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2011 R56 S

Updated September 15, 2024

2006 NC Miata

2011 Mini Cooper S

This car held a special place in my heart. The only reason I sold it is because I couldn't afford at the time to keep tracking it due to the costs of higher horsepower.

Modifications

  • JMTC S42 turbo @ 23 PSI, tuned by RPM Power
  • CNT Racing downpipe
  • K-Sport Coilovers
  • Wagner Tuning clone intercooler
  • Modified K&N intake
  • Resonator Delete
  • ARP Rod Bolts
  • Alta hot side intercooler piping
  • BMS Short throw Clutch Stop
  • Motorsport Hardware stud conversion kit
  • Alta 22mm Rear Sway Bar
  • Glowshift Boost Gauge
  • Custom oil cooler kit
  • Godspeed front adjustable endlinks
  • NM Engineering Torque Arm
  • Forge cold side Throttle Body Pipe
  • Custom 3 piece CCW Wheels - 17x9 +45 and 5mm wheel spacers to clear the coilovers with 245/40r17 tires
  • Alta DV Spring
  • Cipher Auto harness bar
  • Cravenspeed solid alumnimum shifter bushings
  • Relocated coolant expansion tank

Some Lap Times

  • Thunderhill West: 1:28
  • Thunderhill West Reverse: 1:31 (PS4s Tires)
  • Laguna Seca: 1:54 (First ever track day)

Other Details

  • Color: Eclipse Grey Metallic
  • Mileage: Purchased at 95,800 miles, sold at 126k
  • This car was custom ordered with some options from the JCW package but without anything that added weight aside from the dual sunroofs. It even came custom optioned with the tech package, HK speakers, and a Rooster Red Interior.
  • I grew and learned with this car so much, and I took that experience and put that into my current projects.
  • Sadly, I can never buy back this chassis as it was totalled by the new owner. Click here to see the auction listing