There are two auto options: the regular auto and the sport auto. The paddle shifters only come with the sport auto. I also have the JCW interior and when you get the sport auto, the shifter is different too. Mine has red stitching on the boot and ****, a red shifter button, and a metal "collar" that runs about three quarters of the length of the shifter from top to bottom.

 

According to MiniUSA Configurator the paddle shifters are a $250 option.

 

GregoryK what suspension are you running, if any. I have coilover KwV3, I'm sure a away bar will help. Just not sure by how much with my current setup. I'm not quite the expert, but I do like to play around the turns and the twisties.

 

I still have stock suspension. The roads are just too bad. Even my 18" rims have caused some tires to get damaged.
For me it is the way the car "breaks loose" when pushed hard. I want may car to be a neutral as possible. On the stock F56 the front end suffers from (like most FWD cars) understeer. In other words the cars front wants to go straight when you turn the wheel. The heavier rear sway bar will correct this somewhat by causing the back wheels to break loose. This is no mid engine car but the improvement is really noticeable and you feel way more confident pushing the car hard.
If you feel the understeer is a problem then this is a great mod you can do yourself in your driveway. It is also easily adjustable.
Let us know if you decide to go for it and the results.

 

Joey Modded Headlights- $8 can of Plasti-dip
Stripes/graphics- pretty cheap to unlimited amount
DIY Front Splitter- virtually free with access to CNC machine
Cat-back exhaust- not toooo pricey if you install yourself ( but can be )
Vented A-Panels- can get alittle pricey with paint etc. but looks cool
Rear Sway Bar- best bang for the buck performance wise- $225 or so if you do install
The list can go on. Pic of some of these are in my Gallery on here..

 

Joey mod! Mini needs to pay Joey for the inspiration, Lol. Just so happen they now offer black headlight housing. I guess it's nice the mini people listen to the consumer needs.

 

Have you seen their price compared to the DIY way... It's $500!!!!!!!!! Starts off at $100 till you check the box and then you get a pop-up saying you have to also get the High End option lights which puts you at $500.

 

I'd love to see pics of your car

 

Here is a few. DIY Brake ducts vents as well.

 

 

Inexpensive mods...... Hmmm. I'm gonna have to think about that and get back to ya.

 

Sure! Just went digging through my photos. I’ve attached a few to this post. But I’d say this is the most useful for those wishing to pursue this:

 

Note that the outside edges are NOT entirely square. I made a cardboard mock-up to get the angles right before I cut any plywood.

 

What is the source for the spare ... looking for one before MTTS

 

Strange looking tire on that spare.

 

 

 

 

How much taller is it compared to the stock shift ****? Ever since I installed the CS short shifter and pro clip, my shift **** doesn't stay on anymore as it pops off with the smallest tug.