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DerekH · Sep 21st, 2007, 10:11 PM

Anaybody know the 0 to 100MPH on standard MCS and same for the JCW Kit Where permited or on track, or has any Magazines got a proper test with all this data yet.

Tonyrec · Sep 21st, 2007, 10:29 PM

All interesting questions and i too cant wait to hear the answers.

MKy car has now done 5,000 miles so im comfortable with its performance and im used to it. On Thursday i will be in a good position to drive the car with the Works kit fitted and will report back on its performance.

The more people that do this should give us an accurate account.

FergusM · Sep 22nd, 2007, 08:23 AM

Evo magazine quotes 6.8 seconds for 0-60 on the new works kitted MCS...against 7.1 for standard one.

zyo · Sep 22nd, 2007, 10:04 AM

I think thats an official figure though, some of the magazines that have tested with timing gear seem to get the standard MCS quicker than the official 7.1 seconds.
Unless Evo timed it rather than using the official figures.

FergusM · Sep 22nd, 2007, 07:41 PM

probaby is official figures...but will give an idea of the improvement...but you are correct the baseline of 7.1 Seconds is probably conservative.

DerekH · Sep 22nd, 2007, 09:17 PM

Surley someone in the Mag's will have a full detailed test on this kit shortly, as such an important car i feel, or is the clubman taking all the news just now

Lordy · Sep 24th, 2007, 01:50 PM

i was on the lancashire lanes 2 run on sunday , at blackpool . and bit the bullet .

I ordered the JCW kit for my car, cant wait, as it already has the GTT manifold cat down pipe fitted to the car.

FergusM · Sep 24th, 2007, 02:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lordy (original)

i was on the lancashire lanes 2 run on sunday , at blackpool . and bit the bullet .

I ordered the JCW kit for my car, cant wait, as it already has the GTT manifold cat down pipe fitted to the car.

Love to hear what you think of the combination...that is eventually what I want to do, but think I'll sort stereo with mikey first...

Just hoping Roland designs the new aero strut brace with the JCW air box in mind...as that I defintely want..

Tonyrec · Sep 25th, 2007, 10:03 PM

less than 48 hours to go

emtrey · Sep 26th, 2007, 10:35 PM

Got a chance to try a JCW equipped MCS today. Unfortunately a car w/ 100 miles on it so I did not thrash it (TOO MUCH)

Sound--not much different at low revs but throatier when you get on it. Pipes look much better than cheezy OEM ones. Will work well for me because wifey rarely gets into the throttle so she won't notice the car has been tweaked.

Engine felt much more free revving even w/ only 100 miles.
I imagine this will improve with miles on the odometer. At first, I would say I was underwhelmed but after re-creating similar driving sceanrios with my car ,I feel otherwise. The JCW kit lets the engine come alive. Will it seriously blow off a non JCW car--probably not but IMHO it will be quicker and feel alot quicker.

Worth the money ?--who knows. Are lounge leather seats worth $1900.US---doubtful but that did not stop me. I like how they look and feel, so they are worth it and the JCW probably will fall in that category too-- I AM JUST A CAR JUNKIE.

Tonyrec · Sep 27th, 2007, 10:57 AM

Dropped my car off in Northampton this morning to have the kit fitted.
Iam looking forward to the drive home this evening...............tick tock

djtex · Sep 27th, 2007, 10:59 AM

I have 10 days to wait for mine, it's gonna be a long time. getting the Aero kit done at the same time. Incidentally, I'm also having it done in Northampton.

Tonyrec · Sep 27th, 2007, 11:27 AM

I will let you know how it goes....i even got a Mellow Yellow MCS as a courtesy car.....

djtex · Sep 27th, 2007, 11:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tonyrec (original)

I will let you know how it goes....i even got a Mellow Yellow MCS as a courtesy car.....

Sounds good, hopefully i'll get the same!

Japper · Sep 27th, 2007, 03:27 PM

Package includes:

JCW air filter system
Stainless steel sports exhaust
Exhaust manifold for operation at higher temperatures
Turbocharger air filter air guide
Modified engine electronics system
Activation code for engine control unit (specific to chassis number)
JCW emblems for front grille and tailgate
JCW engine badge with serial kit number
JCW certificate of authenticity

Has anyone got this certificate?.

I have been after my dealer for weeks and he said it's with Mr x blaa, blaa. I got fed up today and spoke to service manager who informs me there is no cert, just a print off that they keep on file against my car.

