Recomend options for daily driver & autocross
 

I am getting ready to order an 08 Mini.
I want to us it as a daily driver. But I also want to do some autocross. I took a Panoz racing school a few years ago and the first day we did some autocross and it was a blast.
So with that in mind the following are what I am considering for options. Please give your opinions or experiences with any of the following
Mini Cooper S Hardtop.
No sun roof
Sports Package
Which (if either) would give better performance, 17” Crown-Spoke or Web-Spoke rims? Something else?
Cold Weather Package
Convenience Package
Limited Slip Differential
Xenon Headlights w/power Wash
Standard Checker Carbon Cloth seats – seamed like they would be best for autocross
Now here is the entertainment question.
How much better is the 10-Speaker Hi-Fi sound system
I think I want the Satellite Radio – I like in my wife’s Cadillac CTS
Hi-Definition Radio – in SW Oklahoma – how big a deal in next few years?
Computer Nav. System – I like to actually see one in a Mini – Or hear from a Mini owner with one. Kind of expensive and display look like it might be a bit small.
Mud Flaps front and rear – Helpful on reducing paint chips when autocrossing?
Black Rubber Floor Mat in front – Good for autocrossing?
What about the JCW Sport Suspension? Good for autocrossing?
I believe that the JCW Tuning Kit would put me in an over-competitive racing class. Is that correct?

Thanks in advance,
Okiesnake

RE: Recomend options for daily driver & autocross
 

Ok, let's see.

Wheels - get whatever comes with the car, then replace with light aftermarket wheels.
10 speaker stereo - much better
Mud Flaps - no problems with rock chips during autox anyways, skip
Floor Mats - You have to take the mats out for autox, skip
JCW suspension - moves you out of stock, get the regular sport suspension and get koni shocks
JCW tuning - out of stock class, skip

RE: Recomend options for daily driver & autocross
 

What about just the JCW Shocks option. Wouldn't that be the same as adding Koni shocks when is comes to staying in the stock class?

RE: Recomend options for daily driver & autocross
 

No, because the JCW suspension has springs too. You have to leave the OEM springs on there to be stock. I think JCW cars are in a street prepared class.

RE: Recomend options for daily driver & autocross
 

Thanks for all the input. I still haven't completly decided on the exact final configuration but I have decided upon the sport package, the LSD, and no sunroof. I am sure I will also get the Cold Weather Package and the Convenience Package.