[paa100]

Exhaust envy....... the Stage One may look longer but its what you do with it that counts. I test drove one yesterday - sounds awesome. I was also lucky enough to catch my car being unloaded off the transporter!

[rogan200]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tobes (original)

These pics have been sent to me by my local dealer who have just received their first car. Must admit i noticed the short exhaust too (nothing like my R56 stage one JCW bad ass exhaust!)

Think the new model will suffer 'exhaust envy' when sitting next to the stage 1 dealer fit cars!!!!

Also looks naked without any stripes decals! Sitting high as transport chocks still in suspension!

The specification is as follows:
· MINI John Cooper Works
· Pepper White with Black Roof
· CHILI Pack
· Multifunction Steering Wheel
· Chrome-Line Interior
· Dealer Fitted Alcantara Recaro Sport seats
· Dealer Fitted Carbon Fibre Bonnet Scoop
· Dealer Fitted Carbon Fibre Handbrake grip
· Dealer Fitted strut brace

Do you mind me asking who your dealer is and where. I am looking for a car with the JCW seats asap to decide wheter i want them in my JCW. Was hoping they would have a car with them at the motor show but they didn't!

Thanks

[supa-dupa-cooper]

After seeing one today..

The exhaust (well the tips), in my opinion, is nowhere near as nice as the 'normal' JCW exhaust! For a JCW car its seems a bit odd to have those plain ones shoved under the rear bumper?! Id have to get them changed.

I love the wheels, wouldnt mind a set of those alloys myself

The one we saw at the motorshow was standard and to me, not that nice! No part leather seats and no xenons = no chili pack!

They dont have the start/stop system on them though!! I need one just for this reason!!

[Tunster]

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

After seeing one today..

The exhaust (well the tips), in my opinion, is nowhere near as nice as the 'normal' JCW exhaust! For a JCW car its seems a bit odd to have those plain ones shoved under the rear bumper?! Id have to get them changed.

I love the wheels, wouldnt mind a set of those alloys myself

The one we saw at the motorshow was standard and to me, not that nice! No part leather seats and no xenons = no chili pack!

They dont have the start/stop system on them though!! I need one just for this reason!!

I totally disagree. I saw one in our local showroom today (in all the red, black roof, black bonnet stripes), and love the way they're tucked under. Very neat and thought from other's descriptions they were further back. They just line up with the edge of the body kit. I think the sound is more important and would love to hear it at some point .

Ours had the full leather (deffo getting this on my next MINI!), sunroof, chilli pack. Looked awesome and they've had a local club meet up there on the launch day last night.

Hope I can bag a test drive once they get another demo in well after the launch.

[turbosx200]

The dealership just phoned and my car got delivered yesterday. Getting the carbon bits fitted by them on Monday/Tuesday. It's in the workshop getting PDI'd the now. Been told it should be ready to pick up next Wednesday or Thursday. Can't wait.
Will get photos up when I get her.

[gcp]

Quote: Originally Posted by rogan200 (original)

Do you mind me asking who your dealer is and where. I am looking for a car with the JCW seats asap to decide wheter i want them in my JCW. Was hoping they would have a car with them at the motor show but they didn't!

Thanks

I have them if you need a test, very near your second location too.

Drop me a PM with your details.

[benwall]

So with temptation taking over what do you think? Astro Black or Chilli Red with Black roof?

My spec is pure madness so im not even going to list it! I have not ordered anything yet, just trying to get a judegment on colours!

[Gman57]

My JCW is in the pipeline now, contruction should be complete on july 31st. Ordered DS/W with JCW Aero kit, sport suspension, rear fogs, Punch Leather, HI-FI stereo, MFSW and white sport stripes. Looking forward to adding this to my garage. Wish I could get the JCW Recaro seats but not available stateside.

[jon vital]

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

After seeing one today..


The one we saw at the motorshow was standard and to me, not that nice! No part leather seats and no xenons = no chili pack!

It's a disgrace. Looked very normal and wasn't getting the interest it should have.

[ViscountCharles]

MINI have decided not to load the standard JCW cars with anything flashy - apart from the badges, the wheels and the JCW aerokit (plus the red brake calipers, if you look for them), it looks like a standard MINI.

The car only deserves interest because of how it drives.

[TheRedOne]

Hello folks

Ordered my Mini JCW last Friday, spec as follows;

DS/B
Chili Pack
Black Punch Leather
Colour Line Dark Grey
Navigation
Heated mirrors/washerjets
Sunroof
Heated seats
HiFi
Visibility pack
Sports Suspension

Anything missing???

Sports suspension, is this necessary or is the std sufficient for this car? what is the difference?


Thanks

[CC07ERS]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheRedOne (original)

Hello folks

Ordered my Mini JCW last Friday, spec as follows;

DS/B
Chili Pack
Black Punch Leather
Colour Line Dark Grey
Navigation
Heated mirrors/washerjets
Sunroof
Heated seats
HiFi
Visibility pack
Sports Suspension

Anything missing???

Sports suspension, is this necessary or is the std sufficient for this car? what is the difference?


