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SILVA · Nov 9th, 2007, 03:30 PM

Hello. I had the stage 1 kit installed on my MCS about 2 weeks ago. Getting about 36mpg on a run. Having lots of fun with it. Well worth doing!

JG02JSG · Nov 14th, 2007, 12:02 PM

Dropped my MCS off at Woodmans today to get the JCW conversion done, pcik it up 2moro cant wait

TomUK23 · Nov 14th, 2007, 06:59 PM

I've done 1800 miles in mine now and it's worth every penny!

Tonyrec · Nov 14th, 2007, 10:16 PM

Best £1100 ive ever spent (i think)

droopy2 · Nov 15th, 2007, 01:31 PM

Picked mine up from Woodmans yesterday fantastic job.. Woodmans...

As for the car WOW I did not think the MCS could be any more fun to drive best money I have spent in a while apart from buying the MCS...

WD

MINIJUS · Nov 15th, 2007, 08:51 PM

so is it a lot lot more different ?

or only certain things

J

droopy2 · Nov 15th, 2007, 09:55 PM

It really unleashes the tiger under the bonnet. Take off from 1st is better as well as low gears, however the get up and go when you put your foot down is just great even without the sport button pushed. Exhaust has a nicer tone too.....

JG02JSG · Nov 15th, 2007, 10:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by droopy2 (original)

Picked mine up from Woodmans yesterday fantastic job.. Woodmans...

As for the car WOW I did not think the MCS could be any more fun to drive best money I have spent in a while apart from buying the MCS...

WD

Picked mine up today at woodmans cant thank Alison enough great service, Well happy cant believe how much more power if gives in the lower gears think i was doing 60 in 3rd and it wanted more but got told not to boot it by Ali and dave because i need to new front tyres after only 7000 miles and 10 months owner ship on 2m so its going to cost me 300 quid for 2 new tyres

but just think of the amount of grip when i do get them on

The exchaust just look and sounds the part this girl at work drove it before i had the works and she was well scared just wait till she drives it know she will S**t herself.

msh441 · Nov 17th, 2007, 04:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIJUS (original)

so is it a lot lot more different ?

or only certain things

J

Certain things have been changed to make the overall charecter of the car a lot different.

-A little bit more torque across the board.

-More top end HP (it doesn't gass out before redline).

-A smoother power delivery (no more 3000 RPM dip).

-More sensitive throttle responce.

Overall it just drives a heck of a lot better and begs to be wound out. It's great.

118 · Nov 17th, 2007, 10:53 PM

I'm taking one for a test drive on Tues

Japper · Nov 20th, 2007, 08:59 AM

http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=13112&page=3

gasss · Dec 5th, 2007, 02:03 PM

A couple of question for jcw owners, (i hope to have mine in a few weeks

)

stock engine has the end rpm at 6500rpm (injection cut), i´ve read ecu jcw up this point until the 6700rpm, ¿right? or it´s wrong

do you know if the new jcw exhaust is full from downpipe to rear, or just change the parts from catalatyc to rear.

regards from Madrid

kevkbuk · Dec 5th, 2007, 03:58 PM

Theres no need to rev an MCS that high, the power starts to drop off before those limits. The JCW kit does extends the power band but from memory its still not that high.

The UK JCW kit has a cat back exhaust plus exhaust manifold, though some markets didn't require the manifold.

Japper · Dec 5th, 2007, 04:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by gasss (original)

A couple of question for jcw owners, (i hope to have mine in a few weeks

)

stock engine has the end rpm at 6500rpm (injection cut), i´ve read ecu jcw up this point until the 6700rpm, ¿right? or it´s wrong

do you know if the new jcw exhaust is full from downpipe to rear, or just change the parts from catalatyc to rear.

regards from Madrid

The exhaust is just a back box. They cut off your existing one just in front of the rear axle line. The exhaust manifold is between head and turbo.

Not sure on the rev limiter, but it's around the 6500-6700 mark.

minichara · Dec 28th, 2007, 09:17 AM

Hi guys,
I saw the dyno in scotland, but since you are so many in England that have installed the JCW kit, has anyone dyno his car in order to be informed what was finally the actual gain?
Thanks

mason storm · Jan 2nd, 2008, 10:48 PM

I'm considering the kit but don't have an LSD will it be worse or better with the kit fitted? I think I read someone say that as the torque curve was smoother it actually created less torque steer.

