What did you do to your mini today?
Off the line I would say there is a little more. You really feel it come into play and pull through the upper gears. The weight transfer is a bit more noticeable now with the stock suspension setup. May have to look into a decent coilover/koni setup.
I was hoping to have time to catch a quick video from within the car today but no go. I will post when I get the chance so anyone interested can view it.
Cleaned him up and went for a quick drive:
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Looks good.
-B
Went a little crazy two weeks after purchase. Just bought this 06 MCS about 2 weeks ago and couldn't help making a lot of cosmetic changes to get through winter. This weekend, modes include:
- Removed faded & torn clear bra
- Removed original faded stripes
- Removed grill lines & went with simple mesh until new kits can be applied
- Plasti Dipped entire front bumper - (only because clear bra took off paint from second bumper after a minor wreck that was poorly painted.) Sigh!
- Plasti Dipped new stripes (Black and red)
- Plasti Dipped Mirrors (red)
- Plasti Dipped door handles, gas cover, rear lights (black)
- Plasti Dipped wheels (major curb rash) (black)
Whew... long two days, but it's finished before snow sets in this week. (I'm in CO)
Hope you like... Can post lots of "during" photos if interested in any specifics. While it's not what I want to end up with, it's a start until I can get "play" funds together to add an aero kit, some carbon fiber, decent wheels and the performance mods to increase HP.
I think it looks tougher with all chrome gone.
Enjoy!
Before - the actual day I drove it home from dealer (used)
This weekend did all the above. (except removed clear bra and stripes)
- Removed faded & torn clear bra
- Removed original faded stripes
- Removed grill lines & went with simple mesh until new kits can be applied
- Plasti Dipped entire front bumper - (only because clear bra took off paint from second bumper after a minor wreck that was poorly painted.) Sigh!
- Plasti Dipped new stripes (Black and red)
- Plasti Dipped Mirrors (red)
- Plasti Dipped door handles, gas cover, rear lights (black)
- Plasti Dipped wheels (major curb rash) (black)
Whew... long two days, but it's finished before snow sets in this week. (I'm in CO)
Hope you like... Can post lots of "during" photos if interested in any specifics. While it's not what I want to end up with, it's a start until I can get "play" funds together to add an aero kit, some carbon fiber, decent wheels and the performance mods to increase HP.
I think it looks tougher with all chrome gone.
Enjoy!
Before - the actual day I drove it home from dealer (used)
This weekend did all the above. (except removed clear bra and stripes)
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I received my Way Motor Works EBC Red Stuff Brake Package Friday and installed it Saturday. Installation was pretty easy except the Torx screws on the front rotors were hard to get off. I had to use a Butane Torch and a lot of WD-40. I can't wait to see how much less brake dust I get compared to the stock brake pads.
I also need to get my car inspected and ordered new tires so I decided to do some e-brake turns and a couple burnouts. The video is not that impressive but it felt good lol.
I also need to get my car inspected and ordered new tires so I decided to do some e-brake turns and a couple burnouts. The video is not that impressive but it felt good lol.