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Old 03-25-2011, 08:24 AM
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well here i am

i joined the cooper club a couple days ago. gas prices forced me to trade in my 06 mustang gt, for something more economical. 115hp is a FAR cry from 300but the 30mpg is a far cry from the 14. i dont love the mini yet, but i do like it. i know absolutely nothing about them and am looking forward to learning.
 
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Old 03-25-2011, 08:35 AM
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Welcome to the club! I came from a CBR600 so I know how you feel about the huge drop in power to weight ratio.. but I love the Cooper now and you probably will too. Post up some pictures of your new ride!

There are a ton of people here who can suggest mods and improvements to make your car perform a little better. It will never haul *** in a straight line like a V8, but with some minor upgrades it can be just as fun.
 
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Old 03-25-2011, 06:03 PM
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Ditto what Danny said. You can do an awfully lot with a MINI and will give you great rewards. Hang in there, read lots of posts, and you will begin to get an idea of what you have to work with.
 
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Old 03-25-2011, 06:41 PM
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Welcome to NAM and hope you grow to love your MINI soon, it will pay you back tenfold!
Details are always appreciated around here, accompanied by pics .
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Old 03-25-2011, 07:48 PM
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Welcome from another former mustang owner (91 gt). You will enjoy the mini in the corners.
 
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Old 03-25-2011, 11:28 PM
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Could have gotten 30mpg with a 181hp MCS.
 
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Old 03-25-2011, 11:42 PM
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I have my ninja zx10r for speed
 




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