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DerekH · Aug 31st, 2007, 12:38 PM

Japper hope you get your car today and if your stuck for someone to run the car in give me a mail, and i will try to keep the rev's under 7K just to be on the safe side,

also who is your dealer as seem very helpfull.

Japper · Aug 31st, 2007, 09:00 PM

Thanks Derek. Got the car ok and it's in the garage till morning. After that i think i've got the running in bit covered but thanks for the kind offer.

My dealer is JC's in Aberdeen and Tony is my excellent sales guy.

DerekH · Aug 31st, 2007, 09:57 PM

Hi Japper JC,s for me Trevor was very good i have bought my last two BMW's from Harry Fairbairn Glasgow, but when tried to buy Mini they never returned 3 calls and were sarcastic

CC07ERS · Sep 1st, 2007, 12:45 PM

Anybody got the kit fitted yet ,anywhere?

scone · Sep 1st, 2007, 01:00 PM

Jappers got his kit fitted because his dealer managed to get an extra kit for a demonstrator, but as of Wednesday when I spoke to my dealer it still was'nt available to the public.

Japper · Sep 1st, 2007, 02:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CC07ERS (original)

Anybody got the kit fitted yet ,anywhere?

I got mine fitted. Think i am one ( if not the only ) of the lucky ones. I'll have detailed pics + thoughts once i return from my trip to Edinburgh early in the week.

118 · Sep 1st, 2007, 02:46 PM

can't wait, a video would be good to if you don't mind!

DerekH · Sep 1st, 2007, 10:35 PM

Hi 118 that's a good idea i feel a video coming on Jappers the man the only one i think.

CC07ERS · Sep 2nd, 2007, 05:20 PM

looking forward to your thaughts on the kit Japper

chris at woodman bmw · Sep 3rd, 2007, 05:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CC07ERS (original)

looking forward to your thaughts on the kit Japper

Hi Guys and Girls,
The JCW stage one kit has just been released today,i have put a new thread on group buys
Cheers
Chris

Japper · Sep 3rd, 2007, 06:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CC07ERS (original)

looking forward to your thaughts on the kit Japper

A quick update and initial thoughts:

As per my test drive i can confirm that this kit does not alter the sport button settings. I love the light steering around town of the non sport, but the throttle on pull away is way too slack. Because of this i think the sport button is a must around town as well as on a spitited run. My car is an 08 model and as such i had expected better mileage on my trip to Edinburgh. My average so far is 39mpg despite driving very carefully. BUT and it is a big but, despite staying below 4k revs. this car feels seriously rapid compared to the demo after 1500 miles. The exhaust note seems to be getting louder / deeper now it's got a few hundred miles on it. So it drinks more but goes more......ahhh well what a shame eh ! So far it's fetching a few stares and questions from passes by.

More to follow and i'll try and answer any questions anyone has.

caesar · Sep 3rd, 2007, 08:07 PM

You summed up the Sports Button characteristics very well Japper.........especially the slack throttle in non-Sports Mode. The drawback with it ON is less mpg but worth it!

DerekH · Sep 3rd, 2007, 09:01 PM

Japper what about a video of that tail end with some rev's on it, also to see that nice tail pipes

Japper · Sep 3rd, 2007, 09:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DerekH (original)

Japper what about a video of that tail end with some rev's on it, also to see that nice tail pipes

No chance of a vid i'm afraid, but please find pic attached.

Japper · Sep 3rd, 2007, 10:00 PM

Oops!

118 · Sep 3rd, 2007, 10:06 PM

I like, I LIKE!

Japper · Sep 4th, 2007, 12:12 AM

Another one.

zyo · Sep 4th, 2007, 07:24 AM

I saw the exhaust on the dealers JCW demo and was suprised how big the exhaust trims were.

msh441 · Sep 4th, 2007, 09:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by zyo (original)

I saw the exhaust on the dealers JCW demo and was suprised how big the exhaust trims were.

Ever had the stock R56S tips off? They're huge, too. Not much difference in diameter between those and the stock tips IMO. They just look massive when they're in your hand, me thinks.

kevkbuk · Sep 4th, 2007, 10:08 AM

May be too early for you to tell but does soot stick to the tips like the stock exhaust Japper?

Aug 31st, 2007, 09:00 PM	#302 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 1,070 Offline	Thanks Derek. Got the car ok and it's in the garage till morning. After that i think i've got the running in bit covered but thanks for the kind offer. My dealer is JC's in Aberdeen and Tony is my excellent sales guy. 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Aug 31st, 2007, 09:57 PM	#303 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 827 Offline	Hi Japper JC,s for me Trevor was very good i have bought my last two BMW's from Harry Fairbairn Glasgow, but when tried to buy Mini they never returned 3 calls and were sarcastic Last edited by DerekH : Sep 1st, 2007 at 10:33 PM.

