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DHA · Sep 14th, 2007, 12:59 PM

I have seen a few threads on here mentioning dealers saying you can't have the strutbrace fitted with the works kit due to clearance against the air filter box. The latest edition of evo arrived this morning and in the driven section they have an S Works. In the picture of the engine bay there is the works badge on the airfilter box and what looks like a strutbrace.

Japper · Sep 14th, 2007, 01:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DHA (original)

I have seen a few threads on here mentioning dealers saying you can't have the strutbrace fitted with the works kit due to clearance against the air filter box. The latest edition of evo arrived this morning and in the driven section they have an S Works. In the picture of the engine bay there is the works badge on the airfilter box and what looks like a strutbrace.

Yeah there's a few pictures on NAM and Motoringfile that show the brace fitted with the kit.

The official line from MINI is it's not compatible, but no one seems to know why

DHA · Sep 14th, 2007, 01:27 PM

Very odd?

kevkbuk · Sep 14th, 2007, 01:54 PM

What did Evo have to say about the kit?

DHA · Sep 14th, 2007, 02:24 PM

They really rate it, Jethro is also getting one fitted soon to the long term S they have in the fast fleet.

"it turns what was already a rapid little hatch into a real belter"

On its track performance...

"The times are unofficial, as I didn't have the requisite passenger and full tank of fuel, but the Works went considerably faster than any Mini we've timed before. In fact, it went faster than every other hot hatch too."

Sound promising I think

kevkbuk · Sep 14th, 2007, 02:39 PM

Cool thanks for posting.

Japper · Sep 14th, 2007, 03:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DHA (original)

They really rate it, Jethro is also getting one fitted soon to the long term S they have in the fast fleet.

"it turns what was already a rapid little hatch into a real belter"

On its track performance...

"The times are unofficial, as I didn't have the requisite passenger and full tank of fuel, but the Works went considerably faster than any Mini we've timed before. In fact, it went faster than every other hot hatch too.

Sound promising I think

Wow, does that mean it was faster than the BBR / Morego T spec car they tested in August ?.

My 1250 mile run in period is sooooooooooooooooo long

Washy · Sep 14th, 2007, 03:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Japper (original)

Wow, does that mean it was faster than the BBR / Morego T spec car they tested in August ?.

My 1250 mile run in period is sooooooooooooooooo long

Will go through 900 on the way home...

DHA · Sep 14th, 2007, 04:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Japper (original)

Wow, does that mean it was faster than the BBR / Morego T spec car they tested in August ?.

Possibly, but I would guess they mean all the official MINIs rather than aftermarket tuned ones but it could do. What power was the Morego one?

Japper · Sep 14th, 2007, 04:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DHA (original)

Possibly, but I would guess they mean all the official MINIs rather than aftermarket tuned ones but it could do. What power was the Morego one?

IIRC about 215-220hp

Japper · Sep 14th, 2007, 04:07 PM

BBR / Morego SPECIFICATION

Engine In-line 4-cyl, 1598cc, turbo
Max power 216bhp @ 6200rpm
Max torque 235lb ft @ 2200-4600rpm
Top speed 145mph (estimate)
0-60mph 6.5sec (estimate)

This is from the Miltek Turbo back exhaust and a remap.

Next year me thinks i'll be giving Roland a visit for his stealth cat

DHA · Sep 14th, 2007, 04:13 PM

Thanks for the info

ianw12345 · Sep 14th, 2007, 05:49 PM

isnt the jcw strut in that pic your mentioning just for show?! im 99%sure ive ready in a different post on here, that tis show only and desnt actually do anything...but then that makes me think why pay the money!?

DHA · Sep 14th, 2007, 06:11 PM

There is a post in the tuning forum about it, it does mention no effect.

ianw12345 · Sep 14th, 2007, 07:11 PM

sorted!

steveford68 · Sep 25th, 2007, 01:00 PM

I have both the strut brace and JCW kit fitted, still plenty of clearance...

DerekH · Sep 25th, 2007, 08:54 PM

Hi Steve welcome to Mini2 is your car run in yet and can you give us a review on how you rate the extra power, and did you have the kit fitted after you had the car.

Ps thanks for confirming this about strut brace as well as we have seen plenty of picks but not any one with it done, looking forward to seing pic's of your car

pimbeche · Oct 29th, 2007, 05:41 AM

It fits nicely , and the Strut Brace isn't for show , it feels chunkier and you could get into corners in higher speeds than you did without them . . . . so in my opinion, it is functional.. . . . . . ....

steveford68 · Nov 1st, 2007, 02:00 PM

Ladies and gentlemen,

Despite my previous post I did encounter issues with the strut brace knocking on the JCW air filter housing, only in reverse!
Official mini strut brace fitting instructions do now state that the combination of JCW engine kit and strut brace is not possible.

minicabrio · Nov 1st, 2007, 02:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by steveford68 (original)

Ladies and gentlemen,

Despite my previous post I did encounter issues with the strut brace knocking on the JCW air filter housing, only in reverse!
Official mini strut brace fitting instructions do now state that the combination of JCW engine kit and strut brace is not possible.

Seems like a bit of a balls up

Sep 14th, 2007, 12:59 PM	#1
DHA Should I JCW or not? Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 160 Offline	Works kit and strutbrace I have seen a few threads on here mentioning dealers saying you can't have the strutbrace fitted with the works kit due to clearance against the air filter box. The latest edition of evo arrived this morning and in the driven section they have an S Works. In the picture of the engine bay there is the works badge on the airfilter box and what looks like a strutbrace.