Also where can I get it fitted for £1,100? Ithought it cost more like £1,500. Sorry I didn't want to trawl through 26 or so page to find the answer.s1

caesar · Jan 3rd, 2008, 09:22 AM

The kit cost £1050 including fitting when first announced, but now the fitting cost is extra hence approx' £1.5K. The fact you don't have LSD should not put you off getting it.

kevkbuk · Jan 3rd, 2008, 09:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mason storm (original)

I think I read someone say that as the torque curve was smoother it actually created less torque steer.

That is correct, don't worry about the LSD.

neilobe · Mar 14th, 2008, 10:18 PM

Im thinking of added the Stage 1 kit to my S, getting quotes of £1500. fittd, anyone know were i might get it fitted cheaper than this ??

SeldomSeen · Mar 15th, 2008, 12:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by neilobe (original)

Im thinking of added the Stage 1 kit to my S, getting quotes of £1500. fittd, anyone know were i might get it fitted cheaper than this ??

Wollaston in Northampton did mine and a few others for £1100 fully inclusive.

Superb service as well.

The car was in and out within a day.

(had to pay for insurance on courtesy car on top)

Nov 9th, 2007, 03:30 PM	#521
SILVA MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 32 Offline	Wow! Hello. I had the stage 1 kit installed on my MCS about 2 weeks ago. Getting about 36mpg on a run. Having lots of fun with it. Well worth doing!

Nov 14th, 2007, 12:02 PM	#522 (permalink)
JG02JSG JCW Fitted Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Penwortham,Preston Local Time: 01:37 AM Posts: 329 Offline	Dropped my MCS off at Woodmans today to get the JCW conversion done, pcik it up 2moro cant wait ...Lancashire MINI Register...

Nov 15th, 2007, 10:47 PM	#528 (permalink)
JG02JSG JCW Fitted Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Penwortham,Preston Local Time: 01:37 AM Posts: 329 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by droopy2 (original) Picked mine up from Woodmans yesterday fantastic job.. Woodmans... As for the car WOW I did not think the MCS could be any more fun to drive best money I have spent in a while apart from buying the MCS... WD Picked mine up today at woodmans cant thank Alison enough great service, Well happy cant believe how much more power if gives in the lower gears think i was doing 60 in 3rd and it wanted more but got told not to boot it by Ali and dave because i need to new front tyres after only 7000 miles and 10 months owner ship on 2m so its going to cost me 300 quid for 2 new tyres but just think of the amount of grip when i do get them on The exchaust just look and sounds the part this girl at work drove it before i had the works and she was well scared just wait till she drives it know she will St herself. ...Lancashire MINI Register...**

Nov 17th, 2007, 04:10 AM	#529 (permalink)
msh441 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pacific NW Local Time: 05:37 PM Posts: 439 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINIJUS (original) so is it a lot lot more different ? or only certain things J Certain things have been changed to make the overall charecter of the car a lot different. -A little bit more torque across the board. -More top end HP (it doesn't gass out before redline). -A smoother power delivery (no more 3000 RPM dip). -More sensitive throttle responce. Overall it just drives a heck of a lot better and begs to be wound out. It's great. Founding member of R56 Anonymous: "Hello. My name is Mike. I'm a driving enthusiast... and I still like the R56" Last edited by msh441 : Nov 18th, 2007 at 02:28 AM.

Nov 17th, 2007, 10:53 PM	#530 (permalink)
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Nov 14th, 2007, 06:59 PM	#523 (permalink)
TomUK23 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 169 Offline	I've done 1800 miles in mine now and it's worth every penny!

