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118 · Oct 21st, 2007, 08:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JG02JSG (original)

I was that excited i got my words out wrong, but still it was a great ride, better than my girlfirend !

I hope she doesn't read that!

SCB · Oct 21st, 2007, 09:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

I love mine...feels wonderfully complete.....

Booked in for kit installation with Wollaston Northampton on Tue 23rd, will post update as soon as I have had a few miles with the kit, needless to say that I am encouraged by all the positive feedback so far...

StevieB.

JG02JSG · Oct 21st, 2007, 09:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 118 (original)

I hope she doesn't read that!

If she does read it i will be in the dog house, but hey the JCW was a great ride i should of put 5 quids worth of juice in it and took it for extra 30 mins but i would of ended up taking it home and not returing with it

TomUK23 · Oct 21st, 2007, 10:57 PM

Picked up my car on Saturday!... Sunday night and 260 miles later it's just Awesome!! can't wait to hit the 1200 mile mark so I can really open her up!

JCW Kit 668

Japper · Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by JG02JSG (original)

If she does read it i will be in the dog house

You know what they say about workmen blaming their tools

SCB · Oct 22nd, 2007, 08:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by TomUK23 (original)

... can't wait to hit the 1200 mile mark so I can really open her up!

When you mention 1200 miles, is this a run-in period, suppose I will be informed of this tomorrow when I get my car fitted...?

StevieB

Japper · Oct 22nd, 2007, 09:29 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by SCB (original)

When you mention 1200 miles, is this a run-in period, suppose I will be informed of this tomorrow when I get my car fitted...?

StevieB

Yep, that's the std. run in period / mileage for new mini's

pimbeche · Oct 22nd, 2007, 11:18 AM

iam ordering mine today guys! thats it!

SCB · Oct 22nd, 2007, 11:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

I actually think it is good value, but I am in the £1100 fitted club so probably would. ....

And the additional insurance premium was not too much of a shock at £20.83 for the remaining 5 months cover on my existing policy (and they recorded the fact that it was a R56 JCW tuning kit).

Sooooooooooooo excited for tomorrow....

StevieB

*Jason* · Oct 22nd, 2007, 11:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by SCB (original)

When you mention 1200 miles, is this a run-in period, suppose I will be informed of this tomorrow when I get my car fitted...?

StevieB

I wouldn't bother with the running in procedure as its not the best way to get the engine to seal properly. Contentious but I've never had any problems with this method...

popey · Oct 22nd, 2007, 11:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by JG02JSG (original)

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.

Snap!!!! Any one would think she had to pay for it lol, knowing Ali filling up a car is probably incompatible with her nail extentions

(thats me banished from Woodmans).

(only playing ali

)

P.S I cant remember the rattles it could be.... a) you have broke it lol

or b) 1 or more of Alisons nail extentions thats come lose and got lost within the dash

.

*Jason* · Oct 22nd, 2007, 12:09 PM

Break In Secrets--How To Break In New Motorcycle and Car Engines For More Power

Tara&Paul · Oct 22nd, 2007, 09:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by *Jason* (original)

Break In Secrets--How To Break In New Motorcycle and Car Engines For More Power

As the author of the website suggest, it is highly contraversial.

Personally, I will be following the advice in the BMW owners manual regarding the running in of my new MCS.

JG02JSG · Oct 22nd, 2007, 09:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original)

As the author of the website suggest, it is highly contraversial.

Personally, I will be following the advice in the BMW owners manual regarding the running in of my new MCS.

Different people do different things during the running period, i got told 1500miles not taking it over 3000rpm, i have done 6000 miles so when i get the JCW kit fitted i will be doing the same sort of run if necessary.

kevkbuk · Oct 23rd, 2007, 09:09 AM

Just to clarify, the run in period is for a brand new car/engine. There is no run in period for the JCW tuning kit itself.

n5290066 · Oct 23rd, 2007, 11:22 AM

Its good to hear so many happy people enjoying their JCW kits.

I had mine done, kit 415, 3 weeks ago and that really seemed to let it breathe better with a nice little burble from the rear pipes.
I can also recommend installing the Alta R56 intercooler and new IC 5ply hoses. The hoses smooth out the flow of air whilst getting rid of that stupid IC muffler.
The IC is about 3 times the originals size and really increases the torque and HP.

I stuck my standard R56 MCS on the rollers before the JCW kit and the Intercooler and the readings were all up by a minimum of 15% across the entire rev range. It maxed out at 18% around 4800RPM. All that while the ambient temperature in the workshop was 36 degrees C. Basically these mods give me at the wheels what the standard flywheel outputs are. Cooler temps will mean even better outputs!

*Jason* · Oct 23rd, 2007, 12:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original)

As the author of the website suggest, it is highly contraversial.