This sounds very 'smelly' to me.

Washy · Sep 27th, 2007, 03:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Japper (original)

Package includes:

JCW air filter system
Stainless steel sports exhaust
Exhaust manifold for operation at higher temperatures
Turbocharger air filter air guide
Modified engine electronics system
Activation code for engine control unit (specific to chassis number)
JCW emblems for front grille and tailgate
JCW engine badge with serial kit number
JCW certificate of authenticity

Has anyone got this certificate?.

I have been after my dealer for weeks and he said it's with Mr x blaa, blaa. I got fed up today and spoke to service manager who informs me there is no cert, just a print off that they keep on file against my car.

This sounds very 'smelly' to me.

Indeed I do have the certificate....

simeds · Sep 27th, 2007, 03:45 PM

blinkin heck, that looks more like a jcw rug

Washy · Sep 27th, 2007, 03:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by simeds (original)

blinkin heck, that looks more like a jcw rug

...and I thought I was being artistic..

Japper · Sep 27th, 2007, 03:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

Indeed I do have the certificate....

Exactly what i thought and boy is that idiot in for some verbal abuse when he rings me back

DerekH · Sep 27th, 2007, 07:59 PM

Washy either that is one big certificate are your car has shrunk.

Japper sounds like a Scottish fog off to me, it's easier to tell you there's not one than to look for one.

Sep 27th, 2007, 03:27 PM	#395 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 02:37 AM Posts: 1,070 Offline	Package includes: JCW air filter system Stainless steel sports exhaust Exhaust manifold for operation at higher temperatures Turbocharger air filter air guide Modified engine electronics system Activation code for engine control unit (specific to chassis number) JCW emblems for front grille and tailgate JCW engine badge with serial kit number JCW certificate of authenticity Has anyone got this certificate?. I have been after my dealer for weeks and he said it's with Mr x blaa, blaa. I got fed up today and spoke to service manager who informs me there is no cert, just a print off that they keep on file against my car. This sounds very 'smelly' to me. 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Sep 27th, 2007, 03:42 PM	#396 (permalink)
Washy Six cylinders two turbos Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 02:37 AM Posts: 18,723 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Japper (original) Package includes: JCW air filter system Stainless steel sports exhaust Exhaust manifold for operation at higher temperatures Turbocharger air filter air guide Modified engine electronics system Activation code for engine control unit (specific to chassis number) JCW emblems for front grille and tailgate JCW engine badge with serial kit number JCW certificate of authenticity Has anyone got this certificate?. I have been after my dealer for weeks and he said it's with Mr x blaa, blaa. I got fed up today and spoke to service manager who informs me there is no cert, just a print off that they keep on file against my car. This sounds very 'smelly' to me. Indeed I do have the certificate.... Attached Thumbnails 135i M sport convertible

Sep 27th, 2007, 03:45 PM	#397 (permalink)
simeds IM ALSO A COUNTRY MEMBER My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In a bath in Bath Local Time: 02:37 AM Posts: 6,242 Offline	blinkin heck, that looks more like a jcw rug *Friend of the Mini-less*

Sep 27th, 2007, 03:47 PM	#398 (permalink)
Washy Six cylinders two turbos Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 02:37 AM Posts: 18,723 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by simeds (original) blinkin heck, that looks more like a jcw rug ...and I thought I was being artistic.. 135i M sport convertible

Sep 27th, 2007, 03:49 PM	#399 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 02:37 AM Posts: 1,070 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) Indeed I do have the certificate.... Exactly what i thought and boy is that idiot in for some verbal abuse when he rings me back 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

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DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 03:37 AM Posts: 827 Offline	Anaybody know the 0 to 100MPH on standard MCS and same for the JCW Kit Where permited or on track, or has any Magazines got a proper test with all this data yet.

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Sep 21st, 2007, 10:29 PM	#382 (permalink)
Tonyrec MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Herts Local Time: 02:37 AM Posts: 325 Offline	All interesting questions and i too cant wait to hear the answers. MKy car has now done 5,000 miles so im comfortable with its performance and im used to it. On Thursday i will be in a good position to drive the car with the Works kit fitted and will report back on its performance. The more people that do this should give us an accurate account.

Sep 22nd, 2007, 08:23 AM	#383 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 03:37 AM Posts: 692 Offline	Evo magazine quotes 6.8 seconds for 0-60 on the new works kitted MCS...against 7.1 for standard one.

