Got her ceramic coated, PPF on the front, Eventuri scoop/intake, tint, a bit of wrap, and new wheels & tires.

Gotta deal with the wheel gap and lack of exhaust volume!

 

Looks great! Congrats!!

 

How do you like your Eventuri scoop/intake? I just picked up my JCW Convertible from Mini of Nashville and the modifications have begun.

 

I like it, but I probably only drove the car 10 miles before I put it on so I can’t compare. The one thing I’ve done that I think made the most interesting difference was installing the forge hard pipe. My gas mileage has improved by 4 MPG since installing it.

You’ll have a hard time finding any manufacturer that will promise their stuff fits anything beyond a 2020. However, the exhaust from Remus fit 100% and the downpipe went on with one tweak. Cut off the mounting bracket which has apparently moved. The manufacturer recommended it, and the mechanic said it was fine. Mounts up very strongly to the turbo, and is lighter than stock, so zero wiggle, even without the bracket.

Mod away! Sounds like we’re neighbors, so let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything.

 

Will send you a note, would love more info on your build.

 

Wheel gap looks fine to me. I would leave it alone. Once you start messing around with the suspension, you will start to get clunks and wheel alignment issues that are very annoying to deal with.

 

It’s a lot of money , 1k for very minimal return….looks good but better aftermarket ones for 75%less cost and do the same..

 

RE the Eventuri? Party pooper! I’ll admit I did it largely for the carbon scoop. It was a splurge. Did plastic under the hood though.

 

@hotchicken Congrats; drive 'er in good health! You have some great driving roads in TN, from Beersheba Springs & many routes east towards NC. Love it up there.

I second the advice about leaving the stance as-is. I lowered my R53 moderately & ended up with some expensive issues. I left my 2019 JCW stock ride height & have no regrets.

 

I had the JCW Coilovers on my 2016 JCW and the JCW exhaust. Since they are MINI parts they are warrantied and don't break the car's warranty either.

 

The problem is confirming fitment for 2022 and forward. Frustrating.

 

If your MINI service or parts department cannot confirm compatibility one way or the other then you need new ones.

The LCI2 is a cosmetic change only, so the mount points , et al should be the same.

 

Factory info on JCW coilovers apparently only goes to 2020.

I get it but am not near another dealer. The local indie BMW/MINI shop doesn’t know anything else. Problem is there are just not a ton of 2022+ in circulation.

 

Check out "The Miniac" on YouTube. He has lowered his '22 JCW Hardtop.

 

thanks! I have seen him on Instagram. I’ll check it out.

 

Both above comments are spot on:
I have the JCW Pro coilovers as they lowered the least amount at the time of purchase, 10 or so mm. Car's settled a bit since install 4 years ago,
You can't go wrong leaving it as is tho. Your wheel gap doesn't look bad, might even settle a bit,
Congrad's on the new ride. Nice wheels and that 2022 rear diffuser looks fantastic .

 

If you hadn't figured it out, lowering springs will work with the DDC and the new DDC is mechanical so you can swap them out for coilovers without a delete kit.