JCW Just installed NM Engineering air charge tubin and CAI
#27
I plan to do the NME stage 2 flash when I get to doing the upgraded intercooler.
#28
I love cars and doing easy mods to get the biggest smiles per $. The JCW is simple to work with. Doesn't matter the price of the car to me. I love my JCW, since it's my daily driver I can zip around in. If I break something in my mods, it's cheap to replace. My JCW loaded with dealer installed CF wing and gauges was $37K but bought brand new at end of model year for only $33K.
I already installed the QuickSilver Titan titanium exhaust on the Lambo so the V10 can scream bloody murder as it should be. There's not much else to do on an otherwise perfect car for me already.
I've tallied all my JCW mods so far including NME wheels and tires...$6887 incl. all taxes, shipping, install/services I don't do myself (realignment, tire mounting, brakes). That's a little over just the Lambo's exhaust incl. installation alone
I already installed the QuickSilver Titan titanium exhaust on the Lambo so the V10 can scream bloody murder as it should be. There's not much else to do on an otherwise perfect car for me already.
I've tallied all my JCW mods so far including NME wheels and tires...$6887 incl. all taxes, shipping, install/services I don't do myself (realignment, tire mounting, brakes). That's a little over just the Lambo's exhaust incl. installation alone
Yeah, how ya gonna mod a Lambo? I never got in one of those, but I think it's too much car for me to be honest. A long time ago I drove my friend's Acura NSX that he put some nitrous oxide booster on (he was a dentist lol) and jeez, that thing was freaking dangerous when you floored it! I like your JCW a lot.
#30
Yeah, how ya gonna mod a Lambo? I never got in one of those, but I think it's too much car for me to be honest. A long time ago I drove my friend's Acura NSX that he put some nitrous oxide booster on (he was a dentist lol) and jeez, that thing was freaking dangerous when you floored it! I like your JCW a lot.
I used to have a last gen NSX. Bought new in 2003 and was one of the 2 last spa yellow pearl left in the country at the time. Brand new off the show floor and changed out the suspensions with full racing coilovers complete with cockpit controlled remote reservoirs, brakes, adjustable sway bars, CAI, and titanium exhaust and hit the road courses. Sold it in 2008 with only 14k miles half of which were track miles. It was my favorite car until the Lambo now and still is very special.
I currently have the very first paid deposit (as far as we know and can document) and pending delivery of the all new NSX now delayed again until 2016. I put the deposit down nearly 5 yrs ago when the rumor broke. We shall see...
#31
I need to get documentation from NME how aggressive is the stage 2 flash. I was told they would dial in more boost and aggressive cam timing. I want to make sure it won't blow up the stock motor, short or long term, and lose drivability on a daily basis.
I haven't made the leap yet because as is with the NME stage 1 flash I'm losing traction in 1st and 2nd gears along with more torque steer. Stage 2 may make that worse so will need more research...
I haven't made the leap yet because as is with the NME stage 1 flash I'm losing traction in 1st and 2nd gears along with more torque steer. Stage 2 may make that worse so will need more research...
#32
#33
I believe it's completely removed. I've not bumped into any limiter in speed or power shifting like I did before. I shift right at or slightly above redline and have never over rev'ed. If one is good at shifting, one should not be over rev'ing by mere sound of the engine and instinct.
#34
I find my peak curve shifting at 5800 on acceleration. Sometimes over 6. But I've never experienced any limiter. Maybe I'm not pushing higher than 62. Though once on the Santa Monica freeway I had the music cranked up and found myself pushing it to 6500. At least it blows out the carbon buildup. hahaha
#35
I believe it's completely removed. I've not bumped into any limiter in speed or power shifting like I did before. I shift right at or slightly above redline and have never over rev'ed. If one is good at shifting, one should not be over rev'ing by mere sound of the engine and instinct.
#36
That is unless you are an avid autocrosser and you need to keep it in gear just a little longer because you're not quite to that next turn and upshifting will cut your times. Trust me I've been in a few courses were there was a straight that was a tad too long and was very glad the limiter was raised .
#37
3k and up. If you miss a shift and go down you will notice your slower track times. Been there before. First couple runs you feel for the track and the power band.
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#38
Last straight heading to last left hand corner before tripping the end timer made me indecisive. Was redlining in 2nd gear heading into corner and hard on brakes. I was debating a couple times if I should just go wide on the right/outside and stay in power and floor it or downshift to 1st since it was only 50 ft from the corner to the timer. I opted to stay in 2nd and floored it but didn't get the extra boost to come.
#39
your mini
Mate what size wheels are on your mini ? 19 inch ? Is it pepper white ? Also how much HP you gain from the conversion you did ?
Rob
Rob
#40
I love cars and doing easy mods to get the biggest smiles per $. The JCW is simple to work with. Doesn't matter the price of the car to me. I love my JCW, since it's my daily driver I can zip around in. If I break something in my mods, it's cheap to replace. My JCW loaded with dealer installed CF wing and gauges was $37K but bought brand new at end of model year for only $33K.
I already installed the QuickSilver Titan titanium exhaust on the Lambo so the V10 can scream bloody murder as it should be. There's not much else to do on an otherwise perfect car for me already.
I've tallied all my JCW mods so far including NME wheels and tires...$6887 incl. all taxes, shipping, install/services I don't do myself (realignment, tire mounting, brakes). That's a little over just the Lambo's exhaust incl. installation alone
I already installed the QuickSilver Titan titanium exhaust on the Lambo so the V10 can scream bloody murder as it should be. There's not much else to do on an otherwise perfect car for me already.
