So i finally bought a mini. after years of wanting one and basking in the excellence of others with minis i bit the bullet and got one. it is a 2009 mini cooper s 6 spd. just wanted to know if there are any mods or tricks i should do to get the most out of my mini. his name is clark by the way

 

Welcome to the site, it's great when dreams come true. Congratulations on your new Mini, post some pics for us when you can.

 

Welcome to MINI Cooper Forums! Congratulations on the purchase of your R56. One of the best bang for your bucks mod for your MINI would be a rear sway bar and if you haven't already, ditch the run flats. Your ride comfort and handling will increase dramatically with normal tires.

2009 Mini Cooper S Hatchback - Suspension Upgrades & Performance - Page 1

If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to let me know.

 

I bought it second hand so im not sure on how to identify if it has run flats or not, any tips??

 

This should help: How to Tell if You Have Run-Flat Tires - Ben's Blog | Tire Rack.

 

Congrats