My new car is a Mini Cooper S '06 (R53) 6-speed Manual
Its a car i've always wanted. And considering the price range and capabilities it was an easy choice for me.
My last car was kinda big and long, even for a 2 door. I wanted to get away from that and move into something that was more fun and different.
I also wanted to get something that had a future for me in modifications.
The '06 S R53 has a supercharger that comes with it to produce around 173hp. With the improvements I have in mind ill be able to get it up to around ~210. For a car that weigh's so little that means a whole lot of fun! Maybe I will maybe I wont. But so far ive done with it what I wanted visually.
Ive done:
17' rims with Kumo tires (put official MINI caps in the center)
H&R Coilover suspension
Tint all around
John Cooper Works modeled front bumper with its front ground kit
In the future I might go for
Miltek exhaust system
Alta Cold Air Intake
Denso Irridium IK22 spark plugs & new wires
Alta -15% or -17% reduction supercharger pulley
Rear sway bar