Hi guys,

Thought it was about time to give you an update on what I've done to my car over the last while, and how she's going. Shes quite a regular around Melbourne and the west, and over the last few weeks I've been around the Newcastle area in NSW on and off.

OK, without further chat, here are the latest pictures:

Last NSW "Pirates" Run:


Custom "Evil Eyes":


Other random shots after a wash one day - you can see the custom rear Aero decals in this one:



Mods:
Car & Options:

* 2003 (2004 spec) Mini Cooper S
* Harmon/Kardon Sound System
* Auto Dipping rear view mirror
* Auto sensing wipers
* Climate Control
* Sunroof

Modifications:

Performance:
* 17% Reduction Supercharger Pulley
* MTH Tuner ECU Re-map
* NGK Iridium Spark Plugs
* Cold Air Intake
* Motorsport Head - Ported and polished, 1mm larger valves
* Schrick Race Camshaft
* Ported inlet manifold
* GRS Motorsport Large Intercooler w/ blue silicon hoses
* OBX Race Stainless Steel headers, running stock cat
* JCW Exhaust, modified to remove center resonator
* Short Shifter

Suspension:
* Whiteline Front Strut Brace
* Whiteline Rear Strut Brace
* Eibach Pro-Kit Springs
* Whiteline Adjustable Rear Sway Bar
* Whiteline heavy-duty swaybar droplinks

Wheels and Brakes:
* 17" Anthracite BBS R90 Rims running Michelin Pilot Preceda Tyres (205/45/R17)
* EBC Slotted and Dimpled Rotors
* Ferodo DS2500 Brake Pads
* Motul RBF-600 Fluid
* Braided Brake Lines

Exterior Styling and Lighting:
* AERO Factory Bodykit
* Carbon Fiber bonnet scoop
* OEM MINI Spotlights
* Osram Silverstar +50 Headlights, blue tinted sidelight globes, 100w high beams and chome indicator globes
* Pre-facelift rear taillights with clear indicator, chrome globe
* Mini-USA Grill Badge Holder with greyscale Union Jack badge
* Halo sidelights
* Stubby Antenna
* Custom made bonnet stripes
* Custom made side stripes, checkers
* Custom made "Mini Challenge" door card - Number 37

Interior Styling, Lighting and Accessories:
* UK Spec Speedometer and Tachometer (central speedometer, with MPH and KMPH)
* Genuine MINI Starter Button
* Sound deadened doors using Dynamat Xtreem.
* Custom CNC-Machined Gear Knob (Mini “Wings”, with the “S” logo over the top)
* Custom leather gear and handbrake gaiters
* Boost Gauge custom installed in Air Conditioning vent
* 10 LED rev-light
* GBMINI Circuit – Auto Windows Up, Auto Front Fogs, Track Mode DSC/ASC
* Auto sunroof/windows close circuit
* ice>link Plus iPod integration
* 2006 Mini Headunit (to allow ice>link Plus text on the screen)
* Bluetooth Handsfree kit
* HTC TyTN powered PDA Cradle (for GPS)
* Orange LED lighting in doorhandles
* Orange LED bar footwell lighting
* Full Leather Seats
* Schroth 4 point racing harness
* Chrome Line Interior
* 2005 spec Oddments tray (storage area below toggle switches)
* Union Jack rear-view mirror cover

I've worked extremely hard to get her to where I have, and I've done all the work myself . Let me know if you guys want any info on anything! Hope you guys like her.

Cheers

Kev

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Dark Silver Mini Cooper S with lots of mods .

Is that our hero Bob Holden in the black tee

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"Show me the Mini!"

Thats a Really nice looking car you got there ......... I like alot....

Cheers Monster Mini

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DVS K
Toad the Moke
Brutus the Ute
Mean Monster
Purple People Eater

For a new mini thats really HOT!!!! I like it a lot. I don't normally go for the new style of Mini but that one is really something congrats mate on a job well done.

Hi Kev
(I was the one in the Mini that passed you upon leavin PITS on Sunday).
That first pic would be while waitin for the ferry?

Bob Holden Alan Nooo

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Mate love this car.

Just saw it in this months issue of HOT 4's Magazine.

I have just bought a MCS, same colour and stripes.

Wanting to know if you found the CAI to be good, and how does it affect your drivabilty and fuel consumption.

Thanks

Yeah mate, love the CAI - PM'd you with more info

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Dark Silver Mini Cooper S with lots of mods .