Hey all did a few upgrades to my 20' Clubman S All 4 this past weekend, so figured I'd share.

Was hesitant to pull the trigger on a CAI, but couldn't resist the Dinan MDS sale so bought their CAI and Intake Resonator Delete Pipe. I had purchased their oem filter replacement a while back and changed that out to their whole CAI box. I had installed the pipe first with the stock air box, and couldn't really tell much of a difference in turbo sound. Then installed their CAI, and what a difference the combination makes! Turbo flutter is amazing in sport mode, can really hear it and even more so in manual shift. Normal mode remains quiet with a hint of flutter, which for me is fine, makes sport mode feel a little more special. I haven't seen much posted about the Dinan pipe or CAI, so was hesitant but I definitely do not regret it. Im running that paired with their sport tuner and it's all together an amazing package. The Clubman definitely pulls quicker with everything installed.

I also installed a pair of the CravenSpeed Big Braces along with an NM Engineering Adjustable Rear Sway Bar and end links which totally improved the overall handling. The Clubman feels sharper, much more go-karty and similar to my R53, while maintaining a much more comfortable ride. I kept the Sway Bar in the softest setting which is enough for me as it's my DD, and still felt an improvement. Install was straightforward for both just time consuming, especially for the intake resonator pipe as that involved unplugging lots of bits and clips. Totally forgot to take pics of the braces and sway bar but see before and after for the Intake Pipe and Dinan CAI. For anyone thinking about doing these, I definitely recommend!

 

Looks nice in there! I think the NM Rear Sway Bar will be my first upgrade from all the good things I hear about it.

 

you should do the exhaust next. Definitely adds to it a lot. I did nm engineering exhaust on mine now.
Currently running that along with a ctsturbo intake jb4, dinan coleback and colder spark plugs

 

Definitely do that plus the cravenspeed big brace kit, totally changed the entire car. The brace kit did a lot on its own, but coupled with the sway bar really ties everything together. Turns sharper, feels more planted and definitely less body roll.

 

I did, will have to make another thread. I ended pulling the trigger on the Dinan Exhaust for 4th of July. Called in and was able to get the price reduced since they didn't have a sale. Finally got it installed this Monday, and couldn't be happier, my Clubby finally sounds like a MINI should. How are you liking the NM Exhaust?

 

I would also consider as a cost alternative to the Cravenspeed Big Brace kit the Chassis Bones setup from Way... I did these with my NM sway bar and links setup....