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Hi Mario, do you still have this used downpipe for sale? I am on a budget (six kids!) and don't have an issue with used parts in good condition. I am a new Mini owner of a few months, joined this forum and have read a lot about your work...all good!
I have a 2015 All4 S JCW, I bought it used with only 18,000 mi. Love it but found it needs a bit more power. I picked up a JB+ as it was easy and hadn't heard anything bad, it was ok but I am still wanting a bit more. My plan (and please let me know if you disagree or have other recommendations) was to add a non-catted downpipe, remove the center cat and resonator (hoping this won't get too rowdy and don't want any drone), and panel filter (probably Afe, K&N or ?) as I think the air filter set-up on this car is good.
After those mods would it then be a good time for a tune (Stage 2?). I live in northern Canada, so would probably hold off on an intercooler until later.
Is there anything else...especially mods that are cost effective? The Alta spring? I would live with the stock turbo for now, and if I go with something different later I would go with something that would improve on the midrange more so the very top end.
I would appreciate any advice you are willing to provide. I would consider buying your downpipe, finishing off the mods and then doing the tune. We are in the depths of winter, so won't be doing the exhaust for a month or two. What sort of timing have you had for doing the ECU from Canada? I actually bought a few parts (front strut, Schwaben scanner, etc.) off someone in Quebec who had a tune by you....he was selling his R60.
Oh, does this downpipe have the two mounts for the exhaust sensors...can't see them in the pics.
Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide....