Thanks

thats anice spec , no change from £25k

[Esuuv]

Well after 18 months away from minis i've come back.....

have had a 2.0T A3 for the last 7 months and really never gotten on with it - went to a mini dealer to look at getting a used S on Saturday - ordered a factory JCW yesterday - should be here mid september, so excited!!! Spec is

Dark silver / Black
Chili
Sports Suspension
Multi function steering wheel
Punch leather
dark grey colour line
front seat heating
HiFi speaker system

Anything i've missed? I didnt seem to be able to order PDC - the dealer has checked for me today and said it cant be done - anyone know why not ?

[ViscountCharles]

Right now, it can't be done as they're not getting any JCW rear spoilers that are compatible with the PDC sensors.

I'm hoping that the position will change in time for the Clubman next year (because it really needs PDC in my opinion).

[Marty_58]

Well done Esuuv! Your options are similar to mine except that I have the red colour line and didn't opt for the Hi Fi speakers. Possible mistake but rectified later on with an after market upgrade perhaps. Or perhaps I'll just enjoy the sound of the car! Dark Silver/Black seems a popular (and excellent in my opinion) choice given the limited range available. I struggled with the roof colour and was undecided between all three until I had to commit. I share your frustarion over the PDC; my dealer didn't know why but I guessed (as ViscountCharles confirms above) that it might have something to do with the body kit.

[Simon Syddall]

Ordered mine Saturday!!

PW/B (like my first JCW210)
Chilli (a "must")
Visibility Pack
MF Steering wheel
Lounge leather (the JCW Recaros take the p***, at £1300!)
Sports suspension

I didn't like the R56, when it first came out. Still don't like the non Aero kit car. It's grown on me since, helped by GF having R56 S with Aero.

It will be my 3rd MINI and there are now 6 in the family! The only thing I'll miss is the Chrono pack and petrol stations!

I am not some bleeding heart conservationist, but the days of the big car are all but over. I have never had so much fun as in my MINIs, in 30+ years of driving.

Astons, Ferraris et all, despite being footballers' cars are beautiful, but hard to justify.

After a lot of research, the JCW is the dog's danglers, by a long way.

And all that at 165 g/km CO2!!

Delivery early Sept. Can't wait.

[Simon Syddall]

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

After seeing one today..

The exhaust (well the tips), in my opinion, is nowhere near as nice as the 'normal' JCW exhaust! For a JCW car its seems a bit odd to have those plain ones shoved under the rear bumper?! Id have to get them changed.

I love the wheels, wouldnt mind a set of those alloys myself

The one we saw at the motorshow was standard and to me, not that nice! No part leather seats and no xenons = no chili pack!

They dont have the start/stop system on them though!! I need one just for this reason!!

Re the exhausts - have to agree. It is a bit cheapskate to have them plain, but then the monogrammed ones were the "old" John Cooper logo, not the new more modern one. Does anyone know if the tips fit over the new JCW's tailpipes? Suspect might not be big enough diameter.

Also, are the rear venturis on the Challenge car a straight swap with the inserts on the Aero bumper on a JCW? They would look good on a road car........

[turbosx200]

Picked up my JCW a couple of day ago. I'm really impressed. My previous car was a Nissan 200sx with 280bhp and was a bit worried I'd be a bit disappointed with the JCW performance but even though I'm running the JCW in gently, the power is amazing.

Here's some pictures of the car, still waiting for theJCW carbon diffuser to be delivered to the dealer to be fitted so its not quite finished yet.

Oh and another thing, I ordered the chilli pack and got the darkened rear glass as part of the package. I'm kind of thinking that the factory forgot to fit them as the front and rear windows look exactly the same to me. I thought that the rear glass was meant to be quite a bit darker than the front.
Can anyone tell me any different.

[Tu13es]

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

The exhaust (well the tips), in my opinion, is nowhere near as nice as the 'normal' JCW exhaust! For a JCW car its seems a bit odd to have those plain ones shoved under the rear bumper?! Id have to get them changed.

Don't knock it til you've heard it! I was very excited to hear the nice, throaty growl when on the throttle and no droning (and even some burble!) when letting off!

Woowooo, I can't wait!

[rogan200]

Quote: Originally Posted by turbosx200 (original)

Picked up my JCW a couple of day ago. I'm really impressed. My previous car was a Nissan 200sx with 280bhp and was a bit worried I'd be a bit disappointed with the JCW performance but even though I'm running the JCW in gently, the power is amazing.

Here's some pictures of the car, still waiting for theJCW carbon diffuser to be delivered to the dealer to be fitted so its not quite finished yet.

Oh and another thing, I ordered the chilli pack and got the darkened rear glass as part of the package. I'm kind of thinking that the factory forgot to fit them as the front and rear windows look exactly the same to me. I thought that the rear glass was meant to be quite a bit darker than the front.
Can anyone tell me any different.

Real interesting for me to see as that is the colour scheme ive ordered, and ive been considering some sort of viper stipe. Are the fitted by MiniPirate or by your dealer? They look superb!

Id agree your rear windows do not look tinted at all! Id try get some money back or have them pay to get them professionally tinted.