Just bought a JCW Clubman and swapping some parts out from my S. Considering putting in some PowerFlex lower control arm bushings that I have while I'm at it, but trying to determine if it's worth it. The car is my daily driver, and will see some track and and a little autocross time.

My baseline is my 2009 MCCS with stock LCAB's. The JCW has 59,000 miles and stock non-sport suspension....will be making some other suspension mod's including IE fixed camber plates and rear 20mm sway bar. Planning on keeping the OE struts and shocks for now.

According to RealOEM, the JCW LCAB's are part number 31126783185

https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2009-...ngs/ES2745141/

And the S LCAB's are part number 31126767530

https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2009-...hings/ES49237/


I would assume that the JCW bushings are firmer, which would mean that the gains might not be worth the cost to install the PowerFlex bushings.

Any thoughts?