be included in this check woman....) I am the very proud owner of a Mini Cooper S.
I was able to drive it for the first week after I brought it home. Then, my boss explains that his soon-to-be-ex will be in the next few days to finalize the....well, ya know.....I asked my wife if we could trade cars for the day? She reluctantly agreed, FOR ONLY TODAY THOUGH, RIGHT?. (Her daily is a 328i convertible BMW)
Needless to say, I haven't even seen the Mini in a month. And the keys seem to have been lost from the point I get home, till she leaves for work in the morning.
I knew she would like it once she drove it anyway.......although she would never admit it to me.....it's ok, I still love her.
So, what next? I work in a performance shop and tune Ford, Gm and Dodge stuff. What can I do to this Mini (assuming of course, I get it back)?
Archie King
rad-rides.com
Mark
#10
I loved that story! It should go on the MINI Corporate site under testimonials. That is one mean looking MINI you got.
My story is kind of the opposite. My wife needed a new car and when we test drove the MINI she just knew that was the car for her. I didn't want to ask if I could drive it because I knew that she was having a blast and didn't want to interrupt her fun, but she knew that I was twitching like a **** every time we got in her car that she finally suggested we look for a MINI for me. The "looking" turned into buying in about 2 weeks and so we both have permanent grins on our faces now.
Motor on baby!
My story is kind of the opposite. My wife needed a new car and when we test drove the MINI she just knew that was the car for her. I didn't want to ask if I could drive it because I knew that she was having a blast and didn't want to interrupt her fun, but she knew that I was twitching like a **** every time we got in her car that she finally suggested we look for a MINI for me. The "looking" turned into buying in about 2 weeks and so we both have permanent grins on our faces now.
Motor on baby!
#11
Great story !
One of my most anxious days started with my wife taking our Mini to work for the 1st time earlier this year. I needed her Honda CRV on my day off - it has a bike rack and I really needed to go on a ride. I remember watching her drive up the street at a crisp clip and thinking, "This may be a bad idea. I may never get to drive it again." Thankfully, she knows how much I love Max and respects my territory. Hope it lasts that way.
One of my most anxious days started with my wife taking our Mini to work for the 1st time earlier this year. I needed her Honda CRV on my day off - it has a bike rack and I really needed to go on a ride. I remember watching her drive up the street at a crisp clip and thinking, "This may be a bad idea. I may never get to drive it again." Thankfully, she knows how much I love Max and respects my territory. Hope it lasts that way.
#12
#13
This thread reminds me of one of the first ones I ever read here: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...th-spouse.html . It cracked me up then, and it still does!
#14
tommy
i'm a converted ex mustang owner too.
a 90 5.0 LX and a 98 GT, loved them both and love my MINI too.
its not better, just really different!
15% pully, CAI and Ways 25 mm sway bar
http://www.waymotorworks.com/h-sport...-sway-bar.html
will make your car faster and turn really well,
have fun
boxcars
i'm a converted ex mustang owner too.
a 90 5.0 LX and a 98 GT, loved them both and love my MINI too.
its not better, just really different!
15% pully, CAI and Ways 25 mm sway bar
http://www.waymotorworks.com/h-sport...-sway-bar.html
will make your car faster and turn really well,
have fun
boxcars
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