Check Out This Mini S
03-03-2010, 04:34 AM
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My Ride: 2004 E60 530i, 2012 E70 X5 35i
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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!
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 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!
03-03-2010, 01:11 PM
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My Ride: 2000 540i/6: Silver
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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!!!
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!!!
03-03-2010, 01:18 PM
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My Ride: 2000 540i/6: Silver
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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!
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!
03-10-2010, 03:32 AM
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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
