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Old Aug 29, 2025 | 06:08 AM
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Newbi jcw coupe

Hi , just got my 2015 cooper coupe jcw ! Very excited to add a few things - any suggestions for a cold air intake ?
Good phone mount ?

and can we add a backup camera -

I would like to change the spark plugs and coil packs - any suggestions !

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Old Aug 29, 2025 | 10:55 AM
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Welcome!

R58 Owner here also. You have a R58 2015 MINI Cooper Coupe JCW,

Back up cam you will need to change the head unit or if you have factory nva, get the piggyback grey box unit CiC .

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...men-parts.html

+ then get the add one camera for your car.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-bremmen-.../002480brpc05/

***When fitting to a MINI Cooper R50 R52 R53 & R56 R57 R58 R59 hole will have to be enlarged to fit into original trunk lid grip lighted/lens ***


Coil packs. I am running stock plugs with bav auto coil packs.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2015-...gine/Ignition/




The JCW need plugs changed from factory every like 30K miles stock. They get changed more often on the JCWs then any other MINI stock.

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Old Sep 19, 2025 | 03:11 PM
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I just installed unavi to add Carplay. Had it installed with a certified shop from their website. They sell also kits to add backup camera. I have a 2011 Coupe JCW.
https://unavi-usa.com/collections/backup-cameras
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Old Sep 23, 2025 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by adcam
I just installed unavi to add Carplay. Had it installed with a certified shop from their website. They sell also kits to add backup camera. I have a 2011 Coupe JCW.
https://unavi-usa.com/collections/backup-cameras
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that looks great !
im sure it much better ! Is it touch screen ?

what state are you located in , thank you
 
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Old Sep 23, 2025 | 03:35 PM
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It’s not touch screen but it takes up more screen space so it looks good. You use the original joystick control to move it around. You can toggle back to the original interface and use the cd player.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2025 | 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
Welcome!

R58 Owner here also. You have a R58 2015 MINI Cooper Coupe JCW,

Back up cam you will need to change the head unit or if you have factory nva, get the piggyback grey box unit CiC .

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...men-parts.html

+ then get the add one camera for your car.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-bremmen-.../002480brpc05/

***When fitting to a MINI Cooper R50 R52 R53 & R56 R57 R58 R59 hole will have to be enlarged to fit into original trunk lid grip lighted/lens ***


Coil packs. I am running stock plugs with bav auto coil packs.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2015-...gine/Ignition/




The JCW need plugs changed from factory every like 30K miles stock. They get changed more often on the JCWs then any other MINI stock.

Thanks
Mike
thanks very much for all the info !
I do have factory nav a bit was looking into changing to CarPlay unit ,
but you linked that you could just add a camera with the box ?

I appreciate the info I think I will change the spark plugs also -
 
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Old Sep 24, 2025 | 06:45 AM
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Hello,

"piggyback grey box unit
CiC" Bremmen unit linked above. Camera linked above also.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2025 | 03:10 PM
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This is the cold air intake I would get.

https://www.outmotoring.com/aem-r56-...21-721c-..html

Two great places for parts are
https://www.outmotoring.com
https://www.detroittuned.com

Chad runs Detroit tuned and Aaron at Outmotoring are both great guys that are very helpful.
 
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