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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg
The handling is definitely crazy with the Mini S! But the torque steer on these things are enormous and when u have serious HP, u need an LSD.
The MCS sits kinda low as it is and definitely not good for plowing through the NYC streets. I already have a low car (E60). That's why I ended up choosing the Allroad. It has the power, the height when I need it, and the space!
I believe even the regular Mini Cooper suspension is good. I hear the sport is just a tad bit stiff. The Stock Mini's ride height is also perfect for NYC.

I can't wait for the g/f to get it so I can drive it too. LOL. it'll save some money on gas and parking time!
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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I felt every bump when I drove it.
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 09:35 AM
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i like it, looks classy without the caca black bumpers
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 01:11 PM
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the car DOES have a lot of torque steer and unless you jerk it all day long, you'll have a hard time keeping in a straight line...
it does however go away after you lower it...and it is MUch more fun if you have a diff, i had a quaife on mine, insanely fun...
stock is not that bumpy, the r53 02-06 was way more bumpy stock...they actually raised the r56 07+ quite a bit to conform to EU pedestrian safety rules...in any case, the ride is compromised when you lower it really bad, not like an e60 where you barely feel it....with this car you REALLY feel it...and honestly if your going the springs route you're gonna wanna do rear sway and fixed camber plates to really make it drive properly...all and all, stock is cool for ny, anything lower, pass on the mini...but on coilovers and a 19mm rear sway, this car is on fuckin RAILS!!!
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg
CAR LOOKS SICK!! That's EXACTLY what I wanted. But not to burst ur bubble, I HATE that wing. I ended up getting an Audi Allroad. The Allroad is much bigger and has A LOT more power when modded.





The handling is definitely crazy with the Mini S! But the torque steer on these things are enormous and when u have serious HP, u need an LSD.

The MCS sits kinda low as it is and definitely not good for plowing through the NYC streets. I already have a low car (E60). That's why I ended up choosing the Allroad. It has the power, the height when I need it, and the space!
yeah i was iffy on the wing, it went on for track, then i ended up not taking it off, and sorta liked it because everyone else was running the JCW wing which was played out, but after 2 months i took it off and went with a flush no-wing setup which was the best/cleanest...bought the wing for 150 (its a cf APR ~$700) and flipped it for $400...so it was a good thing lol
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 11:43 PM
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For $150, it looks awesome!!! ESPECIALLY flipping it for $400!
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 03:23 AM
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aren't mini's for girls??



I'm so very confused.
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Da_Meister_22
aren't mini's for girls??



I'm so very confused.
For girls who'll run circles around your (and my, for that matter) 530
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Da_Meister_22
aren't mini's for girls??



I'm so very confused.
god damnit....

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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Da_Meister_22
aren't mini's for girls??



I'm so very confused.

I dunno. But u have to jerk it all day long!

Originally Posted by FRONJONI
unless you jerk it all day long
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