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Tonyrec · Sep 27th, 2007, 08:03 PM

My car is stil with the dealer...its taken longer than they thought to put the kit on.
Apparently they start with all the downloads and then fit all the bits and bobs.

I should have it back by lunchtime tomorrow. Thank god we fixed a price before it went in.

Washy · Sep 27th, 2007, 08:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tonyrec (original)

My car is stil with the dealer...its taken longer than they thought to put the kit on.
Apparently they start with all the downloads and then fit all the bits and bobs.

I should have it back by lunchtime tomorrow. Thank god we fixed a price before it went in.

They didnt manage mine in the four hours either...

kevkbuk · Sep 28th, 2007, 08:20 AM

Not sure why they quote four hours for this job. They had my car from 8am till after 6pm, I'm not local to the dealer so they tried their best to get it done in the day and worked a little late. Even then the air con didn't work afterwards. Apparently reseting the software will cause the air con light to flash for a brief period after the reset, I forget exactly what they said it was doing but its normal... Anyway mine never did stop flashing.. So after you get it make sure you check everything is still working ok before leaving the dealer. From what my dealer said they fitted the parts first then did the software but I doubt it makes much difference.

Tonyrec · Sep 28th, 2007, 09:12 AM

Cheers Kev, i will check everything.

Tonyrec · Sep 28th, 2007, 09:46 PM

Picked the car up this afternoon and everything is as it should be. All paperwork including the Cert.
Exhaust looks very nice and upon start up there is a nice burble. You cant really notice it until you start to put your foot down but the noise is definately different on the inside...........you can tell thats its throatier. There is even a little induction noise which is very nice.

I had a good drive on the M1 although it was raining and the traffic was quite heavy. There is a noticeable difference in the overall responsiveness of the car.

What i have noticed, especially driving around town etc is that i can stay in 2nd and 3rd a lot longer when pottering around. The car seems to have bigger legs if that makes sense.

Im looking forward to driving it alot during the next week when i will be in a better position to give a full review comparing both Standard spec and Works.

There are no regrets at all and im looking forward to the challenge of taming the little beast.

emtrey · Sep 30th, 2007, 12:15 AM

we will be waiting for your further comments. Have fun..

movit · Oct 2nd, 2007, 06:25 AM

Picked up or new MCS JCW on monday and we are still smiling. JCW Kit no. is 915.
Great sound on the outside. Inside a bit quit until 4000 rpm
The car has great acceleration and seems like no end to it. Keeping in mind and the car is new we have to be a bit carefull. Also installed for fun was the JCW gearshift indicator. Set to 4500 rpm for now it's great fun. It can be reset later on by ourself to a higher or lower rpm setting

Arnbut · Oct 2nd, 2007, 03:51 PM

Is the kit for the auto-box cars out yet?

movit · Oct 5th, 2007, 06:54 AM

Here are some pics of the JCW exhaust.

SCB · Oct 9th, 2007, 06:37 PM

Local dealer quoted me £1995 fully fitted, is this the norm, or is there a better deal out there that I can use to make my dealer reflect / change their initial quote?

Advice and best price requested...

Washy · Oct 9th, 2007, 06:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SCB (original)

Local dealer quoted me £1995 fully fitted, is this the norm, or is there a better deal out there that I can use to make my dealer reflect / change their initial quote?

Advice and best price requested...

Wollaston MINI in Northampton will do the kit for £1100

ScottyBoy · Oct 9th, 2007, 06:54 PM

Fawdingtons, Newcastle do it for £1070.

daro911 · Oct 9th, 2007, 07:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SCB (original)

Local dealer quoted me £1995 fully fitted, is this the norm, or is there a better deal out there that I can use to make my dealer reflect / change their initial quote?

Advice and best price requested...

http://www.mini2.com/forum/2nd-gen-j...mparisons.html

Lordy · Oct 11th, 2007, 08:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

Indeed I do have the certificate....

that looks just like mine ?

Japper · Oct 11th, 2007, 08:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lordy (original)

that looks just like mine ?