I've tallied all my JCW mods so far including NME wheels and tires...$6887 incl. all taxes, shipping, install/services I don't do myself (realignment, tire mounting, brakes). That's a little over just the Lambo's exhaust incl. installation alone
I was a little concerned about to fun to drive and mod part but sounds like you are doing just fine. Hilarious to see all your mods and the cost and so true. I did a bbi exhaust and it was $5,200
I will keep checking out all your mods so I will be ready to follow your lead.
Cheers.
#41
Wheels and spacers pics in this thread. Well done.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...otul-done.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...otul-done.html
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#42
yes, my jcw is pepper white.
i've gained about 35hp with my engine mods (nme intake and tubing) and stage 1 ecu reflash. i'll install the helix intercooler and do a stage 2 reflash in the spring for another 25% gain on hp on top of that.
i now have over 5,000 miles after all my mods and stage 1 ecu. i'm happy to report that i've had NO/ZERO/NADA/ZILT problems whatsoever! no check engine lights, no drivability issues, not a single damn problem PERIOD! only problem is i'm having way too much fun ;-)
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#43
Hey Mo!
Awesome stuff here! You have a fantastic mini!
Thanks for the update. I'm going the same route - nm pipes, intake, helix intercooler, all waiting to be installed on my '11 S. I agree - nm is quality, however, I haven't experienced their customer service. Glad to hear good things.
Your update on the stage 1 ecu is very encouraging - I was nervous about it, but now I think I'll go for it.
Thanks again for the detailed info!
Awesome stuff here! You have a fantastic mini!
Thanks for the update. I'm going the same route - nm pipes, intake, helix intercooler, all waiting to be installed on my '11 S. I agree - nm is quality, however, I haven't experienced their customer service. Glad to hear good things.
Your update on the stage 1 ecu is very encouraging - I was nervous about it, but now I think I'll go for it.
Thanks again for the detailed info!
wheels are nme rse12 in 18x8.5: http://www.nm-eng.com/290/24/0/2857/...ght-wheel.html
yes, my jcw is pepper white.
i've gained about 35hp with my engine mods (nme intake and tubling) and stage 1 ecu reflash. i'll install the helix intercooler and do a stage 2 reflash in the spring for another 25% gain on hp on top of that.
i now have over 5,000 miles after all my mods and stage 1 ecu. i'm happy to report that i've had NO/ZERO/NADA/ZILT problems whatsoever! no check engine lights, no drivability issues, not a single damn problem PERIOD! only problem is i'm having way too much fun ;-)
yes, my jcw is pepper white.
i've gained about 35hp with my engine mods (nme intake and tubling) and stage 1 ecu reflash. i'll install the helix intercooler and do a stage 2 reflash in the spring for another 25% gain on hp on top of that.
i now have over 5,000 miles after all my mods and stage 1 ecu. i'm happy to report that i've had NO/ZERO/NADA/ZILT problems whatsoever! no check engine lights, no drivability issues, not a single damn problem PERIOD! only problem is i'm having way too much fun ;-)
#44
Hey Mo!
Awesome stuff here! You have a fantastic mini!
Thanks for the update. I'm going the same route - nm pipes, intake, helix intercooler, all waiting to be installed on my '11 S. I agree - nm is quality, however, I haven't experienced their customer service. Glad to hear good things.
Your update on the stage 1 ecu is very encouraging - I was nervous about it, but now I think I'll go for it.
Thanks again for the detailed info!
Awesome stuff here! You have a fantastic mini!
Thanks for the update. I'm going the same route - nm pipes, intake, helix intercooler, all waiting to be installed on my '11 S. I agree - nm is quality, however, I haven't experienced their customer service. Glad to hear good things.
Your update on the stage 1 ecu is very encouraging - I was nervous about it, but now I think I'll go for it.
Thanks again for the detailed info!
Best part is everything is reversible should you want to sell your call later. The cost of ECU flash includes reversing it back to stock if that's what you need later and includes any future upgrades for that stage.
#45
Customer service is excellent! Ask for Jerry who's the main rep and tell him I sent you. He follows me on here and have pics on their FB. He's extremely responsive and gives good guidance. I suggest ordering all the products at one time if you can and see if you could work out a deal ;-)
Best part is everything is reversible should you want to sell your call later. The cost of ECU flash includes reversing it back to stock if that's what you need later and includes any future upgrades for that stage.
Best part is everything is reversible should you want to sell your call later. The cost of ECU flash includes reversing it back to stock if that's what you need later and includes any future upgrades for that stage.
So I can pay the $500 and that will cover stage 1 flash, then a stage 2 flash AND finally back to stock flash if I ever decide to sell?
Thanks again!
Kevin
#46
Yes each stage includes the flash, saved stock program, and any software upgrades for that stage.
#47
#49
White disposable is easy swap and go. You can actually just tap it out when it gets dirty and rinse with water. Let it completely dry before using for 2nd or 3rd time if you want to squeeze some life out of the white one.
$50 to replace the white one say once every 10k miles or more is no big deal.
#50
super build!
Question - if you had to select an order of purchase/installation of these mods, what would it be?
Just acquired a 2010 JCW and i'm working on addressing design flaws first (strut tower mushrooming and carbon buildup). also had to get rid of the stock steering wheel...
Cheers
Question - if you had to select an order of purchase/installation of these mods, what would it be?
Just acquired a 2010 JCW and i'm working on addressing design flaws first (strut tower mushrooming and carbon buildup). also had to get rid of the stock steering wheel...
Cheers