Sep 14th, 2007, 01:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 1,070 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DHA (original) I have seen a few threads on here mentioning dealers saying you can't have the strutbrace fitted with the works kit due to clearance against the air filter box. The latest edition of evo arrived this morning and in the driven section they have an S Works. In the picture of the engine bay there is the works badge on the airfilter box and what looks like a strutbrace. Yeah there's a few pictures on NAM and Motoringfile that show the brace fitted with the kit. The official line from MINI is it's not compatible, but no one seems to know why 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Sep 14th, 2007, 02:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
DHA Should I JCW or not? Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 160 Offline	They really rate it, Jethro is also getting one fitted soon to the long term S they have in the fast fleet. "it turns what was already a rapid little hatch into a real belter" On its track performance... "The times are unofficial, as I didn't have the requisite passenger and full tank of fuel, but the Works went considerably faster than any Mini we've timed before. In fact, it went faster than every other hot hatch too." Sound promising I think Last edited by DHA : Sep 14th, 2007 at 04:00 PM.

Sep 14th, 2007, 03:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 1,070 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DHA (original) They really rate it, Jethro is also getting one fitted soon to the long term S they have in the fast fleet. "it turns what was already a rapid little hatch into a real belter" On its track performance... "The times are unofficial, as I didn't have the requisite passenger and full tank of fuel, but the Works went considerably faster than any Mini we've timed before. In fact, it went faster than every other hot hatch too. Sound promising I think Wow, does that mean it was faster than the BBR / Morego T spec car they tested in August ?. My 1250 mile run in period is sooooooooooooooooo long 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Sep 14th, 2007, 03:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Washy Six cylinders two turbos Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 18,723 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Japper (original) Wow, does that mean it was faster than the BBR / Morego T spec car they tested in August ?. My 1250 mile run in period is sooooooooooooooooo long Will go through 900 on the way home... 135i M sport convertible

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Sep 14th, 2007, 01:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
DHA Should I JCW or not? Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 160 Offline	Very odd?

Sep 14th, 2007, 01:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
kevkbuk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 652 Offline	What did Evo have to say about the kit?

Sep 14th, 2007, 02:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
kevkbuk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 652 Offline	Cool thanks for posting.

Sep 14th, 2007, 04:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
DHA Should I JCW or not? Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 160 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Japper (original) Wow, does that mean it was faster than the BBR / Morego T spec car they tested in August ?. Possibly, but I would guess they mean all the official MINIs rather than aftermarket tuned ones but it could do. What power was the Morego one?

Sep 14th, 2007, 04:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 1,070 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DHA (original) Possibly, but I would guess they mean all the official MINIs rather than aftermarket tuned ones but it could do. What power was the Morego one? IIRC about 215-220hp 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Sep 14th, 2007, 04:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 1,070 Offline	BBR / Morego SPECIFICATION Engine In-line 4-cyl, 1598cc, turbo Max power 216bhp @ 6200rpm Max torque 235lb ft @ 2200-4600rpm Top speed 145mph (estimate) 0-60mph 6.5sec (estimate) This is from the Miltek Turbo back exhaust and a remap. Next year me thinks i'll be giving Roland a visit for his stealth cat 06 HB/W MCS Chilli Last edited by Japper : Sep 14th, 2007 at 04:09 PM. Reason: Extra info

Sep 14th, 2007, 04:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
DHA Should I JCW or not? Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 160 Offline	Thanks for the info

Sep 14th, 2007, 05:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
ianw12345 Cooper boy! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cardiff, Wales Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 243 Offline	isnt the jcw strut in that pic your mentioning just for show?! im 99%sure ive ready in a different post on here, that tis show only and desnt actually do anything...but then that makes me think why pay the money!? Roll on R56 JCW COOPER S!!!!! ETA 2weeks.....and counting!!!!

Sep 14th, 2007, 06:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
DHA Should I JCW or not? Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 160 Offline	There is a post in the tuning forum about it, it does mention no effect.

Sep 14th, 2007, 07:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
ianw12345 Cooper boy! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cardiff, Wales Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 243 Offline	sorted! Roll on R56 JCW COOPER S!!!!! ETA 2weeks.....and counting!!!!

Sep 25th, 2007, 01:00 PM	#16 (permalink)
steveford68 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 3 Offline	I have both the strut brace and JCW kit fitted, still plenty of clearance...

Sep 25th, 2007, 08:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 827 Offline	Hi Steve welcome to Mini2 is your car run in yet and can you give us a review on how you rate the extra power, and did you have the kit fitted after you had the car. Ps thanks for confirming this about strut brace as well as we have seen plenty of picks but not any one with it done, looking forward to seing pic's of your car

Oct 29th, 2007, 05:41 AM	#18 (permalink)
pimbeche MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 59 Offline	It fits nicely , and the Strut Brace isn't for show , it feels chunkier and you could get into corners in higher speeds than you did without them . . . . so in my opinion, it is functional.. . . . . . ....

Nov 1st, 2007, 02:00 PM	#19 (permalink)
steveford68 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Doesn't fit after all! Ladies and gentlemen, Despite my previous post I did encounter issues with the strut brace knocking on the JCW air filter housing, only in reverse! Official mini strut brace fitting instructions do now state that the combination of JCW engine kit and strut brace is not possible.

Nov 1st, 2007, 02:03 PM	#20 (permalink)
minicabrio Sing-a-long MINIer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 16,150 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by steveford68 (original) Ladies and gentlemen, Despite my previous post I did encounter issues with the strut brace knocking on the JCW air filter housing, only in reverse! Official mini strut brace fitting instructions do now state that the combination of JCW engine kit and strut brace is not possible. Seems like a bit of a balls up

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