TanOOki's MINIs

[TanOOki]

Been a while since I have posted on here.

We sold our Black R53, but kept our White R53 and Picked up a Countryman as well.

R53 Specs:

ALTA 22mm Rear Sway bar (Factory sway is still available)

ALTA 15% Supercharger Pulley

ALTA Cold Air Intake

Stoptech Steel Braided Brake Lines

ATE Dot 4 Brake Fluid

Hawk HP+ Brake Pads

ALTA Supercharger Tensioner Stop

Tint

Turtle Factory Vinyl Headlight and Grill Chrome Wrap

17x7 Racing Hart C4 with Falken Tires

Countryman Specs:
Stock :)

And here are some pics:

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz55/CelestialBeingExia/DSC_0042-2.jpg?t=1301594505

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz55/CelestialBeingExia/DSC_0022.jpg?t=1301595059

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz55/CelestialBeingExia/DSC_0001-1.jpg

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz55/CelestialBeingExia/DSC_0262.jpg

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz55/CelestialBeingExia/DSC_0254.jpg

[GBimmer]

Congrats!

Cleaning that style rim sucks though. I know because my wife has 'em...

Let me know whenever you run into new mods. We're looking out for them too. I hear that Minidomore will have their hidden hitch available any day now. Got an e-mail saying they're just waiting on their web designer. Their hitches run typically $250-ish. We want one for our bike rack.

Ordering the racing stripe kit this weekend from e-bay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mini-Cooper-Countryman-Sport-Stripes-OEM-Fit-/230570864971?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35af18314b#ht_822wt_962 and I'm searching for an aftermarket clear bra (stealer wants almost $1000 for it!).

Also looking out for power adders for the NA engine. It's just too darn light on HP.

[TanOOki]

^I got my full tint and bra done on my countryman for $480. I know a guy that does all the exotics in town so he is good and always cuts me cheap deals.

Im not too worried about cleaning the wheels since they are black. Car seems pretty easy to keep clean 2 months into it.

Excited to see where the Countryman goes. I have a mini tuning company (TurtleFactory.com) so we will try to stay on top of all the new parts.

I think its crazy how rarely I see them on the road still tbh.

[SilverBeam]

I love both cars, they look good in white. Is the profile on the tires of your R53 a little high? It seems a little off sized.

[TanOOki]

On which of the wheels? The 6 spoke or the webbed?

[SilverBeam]

The webbed

[GBimmer]

^I got my full tint and bra done on my countryman for $480. I know a guy that does all the exotics in town so he is good and always cuts me cheap deals.

Im not too worried about cleaning the wheels since they are black. Car seems pretty easy to keep clean 2 months into it.

Excited to see where the Countryman goes. I have a mini tuning company (TurtleFactory.com) so we will try to stay on top of all the new parts.

I think its crazy how rarely I see them on the road still tbh.

If you guys come up with anything that adds some power to the NA Countryman let me know. I live in MD (not sure what part of the country you're in).

Pic of my wife's:"

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l190/gwbauer/IMAG0194-1.jpg

I've been driving my wife's countryman home at night from one of our businesses until we have time to pick up a second baby seat. I've noticed that at highway speeds it seems a bit squirrly and almost wants to wander a bit. Have you noticed the same on yours? If not I'll look into a bit more more. Might have come from the factory with too much toe in or out. I don't think her mini even has 1,000 miles on it yet...

[TanOOki]

^Wow no ours is solid on the freeway and at high speeds. I love the surf blue. My wife only wanted white so that was my option. I wanted oxford green or surf blue. oh well. White it is.

I am in UTAH. I will let you know if we come out with anything/ find anything new. I already told ALTA they can take the car for a couple of weeks to do test fitting as well so who knows?

Also I believe the Countryman ALL4S is going to have different suspension components than the Countryman. That may contribute to a slightly different ride, though it still seems strange that yours is that squirrely.

[TanOOki]

The webbed

The Race slicks are a bit big I would say, but the Azenis must be playing tricks because they are pretty thin.

[SilverBeam]

George, check your tire pressure.