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Hey all, super happy to be part of the mini family again!
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Hey all, super happy to be part of the mini family again!
Hey all, super happy to be part of the mini family again!
I'm finally back in a mini! I recently bought a 15' F56 with the JCW tuning kit and only 38k miles. Do any of you have any suggestions on first modifications to the car? Thanks and have a great day!
I'm looking to add the JCW tune/exhaust in another year or two. Do you have the exhaust or just the tune? After that, I'd look into a functional air scoop/intake. But for now, I'm just focusing on cosmetics to not spend too much on a new car which feels good anyway. At minimum, I'll try to make it through the winter and then see what my funds are to pay with.
I'm looking to add the JCW tune/exhaust in another year or two. Do you have the exhaust or just the tune?
I have the exhaust and tune, it's an absolute beast compared to my R56S. Would definitely reccomend it. I'm considering adding a catless downpipe and wavetrac diff though.
For mods for the F56 our WMW 25mm rear sway bar is the biggest bang for the buck on the suspension. Then the chassis bones are good bang for the buck as they are cheap and easy to install. After that it is kinda up to what you want to make better.
Sway bar for sure is the best handling mod I did on my car.
Stereo upgrades galore. If you really enjoy music with deep bass notes and fill then a sub woofer is a must. I upgraded everything but the damn basic head unit which is near impossible to do in these cars. If you have the better head unit then you should be set on that front.
I have the exhaust and tune, it's an absolute beast compared to my R56S. Would definitely reccomend it. I'm considering adding a catless downpipe and wavetrac diff though.
Your recommendation is noted. People definitely seem to like those upgrades. I guess that's why they're top on my list!
Originally Posted by Minnie.the.Moocher
Sway bar for sure is the best handling mod I did on my car.
How much of an effect do you feel the sway bar has? I feel like it rounds corners okay, but I really haven't pushed it yet.
Sorry, I'm hijacking the thread a little, but I'm interested in these suggestions =)
For mods for the F56 our WMW 25mm rear sway bar is the biggest bang for the buck on the suspension. Then the chassis bones are good bang for the buck as they are cheap and easy to install.
Thanks for the reply! I've heard nothing but good things about your 25mm sway bar so that will be my next purchase I think.
Sway bar for sure is the best handling mod I did on my car.
Stereo upgrades galore. If you really enjoy music with deep bass notes and fill then a sub woofer is a must. I upgraded everything but the damn basic head unit which is near impossible to do in these cars. If you have the better head unit then you should be set on that front.
I think I'll definitely get the sway bar since it's gotten such high praise, I'm quite happy with the sound system it has. The Harmon Kardon package was a must for me. Would you reccomend an additional sub?
For sure we keep a lot of them in stock as we put them on about every F56 that comes in the shop.
Do I need to order any additional parts for the installation or is everything included with the sway bar. Please pardon my ignorance, I'm new to modifying my cars. Thanks again for the help!
