Mini Cooper S R56 2013 N18 Top 5 Modifications

Aftermarket modifications that improve ride quality and performance when driving a Mini Cooper r56 with a N18 engine

[@tm5346]

Thanks for the video looking forward to seeing what you got mini thanks for sharing

[@nolahahnshouse3389]

I own a 09 jcw clubman.. I’ve pretty much done all of these mods outside of the aem intake only because they are so damned expensive. Maybe one day in the future though.

[@jamesgarage4327]

I don’t think it’s necessary to get the AEM version. Just as long as the hood scoop blows air over into the engine bay and the one can funnel/pick up the air. The AEM version seems like it would reduce engine bay heating the air, but not sure how much of a difference it makes. AfePower.com has a version I was considering.

[@NickTheSheep1379]

go turbo blanket over heat shield (the shield makes the valve cover brittle /warp or actually melt in some cases and yes I have the same one but have upgraded to an aluminum valve cover because of it) agree with tires, intercooler, filter (intake optional and totally not necessary unless tuning ecu) I’d add rear sway bar to go with those coilovers to reduce body roll and understeer. Also adjustable rear control arms with a proper alignment (needed with coilovers anyway) to correct the tire eating problem in the back. A nice cheap upgrade is to delete the junk plastic noisemaker on the factory piping to pick up some throttle response. Best bang for your buck after that is get the ecu tuned for the modifications if that’s allowed in your area. Major improvement even if you don’t modify anything at all (aka “stage 1 tune”)

[@nolahahnshouse3389]

@@NickTheSheep1379 car is up for sale at the moment

[@jamesgarage4327]

@@NickTheSheep1379 I’m thinking of adding the turbo blanket - historically concerned with fire issue if oil leaks. When I recently fixed a leaking oil housing/gasket leak, I also changed the engine to turbo oil feed (to steel braided) line that should address oil leak concern.

[@NickTheSheep1379]

@@jamesgarage4327 I mean realistically you should smell it and see the smoke before the fire… which would likely start with or without a blanket on it. I don’t know of anyone personally that’s had that happen since the lines pass through a fairly large opening in the forge blankets and it’s very fire retardant. The shield should go away once the blanket is on Don’t think it would clear anyway unless you used longer bolts/ spacers.

[@amilcarbenedith5949]

Thanks excellent video