R58 R58 JCW Rear Diffuser
#1
R58 JCW Rear Diffuser
Hi Guys
The R58 goes in for service newxt Fri and while I am at the dealer there parts guy has the GP rear diffuser kit on sale for $370.
I like the look of it and have seen several threads on the install for the R58.
Only issue is his parts book says it won't fit the R58 is his book missing a part or is it just not properly cross referenced since it shows R56 only?
Ian
The R58 goes in for service newxt Fri and while I am at the dealer there parts guy has the GP rear diffuser kit on sale for $370.
I like the look of it and have seen several threads on the install for the R58.
Only issue is his parts book says it won't fit the R58 is his book missing a part or is it just not properly cross referenced since it shows R56 only?
Ian
#6
Yea its fits , one of my next upgrade:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...need-tips.html
BTW SneakyBarond your Spice Orange looks so good , i was trying to find a spice Orange JCW Coupe when i was looking at my Red JCW Coupe' for sale.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...need-tips.html
BTW SneakyBarond your Spice Orange looks so good , i was trying to find a spice Orange JCW Coupe when i was looking at my Red JCW Coupe' for sale.
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yes, you could do it on the ground, not long.
Video in this thread : https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ffuser-21.html
Video in this thread : https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ffuser-21.html
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Terry the Parts guy wanted me to check and make sure his kit would indeed work comparing the printout he gave me all looks good will order the kit on Monday.
While I was at Tampa Mini I saw a beautiful R59 with the rear diffuser and a tow hitch designed into the rear bumper cover very unique.
This R59 looked lowered and had numerous custom parts installed.
Ian
While I was at Tampa Mini I saw a beautiful R59 with the rear diffuser and a tow hitch designed into the rear bumper cover very unique.
This R59 looked lowered and had numerous custom parts installed.
Ian
Last edited by flyjets01; 04-09-2016 at 05:30 PM.
#10
If you get our kit it will fit. We have the correct hardware.
Any more pics? Looks like a MINI FINI Tow link and some yellow stripes and paint. Also with that JCW GP2 Diffuser kit.
Any more pics? Looks like a MINI FINI Tow link and some yellow stripes and paint. Also with that JCW GP2 Diffuser kit.
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Terry the Parts guy wanted me to check and make sure his kit would indeed work comparing the printout he gave me all looks good will order the kit on Monday.
While I was at Tampa Mini I saw a beautiful R59 with the rear diffuser and a tow hitch designed into the rear bumper cover very unique.
This R59 looked lowered and had numerous custom parts installed.
Ian
While I was at Tampa Mini I saw a beautiful R59 with the rear diffuser and a tow hitch designed into the rear bumper cover very unique.
This R59 looked lowered and had numerous custom parts installed.
Ian
This thing may be at least 8" out of the rear bumper. This is quite a hazard for the car parked behind you.
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Richard
Here is a link thanks to ECSTuning Guy
http://www.minifini.com/results.php?category=5
I think he has the Sport link 3 and the Sport Link attachment base.
This whole setup removes and leaves the small holes which has 2 caps to cover up.
I don't know anything else about it but in person it looks very well made and if you have to use a hitch it's a good choice.
Ian
Here is a link thanks to ECSTuning Guy
http://www.minifini.com/results.php?category=5
I think he has the Sport link 3 and the Sport Link attachment base.
This whole setup removes and leaves the small holes which has 2 caps to cover up.
I don't know anything else about it but in person it looks very well made and if you have to use a hitch it's a good choice.
Ian
#13
Richard
Here is a link thanks to ECSTuning Guy
http://www.minifini.com/results.php?category=5
I think he has the Sport link 3 and the Sport Link attachment base.
This whole setup removes and leaves the small holes which has 2 caps to cover up.
I don't know anything else about it but in person it looks very well made and if you have to use a hitch it's a good choice.
Ian
Here is a link thanks to ECSTuning Guy
http://www.minifini.com/results.php?category=5
I think he has the Sport link 3 and the Sport Link attachment base.
This whole setup removes and leaves the small holes which has 2 caps to cover up.
I don't know anything else about it but in person it looks very well made and if you have to use a hitch it's a good choice.
Ian
I would never drill my bumper and the rear end dismantled for this set up.
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#15
The knock off spinners were not allowed anymore from 1966 on European sports cars with wire wheels for pedestrian safety issues.
#18
Love my MiniFini hitch
I also have the MiniFini hitch installed on my R59 and absolutely love it.
The "attachment base" can easily be removed, and unlike the car above I would never leave it attached when not in use.
Here is a link to my review post in the R59 section.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4062281
I have several follow-up posts in that same thread after I used things for awhile.
The "attachment base" can easily be removed, and unlike the car above I would never leave it attached when not in use.
Here is a link to my review post in the R59 section.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4062281
I have several follow-up posts in that same thread after I used things for awhile.
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I really like the look of the stock valence because it better suits the overall esthetics of the rear bumper and the polished exhaust tips shows far better without the diffuser.
This is a question of personal taste.
#23
Yes, it looks so good, this is on my list for my R58 JCW.
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#24
Skip a few Starbucks and go for it chief. I'm sure your well aware it's also functional unlike most of the junk rear diffusers you see on the road. On my boost gauge I saw a slight increase in vacuum at cruising speed meaning the engine was working less hard. Also saw a little over 1 mpg increase in gas mileage.
For me personally I also think it completes the rear of the Coupe and elevates it from great looking to bad ***.
For me personally I also think it completes the rear of the Coupe and elevates it from great looking to bad ***.