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Old 07-18-2015, 07:40 PM
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New JCW Owner and have a few questions

I finally made my move from Mazdaspeed to Mini JCW. I have been reading into the cars and was really looking for the best essential upgrades for the car. I am mainly just looking for the basic performance upgrades and the best companies to look into. Id appreciate any help or past experience. thanks for looking and I am excited for some input and advice.






 
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Welcome. Looks nice I always like the arches painted. Let us know what you need we are happy to help.
 
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Welcome. Looks nice I always like the arches painted. Let us know what you need we are happy to help.
Thanks, it took a lot of patience and constant looking to find the JCW that couldn't pass on. The car came this way with a lot of carbon fiber as well, always a nice touch.

I have been searching and having a tough time finding the best performance upgrades to start with. Any advice? I'm assuming downpipes, intake?
 
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I have been searching and having a tough time finding the best performance upgrades to start with. Any advice? I'm assuming downpipes, intake?
We can help you with anything. Normally Intercooler, tune, and sway bar are the best bang for the buck mods. But feel free to email us with any questions and we'll help you out.
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NEW '15 JCW? I'd just leave it. Why mod it? hahaha

hey I'll trade my '11 for your '15 if you're dying to mod one and go for it:
bigger intercooler
airflow recircuit
$500 flash tune
straighter inflow pipe
faster clutch flywheel

haha and i'll be happy just owning your JCW and doing nothing. GL
 
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I can't even suggest anything because I'm too distracted by its beauty. I'm drooling.
 
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What a beautiful JCW! A rear sway bar is a good mod to add on. The JCW's are pretty great out of the box, but if you're wanting to mod a bit why not? Can cruise our catalog here and see what options we offer. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask and hope you enjoy your new MINI!
 
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Wow, what a killer car! What year is it? I've never seen one with ALL the black plastic painted body color. I'm jealous to say the least. Get a sway bar if it has the stock suspension. How much was it?
 
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Originally Posted by chelseafc
I finally made my move from Mazdaspeed to Mini JCW. I have been reading into the cars and was really looking for the best essential upgrades for the car. I am mainly just looking for the basic performance upgrades and the best companies to look into. Id appreciate any help or past experience. thanks for looking and I am excited for some input and advice.






That's a gorgeous Mini! Tell me more about it - year, miles, price, anything! Nice colour, looks like the paint was just poured on.
 
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