What's up all, thought I'd spark conversation/get opinions of everyone here, so here's my current build list for my car I'll put a thumbs up next to what's done so far

1. Hotside boost tube delete (wmw)

2. Drilled and slotted rotors (stoptech)

3. Tune (went with Ap due not being done with mods)

4. Diverter valve (stock one gave out after tune so forge DV for now)

5. Downpipe (still looking for catless one)

6. Exhaust (catback exhaust after downpipe not expensive one though)

7. Intercooler

8. Rims/tires (I know this should be at top of the list but I want to upgrade to 17" instead of 16")

9. Lowering springs

10. Suspension stuff

That's basically how I want to build my car so far. Most of the things I've done so far have been because my oem part failed (i.e. DV, and rotors). I'm a college student working on a budget . Money is tight until I get out of college in ~2 years. If you guys have suggestions on what brand to get or changing my list around let me know! In the mean time here are pics.

 

I have the same rims and I want to change them. The wheel size is not a problem to me. The wheels design is....
I am putting below some factory designs that I like:

1. http://www.car.gr/parts/view/6285474/
This is the best wheel design in my opinion, especially in that light gray colour.
2. http://www.car.gr/parts/view/8658740/
For a more retro, less aggressive look

I have absolutely no idea about the other modifications you mention - some friends have purchased and installed many components of the JCW set and they are happy with that.

 

JCW muffler has what I think is one of the best exhaust notes for the car, I had it on my 08 S and it sounded better without being drony, and at $250 I couldn't complain (found it used on this website). It's just the muffler so doesn't connect to the DP, I had the MINI dealer install it for about $100.

 

I was thinking about doing this because I know a few welders. The only thing is I was wanting to do this so I can go stage 2 on my accessport

 

Highly recommend MarioKart's Downpipe. He's a vendor here. Very nice piece. a little pricey but worth it in my opinion.

 

I was looking at cnt or miltek downpipes. Define little pricey lol, but i have seen his downpipes, also will it bolt up to stock 09 mcs exhaust?

 

They do marry right up to the stock exhaust. I will PM you info mQubed Motorsport, Manic Tuning Dealer