R61 Paceman Mods or Upgrade

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03-15-2018, 12:17 PM

jimmyn000

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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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03-15-2018, 08:15 PM

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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

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03-15-2018, 10:41 PM

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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.

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03-21-2018, 02:35 PM

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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

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03-21-2018, 03:21 PM

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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.

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03-21-2018, 06:42 PM

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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.

Here's a couple threads of what I've done.
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03-25-2018, 04:22 PM

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Pictures

This is what I have done so far.

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03-25-2018, 05:42 PM

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I think it looks good as is!

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03-25-2018, 07:32 PM

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I kinda want to add spacers but I don’t know what to get 15mm or 20mm??

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03-26-2018, 10:46 AM

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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+.

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I kinda want to add spacers but I don’t know what to get 15mm or 20mm??

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03-31-2018, 07:30 PM

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Here’s mine. Would really love to have the JCW body kit

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04-06-2018, 10:34 AM

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^^ Looks great, well done.

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04-06-2018, 12:32 PM

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Spacer Info.

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04-16-2018, 07:00 AM

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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

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