Advice on Modifying 2011JCW

[Robjones3101]

Hi there,


I am looking at adding the following to my 2011 JWC , and wondered if anyone had opinions views on this kit.

Looking at;


Akrapovic Exhaust and down pipe.

Quaife Slip Dif

Eibach anti roll bars

JCW Strut Brace

Smaco Boost hose kit and intake hose

ITG Pro Filter

Forge Front Mount Intercooler

Forge Bypass Valve

Goodridge Stainless braided hoses (brakes)

I am also looking at KW varient 2 coilovers.

I am going to go for the JCW carbon fibre bonnet scoop too



If you have any feed back I would grateful.


Rob

[marque]

Hi ya

No shore what the full spec of your JCW is
Exhaust is always a good start I think there all prity much the same between makes just the sound differs unless you start pumping lots of power out then you will need to speak to people like 1320, gt tuning , Lohan and get advice
As for the Diff am not shore on the spec of your car you might have and electronic diff in it
My mates factory JCW has the sports pack and would say it does not need roll bar or suspention upgrade for normal road use
JCW strut brace are not worth the money the bend and flex and tare go for an M7 one they will protect the strut towers as well
Silicon Hose kits are always worth it it your going to turn up the boost
Filter is worth it
Fmic are worth it and bov are worth it
If you have brembo 4 pots and the larger JCW brake discs I would say unless you going to race it don't bother with the brake hoses

As for the carbon air scoop why not get your one wraped seen a few they look good aftermarket ones I have seen tend not to fit to well but they might be better now
You say it's a 2011 JCW remember if you do any this to it bmw may not honer you warranty so just bare that in mind

[Robjones3101]

Hi Marque,


Thanks for the feed back!

I am thinking of putting the car on the track every now and then. Lohen are going to do the work for me.

Regarding the spec of the car, its fully loaded. Brembo Brakes.

It does have electronic slip dif, but lohen recommended the Quaife mechanical one, I am likely to go for it.


Yep, I am aware of the warrantee implications, Ive had no problems with it yet, so Fingers crossed I wont. Dealership is pretty good, so hopefully , if I have a fault that has nothing to do with the mods then i should be ok!




Cheers


Rob

[iain cooper]

I must say, a lot of mods for a new JCW just for the road, personally I wouldn't go down that line if it was mine........................but I'm probably an old fart !!

seriously though with these mods there is no doubt your warranty would be void, so you are taking a chance.

good luck

Iain

[marque]

Hi rob
Living with a track car on the road is a mare and with the state of the roads in this country that will not help
if you are planning to do track days and it is the spec i think it is
I would do the strut brace as a matter of course Road or race
Get a set of wheels with slicks on and a remap and keep the brakes cool
But like I said before just watch your TLC or warranty mini are getting really tight on these things now if it goes pop it will cost a load dosh and r56 do tend to do funny things
Anyway rob what ever you do it sounds like fun enjoy take care :-)