Personally, I will be following the advice in the BMW owners manual regarding the running in of my new MCS.

Its only controversial because people are still following old fashioned advice when it comes to the running in procedure. I've been doing it that way for years on both race and road engines and I've yet to break one.

SCB · Oct 24th, 2007, 07:53 PM

having done 100miles since yesterday's fitting and can't get the Big Grin of my face!
All I have to do now is upgrade the breakes of this "flying machine" - some time soon

StevieB

Washy · Oct 24th, 2007, 07:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SCB (original)

having done 100miles since yesterday's fitting and can't get the Big Grin of my face!
All I have to do now is upgrade the breakes of this "flying machine" - some time soon

StevieB

Glad you like it....good fun aren't they......

msh441 · Oct 25th, 2007, 11:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by SCB (original)

having done 100miles since yesterday's fitting and can't get the Big Grin of my face!
All I have to do now is upgrade the breakes of this "flying machine" - some time soon

StevieB

You might just take a look at some pads. The brakes calipers themselves are pretty top notch for anything but the most intencive track day or racing. I went to EBC Redstuff pads (Greenstuff are pretty good, too) and WOW

!!! Three track days + two autocross events and never any signs of fading. It really shows what thos calipers are capable of... a cheaper alternative than a big brake kit. Then again you don't get the sexy big calipers or anything, but...

Oct 21st, 2007, 08:34 PM	#441
118 growl like a tiger..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Over Thuuuuure Local Time: 02:26 AM Posts: 21,174 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JG02JSG (original) I was that excited i got my words out wrong, but still it was a great ride, better than my girlfirend ! I hope she doesn't read that! clicky here to visit the Union Jack Owners Club thread Twixys Rubber Ducky

Oct 21st, 2007, 09:07 PM	#442 (permalink)
SCB StevieB Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bedford Local Time: 03:26 AM Posts: 125 Offline	Installation date Tue 23rd October... Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) I love mine...feels wonderfully complete..... Booked in for kit installation with Wollaston Northampton on Tue 23rd, will post update as soon as I have had a few miles with the kit, needless to say that I am encouraged by all the positive feedback so far... StevieB.

Oct 21st, 2007, 09:15 PM	#443 (permalink)
JG02JSG JCW Fitted Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Penwortham,Preston Local Time: 03:26 AM Posts: 329 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 118 (original) I hope she doesn't read that! If she does read it i will be in the dog house, but hey the JCW was a great ride i should of put 5 quids worth of juice in it and took it for extra 30 mins but i would of ended up taking it home and not returing with it ...Lancashire MINI Register...

Oct 22nd, 2007, 07:03 AM	#445 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 02:26 AM Posts: 1,070 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JG02JSG (original) If she does read it i will be in the dog house You know what they say about workmen blaming their tools 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Oct 22nd, 2007, 09:29 AM	#447 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 02:26 AM Posts: 1,070 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SCB (original) When you mention 1200 miles, is this a run-in period, suppose I will be informed of this tomorrow when I get my car fitted...? StevieB Yep, that's the std. run in period / mileage for new mini's 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

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Oct 21st, 2007, 10:57 PM	#444 (permalink)
TomUK23 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 02:26 AM Posts: 169 Offline	Picked up my car on Saturday!... Sunday night and 260 miles later it's just Awesome!! can't wait to hit the 1200 mile mark so I can really open her up! JCW Kit 668

Oct 22nd, 2007, 08:20 AM	#446 (permalink)
SCB StevieB Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bedford Local Time: 03:26 AM Posts: 125 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by TomUK23 (original) ... can't wait to hit the 1200 mile mark so I can really open her up! When you mention 1200 miles, is this a run-in period, suppose I will be informed of this tomorrow when I get my car fitted...? StevieB

Oct 22nd, 2007, 11:18 AM	#448 (permalink)
pimbeche MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Local Time: 02:26 AM Posts: 59 Offline	iam ordering mine today guys! thats it!

Oct 22nd, 2007, 11:32 AM	#449 (permalink)
SCB StevieB Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bedford Local Time: 03:26 AM Posts: 125 Offline	Soon to be in the £1100 fitted club... Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) I actually think it is good value, but I am in the £1100 fitted club so probably would. .... And the additional insurance premium was not too much of a shock at £20.83 for the remaining 5 months cover on my existing policy (and they recorded the fact that it was a R56 JCW tuning kit). Sooooooooooooo excited for tomorrow.... StevieB

Oct 22nd, 2007, 11:54 AM	#450 (permalink)
Jason MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 02:26 AM Posts: 73 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SCB (original) When you mention 1200 miles, is this a run-in period, suppose I will be informed of this tomorrow when I get my car fitted...? StevieB I wouldn't bother with the running in procedure as its not the best way to get the engine to seal properly. Contentious but I've never had any problems with this method...