Sep 22nd, 2007, 10:04 AM	#384 (permalink)
zyo owt else is just traffic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Edge of Reason Local Time: 02:37 AM Posts: 1,424 Offline	I think thats an official figure though, some of the magazines that have tested with timing gear seem to get the standard MCS quicker than the official 7.1 seconds. Unless Evo timed it rather than using the official figures.

Sep 22nd, 2007, 07:41 PM	#385 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 03:37 AM Posts: 692 Offline	probaby is official figures...but will give an idea of the improvement...but you are correct the baseline of 7.1 Seconds is probably conservative.

Sep 22nd, 2007, 09:17 PM	#386 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 03:37 AM Posts: 827 Offline	Surley someone in the Mag's will have a full detailed test on this kit shortly, as such an important car i feel, or is the clubman taking all the news just now

Sep 24th, 2007, 01:50 PM	#387 (permalink)
Lordy I'm Behind YOU !! My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ormskirk Local Time: 03:37 AM Posts: 329 Offline	i was on the lancashire lanes 2 run on sunday , at blackpool . and bit the bullet . I ordered the JCW kit for my car, cant wait, as it already has the GTT manifold cat down pipe fitted to the car.

Sep 24th, 2007, 02:44 PM	#388 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 03:37 AM Posts: 692 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lordy (original) i was on the lancashire lanes 2 run on sunday , at blackpool . and bit the bullet . I ordered the JCW kit for my car, cant wait, as it already has the GTT manifold cat down pipe fitted to the car. Love to hear what you think of the combination...that is eventually what I want to do, but think I'll sort stereo with mikey first... Just hoping Roland designs the new aero strut brace with the JCW air box in mind...as that I defintely want..

Sep 25th, 2007, 10:03 PM	#389 (permalink)
Tonyrec MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Herts Local Time: 02:37 AM Posts: 325 Offline	less than 48 hours to go

Sep 26th, 2007, 10:35 PM	#390 (permalink)
emtrey MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 14 Offline	Got a chance to try a JCW equipped MCS today. Unfortunately a car w/ 100 miles on it so I did not thrash it (TOO MUCH) Sound--not much different at low revs but throatier when you get on it. Pipes look much better than cheezy OEM ones. Will work well for me because wifey rarely gets into the throttle so she won't notice the car has been tweaked. Engine felt much more free revving even w/ only 100 miles. I imagine this will improve with miles on the odometer. At first, I would say I was underwhelmed but after re-creating similar driving sceanrios with my car ,I feel otherwise. The JCW kit lets the engine come alive. Will it seriously blow off a non JCW car--probably not but IMHO it will be quicker and feel alot quicker. Worth the money ?--who knows. Are lounge leather seats worth $1900.US---doubtful but that did not stop me. I like how they look and feel, so they are worth it and the JCW probably will fall in that category too-- I AM JUST A CAR JUNKIE.

Sep 27th, 2007, 10:57 AM	#391 (permalink)
Tonyrec MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Herts Local Time: 02:37 AM Posts: 325 Offline	Dropped my car off in Northampton this morning to have the kit fitted. Iam looking forward to the drive home this evening...............tick tock

Sep 27th, 2007, 10:59 AM	#392 (permalink)
djtex Laser Blue Loon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Surrey Local Time: 02:37 AM Posts: 258 Offline	I have 10 days to wait for mine, it's gonna be a long time. getting the Aero kit done at the same time. Incidentally, I'm also having it done in Northampton.

Sep 27th, 2007, 11:27 AM	#393 (permalink)
Tonyrec MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Herts Local Time: 02:37 AM Posts: 325 Offline	I will let you know how it goes....i even got a Mellow Yellow MCS as a courtesy car.....

Sep 27th, 2007, 11:36 AM	#394 (permalink)
djtex Laser Blue Loon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Surrey Local Time: 02:37 AM Posts: 258 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tonyrec (original) I will let you know how it goes....i even got a Mellow Yellow MCS as a courtesy car..... Sounds good, hopefully i'll get the same!

Sep 27th, 2007, 07:59 PM	#400 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 03:37 AM Posts: 827 Offline	Washy either that is one big certificate are your car has shrunk. Japper sounds like a Scottish fog off to me, it's easier to tell you there's not one than to look for one.

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