Group R56

Group R56

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Welcome to Group R56. This is a DIY blog dedicated to the second generation of the new MINI Cooper S known as the R56. This site will document my journey as I strive to build a dual purpose street and track car on a budget. The goal of this project is to create a fun, fast, and reliable track car that can still be driven comfortably on the street.

A new rear end

The initial inspection turned up a Swiss-cheese rear sub-frame. A little rust is to be expected on a 17 year

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Welcome MINI

Twenty one years after the start of my first MINI adventure, I decided to open a new chapter. My first

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