While I wait the agonizing weeks til I get my JCW Roadster, I'm already looking at mods to get eventually. Here's my list, what is everyone else looking at? In order most likely purchased

Drop-In Alta Filter...few more ponies for not much $$. P
Smaller Antenna...of course.

JCW Strut Tower Brace....yes I know it doesn't do much, but I have one on my current R53 and love the way it looks :-)

Rear Sway Bar (probably a 22)

Springs :-)

 

Oh, the waiting!


Here's my list, also in general priority order:

• Invisishield on the nose (done)
  
• MINI license plate frames (done)
  
• CravenSpeed Platypus front plate mount (done)
  
• Short antenna (done) (MINI version but might have done CravenSpeed if I'd though about it more)
  
• ScanGuage (done)
  
• CravenSpeed mounts for GPS and ScanGuage (enroute)
  
• Suspension, discussed ad nauseum in other threads. Summary: JCW Suspension if I can wait, Koni FSD, 19mm rear sway, and perhaps camber plates and control arm bushings if I cannot.
  
• JCW Tune (not something you need of course!)
  
• <items above have 95% probability, below this point is the pure wishlist>
  
• JCW Aero kit side skirts
  
• JCW Brakes

I had the strut brace on my JCW and did like the look for sure, although I didn't drive the car such that I really noticed it. That might happen too in a moment of weakness.

Don

 

Liquid,

Has Alta cracked the code for the 2012's? Are you getting an S or JCW. I was under the impression the S was not cracked for the '11 an '12's. Only for the JCW since the engine is still a carry-over. I too had it on my '08 R56 and it is an awesome mod.

 

Not from what I was last told....but they claim they're "getting close". I'm getting a JCW, so there might be some hope there, but I probably won't actually buy an AP until around Christmastime anyhow :-) When the Roadster is up for the winter and just wants some more mods :-)

 

I think my list for JCW Roadster would go something like this:
1) Strut Brace...most likely NM Engineering, still researching
2) NM RS Alpha springs/H-Sport LCA's
3) DOS CAI Intake
4) Alta AccessPort

 

ok so how does a newbie find out about this stuff?

 

You've come to the right place.

Read & browse, at least that's what I did beginning last November or so.

"Stickied" threads here have a lot of good info to get you started. And also the on-going ones like "what did you do to your MINI today" that cover a wide range of modifications.

Then: some browsing of the frequently-mentioned vendor sites: hmmm, R56, Exhaust, what's available? Ah, Invidia-Borla-NM-Miltek all make them. Engine: catch cans, really? What for? And so on.

It doesn't take real long before you can keep up with most conversation on here, and Google is your friend when something's mentioned that doesn't click. Obviously helpful to have auto background of some type, so that it's "oh, that's what they do on *MINIs*" versus "what's a swaybar and why would I want one?" but even if not, you can uncover a lot of patient (ok, and rarely a bit snarky) explanations by folks willing to share knowledge.

 

Ok so has anyone actually seen the coupe/roadster side stripes available at shop mini USA. Can't quite make out the detail on my Mac. They said silver or black writing

 

Not seen them in the flesh but they will be on my Roadster when it arrives, hopefully end of next week

 

Lol. Mine too was hoping someone had pictures already

 

i am installing some green LEDs today to replace the interior lighting and door puddle lights and the parking lights too as i hate when the xenon lights don't match the parking/driving lights :P and may add an LED strip somewhere for daytime lights.. but haven't figured out where yet.

 

Placed the order for my DOS CAI today.... :-) Sadly, got an "out of stock" message....but here's to hoping it's back in stock SOON!

 

Here we go

 

I like them! The sides of the car are a bit featureless, and this definitely helps. I'll have to try photo-editing some silver ones onto my car and see how they look.

Does anyone know if we can get the regular Cooper S fuel cap (the chrome one) fitted to our cars? I was really disappointed when the car came with the simple body-coloured door, my 2007 Cooper S hatch had the chrome one and that alone would help break up one side of the car at least.

 

Thanks - I'm happy with them and agree with your points.

I believe the fuel cap issue is the same with the cabrio - it can't be done.. Although I'd be happy to hear if I'm wrong!

 

Love it !
Funny i ordered them had them ship to dealer for install and both m /a and parts/ service said they didn't exist sent them the conformation email with parts number.
Do you mind if i forward the picture?

 

Thanks Yup feel free to forward it

 

DOS Intake should arrive next Wednesday....

 

Nice! Really looking forward to your impressions of this mod.


-Steven

 

Our first mod will be Wet Okole seat covers. Have to protect the seats from the Florida sun.

 

what does the Alta AccessPort do and look like

 

Do? Makes your car really scream!!

Look like? Plastic hand held programmer, haha


http://www.altaperformance.com/coupe...port-ecu-tuner

 

Just curious, how does this effect the warranty? Or for that fact any of the modes?

 

New Roadster home for 24 hours and now has JCW big brakes, Let's Motor license plate frame, rubber floor mats, center console cubby storage tray and wheel locks. Next up will be the under hood insulation and spacers to push the wheels out.

 

Nice work! Loving those JCW brakes?



-Steven