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#2701
04-02-2008, 03:48 PM
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Hi there! I'm new to NAM and thought you might like this photo of my brand new LightningJCW. Pure Silver R56 with JCW aero kit, tuning, suspension and cf parts, heated leather, anthracite, lsd, sunroof, bluetooth and cool folding mirrors. Completely stock for now....
How do you like the JCW suspension so far?
#2703
04-02-2008, 05:12 PM
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JCW Suspension
It's a very nice compromise between the soft sport suspension and the harsh ride I've experienced with a lowered R56 on Mach V springs. Everything is predictable which I think is the most important factor, plus not cringing when I see a bump ahead. I would like a little lower profile, but from my experience, lowering brings with it a lot of concerns such as bottoming out with a full load and some weird noises which a lot of people report. I also like that I can take it into the dealer and let them deal with a problem if it arises. My money is on the German MINI engineers who have college degrees as opposed to one man tuning shops who hawk their wares online.
#2704
04-02-2008, 06:34 PM
Hi there! I'm new to NAM and thought you might like this photo of my brand new LightningJCW. Pure Silver R56 with JCW aero kit, tuning, suspension and cf parts, heated leather, anthracite, lsd, sunroof, bluetooth and cool folding mirrors. Completely stock for now....
#2705
04-02-2008, 07:01 PM
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#2706
04-02-2008, 08:50 PM
It's a very nice compromise between the soft sport suspension and the harsh ride I've experienced with a lowered R56 on Mach V springs. Everything is predictable which I think is the most important factor, plus not cringing when I see a bump ahead. I would like a little lower profile, but from my experience, lowering brings with it a lot of concerns such as bottoming out with a full load and some weird noises which a lot of people report. I also like that I can take it into the dealer and let them deal with a problem if it arises. My money is on the German MINI engineers who have college degrees as opposed to one man tuning shops who hawk their wares online.
#2707
04-02-2008, 08:51 PM
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#2708
04-03-2008, 03:17 AM
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Deflectors
Thanks. The deflectors are still on and I notice scraping only on very steep driveways and even then it's not too bad.
#2710
04-03-2008, 05:31 AM
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#2711
04-05-2008, 04:45 PM
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#2715
04-06-2008, 04:22 PM
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Here's mine --
Last edited by LUCK219; 04-06-2008 at 04:25 PM.
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04-07-2008, 08:29 AM
#2720
04-07-2008, 03:45 PM
Nice! The flame spokes actually do look good in white! By the way, any comment on the pirellis? How do they ride (I heard that they had a soft sidewall)? Traction?
#2725
04-07-2008, 07:08 PM
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