What is the BEST Mod for F56 Mini Cooper JCW? (mods review)

[@dvdlbck]

Tune, grip, and LSD are my top 3

[@KevinonCars]

Yeah those are definitely best performance mods. I'm looking to get a tune next :)

[@syvee45]

Nice little review dude 👍

[@Sovadnb]

1. What engine oil do u use? In case u use other than bmw original oil. 2. What about engine cooling? Is the factory one is enough if there is heat 40 degrees celcius or more? 3. Interesting to know more about 2017 jcw automatic transmission. Of course if u know smthn about it. Maintainance, oil, lifetime. Thanks

[@myvonbiernoth6336]

Nice car, thanks for the tips how to modify my Mini

[@gmoreira001]

Love the wheels. Can you let me know what size you went with and tires? I have a 2022 JCW and need to upgrade. But I dont want to have to make any modifications in the wheel well for them to fit.

[@KevinonCars]

Thanks. I'm running 215/40/18 tires and I didn't need to modify the wheel well. I'm not sure about the newest 2022 Minis though.

[@gmoreira001]

@@KevinonCars newb follow up question. What width are you running on your wheels?

[@KevinonCars]

@@gmoreira001 18x7.5 et40

[@gmoreira001]

One more question. Did you get lowering springs? If so which ones?

[@KevinonCars]

@@gmoreira001 I actually didn't, it's stock ride height

[@joseamaya1178]

Where did you get the jcw pro exhaust??

[@Oplix]

It's very confusing how chassis braces change anything. It would mean that the factory braces actually twist under certain conditions which is confusing because they are made out of metal.

[@chrisjfox8715]

But they're thin

[@betoest93]

I run my exhaust open all the time I unplugged the conector in the back

[@KevinonCars]

Same. I got annoyed of double clicking every time I start it up lol

[@domcia_flips2131]

I have a f56 and i was just wondering, will a 225/45 tire fit on a 17×7.5 rim and will it rub in some way?

[@KevinonCars]

225 on f series is stretching it. From what I've read, you might be fine if you don't lower it, but you'll rub if you're looking to lower it. I suggest running 215s, it doesn't rub with stock or lowered suspension.

[@ArturOtter]

@@KevinonCars I have 225, 35, 18 with 18x8 wheels. The car is lowered on Eibach pro lowering springs. No rub.

[@renatooliveira3123]

Can you tell me the price that you paid for the exaust system?

[@KevinonCars]

The previous owner paid for it. Right now they're selling it at Mini Mania for $1096 new.

[@pacorith1234]

I have spacers on with my stock wheels (f56 JCW), will a 18 x 7.5 aftermarket wheels be perfect without spacers? or do i need to go for 8.0 on width?

[@KevinonCars]

That depends on the wheels. If they clear the JCW brakes then you probably don't need it, other wise you will.

[@Marinetuck220]

Hate to tell you but thats not a "cold air intake" more of a hot air intake. But an aftermarket intercooler should help.

[@chrisjfox8715]

People like the sound

[@Marinetuck220]

@@chrisjfox8715 As do i 🤣Summer time (Texas) i put in the stock intake.

[@964cuplove]

What you call a „cold air intake“ - isn’t this actually a „warm air intake“ sucking in more air from the rather hot engine bay ?? Also the „big pair“ you’re replacing steel parts with Aluminium ? Not sure that’s am improvement ?

[@renatooliveira3123]

Hi, what brake oil you use on your JCW?

[@KevinonCars]

I just use whatever mini puts into my car lol because I have the maintenance plan

[@lukapindzo274]

How do you flip backseats’ headrests? Is it possible in any Mini JCW or it depends?

[@KevinonCars]

For mine, there's a lever near the head rest. When you pull it up, the head rest folds down.

[@terrywilliams3351]

What size wheel& tire did you upgrade to?

[@KevinonCars]

I’m running 18x7.5 et40 wheels and 215/40/18 tires

[@terrywilliams3351]

@@KevinonCars I love your car & the wheels! The color pops! I have a Cooper S convertible. I’m curious if the neuspeed 18x8 will work. Unsure of tire size. Why did you select the 215 size tire?

[@KevinonCars]

@@terrywilliams3351 Thank you! I don’t know if 18x8 will work, but 18x7.5 is designed for minis, so that should work. I choose 215 tires because it’s the widest tires that I can fit without any rubbing.

[@joseovando6926]

is better the manual or automatic transmission for a mini jcw?

[@KevinonCars]

For me the manual is more fun because I have more things to do while driving, but the 8-speed auto from bmw is really good too if you don't want a manual.

[@joseovando6926]

@@KevinonCars For daily driving, which one would you recomend?

[@KevinonCars]

@@joseovando6926 For city commute the JCW, for highway the GTI

[@chrisoakeshere]

You can only pick one of your mods you currently have. Which do you pick?

[@KevinonCars]

The pro exhaust for sure!

[@aron1927]

Where you live? I live in ARIZONA I own a 2019 JCW and moded my mini

[@KevinonCars]

Love your spec of your JCW! I live in San Diego, so not too far :)

[@aron1927]

Dam that’s not far at all! you got Instagram? Would love to show each other pictures

[@KevinonCars]

@@aron1927 @kevin222888 Here’s is my personal account. My JCW account is still in progress.

[@aron1927]

@@KevinonCars it’s all good I’m still working on mine too

[@RawGreySun]

@@aron1927 what mods have you done?

[@Oplix]

The best mod is an intercooler

[@sennaayrton318]

Kev.. dont just seat in the car and talk whole day...

[@KevinonCars]

You right, this is kinda boring lol

[@RawGreySun]

What size tires do you use?

[@KevinonCars]

I'm running 215 40 18 tires

[@RawGreySun]

@@KevinonCars Rims are 18 x 8? No rubbing issues?

[@KevinonCars]

@@RawGreySun Rims are 18x7.5 +40. No Rubbing at all :)

[@Azorthefirst]

I’m running 225/40R18 Michelin PS4Ss on 18x8 BBS rims to great effect on my 2019 F56 JCW 6MT

[@KevinonCars]

@@Azorthefirst Sounds like a lot of grip! Do they rub?