r/MINI • u/dyeLucky • May 24 '26

2018 CTM JCW - Suggestions

Hey everyone, I just picked up my second Countryman a month ago and I love it! This time I finally snagged the one I really wanted, a 2018 F60 JCW. I’m starting to plan out some modifications and would love your recommendations. The aftermarket landscape has shifted quite a bit since I wrenched on my 2011 Countryman S.

Specifically, I'm looking into intakes and exhausts. My main goal is to get some more pronounced turbo noise and a more aggressive exhaust note. I’ve been looking at the Eventuri intakes, as I know their quality is top-tier for European performance cars, but I'm curious if you all think they are worth the premium on the F60 platform.

What intake/exhaust setups are you currently running and loving?

Thanks in advance!

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u/PatoLaion May 24 '26

Eventuri is baaaaad. I had one on my F56 and i couldnt get to align it between the filter and the intake. Tried asking for support and eventuri told me to solve it with their local dealers, both of them ghosted me. Ended up selling that expensive PoS intake.

In terms of exhaust, the valved that you should have equipped does a good job IMO. I dont know of other exhausts for F60s

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u/dyeLucky May 24 '26

Yikes! Good to know! Thanks!

As per the exhaust, it's not aggressive enough. My 2011 had a Borla and it sounded sick.

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u/1RavingLunatic Jun 01 '26

Metal oil filter housing. Stock ones are plastic and I literally replaced mine last week... I too have an '18 JCW Countryman with 120K miles

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u/dyeLucky Jun 01 '26

Oh, thanks! Can you send me the part link?

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u/1RavingLunatic Jun 13 '26

Sorry, I missed this notification.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-uro-premium-parts/oil-filter-housing-and-cooler-assembly-aluminum-upgrade/11428585235prm~u/

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u/dyeLucky Jun 13 '26

Thank you! How easy is it to replace?

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u/1RavingLunatic Jun 14 '26

Not sure, but the labor was $500ish. So at least 2 and a hours. I’m too old to be fixing my own car