2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Turning it to JCW or GP2

  1. Metalman

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    #5 Metalman, Nov 9, 2015
    It's genik....

    It'l never happen...
     
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    #3 Nathan, Nov 8, 2015
    A fat wallet and lots of parts from MINI.

    You can go on RealOEM, use your VIN to see the part numbers for your current suspension, then compare them to the ones on the GP2. Order all the ones you don't have and install.
     
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    #6 Eric_Link, Nov 14, 2015
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    #10 Eric_Link, Nov 15, 2015
    Thanks guys. I just updated my garage with a bunch of pics and everything that's been done to the MINI. Just a couple of mods left to go... ha right...

    My Garage

    The MINI Challenge sound clip is pretty good. It's really mellowed over time and is working out great.
     
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    #4 quikmni, Nov 9, 2015
    The JCW and GP2 are a little different. The GP2 has coilovers and very sticky tires.
    To match the JCW you need: Lowering springs, matched shocks (I would suggest adjustable), and adj rear sway bar.
    To match the GP2 you need: Coilovers and adj rear sway bar. For coilovers, I would suggest Bilstien PSS10 or AST 5100 because both have adjusters on the bottom.
    For both: light wheels and sticky tires.

    In addition, I would suggest: adj rear control arms and adj front camber plates.
     
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    #2 MCS02, Nov 8, 2015
    Do you caire about ride quality?
    I have Eibach pro springs, Koni yellows, IE camber plates (but I would order Collen Greens plates if I could, there's a thread on them) and Helix adjustable rear control arms. I just need a good rear sway bar.
     
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    #8 Firebro17, Nov 14, 2015
    ^^ That's a very nice look'n MINI. My second favorite colour combo.
     
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    #9 genik, Nov 14, 2015
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    Εtic_Link your setup i call perfect!!! Great looks mate, just right! Any pics from the rear view?
    Can you please state what changes you have done for achieving these looks on your mini?