This is my 2009 Mini Cooper S Hardtop
Me: I am Bryan, 18 years old out of Long Island, NY. I got the MINI because of it's outstanding personality characteristics and fun to drive and mod. It is really a cool car and I definately plan on looking at another one in a few years.
Updates:
Lost the back end today going around a turn at the top of a hill. Clipped either water or a pothole and the car just turned sideways. Went over a curb and took it offroad for a like 20 feet before settling back onto the road. Looks like my bumper guard and some hoses are shot. Maybe I lost the intercooler too...excuse for an upgrade methinks. Could have been much worse and Jeremy took it like a champ.
First thing when I get it back...loosen up that back end a bit
10/28 - Got word on my car today. $3500+ in damages. Should start work in the next few days. Hopefully I'll have Jeremy back in a week and a half or so
10-30 - Saw my car yesterday. They got money for a new bumper as well as a new intercooler, which is probably fine. Should make my deductible a little easier to handle. Maybe I'll take a JCW bumper as well instead of the stock one.
Page One:Intro/Summary (You are here)
Page Two:Stock/First Day
Page Three:Modded/Current
Page Four:Other Cars I'm Interested in.
Car came stock with:
1.6L Turbo 4cyl
Getrag 6 Speed Manual Gearbox
Sport Package: Xenon Headlights, Traction Control, Black Webspoke Rimes
Cold Package: Heated Seats, Heated Powerfold Mirrors, Heated Windsheild Wiper Jets
Hi-Fi 10 Speaker Audio System (Which never gets full use because of the amazing soundtrack coming from the car itself)
Optional Cloth Sport Seats
Mods to date (Aug 26th 2009):
Alta Cold Air Intake
Alta Catback Exhaust System
Alta Hot Side Boost Tube
Functional Hood Scoop
Whalen Shift Machine: 8 Ball Shifter Knob
Rear Seat Delete
Scangauge II
Alta 22mm Rear Sway Bar
Shorty Antenna
Blackout Headlight Rings, Taillight Rings, Washer Jet Covers, and Grill Trim
Mods to be done:
Custom Grill Lighting in White Neon/LED
Footwell Lighting Redone in Orange LED or Neon
Short Shift Kit: Alta
DDM Ram Air Scoop
Lowered
Wheel Spacers
Strut Brace: GTSPEC
Schroth 4 Point Harness
Brakes; Bigger Rotors and Better Pads
Forge or Helix Front Mounted Intercooler
RMW ECU Tune (or Alta's if it ever comes out)
Shaved / Plasti-Dipped Reflectors
more pictures coming soon...
