Just installed: Akrapovic, BBS, KW coilovers

[jtanoyo1]

Did all these today in 1 sitting as I am too lazy to go back and forth to the shop.

First impression: car is noticeably louder, but not obnoxious. Power pick-up in the midrange is much better, but seems to be a bit droopy (is that even a word?) in the lower range. The Akrapovic turbo back pipes are also made of titanium and much much lighter than stock. I opted for the carbon tips.

The KW coilovers are amazing, and now the Mini is much more alive zipping around town and slower buses/trucks. I also had it on the 3rd softest setting and now at least the runcraps that are on the car are not as punishing on the back and on my jawbones! I lowered the car an inch or so to minimize wheel gap.

The BBS are 17 inchers and much lighter than stock and you can feel it in the steering, as the car feels more nimble now. I reused the runcraps on the BBS since the car is still brand new and so are the tires...

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[SirRawlins]

Love the martini racing inspired decals - this is very cool.

Robert

[jtanoyo1]

Here are the beautiful cf tips of the akrapovic exhaust....

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[jtanoyo1]

Dechroming is done. No more shiny stuff on the mini except for the side scuttle...

[Andersinho]

Looks FANTASTIC! Love the exhaust tips and that 'Martini' style stripe. Wheels are great too.

[Sportspack Mark]

looks fantastic

[jtanoyo1]

Thanks guys!

[Sesqui89]

That is a very lovely looking car...congrats!

Did you do all of your de-chroming yourself? If so what did you use as it looks very matt in appearance...I like!