FedEx guy just delivered my belly pan a few minutes ago for my JCW Paceman. I'm going to attempt to install it without jacking and hopefully take some pictures when I get it all done. I was on a road trip over the weekend and i am looking forward to any cut down of wind noise this part can offer. Thanks for shipping items out so promptly when you get them in stock over there at ECS I did not expect to see it until later in the week.

 

You are welcome. Glad we were able to get it to you that quick.

Will look great of the JCW Paceman, those are hard to find. Definitely post up some pics when your done. And some outside shots of that beauty.

Since the Countryman and Paceman are ride height pretty high compared to other MINI Hatchback / hardtops, you should be able to reach under there , think the JCW Countryman and Paceman ride about 10-15mm lower then the others. So you still have room. ::Thumbsup::

 

I have to revise my previous comment on how much the belly pan reduces noise ...

it reduces noise a lot, about 20 mph worth

I left home in chicago late last night headed north on I-94, no traffic, I am not in a hurry, look down at the digital speed and I am going 92 mph! normally I-94 moves at 70 mph and that is generally my speed there

and the noise I reported is not tire noise, it is wind noise at the door seals ... time for more gummi pheluge (sp) door seal conditioner

VERY HAPPY with the belly pan

 

mikusmaximus

I have the lower sport suspension on my cms all4 and did the install without jacking the car, however I do not have the jcw side skirts or front air dam ...

 

Awesome bmwr606 - Like the real world report.

Yea, the front lip makes it a bit lower. But should not be a problem like bmwr606 said before.

 

I just ordered one for my JCW CM. The appeal to me is the added protection from the elements like snow! Seeing there's an aerodynamic and noise benefit too is icing on the cake!

 

Awesome Thanks !!! Post pics up afterwards.

 

Since you asked so nicely, ok. 😊

Maybe I'll put it up on the lift and document the install.

 

Welcome. Cool, post it up.

 

Got it today. I assume it's pretty straight forward but no paperwork with it. Needed or obvious once I get under there?

 

On my Roadster it was dead simple. There's a small protection plate on one side at the front that needs to come off first. Once you have done that you should be able to work out where all the extra clips go. Pop those in, then a few quarter turn fasteners later you're done. Took about 15 minutes.

 

what spiney said

i did not even jack my all4

 

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...belly-pan.html



Some pointers on the first page.

 

TheMike - Did you get it installed ?

 

Awe crap. I put my summer tires on for a few weeks of warm sunny motoring then got caught needing to put the snows back on in a hurry. Lots of snow and winter weather hit fast.

I decided to just get it done. Like others mentioned, it really was a piece of cake. Took all of about 15 minutes on the ground.

Two different types of clips included. Easy enough to see which ones goes where in the car. 2 of one type and 4 of the other if I remember right? Match up with what's already there and it's a snap to get done. Pun intended.

Just line up the skid to see where the clips go and pop them in. Done.

Sorry I didn't do as I had planned. Anyone wanting to do this just do it. It's a great functional, easy, VERY easy add on.

 

Agreed! I made the change as well and very happy as others have mentioned.

 

TheMike - no problem, glad you got it installed ok.

 

Any changes to the 2015 model that would cause this product not to fit the 2015 Countryman?

 

Shouldn't be but my CMS All4 comes in next week and I will let you know.

 

Excellent. I won't be getting mine until May. Look forward to confirmation.

 

Should work fine, I don't see any changes in the under structure for 2015 Models, still have that little plastic tray panel on the passenger side underneath when installing this kit.

 

Thank you.

 

Welcome.

 

I can confirm that yes it will work on 2015s. Installation was the same for my new 2015 CMS ALL4 as it was with my 2012 CMS.

 

Nice, thanks for the confirmation.

Post us some pic with it on your new 2015. Congrats on the new MINI.