The New Guy
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08-13-2014, 10:03 PM
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The New Guy
Hello everyone! I'm new to the NAM forums however I have owned my Mini for about two years now. I have previously used these forums to find answers to technical questions and to read other people's input about performance modifications and setup recommendations. I am constantly seeking out new ways to improve my car and myself as a driver. I hope to learn from the other members of this forum as well as share my own insights in order to benefit others who share the passion for driving as me.
My first car was a 1989 Nissan 240SX. Working a minimum wage job out of high school, I scavenged pennies from each paycheck to put towards my car. I changed the suspension, wheels, tires, brakes, welded the diff and gutted the interior in favor of a single bucket seat and racing harness over the span of about a year before selling the car. Since then, I have owned an RSX, an AE86, another 240SX, a Q45, and now the Mini, which I can truthfully say has won my heart.
The Car:
2005 Mini Cooper S
Alta 15% Supercharger Pulley
OEM Cat-Back Straight Pipe
Bilstein PSS Coilovers
eBay Camber Plates
Hawk 9012 Blue Brake Pads
Powerslot Slotted Rotors
OZ Racing Ultraleggera Wheels
Hankook Ventus RS3 Tires (215/45/17)
I drive this car to school and work every day. My plans for the future are to further modify the car for track use and become actively involved in racing. I hope to make new friends on these forums and contribute to the community as best I can. I look forward to meeting everyone! Let's motor!
My first car was a 1989 Nissan 240SX. Working a minimum wage job out of high school, I scavenged pennies from each paycheck to put towards my car. I changed the suspension, wheels, tires, brakes, welded the diff and gutted the interior in favor of a single bucket seat and racing harness over the span of about a year before selling the car. Since then, I have owned an RSX, an AE86, another 240SX, a Q45, and now the Mini, which I can truthfully say has won my heart.
The Car:
2005 Mini Cooper S
Alta 15% Supercharger Pulley
OEM Cat-Back Straight Pipe
Bilstein PSS Coilovers
eBay Camber Plates
Hawk 9012 Blue Brake Pads
Powerslot Slotted Rotors
OZ Racing Ultraleggera Wheels
Hankook Ventus RS3 Tires (215/45/17)
I drive this car to school and work every day. My plans for the future are to further modify the car for track use and become actively involved in racing. I hope to make new friends on these forums and contribute to the community as best I can. I look forward to meeting everyone! Let's motor!
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08-14-2014, 07:26 AM
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Welcome and post up some more pics. Nice shot.
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08-14-2014, 04:50 PM
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