Got a Mini... - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

MattR · 2011-02-12, 04:57 PM

Yes, I picked up a 2009 Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works edition. Has just over 8k miles on it so it feels like new. No sun roof so it's nice and light weight...Brembo brakes have a great feel. I'm shopping for some black wheels for daily driving and autocross...

This car flat out flies, I hope I can get the FWD to hook up at autocross

Anyway, so far it's great. It gets tint on Thursday and hope to make it to the DMV to register one day this week.

Also, a sweet picture of Carrie's STI we took at the Ryholite Ghost town site in central nevada...

MPREZIV · 2011-02-12, 05:19 PM

I saw Carrie driving on Thursday in this bad boy over by the supermarket! Damn good looking car!

Kevin M · 2011-02-12, 05:29 PM

Front wheel drive rules!

MPREZIV · 2011-02-12, 05:33 PM

Shut up Kevin...

Nick Koan · 2011-02-12, 09:56 PM

Looks awesome. Congrats!

k-dogg39 · 2011-02-13, 08:19 AM

Car looks sweet. Congrats!

100_Percent_Juice · 2011-02-13, 09:59 AM

That's a really sweet car. The only thing I don't like is the giant speedometer on the middle of the dash.

doubleurx · 2011-02-13, 10:51 AM

Nice Matt. Looks like fun.

Dean · 2011-02-13, 02:02 PM

When I first saw this I thought it might be the new larger one with AWD.

JCWs is very cool though. Can't wait to see it.

MattR · 2011-02-13, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

When I first saw this I thought it might be the new larger one with AWD.

JCWs is very cool though. Can't wait to see it.

I thought about a countryman, but they're super expensive and I don't know that they'd be a ton of fun at autox or on track without spending a lot of money on suspension...

Kevin M · 2011-02-13, 05:57 PM

Yeah, I think you made the right choice. If the Mazda had a bit more power and a limited slip to be able to actually use it, I'd probably stick to racing it for a couple more seasons.

Libila · 2011-02-16, 09:27 AM

Sweet!

I've always thought the Minis would make awesome DD/weekend racers.

JonnydaJibba · 2011-02-16, 09:56 AM

Cool dude, I bet it will look awesome on black wheels. Or bronze.

dknv · 2011-02-17, 10:47 AM

Looks really good, Matt, Congratulations! I can practically picture it with letters/numbers on the side.

MattR · 2011-02-17, 03:26 PM

Thanks all, just picked it up from Thomas at Custom Tint, it looks hot.. Now to find the right black wheels...It's looking like I may go the enkei route...

MattR · 2011-03-06, 01:14 PM

Put on the new shoes today.. Thanks to KSpeed/Cory for the mount and balance.. 17x7 Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 in Anthracite...Dunlop Star Specs... Also, had the windows tinted...starting to look like I wanted it to. Friday took her down to Niello Mini for a check up. Couple small warranty fixes, and they did all fluids including clutch and brake as well as an oil change under warranty? The car is SO much faster on the lighter wheels and tires.

Nick Koan · 2011-03-06, 01:18 PM

Those wheels look great on there.

MattR · 2011-03-06, 01:49 PM

Yes, I'm pretty pleased with non-black wheels..

sperry · 2011-03-06, 06:24 PM

Man, those look fantastic.

You really got the gray on gray look going there. Paint the mirrors yellow!

MattR · 2011-03-06, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

Man, those look fantastic.

You really got the gray on gray look going there. Paint the mirrors yellow!

Then they'd at least match my autox numbers

van · 2011-03-06, 07:10 PM

That setup looks great. Love the TD wheels

k-dogg39 · 2011-03-06, 07:47 PM

Looking good!

cody · 2011-03-09, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k-dogg39

Looking good!

+1

Bob Danger · 2011-03-10, 07:27 PM

Hey Matt, I curious about how the turbo motor compare to the supercharged version. What are your thoughts?

On the subject of Mini, I really like the Rocketman Concept.

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MattR · 2011-03-11, 05:27 AM

Yeah, since we used to have the R53 w/ supercharger and now an R56 with Turbo, I've decided I really like the turbo version better. The engine is still quite torquey, and has a small turbo lag.

I think Carrie prefers the instant power feel the supercharger used to present, but the overall power of the JCW engine is quite a bit higher. Overall, they drive quite alike considering the different set ups.

