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Mr.Bungle · Apr 7th, 2003, 01:36 PM

i was just curious about how old most of you are? i see a wide range of Mini drivers on the road, just wondering about on here. Also are most of you interested in Tuning/Modding your Mini's? please feel free to post pics of modded minis too. thanks

ZeroCool · Apr 7th, 2003, 11:20 PM

I am 21, I just put on a custom fabracated magna flow system on my MCS. After tearing through some canyons with my subaru buddies I am planing to get a new break system asap, just a bit too spongy for me. Thats all I have planed for now.

-Paul

minimaster · Apr 8th, 2003, 08:13 AM

No Mods... been looking at everything tho... and all the hours I commit to my film work prevent me from shopping!

rfibanez · Apr 8th, 2003, 09:25 AM

19, I put a Magnaflow exhaust and a Moss Mini intake on my Cooper. I'm planning on getting some new wheels soon.

shenmue · Apr 8th, 2003, 10:29 AM

Hey Zerocool,

How does the Mini compare with the WRXs and Imprezas you most likely encounter up in the canyons? Tried drifting the MCS yet? If so, how are you managing it? Weightshifting or E-Brake method?

-Shenmue

ZeroCool · Apr 8th, 2003, 10:37 AM

wrx had alot more power in the corners, but the mini can take them alot faster. stock for stock the MCS ownes the WRX in handling, you would have to buy alot of suspention parts to make a wrx handle even somewhat like a mini. but power wise the wrx had alot of it, the turbo lag for me was pretty bad, the MCS has such a smother power band, and the transmition is 100x's better then a wrx. but i still love subarus. havent tried to drift it yet....just give me a few weeks, i just got over the break in period so now the fun begins. i'll be setting up a subaru/mini canyon run for a sunday in the near future.

-Paul

pxlmxr · Apr 12th, 2003, 06:16 AM

26- Santa Monica

So far Moss Mini Intake installed- I also have a long list of mods I'm planning on. In no particular order here's what's coming: H&R Springs, 17" or 18" Wheels & Tires (haven't decided yet), Helix13 Exhaust, S Gas cap conversion, Chip (still shopping), Driving Lights, Checker Roof, Short Shift Kit, etc...

minimaster · Apr 12th, 2003, 03:28 PM

Pixel Mixer....

Digital Effects?

pxlmxr · Apr 12th, 2003, 11:05 PM

Yeah- I'm a Digital Artist- Web Design, 2D/3D Animation etc.

..... ah good times....

minimaster · Apr 13th, 2003, 09:51 AM

major digital house?
I used to do special effects for movies, monsters, creatures and make-ups.

pxlmxr · Apr 13th, 2003, 10:02 AM

Not with an FX house now- I'm Design Director for a Dot-Com. My character animation/fx stuff is freelance nowadays.

minimaster · Apr 13th, 2003, 03:07 PM

Cool... You should come to MightyMeet 2 in Woodland Hills!

-Doug

csemetko · Apr 13th, 2003, 09:54 PM

41
Although by the time I get the MCS in June I'll be a month away from 42. How the hell did that happen?!!!

I'm sure I'll be interested in putting some mods on the car--exhaust, shitft knob, maybe air intake--but right now I'm much more interested in just getting my hot little hands on it.

Cheers,
Craig

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pxlmxr · Apr 14th, 2003, 12:38 AM

Doug-

Will definitley be at the meet in woodland hills- I'm also interested in the Italian Job outing that MightyMiniz is planning- sounds like fun!

-Steve

evilthing · Apr 18th, 2003, 02:24 PM

31, So far I have added the aero kit and a UUC sift nob. My next mod will be an air intake. Probably a Rogue Eng. Pics can be seen in my gallery.

Cheers,

joshr · Apr 30th, 2003, 01:27 AM

no real mods yet.

andrewinla · May 8th, 2003, 03:38 PM

I'm 34.
Bought a WRX while I waited for the MINI.
Drove the WRX for 13,000 miles and have 11,000 on the MINI.

The MCS does handle really great. But front drive makes it harder to power out of corners real well.
It may be lack of power or the run-flat tires being not great.
love the look of the MINI inside and out so much better. I also like the steady power buildup. WRX is much more Jekyl/Hyde type of car. Suspension on WRX is more comfort oriented...I do miss that car quite a bit, especially the power.

I had a M Roadster before that...weird how I'm going down in horsepower lately.

No mods planned right now for MCS.

Apr 7th, 2003, 01:36 PM	#1
Mr.Bungle MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ventura County, So Cal Local Time: 11:10 AM Posts: 8 Offline	Curious: Average age of So Cal Mini driver i was just curious about how old most of you are? i see a wide range of Mini drivers on the road, just wondering about on here. Also are most of you interested in Tuning/Modding your Mini's? please feel free to post pics of modded minis too. thanks No Mini...yet. Current: 1996 VW GTI pics(some anyways): http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290630631

Apr 7th, 2003, 11:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZeroCool MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Long Beach, CA USA Local Time: 11:10 AM Posts: 31 Offline	I am 21, I just put on a custom fabracated magna flow system on my MCS. After tearing through some canyons with my subaru buddies I am planing to get a new break system asap, just a bit too spongy for me. Thats all I have planed for now. -Paul Attached Thumbnails -Don't take life too seriously, you might not make it out alive

Apr 8th, 2003, 08:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
minimaster MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: SoCal Local Time: 11:10 AM Posts: 174 Offline	33 here! No Mods... been looking at everything tho... and all the hours I commit to my film work prevent me from shopping!

