Hey guys, I'm mike. Coming from a 2009 Nissan 370Z in manual. I ordered a 2014 Paceman S All4 in manual, absolute black with black interior black headlight xenons and black wheels. I have my build and tracking it on minis site. Says its waiting to cross the pond. Dealer says should be about a month. I test drove this car and fell in love. Definitely a big departure from the Z but suits all my needs.

Anyways just wanted to introduce and say thanks for being informative and having a section dedicated to the paceman. I'm about to order a platypus hole less license plate frame and maybe a few small things and will plastidip the chrome headlight tail light housings when she arrives. Otherwise don't have many mod plans yet.

 

Congrats! I know the wait is killing you, it was a drag for me! One mod to think about is a 22mm rear swaybar It's night and day in the car around twistiesss

 

Welcome to the funhouse. And excellent choice of colors and options!!

 

Welcome! We have a "2014 Support Group" thread for those of us going through production and shipment. My '14 MCS Roadster is currently on board the WW cargo ship Torino, due in Baltimore on October 3rd.

 

Welcome!
We can use any die hard Pacemen we can get...

 

Can you suggest a good company or vendor? I know nothing about minis unfortunately but I want to learn as much as I can.

Thanks guys for the replies, I definitely think I made the right choice in cars! Hopefully more vendors will release mods for the paceman. Is it true that the CMS mods fit our paceman? I think within the next 6 months I will do an intake and exhaust to help her breathe better.

 

All engine/suspension, ehxaust, etc. are the same for R60/61... Differences are obvious: rear design (rear lights, boot, rear seats don't slide).


As far as vendor goes, I always bet on NM Eng! Being tested and used on my previous 3 MINIs... Only, If they can get up off their a$$ and put out more parts for "big" MINI...

 

I appreciate the response. I am going to start a wish list of items I want for the car so once she is actually here I can see what things I want to add or leave off. Hard to make decisions when she isnt even in my garage yet!