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05-29-2013, 08:51 PM
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what is the one best modification you have made to your cooper?
05-29-2013, 09:01 PM
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05-29-2013, 09:15 PM
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what is the one best modification you have made to your cooper?
The best mod I did was too divorce my wife and now no one drives my MINI but me.
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05-29-2013, 09:21 PM
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Hahahahahahaha
05-29-2013, 09:31 PM
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Best mod so far:
Add an amp and subwoofer and replace front speakers.
I may have a different answer in a few months. I'm getting ready to tackle a few mods/upgrades I've been putting off.
05-29-2013, 11:01 PM
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So far, its a tie between rubber mats & center armrest.
05-30-2013, 03:21 AM
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I've only done two mods so far, but between the two, the Rubbertite floor mats. The OEM mats in my car were just terrible.
05-30-2013, 03:36 AM
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I got Rowan two weeks ago today, so I haven't done much. I think the best mod so far is the Pulsar third brake light flasher, which I installed yesterday. It will make me feel a little safer when driving my little car in heavy traffic!
05-30-2013, 04:58 AM
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HSport Comp RSB (25.5mm hollow)
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Michelin Pilot Super Sports
05-30-2013, 06:04 AM
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HUGE 25.5mm REAR SWAY BAR
05-30-2013, 09:29 AM
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My best mod was the Accessport. This eliminated the throttle lag and gave a nice bump in midrange torque that makes the car more fun to drive.
The JCW steering wheel is nice, its the one mod that I use every time that I get in the car.
Mike
05-30-2013, 10:34 AM
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Seat time.
The best mod was putting me in the driver's seat!
05-30-2013, 10:48 AM
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05-30-2013, 01:01 PM
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A MiniMania Intake Snorkel...
She's a "Justa" Cooper if that makes a difference, with this mod. I no longer have to use the Sport Button or worry about fuel mileage!!
05-30-2013, 01:10 PM
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I see we have all been bitten by the MOD bug.
05-30-2013, 03:12 PM
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Weight savings is the best mod, it is free. All the way from removing backseats to the driver losing weight.
05-30-2013, 03:26 PM
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I'd have to say I have a 3 way tie for best mod I've done to my car.
1) NM motor bushing
2) Tyrol Sport 40% ssk
3) Ditching the run-flats
All 3 made a very positive difference in the car.
05-30-2013, 05:48 PM
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Weight savings is the best mod, it is free. All the way from removing backseats to the driver losing weight.
hahahaha
05-30-2013, 05:54 PM
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+1 for ditching the run flats!
05-30-2013, 07:07 PM
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Best mod I ever added was heated seats.
Adding Sirius was also good and I use that every time I drive.
05-31-2013, 03:27 AM
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Weight savings is the best mod, it is free. All the way from removing backseats to the driver losing weight.
That losing weight thing is the hardest mod of all!
05-31-2013, 06:14 PM
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HSport Comp RSB (25.5mm hollow)
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Michelin Pilot Super Sports
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Michelin Pilot Super Sports
My new set of Michelin Pilot Super Sports just arrived at Discount Tire.
Just received the call from them.
Set appointment for 9am in the morning to have installed.
Looking forward to (Hopefully) a lot less tire NOISE from the run flats on it now.
Just purchased this 2011 MCS Hardtop on Tuesday of this week.
It has the 17" run flats
Tomorrow this MCS is going to have a
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06-02-2013, 10:39 PM
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Weight savings is the best mod, it is free. All the way ..... to the driver losing weight.
This was the determination my wife and I made when buying road bikes. Drop an extra grand to loose a pound off the bike weight...or just bike home and lose a lb on the cyclist :p
06-03-2013, 09:04 AM
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06-03-2013, 10:36 AM
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I couldn't live without any of them.
Pilot Super Sports, Integral Audio Soundstage /w sub, JCW steering wheel, DoS intake, etc etc etc