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There are few cars on the road that have as much class, style, and distinction as the MINI Convertible, especially when driving around Miami or greater South Florida. But why stop at the basics for such a dignified ride? You can take your MINI Convertible beyond with just a few simple additions in the form of genuine MINI parts, accessories, and upgrades. Which ones are the best for your MINI? Which ones will make rides more fun? In this MINI Cooper upgrades guide for the Convertible, we’ll look at the seven best and must-have upgrades and accessories for summer in Miami. Read on to learn what you need to elevate your ride.
Performance Tires
Not all tires are created equal. Standard tires that come stock on your MINI Convertible will do the job just fine; you’ll get around Miami, Hialeah, Coral Gables, and beyond with no trouble. But if you want improved handling to take corners at higher speeds for a more exciting experience, performance tires for your MINI Convertible are the way to go. These tires have better, specialized treads for increased grip on the roads, making handling your MINI much more responsive and, more importantly, fun.
Performance Exhaust
Better airflow for the engine, especially to get fumes out, equals better performance. One of the easiest ways to guarantee this is to install a performance exhaust on your MINI Convertible. You’ll likely notice an extra kick in the form of horsepower and torque, and likely increased volume from your exhaust.
Sway Bars
Sway bars help stabilize your vehicle by connecting the wheels on both sides of the MINI. Another name is anti-roll bars; in other words, if you take a turn around a corner a little too hard or fast, sway bars help keep your vehicle from tipping. Drive safely, but know you’re protected.
Coilover Suspension
Paired with sway bars, upgrading to a coilover suspension is a powerful one-two punch to improving your MINI’s handling and your driving experience. When the two are paired together, you can home in on your desired suspension tuning to suit your driving style.
Cold Air Intake
The colder the air, the denser it is. When your engine takes in colder air, combustion improves for more power. A cold air intake, as the name implies, delivers cooler air to your engine to give your MINI a little more oomph. If you want to eke out a few more horsepower, a cold air intake will help.
Dashcam
While it won’t improve the performance of your vehicle, a dashcam may just come in handy one day if (unfortunately) you’re in an accident. Having visual evidence of any erroneous driving from others on the road could save you thousands in the long run when it comes to proving your innocence with insurance. Even if you don’t own a MINI Convertible yet, this is a must-have accessory.
MINI Floormats
You wouldn’t think that floormats could make that much of a difference to your driving experience, but let us explain. Sand, dust, debris, mud, and more can make the floors of your interior much less comfortable and desirable. With floormats, you increase the comfort and the durability of your car, and it makes cleaning much easier and faster, meaning fewer detailing jobs will be needed. Not bad, right?
Upgrade Your MINI with Braman
If you want to enhance your MINI Convertible or explore other MINI Cooper upgrades, head down to Braman MINI of Miami to explore our parts department. Contact us today to learn more about our MINI parts and accessories.
