JCW Ultimate Guide To JCW'ing?
#1
Ultimate Guide To JCW'ing?
I've been really enjoying these forums and learning more then I could ever imagine about MINIs as I prepare to get into a new one this fall. That being said, I'm looking for some help as it's pretty overwhelming for a newb like me to figure out how to best fit my future car.
I plan on waiting until the 2018 JCW 2 door coupe becomes available mainly for CarPlay, but I was hoping to get some advice on what options to consider in the meantime.
I'm not a racer, nor do I see myself taking my future car to run on a track. Perhaps once or twice just to say I did and try it out, but outside of that, just a guy in Seattle driving on your typical roads.
That being said, I figure the options fall into one of the following buckets:
1. MUST HAVE
2. NICE TO HAVE
3. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY
4. GO AFTERMARKET INSTEAD
I know many options are subjective, especially tech ones (I'll want them all), but more so around the actual performance of the car I would say. I'm not a "car guy" so anything in bucket #4 would have me looking for some local authorized folk to help in that regard.
Thanks in advance for the tips!
I plan on waiting until the 2018 JCW 2 door coupe becomes available mainly for CarPlay, but I was hoping to get some advice on what options to consider in the meantime.
I'm not a racer, nor do I see myself taking my future car to run on a track. Perhaps once or twice just to say I did and try it out, but outside of that, just a guy in Seattle driving on your typical roads.
That being said, I figure the options fall into one of the following buckets:
1. MUST HAVE
2. NICE TO HAVE
3. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY
4. GO AFTERMARKET INSTEAD
I know many options are subjective, especially tech ones (I'll want them all), but more so around the actual performance of the car I would say. I'm not a "car guy" so anything in bucket #4 would have me looking for some local authorized folk to help in that regard.
Thanks in advance for the tips!
#2
My build focus was on heritage, quality and presence. My thoughts are:
1. Must Have:
- DDC / VDC
- Technology package
- HUD
- LED headlights w/cornering lights
2. Nice to Have
- Rebel Green
- MINI Yours leather (absolutely awesome)
- Rear fog lights
- Automatic transmission ... I preferred the manual, but defaulted to auto for access reasons ... so far no regrets, it's a pretty stellar unit.
3. Don't Waste Money
- Sunroof (nice but hot in the summer)
- Active Driving Assistant ... not active enough for the cost
4. Go Aftermarket Instead
- Nothing regarding factory offerings, but lots otherwise .... I've alrady ordered:
-- CravenSpeed Big Pair
-- NM 25mm rear sway bar
-- ECS Tuning 15mm spacers
-- Cocomats.com blck/red floor mats (these are awesome)
1. Must Have:
- DDC / VDC
- Technology package
- HUD
- LED headlights w/cornering lights
2. Nice to Have
- Rebel Green
- MINI Yours leather (absolutely awesome)
- Rear fog lights
- Automatic transmission ... I preferred the manual, but defaulted to auto for access reasons ... so far no regrets, it's a pretty stellar unit.
3. Don't Waste Money
- Sunroof (nice but hot in the summer)
- Active Driving Assistant ... not active enough for the cost
4. Go Aftermarket Instead
- Nothing regarding factory offerings, but lots otherwise .... I've alrady ordered:
-- CravenSpeed Big Pair
-- NM 25mm rear sway bar
-- ECS Tuning 15mm spacers
-- Cocomats.com blck/red floor mats (these are awesome)