Has anyone got any pics of these bits? i'm not sure what the JCW wheel looks like, I need convincing!
I can't picture the rear diffuser either but it sounds nice :)
I am toying with a new rear spoiler but not the JCW "Lego" one, I was thinking of this stylish number:

http://motoringfile.com/pictures/2007_giftguide/spoiler.jpg

Looks lush on the car as my local demo has one.... :biggrin:

maybe I should tell the dealer to spend my VAT on a new spoiler (£130 + painting and fitting), a carbon gear knob, steering wheel and rear diffuser????? :)

Is this the steering wheel?
Just carbon inserts isnt it???
http://www.outmotoring.com/images/P/JCW_steering_wheel_md.jpg

theres two wheels leather or alcantara both are thicker than std wheel

i much prefer the alcantara one

i considered that spoiler but thought id go the whole hog and get the touring car look

the carbon inserts are separete items and i think £60 each

if you dont get those you swap your silver ones or multi functions buttons if you have a MFSW

..mmm nice.
Thicker smaller wheels do feel nice, especially with a stiff steering (which i think the JCW has) or at least when in sport mode. Makes the car feel like a proper old school sports car....

Getting the wheel does seem like a good idea, after all it is pretty much the only part you use all of the time.

Is a Mini Dealer the best place to buy one?

Getting the wheel does seem like a good idea, after all it is pretty much the only part you use all of the time.

Is a Mini Dealer the best place to buy one?
Derek Woodmans or NewMINIStuff.com (http://www.newministuff.com) will give you the best price;)

Derek Woodmans or NewMINIStuff.com (http://www.newministuff.com) will give you the best price;)

I hate to say this but it may same some people some money. Wallston MINI are seem to be doing some great prices on JCW bits. Would be intresting to see if the boys up north can match the prices.

I dont want so start a price war but it would save me a trip to Northampton. And yes even with a hotel and petrol I would still be saving money.

If you really want to make a difference to your car, then get the JCW suspension and get rid off the runflats. Doing this will really unleash the full potential of your new factory JCW, I can't understand why the car did not have the suspension fitted as standard, as on the R53 GP car?

Will mikey at new mini stuff fit a JCW S/Wheel?

I wont do it my self :(

Yes we do plenty. and have stock at the moment, plus buy one get free fitting!!;)

Yes we do plenty. and have stock at the moment, plus buy one get free fitting!!;)

Cool and a bit of a saving as of monday ;)

mmm and could you price match Woodmans £225 inc Vat and still fit it for free.

<------- Trys his hands and runs

I will also have aset of silver bulbs

(CASH £££££)

Yes we do plenty. and have stock at the moment, plus buy one get free fitting!!;)

How much would fitting normally cost if my dealer isn't as nice as you?

If you really want to make a difference to your car, then get the JCW suspension and get rid off the runflats. Doing this will really unleash the full potential of your new factory JCW, I can't understand why the car did not have the suspension fitted as standard, as on the R53 GP car?

But alot of bucks my dealer is quoting £1430 for parts labour and vat @17.5%

But alot of bucks my dealer is quoting £1430 for oars labour and vat @17.5%

Just for the JCW suspension fitted? Your dealer must have a huge labour rate, go somewhere else....

Just for the JCW suspension fitted? Your dealer must have a huge labour rate, go somewhere else....

with parts

what should total cost be

with parts

what should total cost be

Sounds about right with parts...a grand for the bits and 4 hours labour at £100/hr.
dont forget to haggle as I bet there not busy in the workshop, oh and VAT is 15% not 17.5 :)

what should total cost be

Supply and fit should be nearer £1000, but labour rates vary by dealer. From memory the parts alone are around £600ish. The prices I'm quoting are a few months old now, but if anything the price should have come down with the credit crunch and all...

This site is selling the JCW suspension at £407 inc vat
John Cooper Works JCW MINI Tuning Parts and Accessories at genuinemini.co.uk - Great Prices on all R56 and JCW John Cooper Works MINI Parts and MINI Accessories (http://www.genuinemini.co.uk/acatalog/Genuine_Mini_John_Cooper_Works_R56_Tuning_Accessor ies.html#a1)

This site is selling the JCW suspension at £407 inc vat
John Cooper Works JCW MINI Tuning Parts and Accessories at genuinemini.co.uk - Great Prices on all R56 and JCW John Cooper Works MINI Parts and MINI Accessories (http://www.genuinemini.co.uk/acatalog/Genuine_Mini_John_Cooper_Works_R56_Tuning_Accessor ies.html#a1)

wow, that is cheap!
hmmmmm.....

