R56 Cosmetic Improvements?
#1
Cosmetic Improvements?
What cosmetic improvements have you guys made to your minis? I'm already planning to replace the stripes since they are cracking a fair amount, in addition I want to get new courtesy lights under the door that are a little brighter. What else would you guys suggest?
#2
Shorty antenna, JCW shift **** and JCW steering wheel are the only cosmetic improvements on mine. the JCW steering wheel (aftersales, not the standard one with red piping that comes on JCW cars) is so chunky and feels so good. For $350 it's worth it, since I see and use it every time I drive.
#5
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Lowering is cool, looks way better. But the vibrations while accelerating? UGH. Has anyone figured out how to lower without the vibes on accel? I had H&R 1.2 lower springs, and those vibrations drove me nuts. Looked much better, BUT.....then went to Megan 1/2 front and 3/4 rear lower springs. Much less vibes. But, still there. I even tried new axle shafts, thinking mine had "taken a set". Still had vibrations on accel, but not as bad. Just today installed a set of GP2 coilovers, which are adjustable for height, but not compression and rebound. I set them at the highest setting, as the MUDDY season is about to begin on my roads. I gotta say, much better handling, and much less body roll, but has a tendency to understeer now. Once the spring/summer months set in, I will adjust them just a bit lower, see what I get then.
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Shorty antenna, JCW shift **** and JCW steering wheel are the only cosmetic improvements on mine. the JCW steering wheel (aftersales, not the standard one with red piping that comes on JCW cars) is so chunky and feels so good. For $350 it's worth it, since I see and use it every time I drive.
#10
I run the thicker JCW GP2 steering wheel. Awesome feel and response.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...caApw5EALw_wcB
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...caApw5EALw_wcB
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#12
^^+1 best feeling steering wheel.
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