Dealer has lost mine, so has had to order a replacement

djtex · Oct 11th, 2007, 02:56 PM

Just picked up my car yesterday evening, i had 100 mile drive home, which I did almost entirely with the windows down. I am delighted with the extra performance and the noise, makes the car feel a lot more special. Also, the Aero kit looks fantastic. I'll try and take some pics in the next couple of days.

Cheers

JG02JSG · Oct 11th, 2007, 06:07 PM

The John Cooper Works Tuning brouchure appeared behind my door today, and its put loads of ideas into my head, i think i will visit chris @ woodmans and get the kit ordered and i might even order the areo kit and some R90s, unless anyone else can think of some better alloys ?

djtex · Oct 11th, 2007, 09:25 PM

Get the R109's, if they are the 18" split rim ones?

I would love them on fine, just can't justify spending anymore cash.

TomUK23 · Oct 11th, 2007, 09:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

Wollaston MINI in Northampton will do the kit for £1100

They quoted me £1300 I bought mine else where

Washy · Oct 12th, 2007, 07:07 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by TomUK23 (original)

They quoted me £1300 I bought mine else where

Obviously spoke to the wrong person then. Whole raft of bods on here have had the kit done there for £1100....

Sep 27th, 2007, 08:06 PM	#402 (permalink)
Washy seventh heaven? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 18,492 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tonyrec (original) My car is stil with the dealer...its taken longer than they thought to put the kit on. Apparently they start with all the downloads and then fit all the bits and bobs. I should have it back by lunchtime tomorrow. Thank god we fixed a price before it went in. They didnt manage mine in the four hours either... Black to the future....

Oct 2nd, 2007, 06:25 AM	#407 (permalink)
movit MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 05:48 AM Posts: 15 Offline	Picked up or new MCS JCW on monday and we are still smiling. JCW Kit no. is 915. Great sound on the outside. Inside a bit quit until 4000 rpm The car has great acceleration and seems like no end to it. Keeping in mind and the car is new we have to be a bit carefull. Also installed for fun was the JCW gearshift indicator. Set to 4500 rpm for now it's great fun. It can be reset later on by ourself to a higher or lower rpm setting Last edited by movit : Oct 2nd, 2007 at 10:44 AM.

Oct 2nd, 2007, 03:51 PM	#408 (permalink)
Arnbut Manic Hill-Dweller Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canton, Georgia Local Time: 11:48 PM Posts: 205 Offline	Is the kit for the auto-box cars out yet? Safety fast, Bill

Oct 5th, 2007, 06:54 AM	#409 (permalink)
movit MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 05:48 AM Posts: 15 Offline	Here are some pics of the JCW exhaust. Last edited by MINIAC : Oct 5th, 2007 at 04:35 PM. Reason: Make thumbnails clickable

Oct 9th, 2007, 06:46 PM	#411 (permalink)
Washy seventh heaven? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 18,492 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SCB (original) Local dealer quoted me £1995 fully fitted, is this the norm, or is there a better deal out there that I can use to make my dealer reflect / change their initial quote? Advice and best price requested... Wollaston MINI in Northampton will do the kit for £1100 Black to the future....

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Sep 27th, 2007, 08:03 PM	#401
Tonyrec MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Herts Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 310 Offline	My car is stil with the dealer...its taken longer than they thought to put the kit on. Apparently they start with all the downloads and then fit all the bits and bobs. I should have it back by lunchtime tomorrow. Thank god we fixed a price before it went in.

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Sep 28th, 2007, 08:20 AM	#403 (permalink)
kevkbuk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 544 Offline	Not sure why they quote four hours for this job. They had my car from 8am till after 6pm, I'm not local to the dealer so they tried their best to get it done in the day and worked a little late. Even then the air con didn't work afterwards. Apparently reseting the software will cause the air con light to flash for a brief period after the reset, I forget exactly what they said it was doing but its normal... Anyway mine never did stop flashing.. So after you get it make sure you check everything is still working ok before leaving the dealer. From what my dealer said they fitted the parts first then did the software but I doubt it makes much difference.

