SRTurbo04 Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 We could settle this on a track.... we could..ive got a 4cyl that will rock you world whatcha wanna do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 We could settle this on a track.... Like a track that requires turning the steering wheel more than 90* ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Yes jason......i got a mini. Its a blast to drive, if you havent had the chance to drive one you need to. Maybe with my tattoos and malt liquor sitting in the very handy cup holder option, i can change the persona that all mini owners are either old or gay. Well good luck with hanging out with mini owners :lolguy: just kidding but yeah i drove josh,s wifes powder blue looking mini. Not my thing but congrats on the new car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn89 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Since it is my daily driver, straight line, no excuses? Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn89 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Well good luck with hanging out with mini owners :lolguy: just kidding but yeah i drove josh,s wifes powder blue looking mini. Not my thing but congrats on the new car. Come back to Ohio I'll let you drive mine in some twisties lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Come back to Ohio I'll let you drive mine in some twisties lol Im sure they handle well being so small and low profile. I will take you up on that offer when i head back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn89 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 It does! I'm just an amateur that's had no road track time lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imstock2 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 My buddy had a cooper s.. Was a good car until he started modding it.. Trans was the first to go and after that it was a problem car for him.. Some platforms are just ment to leave stock.. Have to take your car to a BMW dealership if you ever want that tire off.. Unless you want to buy the "special" wheel lock for like 380$ and it seem like no shop carried them.. Not trying to crush ya hopes in building a sleeper cooper but just sharing some of his experiences Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 There is a limit... Nothing wrong with a pulley, intake, exhaust (bolt-ons).... You can enjoy the piss out of them for a very long time. It's once you start building those engines where it snowballs..... A good suspension / wheels and tires go a LONG way on a Mini. I bought cheap coilovers, slammed mine and pretty much ruined it.... Dont do that. Someday I will got back into another "toy car" but as a DD I'm supremely happy just siting up high like a soccer mom lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn89 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 That pretty much goes for any car. You mod it to a certain point things start breaking. Hell look at dsm's there trans don't hold up to a stock motor half the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 My buddy had a cooper s.. Was a good car until he started modding it.. Trans was the first to go and after that it was a problem car for him.. Some platforms are just ment to leave stock.. Have to take your car to a BMW dealership if you ever want that tire off.. Unless you want to buy the "special" wheel lock for like 380$ and it seem like no shop carried them.. Not trying to crush ya hopes in building a sleeper cooper but just sharing some of his experiences Auto or manual? There's currently a class-action lawsuit against BMW USA for the god-awful CVTs they put in some of the Minis in the early years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 yeah are the manuals junk too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ansonivan Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 The non-s 5 speed manuals are seriously horrible, I've seen so many blow up before 100k. The 6 speed in the S is considerably better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 The non-s 5 speed manuals are seriously horrible, I've seen so many blow up before 100k. The 6 speed in the S is considerably better. do you guys get alot of minis at best? also, not to be off topic but wtf is that sign on 5th ave that says "Skate Naked"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ansonivan Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Yes, Mini's are about 30 percent of our business, given that they share diagnostic equipment with bmw it makes sense. I've never entered the vaunted halls of Skate Naked so I can't tell you for certain, I believe it's an indoor skate park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn89 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Yes, Mini's are about 30 percent of our business, given that they share diagnostic equipment with bmw it makes sense. I've never entered the vaunted halls of Skate Naked so I can't tell you for certain, I believe it's an indoor skate park. Guess I'll be hitting you up when i have a problem:lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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