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Paceman Mods or Upgrade
So right now I have a 2014 mini cooper paceman s all4 with a 1'' lowering kit, straight pipe muffle delete, subs, and window tint and I'm trying to figure out what to do next, any tips on mods or upgrade to exterior looks.
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Depends on what you want it to do better?
If you want power by far a tune is the best bang for the buck https://www.waymotorworks.com/manic-...-cooper-s.html |
A photo would make suggesting easier for visual upgrades.
A tune or piggyback tuner for sure. I enjoyed my CM while I used it, but now my son has it so I pretty much rarely see it, much less drive it. |
My set up
I have a manual '14 S All 4. As far as mods I've been using an Injen CAI I got from BavAuto and the JB+ tune. Changed the muffler with a Megan Racing axleback, not really for performance just a cleaner look in the rear with the bigger pipes. I recently popped open the JB+ and realized it was set to 50% (I'd purchased it on eBay) so I turned it up. There's a noticeable increase in performance, the Paceman feels more grabby and eager to go. Reminds me of my old WRX a little. As far as other mods I'd added in an always on backup camera mounted on the glovebox door. Being able to see who's behind me as I'm casually rolling back on hills is wonderful. Have also swapped out all bulbs for led inside and out, as well as installed Mini projectors in the door lights. Looking into other mods but I'm more or less set on the cars' performance as it is now. I'm delighted each time I drive my Paceman. Only other thing I'd like now is an aftermarket audio system to curb the speed adjusted volume which is the bane of my existence. Hoping to hear of other owners R61. It really is a great car |
A Paceman All4 S is a sharp looking MINI and most have no idea how well they handle. For the smaller MINIs a stiffer rear swaybar removes allot of the understeer. Can you get one for yours?
And yes pictures, a lowered Paceman should be even better looking. |
I wrapped my car in matte black and blacked out most of the chrome. Do you have any pics of your current setup? CM and PM are very close, sorry I don't have any Paceman pics.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nor...22be1433e0.jpg Here's a couple threads of what I've done. Stance Other Mods |
Pictures
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I think it looks good as is!
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I kinda want to add spacers but I don’t know what to get 15mm or 20mm?? |
For stock wheels I think you can fit up to 20 mm, but that might create rubbing issues. 15mm should make it look really good. The only issues with spacers over 5mm on the stock bolts is you may not have enough thread in for safety.
I recommend upgrading to a stud conversion kit. ApexRaceParts has great quality kits. They have 75mm studs (what i use, no spacers though), good for up to 12mm spacers and 90mm studs, good for 15mm+.
Originally Posted by jimmyn000
(Post 4377693)
I kinda want to add spacers but I don’t know what to get 15mm or 20mm?? |
Here’s mine. Would really love to have the JCW body kit :cry: https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nor...718852b4b.jpeghttps://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nor...cb03745c6.jpeg |
^^ Looks great, well done.
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Spacer Info.
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My Current Mods
2015 Mini Cooper Paceman S – Current Modifications
Manic Motorsport - Stage 2 Tune – (with 3 Map levels of Tune) Manic Motorsport - Tuning SPS Stitch NGK - 1 Step Colder Spark Plugs Bosch - High Performance Ignition Coil Kit Megan Racing - Euro Street Series Coil Overs 32 Levels of Damper Force Adjustment Powerflex - Performance Polyurethane Rear Shock Top Bushing Set MAXX – G - Rear Adjustable Camber Links – Hybrid Polymer – MonoBall NM Engineering - 22 MM Rear Sway Bar Borla - Sport Cat Back Exhaust. MagnaFlow - High Flow 200 cell Metallic Substrate Catalytic Converter Megan Racing - Resonator Mishimoto- Performance Silicone Coolant Hose Kit. Dual Layer High Grade Silicone Forge – Alloy Coolant Reservoir Tank M7 Speed – Extreme Tegris Front Splitter M7 Speed – Monster Strut Tower Brace TSW - Chassis X Brace Helix - Stepped-Core Intercooler (SCIC) Forge – Intercooler Outlet Hose Miltek - Sport Downpipe with High Flow Catalytic Converter – 200 Cell Sneed4Speed - Oil Cooler - with Heavy Duty Fin and Tube Design, Stainless Steel Braided lines with Aluminum Aircraft Fittings with Earl’s 6061-T6 billet aluminum hose separators/Anodized Blue NM Eng - Hi Flow Carbon Fiber Induction Kit NM Eng -Air Charge Pipe (Cold Side Pre-Intercooler) Forge – Intercooler Silicone Hose (Post Intercooler) Forge - Noise Generator Delete Pipe (Throttle Body) GO Fast Bits - DV+ Performance Boost Controller M7 Speed – Carbon Fiber Turbo Oil Catch Can Sprint Booster - V3 M7 Speed – Turbo Heat Shield 19 inch - John Cooper Works Cross Spoke Alloy Rims – Matt Black 7.5x19 Offset: 52 EH2 Pirelli - 225/40 R19 89W (Pirelli P Zero RSC) NW Eng - Boost Sensor Tap Auto Meter - Ultra Lite – Boost Gauge Auto Meter - Ultra Lite – Temperature Gauge Ultra-Gauge – Model – MX Innovative Motorsports – Wideband - LC2 - Digital Air/Fuel Gauge Upcoming Modifications: March 2019 Custom Manic Stage 3 Tune Turbo - Borg Warner - EFR (Engineered for Racing) 6258 T25 .64ar IWG – with 2000 Degree Black Turbine Housing Coating, Aluminum CHRA, Billet Bypass Valve (BOV) Cap Compressor Wheel Inducer 0D 49.6mm Compressor Wheel OD (exducer) 62mm Single Scroll Turbine Wheel OD (inducer) 58mm Turbine Wheel Enducer 51mm Turbine Outlet GT -Vband 92mm Full Race – EFR Blow Off Valve Bypass Adapter PTP - EFT Turbo Blanket – EFR B1 TiAL - Sport Blow Off Valve (Q 50mm BOV – 11 PSI Spring – External Vented) Turbosmart – IWG 75 (Wastegate Actuator) Borg Warner EFR Twin Port B1 Single Scroll 14psi |
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nor...718852b4b.jpeg
What wheel set is this? It looks awesome on the Paceman |
Originally Posted by NeilR61s
(Post 4447966)
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.nor...718852b4b.jpeg
What wheel set is this? It looks awesome on the Paceman |
Nice! What’s the offset on the rims? |
Originally Posted by 97nicolaus
(Post 4448035)
Thanks! The wheels are Enkei Tuning Raijin 19x8 black finish with 225/40-19 tires. Got it from Tire Rack.
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