Sep 28th, 2007, 09:12 AM	#404 (permalink)
Tonyrec MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Herts Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 310 Offline	Cheers Kev, i will check everything.

Sep 28th, 2007, 09:46 PM	#405 (permalink)
Tonyrec MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Herts Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 310 Offline	Picked the car up this afternoon and everything is as it should be. All paperwork including the Cert. Exhaust looks very nice and upon start up there is a nice burble. You cant really notice it until you start to put your foot down but the noise is definately different on the inside...........you can tell thats its throatier. There is even a little induction noise which is very nice. I had a good drive on the M1 although it was raining and the traffic was quite heavy. There is a noticeable difference in the overall responsiveness of the car. What i have noticed, especially driving around town etc is that i can stay in 2nd and 3rd a lot longer when pottering around. The car seems to have bigger legs if that makes sense. Im looking forward to driving it alot during the next week when i will be in a better position to give a full review comparing both Standard spec and Works. There are no regrets at all and im looking forward to the challenge of taming the little beast.

Sep 30th, 2007, 12:15 AM	#406 (permalink)
emtrey MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 14 Offline	we will be waiting for your further comments. Have fun..

Oct 9th, 2007, 06:37 PM	#410 (permalink)
SCB StevieB Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bedford Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 129 Offline	Local dealer quoted me £1995 fully fitted, is this the norm, or is there a better deal out there that I can use to make my dealer reflect / change their initial quote? Advice and best price requested...

Oct 9th, 2007, 06:54 PM	#412 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Fawdingtons, Newcastle do it for £1070.

Oct 9th, 2007, 07:03 PM	#413 (permalink)
daro911 MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 495 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SCB (original) Local dealer quoted me £1995 fully fitted, is this the norm, or is there a better deal out there that I can use to make my dealer reflect / change their initial quote? Advice and best price requested... http://www.mini2.com/forum/2nd-gen-j...mparisons.html Too many freaks not enough circuses Tell a man that there are 400 billion stars and he'll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint and he has to touch it.

Oct 11th, 2007, 08:04 AM	#414 (permalink)
Lordy I'm Behind YOU !! My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ormskirk Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 329 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) Indeed I do have the certificate.... that looks just like mine ? Attached Thumbnails

Oct 11th, 2007, 08:31 AM	#415 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 983 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lordy (original) that looks just like mine ? Dealer has lost mine, so has had to order a replacement 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Oct 11th, 2007, 02:56 PM	#416 (permalink)
djtex Laser Blue Loon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Surrey Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 258 Offline	Just picked up my car yesterday evening, i had 100 mile drive home, which I did almost entirely with the windows down. I am delighted with the extra performance and the noise, makes the car feel a lot more special. Also, the Aero kit looks fantastic. I'll try and take some pics in the next couple of days. Cheers

Oct 11th, 2007, 06:07 PM	#417 (permalink)
JG02JSG JCW Fitted Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Penwortham,Preston Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 329 Offline	The John Cooper Works Tuning brouchure appeared behind my door today, and its put loads of ideas into my head, i think i will visit chris @ woodmans and get the kit ordered and i might even order the areo kit and some R90s, unless anyone else can think of some better alloys ? ...Lancashire MINI Register...

Oct 11th, 2007, 09:25 PM	#418 (permalink)
djtex Laser Blue Loon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Surrey Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 258 Offline	Get the R109's, if they are the 18" split rim ones? I would love them on fine, just can't justify spending anymore cash.

Oct 11th, 2007, 09:34 PM	#419 (permalink)
TomUK23 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 03:48 AM Posts: 171 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) Wollaston MINI in Northampton will do the kit for £1100 They quoted me £1300 I bought mine else where

Oct 12th, 2007, 07:07 AM	#420 (permalink)
Washy seventh heaven? Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 04:48 AM Posts: 18,492 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by TomUK23 (original) They quoted me £1300 I bought mine else where Obviously spoke to the wrong person then. Whole raft of bods on here have had the kit done there for £1100.... Black to the future....

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