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Ya, I am a disgrace when it comes to Mini owners.
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nits231,
Welcome to the exciting world of MINI obsession. I'm in year 6 of owning El Kabong and still love every minute.
A heads up on some of the language, Mini refers to the classic Mini Cooper (pre-BMW), whereas MINI refers to the current BMW line. You will probably learn more than you ever thought possible to know about a car here!
So post a bit about yours, color, packages, any mods done by previous owner.
Again, WELCOME!
Annette
Welcome to the exciting world of MINI obsession. I'm in year 6 of owning El Kabong and still love every minute.
A heads up on some of the language, Mini refers to the classic Mini Cooper (pre-BMW), whereas MINI refers to the current BMW line. You will probably learn more than you ever thought possible to know about a car here!
So post a bit about yours, color, packages, any mods done by previous owner.
Again, WELCOME!
Annette
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nits231,
Welcome to the exciting world of MINI obsession. I'm in year 6 of owning El Kabong and still love every minute.
A heads up on some of the language, Mini refers to the classic Mini Cooper (pre-BMW), whereas MINI refers to the current BMW line. You will probably learn more than you ever thought possible to know about a car here!
So post a bit about yours, color, packages, any mods done by previous owner.
Again, WELCOME!
Annette
Welcome to the exciting world of MINI obsession. I'm in year 6 of owning El Kabong and still love every minute.
A heads up on some of the language, Mini refers to the classic Mini Cooper (pre-BMW), whereas MINI refers to the current BMW line. You will probably learn more than you ever thought possible to know about a car here!
So post a bit about yours, color, packages, any mods done by previous owner.
Again, WELCOME!
Annette
What about you?
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Making it yours will be the fun part. Like I said, I've had mine for 5+ years and am still having fun with it. My next 2 mods will be a shortshifter and some rally lights.
My MINI is named El Kabong and is an '06 MCS (R53). In addition to the OEM packages (Premium, Convenience, Sport pkg, Sport Suspension and Cold Weather) I've added the Alta cold air intake, a sway bar, a new pulley and tower plates. Tons of graphic mods that I can't even recall at this point . I did replace the tail lights with all white lights, I've managed to remove most everything red from the exterior. Mine was ordered with black bonnet stripes and I added additional black pinstripes to those to make them stand out a bit more.
I could keep going...
Annette
My MINI is named El Kabong and is an '06 MCS (R53). In addition to the OEM packages (Premium, Convenience, Sport pkg, Sport Suspension and Cold Weather) I've added the Alta cold air intake, a sway bar, a new pulley and tower plates. Tons of graphic mods that I can't even recall at this point . I did replace the tail lights with all white lights, I've managed to remove most everything red from the exterior. Mine was ordered with black bonnet stripes and I added additional black pinstripes to those to make them stand out a bit more.
I could keep going...
Annette
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Welcome! Apart from the driving, part of the fun of having a MINI is the YOU-ification! That is what mods are for. Have fun and make that MINI yours!
When you get the bug to add things, (all MINI owners seem to get the same bug at one time or another), be sure to research this site for lots of helpful threads. Often, someone has already discussed the topic you might be interested in! And if you cannot find what you're looking for, post a note, and someone will surely lend a hand.
Congrats, and have fun!
When you get the bug to add things, (all MINI owners seem to get the same bug at one time or another), be sure to research this site for lots of helpful threads. Often, someone has already discussed the topic you might be interested in! And if you cannot find what you're looking for, post a note, and someone will surely lend a hand.
Congrats, and have fun!
#12
Your life will never be the same.
For lots of MINI related stuff, check out SooperCooperInfo.com One of the guys in our club has spent his youth tracking down everything there is on the internet concerning MINI's and Mini's to build this library of links.
Ask lots of questions when they arise and expect a flurry of opinions. You will soon learn which ones come from those who really know their stuff.
For lots of MINI related stuff, check out SooperCooperInfo.com One of the guys in our club has spent his youth tracking down everything there is on the internet concerning MINI's and Mini's to build this library of links.
Ask lots of questions when they arise and expect a flurry of opinions. You will soon learn which ones come from those who really know their stuff.
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Making it yours will be the fun part. Like I said, I've had mine for 5+ years and am still having fun with it. My next 2 mods will be a shortshifter and some rally lights.
My MINI is named El Kabong and is an '06 MCS (R53). In addition to the OEM packages (Premium, Convenience, Sport pkg, Sport Suspension and Cold Weather) I've added the Alta cold air intake, a sway bar, a new pulley and tower plates. Tons of graphic mods that I can't even recall at this point . I did replace the tail lights with all white lights, I've managed to remove most everything red from the exterior. Mine was ordered with black bonnet stripes and I added additional black pinstripes to those to make them stand out a bit more.
I could keep going...
Annette
My MINI is named El Kabong and is an '06 MCS (R53). In addition to the OEM packages (Premium, Convenience, Sport pkg, Sport Suspension and Cold Weather) I've added the Alta cold air intake, a sway bar, a new pulley and tower plates. Tons of graphic mods that I can't even recall at this point . I did replace the tail lights with all white lights, I've managed to remove most everything red from the exterior. Mine was ordered with black bonnet stripes and I added additional black pinstripes to those to make them stand out a bit more.
I could keep going...
Annette
So far I will just work on getting a new stereo, I realized that I probably don't need new speakers cause the factory speakers are actually pretty darn good. But I want a cooler looking stereo face. Plus this one doesn't have an AUX input which is a headache cause I have to keep cutting CD's (not even MP3s).
Any advice on that?
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Welcome! Apart from the driving, part of the fun of having a MINI is the YOU-ification! That is what mods are for. Have fun and make that MINI yours!
When you get the bug to add things, (all MINI owners seem to get the same bug at one time or another), be sure to research this site for lots of helpful threads. Often, someone has already discussed the topic you might be interested in! And if you cannot find what you're looking for, post a note, and someone will surely lend a hand.
Congrats, and have fun!
When you get the bug to add things, (all MINI owners seem to get the same bug at one time or another), be sure to research this site for lots of helpful threads. Often, someone has already discussed the topic you might be interested in! And if you cannot find what you're looking for, post a note, and someone will surely lend a hand.
Congrats, and have fun!
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Your life will never be the same.
For lots of MINI related stuff, check out SooperCooperInfo.com One of the guys in our club has spent his youth tracking down everything there is on the internet concerning MINI's and Mini's to build this library of links.
Ask lots of questions when they arise and expect a flurry of opinions. You will soon learn which ones come from those who really know their stuff.
For lots of MINI related stuff, check out SooperCooperInfo.com One of the guys in our club has spent his youth tracking down everything there is on the internet concerning MINI's and Mini's to build this library of links.
Ask lots of questions when they arise and expect a flurry of opinions. You will soon learn which ones come from those who really know their stuff.
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nits, does your MINI have the parcel shelf? (It's a shelf mod, added under the steering wheel). A very nice and not too expensive mod that was pretty commonly done to the '02-'06 generation. If not, you should do that first and then you'll have a good place for an AUX or Ipod input. That is where mine is and I did both mods myself in an afternoon. Not too difficult at all.
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nits, does your MINI have the parcel shelf? (It's a shelf mod, added under the steering wheel). A very nice and not too expensive mod that was pretty commonly done to the '02-'06 generation. If not, you should do that first and then you'll have a good place for an AUX or Ipod input. That is where mine is and I did both mods myself in an afternoon. Not too difficult at all.