R55 Who has modded their JCW Clubbie?
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Necessary? - No
Fun? - Yes
Addicting? - Probably
The JCW Clubman from the factory is a fantastic car. Most fun car I have ever driven (list is long).... Then you start reading NAM and other sites - and start thinking: "Oh... I WANT that too"....
Enjoy you car as is. Take it to a Car Control Clinic; do an HPDE. You'll have a blast. (Learn the handling dynamics - especially the: 'from the factroy dialed-in understeer'; and try to get the car to bring the back end around a bit with judicious throttle changes mid corner.)
Then - if you want more... it's out there.
I think most people agree: best 1st mod is an adjustable Rear Sway Bar. The softest after-market bar on the softest setting changes the performance of the car = grin inducing.
These are great machines. No matter your driving style - you will be fulfulled. Track junkies will probably mod the most. If the car is mostly a Daily Driver with a few spirited corners and on-ramps - you don't need to do anything. Then - there is everything in between...
Fun? - Yes
Addicting? - Probably
The JCW Clubman from the factory is a fantastic car. Most fun car I have ever driven (list is long).... Then you start reading NAM and other sites - and start thinking: "Oh... I WANT that too"....
Enjoy you car as is. Take it to a Car Control Clinic; do an HPDE. You'll have a blast. (Learn the handling dynamics - especially the: 'from the factroy dialed-in understeer'; and try to get the car to bring the back end around a bit with judicious throttle changes mid corner.)
Then - if you want more... it's out there.
I think most people agree: best 1st mod is an adjustable Rear Sway Bar. The softest after-market bar on the softest setting changes the performance of the car = grin inducing.
These are great machines. No matter your driving style - you will be fulfulled. Track junkies will probably mod the most. If the car is mostly a Daily Driver with a few spirited corners and on-ramps - you don't need to do anything. Then - there is everything in between...
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Actually ... I probably should have taken not of your sign-in name first....
If "Autoxser1975" is any indication - then you probably know more than I do about understeer/oversteer/throttle-steer...
Get a bigger RSB - even if you already have the JCW suspension (it's 18.5mm in the back - and obviously not adjustable). JCW springs are good. Others can be better. If you want more power - consider an RMW tune.
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If "Autoxser1975" is any indication - then you probably know more than I do about understeer/oversteer/throttle-steer...
Get a bigger RSB - even if you already have the JCW suspension (it's 18.5mm in the back - and obviously not adjustable). JCW springs are good. Others can be better. If you want more power - consider an RMW tune.
'nuf said
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Actually ... I probably should have taken note of your sign-in name first....
If "Autoxser1975" is any indication - then you probably know more than I do about understeer/oversteer/throttle-steer etc...
Get a bigger RSB - even if you already have the JCW suspension (it's 18.5mm in the back - and obviously not adjustable). JCW springs are good. Others can be better. If you want more power - consider an RMW tune. Lighter wheels; better summer tires; FMIC is good...
'nuf said
If "Autoxser1975" is any indication - then you probably know more than I do about understeer/oversteer/throttle-steer etc...
Get a bigger RSB - even if you already have the JCW suspension (it's 18.5mm in the back - and obviously not adjustable). JCW springs are good. Others can be better. If you want more power - consider an RMW tune. Lighter wheels; better summer tires; FMIC is good...
'nuf said
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Alta is great...
www.waymotorworks.com also great
www.revolutionmotorworks.com is the sire for the RMW Tune
And - for RMW tune info - check these threads:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...lash-tool.html
and
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...k-into-it.html
I can't remember the name of the Konigs I purchase... Unfortunately - they went out of production (so I better not ding one). They are not on my signature picture... I'll have to update that as soon as I put on the Springs that are in the mail - and I go back to the summer tires.
Sounds like you're having fun!
www.waymotorworks.com also great
www.revolutionmotorworks.com is the sire for the RMW Tune
And - for RMW tune info - check these threads:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...lash-tool.html
and
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...k-into-it.html
I can't remember the name of the Konigs I purchase... Unfortunately - they went out of production (so I better not ding one). They are not on my signature picture... I'll have to update that as soon as I put on the Springs that are in the mail - and I go back to the summer tires.
Sounds like you're having fun!
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