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Old 05-29-2013, 08:51 PM
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what is the one best modification you have made to your cooper?
 
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So far? 22mm RSB.
 
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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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Old 05-29-2013, 09:21 PM
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The best mod I did was Divorcing my wife and now no one drives my MINI but me.
Hahahahahahaha
 
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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.
 
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Old 05-29-2013, 11:01 PM
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So far, its a tie between rubber mats & center armrest.
 
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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.
 
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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!
 
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HSport Comp RSB (25.5mm hollow)

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Michelin Pilot Super Sports
 
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HUGE 25.5mm REAR SWAY BAR
 
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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.

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Seat time. The best mod was putting me in the driver's seat!
 
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suspension.
 
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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!!
 
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I see we have all been bitten by the MOD bug.
 
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Weight savings is the best mod, it is free. All the way from removing backseats to the driver losing weight.
 
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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.
 
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Originally Posted by Porthos
Weight savings is the best mod, it is free. All the way from removing backseats to the driver losing weight.

hahahaha
 
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+1 for ditching the run flats!
 
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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.
 
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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!
 
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Originally Posted by yetti96
HSport Comp RSB (25.5mm hollow)

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Michelin Pilot Super Sports
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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Originally Posted by Porthos
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
 
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Low dust brake pads.
 
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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
 


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