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Stiggy · Apr 8th, 2008, 05:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ARCrawford (original)

Is there any difference between a Factory JCW Auto and a JCW-fitted Auto? Other than the fact that one is assembled at the factory and the other by a dealership?

Yes, the difference is the factory JCW auto doesn't exist! Not according to the posts above, anyway.

NeuroBeaker · Apr 8th, 2008, 05:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ARCrawford (original)

Is there any difference between a Factory JCW Auto and a JCW-fitted Auto? Other than the fact that one is assembled at the factory and the other by a dealership?

Quote: Originally Posted by Stiggy (original)
Yes, the difference is the factory JCW auto doesn't exist! Not according to the posts above, anyway.

Then let me rephrase...

...would there be any discernible difference between a factory JCW auto (if one existed) and an Auto with a dealership-fitted JCW kit? Presumably, the only difference would be in total price - on the assumption the dealership would charge more than the factory to bolt the JCW components onto the car.

Stiggy · Apr 8th, 2008, 06:35 PM

No, the factory JCW has components that are different to the dealer fit

Quote:

Engine modifications deliver 211hp and 0-62 in 6.5 seconds
Engine, brakes, suspension settings and transmission adapted from MINI CHALLENGE race car
Dynamic Traction Control makes MINI debut
Full range of John Cooper Works body styling products available
On-the-road prices expected to be £20,500 for the JCW Hatch and Clubman at £21,700
New speedo design to accommodate the higher maximum speed

This is probably why people are saying there will be no factory JCW auto. The 'strengthened gearing' would be the biggest reason.

http://www.mini2.com/2008/02/24/full...inis-revealed/

AndyP · Apr 14th, 2008, 05:48 PM

We were at Plant Oxford for a tour on Friday night, and we asked if the JCW factory Auto was a possibility and they said YES!

So , watch this space................

I love MINI, Laura · Apr 14th, 2008, 05:56 PM

Ooooh! Thats interesting!

Apr 8th, 2008, 05:09 PM	#22 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Must.. keep... smiling... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 01:02 AM Posts: 6,472 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ARCrawford (original) Is there any difference between a Factory JCW Auto and a JCW-fitted Auto? Other than the fact that one is assembled at the factory and the other by a dealership? Quote: Originally Posted by Stiggy (original) Yes, the difference is the factory JCW auto doesn't exist! Not according to the posts above, anyway. Then let me rephrase... ...would there be any discernible difference between a factory JCW auto (if one existed) and an Auto with a dealership-fitted JCW kit? Presumably, the only difference would be in total price - on the assumption the dealership would charge more than the factory to bolt the JCW components onto the car. NeuroBeaker - Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 MINI ONE). *WARNING!* Thesis writing in progress. Experiments continue. Multi-tasking? Explosion imminent!

Apr 14th, 2008, 05:48 PM	#24 (permalink)
AndyP MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Scotland Local Time: 01:02 AM Posts: 133 Offline	We were at Plant Oxford for a tour on Friday night, and we asked if the JCW factory Auto was a possibility and they said YES! So , watch this space................ R56 JCW Cooper S Auto. Laser Blue, Black Roof, R105's, Sat Nav.... the list goes on. R53 Cooper S Auto. Chilli Red, R95's. Playmini Catback Exhaust.

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Stiggy Automatic for the People Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 02:02 AM Posts: 381 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ARCrawford (original) Is there any difference between a Factory JCW Auto and a JCW-fitted Auto? Other than the fact that one is assembled at the factory and the other by a dealership? Yes, the difference is the factory JCW auto doesn't exist! Not according to the posts above, anyway.

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Apr 8th, 2008, 06:35 PM	#23 (permalink)
Stiggy Automatic for the People Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 02:02 AM Posts: 381 Offline	No, the factory JCW has components that are different to the dealer fit Quote: Engine modifications deliver 211hp and 0-62 in 6.5 seconds Engine, brakes, suspension settings and transmission adapted from MINI CHALLENGE race car Dynamic Traction Control makes MINI debut Full range of John Cooper Works body styling products available On-the-road prices expected to be £20,500 for the JCW Hatch and Clubman at £21,700 New speedo design to accommodate the higher maximum speed This is probably why people are saying there will be no factory JCW auto. The 'strengthened gearing' would be the biggest reason. http://www.mini2.com/2008/02/24/full...inis-revealed/

Apr 14th, 2008, 05:56 PM	#25 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 01:02 AM Posts: 3,439 Offline	Ooooh! Thats interesting!

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