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Old May 24, 2010 | 08:41 AM
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NEWBIE - My New JCW NEED Suggestions!

Hello All,

Wonderful forum with a wealth of information ... I've been reading and reading for a week straight ... I've put together a list of things I'm purchasing and have purchased based on members experience but am stuck on a few things ... Please feel free to comment or help out with what I should add, delete or IF anyone finds the direction I'm going with this WRONG.

Car gets delivered TOMORROW!!

Thanks,
Dario

FACTORY ADDED
JCW Hardtop Coupe
Midnight Black Metallic
Leather Lounge Redwood Red
Sport Suspension
Roof in Body Color
Xenon Lights

DEALER ADDED
Black Driving Lights
CF Hood Scoop
CF Door Trim
CF Mirror Caps
JCW Side Scuttles
JCW Drilled Rotors
JCW CF Wheel Center
JCW Shift ****
JCW Gaiter Alcantara
JCW Car Cover
JCW Aero Kit with Painted Wheel Fenders & Sills
JCW CF Rear Handle
JCW Alcantara Wheel
JCW Strut Brace
JCW Suspension
JCW Alcantara Hand Brake

ORDERING
TENZO Racing Wheel (Tennspec) 18x8 4:100 (black w/redstripe)
Bridgestone RE050A 225/35/18
DoS W2A IC
DoS MCS Noise Maker Delete
GIAC Software Upgrade
CF Gas Cap
Helix Rear Seat Delete Kit w/Grommets
Helix Short Shift Kit
OEM Black Lights from 50th Anniversary Edition
Window Tint
Flat Black wrapping every chrome piece on the car

NEED SUGGESTIONS
Exhaust with black tips … Don’t like anything LOUD!
GT3 Type race seats
Roll Cage
WHAT AM I MISSING? Suggestions?
 
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Old May 24, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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This is an ambitious list. Wow!

I got your email. I'll respond this afternoon.
 
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Old May 24, 2010 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Mini'mon
This is an ambitious list. Wow!

I got your email. I'll respond this afternoon.
Well I'm downgrading from an LP-640 to a Mini ... The cost of ALL my parts is the equivalent of an aftermarket exhaust on the LP ... So everything seems like a bargain!

Wheels just arrived ... Added a 2" Altas stubby ... Found out GIAC software won't work on 2010 cars because of ECU upgrade ... Waiting on DoS

Also 50th Camden lights won't work on 2010 so I have to Joey mod in the oven.
 
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Old May 24, 2010 | 07:24 PM
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Just emailed you.
 
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Old May 24, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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How about the third brake light pulser. You can get it from Go Mini Go in Vender section. Helps get larger vehicles to see your stopping. Here in Texas all the BIG Trucks and SUVs need help seeing us.
 
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Old May 27, 2010 | 10:54 AM
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I would suggest Recaro Pole Position Seats!

And if you are satisfied with the JCW Exhaust, you could just get the whole thing powdercoated...in matt or gloss black!

How about the DoS CAI with noise baffle!

I would also recommend Stainless Brake Lines.

And KW V3 Coilovers...the very best on the market. (see below, perfect ride height and still more comfortable than the stock supension!)
 
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Old May 27, 2010 | 02:35 PM
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Two MUST have add-ons.

Automatic one touch sunroof opener/closer.

NM engr'ing springs to lower the car a bit.


Congrats btw,


Mark
 
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