Oct 22nd, 2007, 11:58 AM	#451 (permalink)
popey Wanted an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 02:26 AM Posts: 1,788 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JG02JSG (original) 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. Snap!!!! Any one would think she had to pay for it lol, knowing Ali filling up a car is probably incompatible with her nail extentions (thats me banished from Woodmans). (only playing ali) P.S I cant remember the rattles it could be.... a) you have broke it lol or b) 1 or more of Alisons nail extentions thats come lose and got lost within the dash .

Oct 22nd, 2007, 12:09 PM	#452 (permalink)
Jason MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 02:26 AM Posts: 73 Offline	Break In Secrets--How To Break In New Motorcycle and Car Engines For More Power

Oct 22nd, 2007, 09:21 PM	#453 (permalink)
Tara&Paul doh! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 02:26 AM Posts: 578 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by *Jason* (original) Break In Secrets--How To Break In New Motorcycle and Car Engines For More Power As the author of the website suggest, it is highly contraversial. Personally, I will be following the advice in the BMW owners manual regarding the running in of my new MCS.

Oct 22nd, 2007, 09:49 PM	#454 (permalink)
JG02JSG JCW Fitted Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Penwortham,Preston Local Time: 03:26 AM Posts: 329 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original) As the author of the website suggest, it is highly contraversial. Personally, I will be following the advice in the BMW owners manual regarding the running in of my new MCS. Different people do different things during the running period, i got told 1500miles not taking it over 3000rpm, i have done 6000 miles so when i get the JCW kit fitted i will be doing the same sort of run if necessary. ...Lancashire MINI Register...

Oct 23rd, 2007, 09:09 AM	#455 (permalink)
kevkbuk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 02:26 AM Posts: 652 Offline	Just to clarify, the run in period is for a brand new car/engine. There is no run in period for the JCW tuning kit itself.

Oct 23rd, 2007, 11:22 AM	#456 (permalink)
n5290066 in28ive My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brisbane, Northside Local Time: 12:26 PM Posts: 315 Offline	Its good to hear so many happy people enjoying their JCW kits. I had mine done, kit 415, 3 weeks ago and that really seemed to let it breathe better with a nice little burble from the rear pipes. I can also recommend installing the Alta R56 intercooler and new IC 5ply hoses. The hoses smooth out the flow of air whilst getting rid of that stupid IC muffler. The IC is about 3 times the originals size and really increases the torque and HP. I stuck my standard R56 MCS on the rollers before the JCW kit and the Intercooler and the readings were all up by a minimum of 15% across the entire rev range. It maxed out at 18% around 4800RPM. All that while the ambient temperature in the workshop was 36 degrees C. Basically these mods give me at the wheels what the standard flywheel outputs are. Cooler temps will mean even better outputs!

Oct 23rd, 2007, 12:09 PM	#457 (permalink)
Jason MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 02:26 AM Posts: 73 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tara&Paul (original) As the author of the website suggest, it is highly contraversial. Personally, I will be following the advice in the BMW owners manual regarding the running in of my new MCS. Its only controversial because people are still following old fashioned advice when it comes to the running in procedure. I've been doing it that way for years on both race and road engines and I've yet to break one.

Oct 24th, 2007, 07:53 PM	#458 (permalink)
SCB StevieB Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bedford Local Time: 03:26 AM Posts: 125 Offline	Grin.... having done 100miles since yesterday's fitting and can't get the Big Grin of my face! All I have to do now is upgrade the breakes of this "flying machine" - some time soon StevieB

Oct 24th, 2007, 07:56 PM	#459 (permalink)
Washy Six cylinders two turbos Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 02:26 AM Posts: 18,723 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SCB (original) having done 100miles since yesterday's fitting and can't get the Big Grin of my face! All I have to do now is upgrade the breakes of this "flying machine" - some time soon StevieB Glad you like it....good fun aren't they...... 135i M sport convertible

Oct 25th, 2007, 11:49 AM	#460 (permalink)
msh441 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pacific NW Local Time: 07:26 PM Posts: 439 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SCB (original) having done 100miles since yesterday's fitting and can't get the Big Grin of my face! All I have to do now is upgrade the breakes of this "flying machine" - some time soon StevieB You might just take a look at some pads. The brakes calipers themselves are pretty top notch for anything but the most intencive track day or racing. I went to EBC Redstuff pads (Greenstuff are pretty good, too) and WOW !!! Three track days + two autocross events and never any signs of fading. It really shows what thos calipers are capable of... a cheaper alternative than a big brake kit. Then again you don't get the sexy big calipers or anything, but... 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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