You know...I have been watching this thread with interest and before I wondered next door and bought the BMW I had decided that the two things that my intended JCW really needed were the suspension and that fat chunky steering wheel:cool:

You know...I have been watching this thread with interest and before I wondered next door and bought the BMW I had decided that the two things that my intended JCW really needed were the suspension and that fat chunky steering wheel:cool:

.....and a better spoiler

Wallston MINI JCW Suspension: £1050 all in

Wallston MINI JCW Suspension: £1050 all in

Good old W's:o:D Probably having a sale due to the fact they have had to slash their forecasts as I have gone next door...:D

top bunch of Guys though:cool:

Wallston MINI JCW Suspension: £1050 all in
Just as a matter of interest,does that include fitting Dave? :)

Just as a matter of interest,does that include fitting Dave? :)

Its sure does me old mate!!

Okay, so to sum up the general consensus so far in this thread. It appears that I will have to tadd the following John Cooper Works bits to my John Cooper Works factory-built MINI to make it a proper John Cooper Works MINI (yes, I am being ironic!):

1. JCW Sports Steering Wheel (leather or alcantara)
2. JCW strut brace
3. JCW suspension kit (is the strut brace part of this???)
4. Ditch the runflats and get standard tyres

How much is that little lot going to cost?

Okay, so to sum up the general consensus so far in this thread. It appears that I will have to tadd the following John Cooper Works bits to my John Cooper Works factory-built MINI to make it a proper John Cooper Works MINI (yes, I am being ironic!):

1. JCW Sports Steering Wheel (leather or alcantara)
2. JCW strut brace
3. JCW suspension kit (is the strut brace part of this???)
4. Ditch the runflats and get standard tyres

How much is that little lot going to cost?

1500 to £2k!

NONE of which youll get back at resale!

Okay, so to sum up the general consensus so far in this thread. It appears that I will have to tadd the following John Cooper Works bits to my John Cooper Works factory-built MINI to make it a proper John Cooper Works MINI (yes, I am being ironic!):

1. JCW Sports Steering Wheel (leather or alcantara)
2. JCW strut brace
3. JCW suspension kit (is the strut brace part of this???)
4. Ditch the runflats and get standard tyres

How much is that little lot going to cost?

I'm not sure i'd call it a consensus, some people are saying that. i'm not sure I want to pay £250 plus fitting for a new steering wheel and i'm perfectly happy with runflats on my JCW (though I agree they are a compromise). I would agree though that the suspension upgrade is worth it, though its about £1000+ fitted.

Personally to make the car all it should be it needs the Recaro seats as the standard ones, even in leather are so pants. They look like something from a £5000 KA!

And since the body kit and badges are not really unique to the JCW it needs something like a big spoiler and carbon diffuser to set it apart.

Add to that the suspension and lets say a strut brace and your talking mega bucks. Oh and I really wanted the silver/black R113 wheels.

Call it £30k to make it all the car it could be :biggrin: :aargh:

^ I'm just totting up the recommended accessories in this thread. I'll add your to the list:

1. JCW Sports Steering Wheel (leather or alcantara)
2. JCW strut brace
3. JCW suspension kit (is the strut brace part of this???)
4. Ditch the runflats and get standard tyres
5. JCW Sports Seats
6. JCW Carbon Rear Spoiler
7. JCW Carbon Diffuser
8. Silver/black R113 wheels

Hmm...I tought I HAD just purchased a JCW... ;)

Still, what a car it would be with all of the above! The nice thing about the MINI is how much you can customise it...at a price.

Personally to make the car all it should be it needs the Recaro seats as the standard ones, even in leather are so pants. They look like something from a £5000 KA!

:

Disagree on seats

Yes love the recaros to look at but on a long journey no thanks - got backache

I have the leather lounge with cream piped edges - look expensive and people always give positive comments aboiut them. Bolster a little short so under thigh support a little lacking

Disagree on seats

Yes love the recaros to look at but on a long journey no thanks - got backache

I have the leather lounge with cream piped edges - look expensive and people always give positive comments aboiut them. Bolster a little short so under thigh support a little lacking

THANKS! :D
that is my excuse for not getting the JCW seats sorted :)

Backache!