Apr 8th, 2003, 09:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
rfibanez MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sunny So Cal Local Time: 07:10 PM Posts: 131 Offline	19, I put a Magnaflow exhaust and a Moss Mini intake on my Cooper. I'm planning on getting some new wheels soon. motoring\|underground 2002 MC

Apr 8th, 2003, 10:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
ZeroCool MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Long Beach, CA USA Local Time: 11:10 AM Posts: 31 Offline	wrx had alot more power in the corners, but the mini can take them alot faster. stock for stock the MCS ownes the WRX in handling, you would have to buy alot of suspention parts to make a wrx handle even somewhat like a mini. but power wise the wrx had alot of it, the turbo lag for me was pretty bad, the MCS has such a smother power band, and the transmition is 100x's better then a wrx. but i still love subarus. havent tried to drift it yet....just give me a few weeks, i just got over the break in period so now the fun begins. i'll be setting up a subaru/mini canyon run for a sunday in the near future. -Paul -Don't take life too seriously, you might not make it out alive

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Apr 8th, 2003, 10:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
shenmue MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Local Time: 07:10 PM Posts: 27 Offline	Hey Zerocool, How does the Mini compare with the WRXs and Imprezas you most likely encounter up in the canyons? Tried drifting the MCS yet? If so, how are you managing it? Weightshifting or E-Brake method? -Shenmue

Apr 12th, 2003, 06:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
pxlmxr MINI Mechanic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southern California Local Time: 12:10 PM Posts: 36 Offline	26- Santa Monica So far Moss Mini Intake installed- I also have a long list of mods I'm planning on. In no particular order here's what's coming: H&R Springs, 17" or 18" Wheels & Tires (haven't decided yet), Helix13 Exhaust, S Gas cap conversion, Chip (still shopping), Driving Lights, Checker Roof, Short Shift Kit, etc...

Apr 12th, 2003, 03:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
minimaster MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: SoCal Local Time: 11:10 AM Posts: 174 Offline	CGI Artist??? Pixel Mixer.... Digital Effects?

Apr 12th, 2003, 11:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
pxlmxr MINI Mechanic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southern California Local Time: 12:10 PM Posts: 36 Offline	Yeah- I'm a Digital Artist- Web Design, 2D/3D Animation etc. ..... ah good times....

Apr 13th, 2003, 09:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
minimaster MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: SoCal Local Time: 11:10 AM Posts: 174 Offline	what company? major digital house? I used to do special effects for movies, monsters, creatures and make-ups.

Apr 13th, 2003, 10:02 AM	#11 (permalink)
pxlmxr MINI Mechanic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southern California Local Time: 12:10 PM Posts: 36 Offline	Not with an FX house now- I'm Design Director for a Dot-Com. My character animation/fx stuff is freelance nowadays.

Apr 13th, 2003, 03:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
minimaster MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: SoCal Local Time: 11:10 AM Posts: 174 Offline	Cool... You should come to MightyMeet 2 in Woodland Hills! -Doug

Apr 13th, 2003, 09:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
csemetko MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Los Angeles Local Time: 11:10 AM Posts: 2 Offline	41 Although by the time I get the MCS in June I'll be a month away from 42. How the hell did that happen?!!! I'm sure I'll be interested in putting some mods on the car--exhaust, shitft knob, maybe air intake--but right now I'm much more interested in just getting my hot little hands on it. Cheers, Craig :

Apr 14th, 2003, 12:38 AM	#14 (permalink)
pxlmxr MINI Mechanic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southern California Local Time: 12:10 PM Posts: 36 Offline	Doug- Will definitley be at the meet in woodland hills- I'm also interested in the Italian Job outing that MightyMiniz is planning- sounds like fun! -Steve

Apr 30th, 2003, 01:27 AM	#16 (permalink)
joshr MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: south orange county, ca Local Time: 11:10 AM Posts: 44 Offline	29 here, i'll be 30 in a month. no real mods yet. 03 MCS, DS/Black,Prem,Sport,Cold,Nav 03 Honda Pilot EX-L, Redrock Pearl, DVD 73 BMW 2002 tii, Polaris Silver

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Apr 18th, 2003, 02:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
evilthing MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Aliso Viejo, CA Local Time: 11:10 AM Posts: 82 Offline	31, So far I have added the aero kit and a UUC sift nob. My next mod will be an air intake. Probably a Rogue Eng. Pics can be seen in my gallery. Cheers, http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...hing/55577.jpg

May 8th, 2003, 03:38 PM	#17 (permalink)
andrewinla MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: LA, CA Local Time: 11:10 AM Posts: 98 Offline	I'm 34. Bought a WRX while I waited for the MINI. Drove the WRX for 13,000 miles and have 11,000 on the MINI. The MCS does handle really great. But front drive makes it harder to power out of corners real well. It may be lack of power or the run-flat tires being not great. love the look of the MINI inside and out so much better. I also like the steady power buildup. WRX is much more Jekyl/Hyde type of car. Suspension on WRX is more comfort oriented...I do miss that car quite a bit, especially the power. I had a M Roadster before that...weird how I'm going down in horsepower lately. No mods planned right now for MCS.

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