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Old 01-29-2008 | 05:01 PM
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JCW Clubman! Yep, I'm looking into that. Saw some info over on Motoringfile. Your car looks good Nacho.

Thanks for the good words on keeping the R53. I think I've scoured about ever baby seat thread on NAM trying to help make the decision. Most have been pretty positive and that's why we're going to keep it a while and see. Of course, the baby may make for a good case with my wife to try out a Clubman.
 
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Old 01-29-2008 | 05:22 PM
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And congratulations on the baby!
 
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Old 01-29-2008 | 06:40 PM
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This is good to know.

So a Clubman is on the radar but I was reluctant to commit and lose the JCW performance I've gotten used to. If there will be aftermarket support for the Clubman I'm a lot more interested in purchasing.
No stress at least on the ALTA support of the car. Even though I may not own one as a driver, the company will still be supporting all of the mod bugs for the car. Let me know if I can ever help in the future!
 
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Old 01-30-2008 | 04:52 AM
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Help--in response to youroffer. Clubman S on order. I has almost all the bells and whistles, including sports suspension. What do you recommend for mostly street use and in what order? Do you start with intake or exhaust back? When do you do the ECU?
 
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Old 01-30-2008 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff S.
Help--in response to youroffer. Clubman S on order. I has almost all the bells and whistles, including sports suspension. What do you recommend for mostly street use and in what order? Do you start with intake or exhaust back? When do you do the ECU?
The choice is yours of course. MOST clients begin with the intake to help make more power as well as give the car some audio soul that it doesn't have in stock form.

Next would be the exhaust (I know we don't have it out yet.) It gives a bit more soul as well as a ton more power, and throttle response.

Then I would think about the ECU. Although, some clients will do just the ECU and be done with it.

Personal choice to some extent.

Let me know how I can help further and Congrats on the new ride!
 
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Old 01-30-2008 | 08:14 AM
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Have you guys heard the clubman exhaust in the video that Nacho posted? That sounds pretty sweet stock. I totally agree about the intake should be first. As for the exhaust, I am kind of withholding judgement until I see/hear it in person since it is a totally different animal than the coupe.
 
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Old 01-30-2008 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by GoMiniGo
Have you guys heard the clubman exhaust in the video that Nacho posted? That sounds pretty sweet stock. I totally agree about the intake should be first. As for the exhaust, I am kind of withholding judgement until I see/hear it in person since it is a totally different animal than the coupe.
I think he has our DP on the car now, with the OEM cat-back. I need to check. That would give it that mellow tone over the MCS.

You still going to be at the Grand Opening? I know we are excited to have your products there! See you soon!
 
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Old 01-30-2008 | 09:46 AM
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I missed the video that Nacho posted. Please provide the sit. Thanks
 
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Old 01-30-2008 | 09:54 AM
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I am not sure if this one has the DP or not. Nacho should be able to say, or post another video with it. Hint, Nacho, big hint!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0uD0aVvNgE

Grand Opening - I hope so. I arrive back from Taipei that Saturday at 8:30AM.... I will have to get the wife to drive. I was kind of hoping to keep her away since she has already asked "so, what are you going to do to my car to make it go faster?" Oh great, there goes the bank account!

As far as I know, your people have not contacted our people.
 
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Old 01-30-2008 | 10:12 AM
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^^^^^ I checked and John in MKTG thought you had confirmed with 15 cars. He will phone or e-mail you today to get the last details. We are expecting you!

chat soon!
 
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Old 01-30-2008 | 10:20 AM
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Slam it and bbs it, big lips, nasty stretch and offset....

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Old 01-30-2008 | 10:48 AM
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Oh yeah, the PSMINI contingent will be there! Can't wait. I should be one drousy beast. Nothing like the drone of highway exhaust sound to make me pass out after a 14 hour plane trip! I might be a little late. The rest of PSMINI should be on time.

I was talking about the product thing.
 
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Old 01-30-2008 | 11:07 AM
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My exhaust sistem is OEM... totally stock. That videos were made before installing the ALTA CAI... I think I'll install the DP and the cat back later, because the DP is not compatible with the stock sistem exhaust, is it?

The DP was for a friend, ADAM...

I'm glad you all like my care... I'm proud of it! Hehehehe.
 
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