Nov 14th, 2007, 10:16 PM	#524 (permalink)
Tonyrec MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Herts Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 325 Offline	Best £1100 ive ever spent (i think)

Nov 15th, 2007, 01:31 PM	#525 (permalink)
droopy2 DS/B Cooper Works Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wiltshire Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 168 Offline	Picked mine up from Woodmans yesterday fantastic job.. Woodmans... As for the car WOW I did not think the MCS could be any more fun to drive best money I have spent in a while apart from buying the MCS... WD

Nov 15th, 2007, 08:51 PM	#526 (permalink)
MINIJUS MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 75 Offline	so is it a lot lot more different ? or only certain things J

Nov 15th, 2007, 09:55 PM	#527 (permalink)
droopy2 DS/B Cooper Works Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wiltshire Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 168 Offline	It really unleashes the tiger under the bonnet. Take off from 1st is better as well as low gears, however the get up and go when you put your foot down is just great even without the sport button pushed. Exhaust has a nicer tone too.....

Nov 20th, 2007, 08:59 AM	#531 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 1,070 Offline	We have charts http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=13112&page=3 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Dec 5th, 2007, 02:03 PM	#532 (permalink)
gasss Mini4ALL Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 02:37 AM Posts: 20 Offline	A couple of question for jcw owners, (i hope to have mine in a few weeks ) stock engine has the end rpm at 6500rpm (injection cut), i´ve read ecu jcw up this point until the 6700rpm, ¿right? or it´s wrong do you know if the new jcw exhaust is full from downpipe to rear, or just change the parts from catalatyc to rear. regards from Madrid

Dec 5th, 2007, 03:58 PM	#533 (permalink)
kevkbuk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 652 Offline	Theres no need to rev an MCS that high, the power starts to drop off before those limits. The JCW kit does extends the power band but from memory its still not that high. The UK JCW kit has a cat back exhaust plus exhaust manifold, though some markets didn't require the manifold.

Dec 5th, 2007, 04:03 PM	#534 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 1,070 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by gasss (original) A couple of question for jcw owners, (i hope to have mine in a few weeks ) stock engine has the end rpm at 6500rpm (injection cut), i´ve read ecu jcw up this point until the 6700rpm, ¿right? or it´s wrong do you know if the new jcw exhaust is full from downpipe to rear, or just change the parts from catalatyc to rear. regards from Madrid The exhaust is just a back box. They cut off your existing one just in front of the rear axle line. The exhaust manifold is between head and turbo. Not sure on the rev limiter, but it's around the 6500-6700 mark. 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Dec 28th, 2007, 09:17 AM	#535 (permalink)
minichara MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 02:37 AM Posts: 31 Offline	Hi guys, I saw the dyno in scotland, but since you are so many in England that have installed the JCW kit, has anyone dyno his car in order to be informed what was finally the actual gain? Thanks

Jan 2nd, 2008, 10:48 PM	#536 (permalink)
mason storm MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 24 Offline	I'm considering the kit but don't have an LSD will it be worse or better with the kit fitted? I think I read someone say that as the torque curve was smoother it actually created less torque steer. Also where can I get it fitted for £1,100? Ithought it cost more like £1,500. Sorry I didn't want to trawl through 26 or so page to find the answer.s1

Jan 3rd, 2008, 09:22 AM	#537 (permalink)
caesar MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 860 Offline	The kit cost £1050 including fitting when first announced, but now the fitting cost is extra hence approx' £1.5K. The fact you don't have LSD should not put you off getting it.

Jan 3rd, 2008, 09:35 AM	#538 (permalink)
kevkbuk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 652 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mason storm (original) I think I read someone say that as the torque curve was smoother it actually created less torque steer. That is correct, don't worry about the LSD.

Mar 14th, 2008, 10:18 PM	#539 (permalink)
neilobe MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Herts Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 489 Offline	Im thinking of added the Stage 1 kit to my S, getting quotes of £1500. fittd, anyone know were i might get it fitted cheaper than this ??

Mar 15th, 2008, 12:00 AM	#540 (permalink)
SeldomSeen just one mod to go now Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 92 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by neilobe (original) Im thinking of added the Stage 1 kit to my S, getting quotes of £1500. fittd, anyone know were i might get it fitted cheaper than this ?? Wollaston in Northampton did mine and a few others for £1100 fully inclusive. Superb service as well. The car was in and out within a day. (had to pay for insurance on courtesy car on top) Last edited by SeldomSeen : Mar 15th, 2008 at 09:33 AM. Reason: courtesy car comment

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