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> JCW Stage 1 tuning kit released
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Oct 12th, 2007, 08:09 AM
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| Six cylinders two turbos  Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 12:59 AM
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Offline  | R109 or R105  I think the R56 looks better on 18" wheels....135i M sport convertible |
  
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Oct 12th, 2007, 08:50 AM
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| MINI2 Senior  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 01:59 AM
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Offline | I like R95's... or the ones fitted here http://www.mini2.com/2007/08/14/mini...er-s-revealed/ now they are stunning.... |
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Oct 13th, 2007, 07:53 AM
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| just one mod to go now  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:59 AM
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Online | Wollaston Northampton installed kit 667 yesterday for the customary £1100. Great service with no hassles, though I was given dire warnings about not losing the software cd. Initial driving impressions are excellent, and as described earlier in the thread. Nice but not loud sound, and generally much livelier through the rev range (and it wasn't exactly sluggish before!). As a result there is no need to press the sport button every time the car is started. The only downside for me is the exhaust tips with their JCW writing, totally out of place on an otherwise 'stealth' car. Last edited by SeldomSeen : Oct 13th, 2007 at 07:58 AM. Reason: grammar |
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Oct 13th, 2007, 09:33 AM
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| MINI2 Regular  Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Herts Local Time: 12:59 AM
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Offline | Stage One Update (real world) I thought that their service was superb....could not be faulted at all and extremely good value for money. Mine is getting louder and like you, ive totally forgotten about the sport button. Downside is that ive lost about 3 mpg, when considering how im driving it is nothing short of extraordinary. It has more 'punch' and is very addictive and easy to get to the redline. In fact the car thrives on it. Many wont believe this but for general driveability its more fun than the TVR used to be because to tell you the truth, apart from top speed it doesnt feel much slower and its certainily easier and more fun to drive. I have a 7 mile drive everyday down a lovelly B road with plenty of twists and bends. The standard car was more than i had hoped for but this is altogether a different story. Firstly im not just saying this, ive got nothing to prove as i drive T5 Volvos and Beamers at work regularly exceeding the speed limits in the fight against crime so i think im level headed in that respect. Secondly im certainly not one to use speed inappropriately but driving this is sooo much fun. It is responsive in every gear, no matter what the revs etc. In short, the kit hasnt given it too much more power or torque but what it has given it is a sort of leg up onto the next level. If you are in any doubt, go for it, especially if you get it at a cheaper price, youve got absolutely nothing to lose but stand to gain an awaful lot. |
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Oct 13th, 2007, 01:55 PM
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| MINI2 Regular  Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 12:59 AM
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Offline | Do you live in MK Washy? some of your pictures look like MK.... Stupid question when your location is set to Northampton :s Last edited by TomUK23 : Oct 13th, 2007 at 01:55 PM. Reason: Stupidity |
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Oct 13th, 2007, 07:10 PM
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| MINI2 Master  Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 12:59 AM
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Offline | Had a letter yesterday from Mini regarding the JCW Stage 1 Tuning Kit offering it for £1,095.00 including VAT, but excludes fitting costs. The Kit seems very expensive for an Air Filter, Exhaust System, a few Badges and a CD to flash the ECU. The increase in performance is approx' 10% which is good, and is all covered under the Mini warranty. The feedback from the threads above are mostly positive from those who have the kit, and I must admit I am tempted However, the sensible and frugal part of me thinks it's a lot of money for what you get, and Mini must get a high profit % for supplying it. There are probably a number of other after-market kits from other suppliers that are as good or better for a lot less money, but would not be covered under warranty  |
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Oct 13th, 2007, 07:16 PM
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| Six cylinders two turbos Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 12:59 AM
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Offline | I actually think it is good value, but I am in the £1100 fitted club so probably would. It is much better than the £3600 for the old one.... 135i M sport convertible |
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Oct 15th, 2007, 12:43 PM
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| MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 12:59 AM
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Offline | I think I saw you today Washy! on childs way heading towards the centre of MK? I would have waved but I was too busy looking at how good the car looked! about 12:30, I'm still in my Black cooper till Saturday  |
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Oct 15th, 2007, 01:01 PM
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| Six cylinders two turbos Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 12:59 AM
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Offline | No it wasnt me...I have heard that there is another one very similar to mine in MK. Mine is tucked up outside the office window in Mount Farm... I hope.....yes it is 135i M sport convertible |
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Oct 16th, 2007, 08:47 AM
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| MINI2 Senior  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pacific NW Local Time: 05:59 PM
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Offline | Happy with mine so far. The ECU flash sure flattened out the power delivery. That valley around 3000 RPM used to be my only complaint. It's all but gone, now. My boy won't stay away, either.  I've had the last few days to play. Did a local winery run with the wifey & the MINI club. Two more days off before it's back to work... but the weather is taking a turn for the worse.  Founding member of R56 Anonymous: "Hello. My name is Mike. I'm a driving enthusiast... and I still like the R56" |
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Oct 16th, 2007, 10:19 AM
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| MINI2 Master | Lovin mine too. Don't know whether it's because i've got more miles on it now or because the weather is cooler, but boy does it fly. More amazing though is the traction, whether it's the 18" Bridgestones or the LSD or the smoother torque delivery but it puts the power down very well. Better than the std MCS on 17's i think. Dealer told me yesterday, that after not thinking the demo JCW was 'that fast' had a play with a colleague in the demo while he was in his Civic type R. He said his colleague absolutely blew him away, some of this due to better traction. 06 HB/W MCS Chilli |
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Oct 21st, 2007, 06:07 PM
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 JCW Fitted  Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Penwortham,Preston Local Time: 01:59 AM
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Offline | I finally got to test drive the JCW conversion down at Woodmans this afternoon and what a afternoon it was had the car for an hour, and it was fantastic to drive I ended up taking it back after 30mins because there was hardly any petrol left and i didn't want to leave Alison with no petrol. Also could not belive how many rattles was coming from the car. I would recommend this conversion to anyone it was fantastic the feeling and the handling of the car the noise of the turbocharger and the look people where giving me, one guy even put his window down to talk to me at the lights ,the exhaust sounded great. I was like a kid a Christmas and i could of kept driving all day. Just cant wait to get the JCW conversion fitted just not sure on weather to get 17" alloys or 18s Last edited by JG02JSG : Oct 21st, 2007 at 08:23 PM. |
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