Hello my name is JT.

Last Saturday (7/10) I purchased a 2004 Chili Red MCS MC40 and named him Herbert.

Since then I've purchased Herb some goodies:
- ValentineOne (V1) Radar Detector
- Garmin nuvi 660
- Kuda Leather GPS Mount and Holder
- MINI Auxiliary Input
- MINI Audio Cable
- OutMotoring Stubby Antenna
- H&R Lowering Springs
- Milltek Gen 1 Exhaust System
- Alta V2 Cold Air Intake
- Alta V2 Supercharger Pulley (15%)
- Denso Iridium Spark Plugs
- Kingsborne Firebraid 8mm Ignition Wires
- Thule Aero Roof Rack System
- Yakima Basketcase + Net

Now I'm just waiting for all of the parts to come in so I can get them installed.

See yah in the 714, kids...

 

Sounds like some mods & fun are-a-brewing! Muahahah! Congrats on the new purchase!

 

Hey, JT! Looks like Herbert is going in for some surgery, soon!

 

The V1 and the 660 are awesome. i want to hard wire my V1, but just have not got around to it yet. Have fun.

 

Welcome to the forum, the V1 going to be needed with all those mods you scheduled. Good choice for savings!

 

Welcome to NAM! Now with all those mods, don't forget one of the most important things of all, good car care products and the knowledge behind on how to use them properly. Come by my shop sometimes in Anaheim. There's an excellent BMW/MINI shop in my complex as well and we are freeway accessible!

Richard

 

Thanks!

I should have everything installed next week!

This will be my first radar detector and GPS (besides my iPhone). I think I'll need them though since I've been making excuses to get out and drive lately...

Where do you guy(s)/gal(s) have your V1 installed?

Thanks for the advice! Luckily, I lurked the boards prior to buying Herb and all the mods. I'd say NAM prep'd me well.

As far as this shop goes, does it have a name? I am currently looking for a MINI Specialist in "The OC". I've reached out to Danny at MiniCorsa and Matt at SoCal MINI Cooper.

 

PM sent.

 

welcome

 

Thanks!

 

Replied.

 

Thanks for the ALTA Purchase, but more importantly congrats on the new car. The MC40 is a great package and out of all the MINI's I've had the pleasure of owning, its one I have yet to own!

Congrats again! Let me know if I can help with any other mod stuff! Chat soon!

 

Will do, thanks!

PS. How many MINI's do you own...?

 

I have just a couple now. But have owned a few over the years. Love the buggers!

Right now:
09 JCW H/T
10 MCS H/T
06 MCS GP

Wife has an:

07 MCS Vert

 

Congrats on your purchase and aggressive modding pace! Keep it up. I hope to see you on the road, honk it you do. it's kinda hard to miss my MINI. Add a picture to your signature so we can all recognize you. Im primarily in the Orange, Yorba Linda, and Villa Park areas.
-Seth

 

Hey guys,
I've had Herbert for a little over 2 weeks and loving him more and more every day. I find myself making poor excuses to get out and drive, or just taking the long way home from work/school...

So far I've installed the following:
- Hardwired the ValentineOne (V1) Radar Detector
- Kuda Leather GPS Mount and Holder for Garmin nuvi 660 (GPS Included)
- OutMotoring Stubby Antenna
- H&R Lowering Springs
- Milltek Gen 1 Exhaust System
- Denso Iridium Spark Plugs + Kingsborne Firebraid 8mm Ignition Wires
- Thule Aero Roof Rack System
- Yakima Basketcase + Net

Now that my Summer Semester is over I will have a lot more free time to finish these mods:
- Alta V2 Supercharger Pulley (15%) + new belt
- MINI Auxiliary Input + MINI Audio Cable

Thanks for the welcomes, comments, and support! The MINI community has been 1000% easier to deal with than the Import Scene, so THANKS!

- JT

 

Congrats to you and Herbert on the new parts! Thanks as well for the business!

More pics needed soon!

 

Thanks! I'll be posting pics this weekend...

 

Yesterday I left work a little early and drove down to Windigo Independent BMW Service to have my Alta V2 Supercharger Pulley (15%) + new belt installed.

As mentioned in many posts, the pulley provided the most noticeable gains. (Maybe because this was the last part installed?) I would recommend this to anybody on the fence about it, but remember to calculate labor into each mod.

COMING SOON:
- MINI Auxiliary Input + MINI Audio Cable
- Short Shifter

BIG THANKS TO: Richard (@OctaneGuy) who referred me to the shop and Dale, Ralph, Geoff, & Kyle from Windigo.

 

Awesome!! You're welcome! It was a pleasure meeting you and hanging out. Let's check out your paint next time!

I have the ultimate one stop location now, heh heh. Come down to do some mods at Windigo, then walk over and get some Prima and training on your paint...or do it while you wait for the work to be done at Windigo.

For anyone else interested, here is their contact info. They've been in business 24 years doing BMW and German autos, the owners and mechanics are BMWCCA instructors.

Windigo Independent BMW and MINI
5550 E. La Palma Ave
Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
714 779 2082

 

I love my MC4:20!

 

Beautiful pictures and a freaking immaculate car, nice job!

 

Thanks!