So I have VIP intake, strut bar, Milltek catback exhaust, NM torque arm, Helix IC...

What should I do next? I want a tune, but the only place will do my automatic is 1500 miles away OR wait for Burger plug tune. So...rear sway bar? Big brake? JCW turbo? What's the best bang for the buck?

 

Put your money into your suspension...

 

BMS JB+ , trust me on this one.
http://burgertuning.com/Mini_Cooper_...nce_tuner.html

 

JB+ ...there is no other answer.

 

It's been 4 months. I'm sure he made a decision by now.

 

Note to self, look at timestamps.

 

I only said it because it does not say jb+ in the signature, I would think it would be there if had it

 

Yeah, maybe. He's only posted 3 times since then so who knows.

 

Would I see noticeable improvements with the AK DP? I have the stock exhaust VIP CAI and JB+

 

In my experience you wouldn't. Even catless downpipes give minimal gains on gen 2 MINIs. Some people might say otherwise but I chalk that up to justifying the mod. The top tuners I've talked to agree down pipes don't do much to these cars without significant further mods. Ie. larger turbo, etc.

 

 

was going to comment.... but never mind.