Quote: Originally Posted by UBeenMiniD (original)
I did just that and can honestly say this car has more usable power than anything else I've tried. It is smooth consistent delivery of power throughout the rpm range and throughout the gear set. There's simply no lag in power anywhere. Nothing like the low end lag of the S. It just keeps pulling, and I even caught myself reaching 5,000 rpms a couple of times it came on so fast. The play between 3rd and 4th is just awesome.
That's
JCW , Baby! I love mine, but I drove MINI Papa's new GP (#0907) home tonight and MAN! I can definitely tell there's a little more Umph than in my Chickadee.
Quote: Originally Posted by UBeenMiniD (original)
Shoots like a dart. Switching lanes at speed also showed me how well the suspension is tuned. Just like a real go-kart. Fantastic.
Aren't darts fun??? I think my brakes will be the first to go because I just have to keep my foot on the break all the time to hold the little squirt back! He wants to go fast BAD!
Quote: Originally Posted by UBeenMiniD (original)
Choice of road though seemed more of a concern to me. The ride is bone jarring on poor asphalt. You really feel it.
Yeah, my husband was complaining about my MINI with
JCW suspension......now, HE's got one, too (GP #0907). I think that's so funny.
Quote: Originally Posted by UBeenMiniD (original)
The wheels have also grown on me. Love 'em. Grip is excellent. I haven't had any real rain to speak of, so I'll reserve final judgment for a later time on these since I've heard the car wants to squirrel in the rain.
It's the blasted run flats! Soon as they wear out, get some good performance tires....you'll really notice the difference in the twisties. Great write-up, by the way!