Sep 1st, 2007, 02:43 PM	#306 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 1,070 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CC07ERS (original) Anybody got the kit fitted yet ,anywhere? I got mine fitted. Think i am one ( if not the only ) of the lucky ones. I'll have detailed pics + thoughts once i return from my trip to Edinburgh early in the week. 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Sep 1st, 2007, 02:46 PM	#307 (permalink)
118 growl like a tiger..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Over Thuuuuure Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 21,174 Offline	can't wait, a video would be good to if you don't mind! clicky here to visit the Union Jack Owners Club thread Twixys Rubber Ducky

Sep 3rd, 2007, 05:23 PM	#310 (permalink)
chris at woodman bmw MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sunny Blackpool Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 705 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CC07ERS (original) looking forward to your thaughts on the kit Japper Hi Guys and Girls, The JCW stage one kit has just been released today,i have put a new thread on group buys Cheers Chris www.derekwoodmanmini.co.uk

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Aug 31st, 2007, 12:38 PM	#301
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 827 Offline	Japper hope you get your car today and if your stuck for someone to run the car in give me a mail, and i will try to keep the rev's under 7K just to be on the safe side, also who is your dealer as seem very helpfull.

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Sep 1st, 2007, 12:45 PM	#304 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 2,718 Offline	Anybody got the kit fitted yet ,anywhere?

Sep 1st, 2007, 01:00 PM	#305 (permalink)
scone MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: Winsford,Cheshire Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 166 Offline	Jappers got his kit fitted because his dealer managed to get an extra kit for a demonstrator, but as of Wednesday when I spoke to my dealer it still was'nt available to the public.

Sep 1st, 2007, 10:35 PM	#308 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 827 Offline	Hi 118 that's a good idea i feel a video coming on Jappers the man the only one i think.

Sep 2nd, 2007, 05:20 PM	#309 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 2,718 Offline	looking forward to your thaughts on the kit Japper

Sep 3rd, 2007, 06:21 PM	#311 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 1,070 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CC07ERS (original) looking forward to your thaughts on the kit Japper A quick update and initial thoughts: As per my test drive i can confirm that this kit does not alter the sport button settings. I love the light steering around town of the non sport, but the throttle on pull away is way too slack. Because of this i think the sport button is a must around town as well as on a spitited run. My car is an 08 model and as such i had expected better mileage on my trip to Edinburgh. My average so far is 39mpg despite driving very carefully. BUT and it is a big but, despite staying below 4k revs. this car feels seriously rapid compared to the demo after 1500 miles. The exhaust note seems to be getting louder / deeper now it's got a few hundred miles on it. So it drinks more but goes more......ahhh well what a shame eh ! So far it's fetching a few stares and questions from passes by. More to follow and i'll try and answer any questions anyone has. 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Sep 3rd, 2007, 08:07 PM	#312 (permalink)
caesar MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 860 Offline	You summed up the Sports Button characteristics very well Japper.........especially the slack throttle in non-Sports Mode. The drawback with it ON is less mpg but worth it!

Sep 3rd, 2007, 09:01 PM	#313 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 827 Offline	Japper what about a video of that tail end with some rev's on it, also to see that nice tail pipes

Sep 3rd, 2007, 09:57 PM	#314 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 1,070 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DerekH (original) Japper what about a video of that tail end with some rev's on it, also to see that nice tail pipes No chance of a vid i'm afraid, but please find pic attached. 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Sep 3rd, 2007, 10:00 PM	#315 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 1,070 Offline	Oops! Attached Thumbnails 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Sep 3rd, 2007, 10:06 PM	#316 (permalink)
118 growl like a tiger..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Over Thuuuuure Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 21,174 Offline	I like, I LIKE! clicky here to visit the Union Jack Owners Club thread Twixys Rubber Ducky

Sep 4th, 2007, 12:12 AM	#317 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 1,070 Offline	Another one. Attached Thumbnails 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Sep 4th, 2007, 07:24 AM	#318 (permalink)
zyo owt else is just traffic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Edge of Reason Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 1,424 Offline	I saw the exhaust on the dealers JCW demo and was suprised how big the exhaust trims were.

Sep 4th, 2007, 09:22 AM	#319 (permalink)
msh441 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pacific NW Local Time: 05:59 PM Posts: 439 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by zyo (original) I saw the exhaust on the dealers JCW demo and was suprised how big the exhaust trims were. Ever had the stock R56S tips off? They're huge, too. Not much difference in diameter between those and the stock tips IMO. They just look massive when they're in your hand, me thinks. Founding member of R56 Anonymous: "Hello. My name is Mike. I'm a driving enthusiast... and I still like the R56"

Sep 4th, 2007, 10:08 AM	#320 (permalink)
kevkbuk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 652 Offline	May be too early for you to tell but does soot stick to the tips like the stock exhaust Japper?

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