2019 Mini Cooper S JCW I.O.E. … getting it ready for some Street Touring AutoX … have 3 AutoXs after this weekend as a totally stock Mini to knock the rust off my driving

FIRST SEVEN MODS...the Major Ones Too

1) NM Eng. RSe05 17x7.5" Light Weight Wheels (already converted to wheel studs)
2) Bridgestone RE71R 225/45/17 Tires
3) NM 25mm Hollow Rear Sway Bar with Adjustable End Links
4) Bilstein B14 PSS Coilovers
5) Wavetrac Limited Slip Differential
6) Powerflex Lower Engine Mounts
7) DINANtronics B48 Elite Tuning Module

These Mods will remove any excuses I have for not running good... ;-)

My 1987 A Street Prepared at Salinas Nationals back in the early 90's

 

Nice! How was the LSD install? If you had a shop do it- how many hours? Or if you DIY'd it, any details to share?

Thanks

 

I haven't installed it yet. The big deal is getting the Getrag in and out...probably 8 hours +/- 1 hour. The LSD is pretty easy...here is Part 1 Video and you will see part 2 video
It definitely won't be cheap but it will make a world of difference when it comes to traction and laying down the power.

 

So this week 1) In goes the Wavetrac LSD with new bearings and fluid 2) On goes the Bilstein B14/16 Coilvers 3) Install a Powerflex Engine Mount Bushing … al to go along with the NM Engineering 17x7.5 wheels with 225/45/17" Bridgestone RE71Rs. This combo should make a HUGE DIFFERENCE AutoXing in the STH Class.

 

STU

Its going to be a completely different car! What are you doing for front camber? Do the bilsteins come with plates?

 

Still looking for camber plates that will work with my Bilsteins...

 

The vorshlags should work. I was hoping to find another set besides KW clubsports that already had camber plates.

https://www.waymotorworks.com/vorshl...5-f56-f57.html

haven't seen anyone install these but apparently they will give you a little adjustment, probably not enough for what you want though...

https://www.waymotorworks.com/powerf...s-f55-f56.html

 

They were having problems with those bushings and are not selling them even tho they are on the website...

 

So all the above things including The WaveTrac / Bilstein B14 PSS Coil Overs/ NM Power Module are in...Totally DIFFerent Mini. It is so crazy how much better the traction is...taking off and cornering. The NM Module set on Premium Fuel (not set on Race Fuel) is so quick, I'm glad I spent under $400 instead of the DINAN which is at $900. These three Mods alone are worth every penny spent and some...

 

If you dont mind sharing how much did the LSD install set you back? How many shop hours?

 

It took a few days but only about 8 hours … one big hint about installing the new bearings on the Wavetrac ) Heat the bearing in an oven to make the metal expand just a bit and they slide right on!!! Once you have the Getrag Manual Out and pull the cover off...it is pretty easy to remove the factory Open Diff...pull off the Ring Gear...Install the ring gear with ARP Bolts to the new Wavetrac and install the Wavetrac into the empty space. I ordered 3 Bottles of Motul 300 75w90 gear lube. They are 1 liter and I used 2 bottles and a bit of the third bottle. Make sure when you drop the tranny you support the engine so it does not drop down too much. Also a great time to install a PowerFlex Yellow Black (Race) engine bushing. The Wavetrac was just under $1200 shipped if my memory serves me right. A LIFT is essential to make this transfer IMO...the time, which isn't listed, is basically the same for replacing a Clutch...

 

As of 5/17/2019
NM 25mm Hollow Rear Adjustable Sway Bar
NM Adjustable Rear Sway Bar Links
NM Eng RSe05 Lightweight 17x7.7 Wheels
5mm Spacers (Front Only)
Bridgestone RE71Rs 225/45/17 Tires
WaveTrac Gear Driven LSD
Bilstein B14 PSS Coil Overs (Front) Rears w/ Spring Perches
NM Rear Adjustable Lower Control Arms
NM Power Module
PowerFlex Lower Engine Mount Yellow Bushing

Future Mods:
Front Adjustable Camber Plates
Air Intake System???

AutoX this weekend at COTA (Circuit of the Americas) in Austin, Texas. I took my time deciding what mods/improvements to make and each one did make my Mini better IMO.

 

Pic before first lowering with the Bilstein B14 PSS Coil Overs