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astilla · Apr 20th, 2008, 07:16 PM

When I bought my 08 'S' JCW in March I purposefully left it with the standard cloth sports seats, with a view to maybe upgrading to the JCW seats in the future.

I've found it hard to find decent reviews of these and some people seem to like them and some seem not to. So I thought I'd ask here.

Undecided on whether I'd want the leather or cloth ones at present but interested in opinions as to what they are like on long-ish journeys, and how much the current price is.

Once I get a general feeling as to opinion I can decide if I want to save up for them - then it would be good to track down a local car that has them to have a better look.

Can anyone who has lived with them for a while give an objective opinion please and an estimate of what the current best price would be?

Thanks!

rogan200 · Apr 20th, 2008, 07:52 PM

This would also be very useful for me, as i am considering them for my JCW, and if i do go with them, i will need to spec the standard cloth seats. Any advice much appreciated:

Specific questions:
- Do the alcantara ones become glossy?
- Will the leather on the leather ones sag (as i noticed it does on the lounge leather standard seats) or are these higher quality?

(PS sorry astilla to hijack your thread!)

Jumbomini · Apr 23rd, 2008, 01:17 PM

The leather wears on the side bolsters (now have 32000 miles on them), the leather does not sag very much. they are by far the best seat i have ever had in a car (includes old R53 sports recaros, audi sports, etc). you need to get the dealer to set them up in situ as they are adjustable for height but with fixed bolts.

astilla · Apr 23rd, 2008, 06:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jumbomini (original)

The leather wears on the side bolsters (now have 32000 miles on them), the leather does not sag very much. they are by far the best seat i have ever had in a car (includes old R53 sports recaros, audi sports, etc). you need to get the dealer to set them up in situ as they are adjustable for height but with fixed bolts.

Thanks very much for the reply. I wasn't aware of the fixed height of the seat

Frisbeekylee · Apr 29th, 2008, 12:49 PM

i think the jcw's are fantastic seats although they do wear on the bolsters (leather). Having sat on MkV Golf Gti leather seats, BMW 5 series std leather seats, S2000 leather, Mark IV Golf GTI leather recaro's the JCW's are by the far the most comfortable seats so far.

I've only done about 7k in mine though and treated it twice since i got it. no idea about the alcantara ones though!! and unfortunately once fitted they aren't easily height adjustable.....hope this helps.

adam_Randell · May 13th, 2008, 08:01 PM

They are arround £1600

CC07ERS · May 14th, 2008, 06:20 PM

They look the muts ,but the price would make your nose bleed

astilla · May 14th, 2008, 06:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CC07ERS (original)

They look the muts ,but the price would make your nose bleed

Yes, they are a bit steep but I could be tempted once I have tried a car with them in to see if I like them.

It's a bit of a moot point at the moment as the Mini in in the bodyshop after being clobbered by a big white lorry that didn't see me in his blind spot... :-(

BrianDromey · May 24th, 2008, 09:32 PM

Does anyone have any pics of these seats? The only ones I've seen are on the MINI site, hardly an unbiased source!

Brian.

Apr 20th, 2008, 07:16 PM	#1
astilla Hmmmmm Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 170 Offline	JCW seats for R56 - opinions/price? When I bought my 08 'S' JCW in March I purposefully left it with the standard cloth sports seats, with a view to maybe upgrading to the JCW seats in the future. I've found it hard to find decent reviews of these and some people seem to like them and some seem not to. So I thought I'd ask here. Undecided on whether I'd want the leather or cloth ones at present but interested in opinions as to what they are like on long-ish journeys, and how much the current price is. Once I get a general feeling as to opinion I can decide if I want to save up for them - then it would be good to track down a local car that has them to have a better look. Can anyone who has lived with them for a while give an objective opinion please and an estimate of what the current best price would be? Thanks! 1988 Mini 'Designer' & 2008 MINI Cooper 'S' Works

Apr 23rd, 2008, 06:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
astilla Hmmmmm Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 170 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Jumbomini (original) The leather wears on the side bolsters (now have 32000 miles on them), the leather does not sag very much. they are by far the best seat i have ever had in a car (includes old R53 sports recaros, audi sports, etc). you need to get the dealer to set them up in situ as they are adjustable for height but with fixed bolts. Thanks very much for the reply. I wasn't aware of the fixed height of the seat 1988 Mini 'Designer' & 2008 MINI Cooper 'S' Works

May 13th, 2008, 08:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
adam_Randell 07' Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Droitwich Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 1,531 Offline	They are arround £1600 adam_randell www.midzmodified.com

May 14th, 2008, 06:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
astilla Hmmmmm Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 170 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CC07ERS (original) They look the muts ,but the price would make your nose bleed Yes, they are a bit steep but I could be tempted once I have tried a car with them in to see if I like them. It's a bit of a moot point at the moment as the Mini in in the bodyshop after being clobbered by a big white lorry that didn't see me in his blind spot... :-( 1988 Mini 'Designer' & 2008 MINI Cooper 'S' Works

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Apr 20th, 2008, 07:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
rogan200 Loving his JCW!!! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Harrogate / Bristol Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 250 Offline	This would also be very useful for me, as i am considering them for my JCW, and if i do go with them, i will need to spec the standard cloth seats. Any advice much appreciated: Specific questions: - Do the alcantara ones become glossy? - Will the leather on the leather ones sag (as i noticed it does on the lounge leather standard seats) or are these higher quality? (PS sorry astilla to hijack your thread!)

Apr 23rd, 2008, 01:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jumbomini Cooper S #2 Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 03:03 PM Posts: 14 Offline	The leather wears on the side bolsters (now have 32000 miles on them), the leather does not sag very much. they are by far the best seat i have ever had in a car (includes old R53 sports recaros, audi sports, etc). you need to get the dealer to set them up in situ as they are adjustable for height but with fixed bolts.

Apr 29th, 2008, 12:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Frisbeekylee MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 28 Offline	i think the jcw's are fantastic seats although they do wear on the bolsters (leather). Having sat on MkV Golf Gti leather seats, BMW 5 series std leather seats, S2000 leather, Mark IV Golf GTI leather recaro's the JCW's are by the far the most comfortable seats so far. I've only done about 7k in mine though and treated it twice since i got it. no idea about the alcantara ones though!! and unfortunately once fitted they aren't easily height adjustable.....hope this helps.

May 14th, 2008, 06:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 2,718 Offline	They look the muts ,but the price would make your nose bleed

May 24th, 2008, 09:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
BrianDromey any day now.... Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Exiled Corkman. Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 104 Offline	Does anyone have any pics of these seats? The only ones I've seen are on the MINI site, hardly an unbiased source! Brian.

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