The rocketman is a bold move, I think it will be successful.

2011-02-12, 04:57 PM	#1
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Got a Mini... Yes, I picked up a 2009 Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works edition. Has just over 8k miles on it so it feels like new. No sun roof so it's nice and light weight...Brembo brakes have a great feel. I'm shopping for some black wheels for daily driving and autocross... This car flat out flies, I hope I can get the FWD to hook up at autocross Anyway, so far it's great. It gets tint on Thursday and hope to make it to the DMV to register one day this week. Also, a sweet picture of Carrie's STI we took at the Ryholite Ghost town site in central nevada... Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.” Last edited by MattR; 2011-02-12 at 04:59 PM.

2011-02-12, 05:19 PM	#2
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	I saw Carrie driving on Thursday in this bad boy over by the supermarket! Damn good looking car! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2011-02-12, 05:29 PM	#3
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Front wheel drive rules! __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2011-02-12, 05:33 PM	#4
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Shut up Kevin... __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2011-02-12, 09:56 PM	#5
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Looks awesome. Congrats! __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2011-02-13, 08:19 AM	#6
k-dogg39 Little Slugger Real Name: Kevin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Lake Tahoe, NV Posts: 777 Car: 05 WRB STI Wagon/00 BRP GC Sedan Class: 39 TSM I'm not crazy, I'm just passionate!	Car looks sweet. Congrats!

2011-02-13, 09:59 AM	#7
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	That's a really sweet car. The only thing I don't like is the giant speedometer on the middle of the dash. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2011-02-13, 10:51 AM	#8
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	Nice Matt. Looks like fun. __________________ Does it have a motor..............Does it have a motor?

2011-02-13, 02:02 PM	#9
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	When I first saw this I thought it might be the new larger one with AWD. JCWs is very cool though. Can't wait to see it. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2011-02-13, 05:57 PM	#11
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Yeah, I think you made the right choice. If the Mazda had a bit more power and a limited slip to be able to actually use it, I'd probably stick to racing it for a couple more seasons. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2011-02-16, 09:27 AM	#12
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	Sweet! I've always thought the Minis would make awesome DD/weekend racers.

2011-02-16, 09:56 AM	#13
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Cool dude, I bet it will look awesome on black wheels. Or bronze. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2011-02-17, 10:47 AM	#14
dknv EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 39n53, 119w90 Posts: 2,698 Car: RX-8 Class: CS maybe	Looks really good, Matt, Congratulations! I can practically picture it with letters/numbers on the side.

2011-02-17, 03:26 PM	#15
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Thanks all, just picked it up from Thomas at Custom Tint, it looks hot.. Now to find the right black wheels...It's looking like I may go the enkei route... __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2011-03-06, 01:14 PM	#16
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Put on the new shoes today.. Thanks to KSpeed/Cory for the mount and balance.. 17x7 Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 in Anthracite...Dunlop Star Specs... Also, had the windows tinted...starting to look like I wanted it to. Friday took her down to Niello Mini for a check up. Couple small warranty fixes, and they did all fluids including clutch and brake as well as an oil change under warranty? The car is SO much faster on the lighter wheels and tires. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2011-03-06, 01:18 PM	#17
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Those wheels look great on there. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2011-03-06, 01:49 PM	#18
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Yes, I'm pretty pleased with non-black wheels.. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2011-03-06, 06:24 PM	#19
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Man, those look fantastic. You really got the gray on gray look going there. Paint the mirrors yellow! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2011-03-06, 07:10 PM	#21
van SECCS Brewmeister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on the edge of a marsh Posts: 1,451	That setup looks great. Love the TD wheels

2011-03-06, 07:47 PM	#22
k-dogg39 Little Slugger Real Name: Kevin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Lake Tahoe, NV Posts: 777 Car: 05 WRB STI Wagon/00 BRP GC Sedan Class: 39 TSM I'm not crazy, I'm just passionate!	Looking good!

2011-03-11, 05:27 AM	#25
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Yeah, since we used to have the R53 w/ supercharger and now an R56 with Turbo, I've decided I really like the turbo version better. The engine is still quite torquey, and has a small turbo lag. I think Carrie prefers the instant power feel the supercharger used to present, but the overall power of the JCW engine is quite a bit higher. Overall, they drive quite alike considering the different set ups. The rocketman is a bold move, I think it will be successful. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

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