Engine Drivetrain 2nd Gen S Most liked posts in thread: JB+/ inexpensive mods

  1. Dave.0

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    #9 Dave.0, Nov 21, 2014
    Welcome to M\A :Thumbsup:

    Word of caution: Once you start modding your MINI no how many time you say "this is the last mod I am going to do" you will NEVER stop modding. :lol:

    Welcome to the addiction and we are here to help you spend you money wisely.
     
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    #7 Stefanie, Nov 21, 2014
    Hi!

    Suspension mods are the best! :cornut: In my humble opinion the strength of the car is in the handling...and making it handle even better is just pure awesomeness (I feel like I've used the word "awesome" at least 50 times today).

    I know a couple people who use the JB+ and really enjoy it. Personally it doesn't really call to me for some reason.
     
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    #8 old81, Nov 21, 2014
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    I have a friend who really likes his JB+, not sure you really get 20+, but you do get some and some throttle control, per him.

    I would go rear sway bar, sticky summer tires if your area allows versus the run-flats, K&N style filter, simple panel upgrade is good for some air flow, not much HP.

    A full cat-back and a new performance Down Pipe would open it up and give you some sound and a good gain in HP. If you go to big on the cat-back, you will lose torque, so keep it at 2 1/2 or 2 3/4 or go 3 inch and the JB+ or a real tune.

    Also, how do you feel about warranty, the JB+ can be backed off, a tune for the N18 might need an ECU mod, which pretty much blows your warranty at all but a few MINI dealers. YMMV!

    Enjoy, tune up the ride a bit, since your not doing track days, enjoy some twisties and the MIN.

    Don
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    #2 MCS02, Nov 21, 2014
    Welcome to MA! I,m a first gen guy so can't realy help but someone will be along that can. I would say get a rear swaybar at the very least. It does Handel good but you can make it much better.
     
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    #5 MCS02, Nov 21, 2014
    Yes it's not hard. Most of us start with the suspension. The normal stuff will help the performance, could air intake, cat back exhaust, better Intercooler, ECU tune, ect.
    The mini is happiest on twesty roads.

    I know nothing about the JB so I can't help but I know we have some good sponsors that have great reputations for tuning. Jan is very good and can do remot tunes I believe. I would use him befor I did some plug and play one size fits all.
    But like I said some of the gen2 guys will be more help
     
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    #10 Skoon2163, Nov 22, 2014
    Aside from cost, voiding my warranty is something I don't want to worry about. Its good through the end of next year. I guess that's why the JB+ is appealing. It sounds inexpensive and works. And I guess I just don't need an aggressive tune, even if it nets me more power than a plug in. Are there any other plugins worth looking at before making a decision? I'm not trying to find huge power gains. I have some decent non run flats. Unfortunately where I live in FL, there are basically zero twisties. Another factor in not being huge into suspension mods right now. Thanks for the input
     
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    #3 Skoon2163, Nov 21, 2014
    Thanks! Yes, I've read a swaybar is basically a must for greatly improving handling. Is that something I can install myself?
     
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    #4 Nathan, Nov 21, 2014
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
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    #6 Crashton, Nov 21, 2014
    Welcome to M/A
     
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    #11 Tigger2011, Feb 15, 2015
    You'll definitely like the JB+ for all the reasons mentioned (inexpensive, effective, easy to install and remove before a dealer visit) I live in South Florida as well and even without a lot of fun twisty roads the non-run flats and 25mm Hotchkis rear sway bar transformed the car from fun into an OMG blast to drive. Add a JB+ and the SPG (smiles per gallon) climbs exponentially.
     
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    #12 rckrzy1, Jul 14, 2015
    SOLD my CAI ( typhoon by K&N ) , it caused heat soaking and loss of TQ. Still running my JB+ which adds 20+ hp documented and about 25 pounds of TQ . I am going to Manic but for the $$$ it can't be beat, and it's easily removable and you can find used ones for $200 , hell I'll sell you mine in 2 weeks.

    My wife runs one and she can tell the diff, my son, my co worker.
     
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    #13 INIMINI, Jul 14, 2015
    $30 or below mods; lightinsight, stubby antenna, pulsating third brake light, and puddle lights.
     
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    #14 GVFlyer, Nov 6, 2016
    Sorry to revive a Jurassic thread, but has anyone with the Burger Motorsports N18 JB+ noticed a mileage change?