Lightly Modifying My F56
#77
#78
Incorrectamundo! If you don't have a standard suspension you have a DDC. In the '16 models only the JCW came with sport suspension. It was discontinued as an option for the S after the '15 model. The DDC has a sport setting, but it's not as aggressive as the sport suspension. The code for the sport suspension option was 226. I see you have the "Sport Package", but that only includes updated lights, wheels, etc. Nothing to do with the suspension.
I think you will be impressed with the handling if in fact you can use the springs. The sway bar, end links, and control arms are compatible for sure.
Let us know what you find out when you speak with Jerry. Personally, I'm betting the springs will work fine.
I think you will be impressed with the handling if in fact you can use the springs. The sway bar, end links, and control arms are compatible for sure.
Let us know what you find out when you speak with Jerry. Personally, I'm betting the springs will work fine.
#83
#85
[QUOTE=vetsvette;4209327]Well, today was a busy one. Added a couple more things.
These...
The blue one...
Couple of these grey ones...
Bad picture of the adjustable rear control arms.
This shows the new rear brakes, spring, swaybar, stainless lines, and end links.
Front brakes were installed with NM stainless brake lines. I was worried for a moment that the wheels wouldn't fit over these rotors. Things are huge!
Brakes with wheels installed...
Topped it all off with a strut brace by NM.
Only downside of this work is I lost all the coding I had done at the Dragon. Software has to be updated for the JCW brakes and once the program starts to run it updates everything. Small price to pay for these brakes though.
The springs closed the wheel well gap nicely too.
Before...
After...
Well done, Like the NM Eng set up.
These...
The blue one...
Couple of these grey ones...
Bad picture of the adjustable rear control arms.
This shows the new rear brakes, spring, swaybar, stainless lines, and end links.
Front brakes were installed with NM stainless brake lines. I was worried for a moment that the wheels wouldn't fit over these rotors. Things are huge!
Brakes with wheels installed...
Topped it all off with a strut brace by NM.
Only downside of this work is I lost all the coding I had done at the Dragon. Software has to be updated for the JCW brakes and once the program starts to run it updates everything. Small price to pay for these brakes though.
The springs closed the wheel well gap nicely too.
Before...
After...
Well done, Like the NM Eng set up.
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#86
#87
They have F56 specific programming for the ScanGauge II. I kept mine from my R56 and sent it back to the manufacturer for the update. No charge for update or shipping back to me. I only paid to mail it to them. You can actually monitor oil pressure on it now. I use the Cravenspeed ScanGauge mount. Works great.
#92
Brakes feel great. I would recommend anyone doing this mod install braided stainless lines. That'll help get rid of the soft pedal feel some people experience when using the stock rubber lines. Pedal doesn't feel that much different from the standard S, but when you really get on them it feels like you're gonna do a nose wheelie. I'll be in the mountains of western NC next weekend and hope to have enough time to hit the Dragon for a couple of runs. I'll have a better feel for the brake and suspension mods then.
The brakes are definitely a mod I would recommend, but remember, you'll need to invest in different wheels and stainless lines too. Adds up pretty quick.
The brakes are definitely a mod I would recommend, but remember, you'll need to invest in different wheels and stainless lines too. Adds up pretty quick.
#97
Got mine before picking up new Cooper S last week and it totally rocks.
#98
My independent Mini/BMW tech has the BMW software on his computer and was able to update my software at the same time he installed the tune. All you need is the software and the code specific to that particular kit. I still have the paperwork with the code if there's ever a problem in the future.
#99
My independent Mini/BMW tech has the BMW software on his computer and was able to update my software at the same time he installed the tune. All you need is the software and the code specific to that particular kit. I still have the paperwork with the code if there's ever a problem in the future.
am i right?
#100
If I'm not mistaken, the computer will read the VIN when It's hooked up to flash the ECU. The tune is not assigned a VIN until that time. My tech still has the tune from a kit he sold to another member with a JCW. He only charged for the exhaust system and installation so he still has a tune he can use on any 3rd Gen MCS the he wants.