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    Hi,

    I have a F56 JCW and I'm interested in doing a few mods to the car. I'm a total newbie when it comes to mods so any advice/info will be really appreciated!

    I'm mainly interested in increasing the HP, probably just to Stage 1 - does anyone have any remap recommendations? Ideally in Scotland?

    Is there anything else you'd recommend to change?

    One thing I'm doing soon is taking the run flats off and changing over for Pilot Sport 4's because I HATE the run flats.

    Cheers!

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    Expect the below answers to add up to £1,000’s when they start appearing.



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    Oh I'm expecting that! I'm sure it'll all be worth it

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    Could look at the JB4 which a few have done, means it can be removed if the car needs to go back in the garage. Would also look at an ITG panel filter.

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    I'll definitely look at these, they sound quite promising!

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    As yourself if you going to be satisfied with just a remap? or is your goal for greater power?

    Option 1 which is the best value for money if you are contented with just doing that. Quality remap and panel filter is my recommendation also the standard equipment will take the slight increase in power.

    Option 2 Is a basis for a longer term power upgrade progression. Intercooler upgrade, high flow cat down pipe and panel filter with cooler spark plugs because both of these will be required if you intent to develop your in the future.

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    I think I'd just be looking for what you've listed as option 1. Stage 1 remap would be enough power for me, I think. In terms of getting a tuning box over a remap, I'm not too fussed on keeping it "stock" for selling, etc. because I'm keeping this car for a good wee while. One thing I have read is that remaps affect the car's warranty, is this true? My warranty is out in 2020 so if I need to wait another year before being able to remap then I'll probably look at doing other mods.

    Would it be silly to upgrade the panel filter before the remap? Or should I do both at the same time?

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    If the warranty is important to you, I would not recommend you modify your car until it has ran out and this is a reasonably thing to do.

    In my experience any modification will lead to loss of the warranty and with my previous cars they could down load data and send it away for analyisis to look for adnormal history to find away not to honour it. Note: Once you start this hiding game it also implies one has not declared it on their insurance and one would be at risk of finding out they don't have any insurance when they need it. They would also have major issues getting more if the worst case event was to happen.

    Therefore the risks and rewards are a personal choice and trying to hide it is not worth the risk in my opinion and the lost of the warranty is nothing compared to getting caught with no insurance for such a little gain in performance.
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    Yeah, I think I'll just wait until my warranty is up, just for peace of mind. I'll keep the engine mods to next year then! Thanks for all of the advice :)

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    Hi.
    If you need any help with insurance for modifications then please feel free to drop me a line.
    Regards,
    Dan.

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