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R55 Clubman "S" Lets talk upgrades

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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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Clubman "S" Lets talk upgrades

List the best and worst aftermarket you have and know. Also pls include the brand and model name. Also whats your plans (aftermarket) for your Clubman S?

My list but still thinking what brand to go with.

ECU upgrades
springs/ coilovers
exhaust
CAI
BOV
down pipes and more
 

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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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I haven't ordered yet, but my first upgrade will be the Cold Air Intake.
Several have had good threads on it here.
Around $200 and a do it yourself.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DragonWagon
I haven't ordered yet, but my first upgrade will be the Cold Air Intake.
Several have had good threads on it here.
Around $200 and a do it yourself.
Do you know what brand?
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 11:54 PM
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Had the DDM cold air intake but the wife thought it made the turbo too loud. I'm going to do the rear sway bar at some point.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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I'm still looking at brands.
Do a general internet search.
The CAI is generic, so finding some overpriced item that looks cool isn't happening for me.
Some are well over $300, and plenty are around $200.
It's a hose and filter in a plastic box!
 
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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Wow, its only been 3 weeks since I placed my order and I have a list of things I am going to be doing.

1)Alta Front Strut tower reinforcement
2) HR Lowering Springs
3)Alta 19mm Rear Sway bar
4)Boost gauge
5)Purchasing a compact spare
6)satellite radio, I couldnt justify 500 bucks from bmw... picked up one for 40...

As far as engine work I am going to drive the car alot before I start upgrading the engine, pretty much just improving air flow, Intake, upgraded alta intercooler, improved plumbing... that a ways out though, plus I need to find out what Mini's policy is with warranty, I wouldnt want to void that right off the bat...
 
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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Oh yea I did the XM instal also not a fan of Sirius.
 
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