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Jo-Man · Feb 27th, 2005, 08:54 PM

drove my friend to check out a second hand JCW at JCW garage yesterday.....
while v were there, i ask about the JCW kit for the auto.... n the gentleman there told me that the JCW kit for auto will be officially sign off at the 1st of April.......

meanwhile, the first JCW MCSa will be out n ready next week for a very close customer to them..... if THAT customer is YOU..... pls give us a shout n write a review on the work kit please!!!!
many many thx!!!

p.s. the kit r the same price as manual.

kryptonik · Mar 13th, 2005, 03:03 AM

A MCSa with a JCW kit sounds like heaven if you ask me. However, is it really worth the $4700 extra?

caminifan · Mar 20th, 2005, 09:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kryptonik

A MCSa with a JCW kit sounds like heaven if you ask me. However, is it really worth the $4700 extra?

Plus the labor for installation, which makes it more like $6,000 USD. Is it worth it? That is really in the eye of the purchaser. There are other options if you don't need the JCW label. Do you want the JCW label?

pyratio · Mar 21st, 2005, 10:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by caminifan

Plus the labor for installation, which makes it more like $6,000 USD. Is it worth it? That is really in the eye of the purchaser. There are other options if you don't need the JCW label. Do you want the JCW label?

--Okay I know that if you buy the S with the JCW added to the package your engine is covered with the mods for the full 4 years right? So what if you have the dealer add the mods later? Will your car with the JCW mods still be covered until the end of its warranty? My friend who owns a 03 S said that the dealer actually puts on ALL the JCW mods. So does it matter if you put on the JCW works say 6 months or a year later?

Any Mini dealers care to answer that question? Particulary any Mini of Honolulu people? Anybody, anyone? Bueller....Bueller.... Frye.....Frye... Frye....

--pyratio

S2000&CooperS · Mar 24th, 2005, 01:45 PM

Yes, the JCW kit is entirely covered under warranty from the date you have it installed whether the car is brand new or it's 6 months later. But it has to be within the 4 year/50,000 mile basic warranty period for you to take advantage of the warranty if you have any problems. I had my kit installed when the car was 4 months old and had 7000 miles on it. Now it has 37000 miles and any problems (none so far) will be covered under warranty until I hit the 50K mark as I will easily reach it before I hit 4 years. LOVE the kit, the car simply flies now!

Expensive yes, but worth it? Heck yes!

Kenmini · Mar 24th, 2005, 02:15 PM

I'm definitely getting the JCW kit installed in my MCSA when it is avaliable AT ANY COST !!!!!!!

Frogeye58 · Mar 25th, 2005, 04:57 AM

I'm excited to see that the kit is going to be available for the MCSA and covered by our warranties.

Do I need the JCW logo? nope but it would be nice.

Would I put in a similar kit from mini mania if the dealer installs and warranty is still valid? HECK YES!!

I see lots of options in the future. I guess this just boils down to are you a label person, or not?

pyratio · Mar 25th, 2005, 09:07 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by S2000&CooperS

Yes, the JCW kit is entirely covered under warranty from the date you have it installed whether the car is brand new or it's 6 months later. But it has to be within the 4 year/50,000 mile basic warranty period for you to take advantage of the warranty if you have any problems. I had my kit installed when the car was 4 months old and had 7000 miles on it. Now it has 37000 miles and any problems (none so far) will be covered under warranty until I hit the 50K mark as I will easily reach it before I hit 4 years. LOVE the kit, the car simply flies now!

Expensive yes, but worth it? Heck yes!

--thanks S2000&CooperS! Oh incidentally, which do you find to be more fun to drive the S2000 or the Mini? Just curious. Thanks again.

--pyratio

Mini Mook · Mar 28th, 2005, 12:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jo-Man

the gentleman there told me that the JCW kit for auto will be officially sign off at the 1st of April.......

April 1 is this Friday.! Shall we expect an announcement?

GBMINI · Apr 2nd, 2005, 02:14 AM

There was no announcement ...

Jim Ray · Apr 2nd, 2005, 08:29 PM

I went and looked also. I suppose by now we can rule out time zone variations.

Jim

Mini Mook · Apr 2nd, 2005, 10:40 PM

Richard de Jong (GM at JCW) said mid-late May signoff. I interpret that to mean June 1 announcement and mid-June availability.

Jo-Man · Apr 5th, 2005, 06:04 PM

my house mate have just pick up his cooper work today (not auto)... n he ask about the cooper S auto work on behalf of me.... but the answer is it has been delate again..... oh well.....
if i hear anything else, i will let u guys know asap!!!

Kenmini · Apr 5th, 2005, 11:20 PM

Hmmm ... delay after delay after delay ... so does MINI want my Money or what !??

I guess maybe they have to do a extensive testing on how well the Gearbox can handle the WORks 210 Hp ... THou our gearbox is made for Audi TT and other VW cars too .. I don't think it had to handle anywhere over 200 HP ... the TT AWD version is 225HP but its a manual ... I don't recall the beetle having over 200 HP as well ... Stock of course !

beekman · May 18th, 2005, 02:17 PM

kit for the MCSa should be available in july, according to JCW.

Jim Ray · May 18th, 2005, 03:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by beekman

kit for the MCSa should be available in july, according to JCW.

Cool, how much horsepower gain, and who is going to be the Guinea pig and report the results?

beekman · May 18th, 2005, 03:37 PM

jim

power gain similar to manual version, according to their last e-mail. I heard a claim that the JCW MCSa was quicker around the track than its manual counterpart during testing - hard to imagine that's actually the case though!

GBMINI · May 18th, 2005, 03:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by beekman

kit for the MCSa should be available in july, according to JCW.

I hope the date stands this time ... I have heard March, April ... now July ...

Jim Ray · May 18th, 2005, 07:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by beekman

jim

power gain similar to manual version, according to their last e-mail. I heard a claim that the JCW MCSa was quicker around the track than its manual counterpart during testing - hard to imagine that's actually the case though!

H'm, that must be a good transmission. Lots of favorable reviews of the company that built it.

I believe that there are people who can shift a manual faster that the MCSa can shift in sport mode, but I can't, and I don't think that they can do it for an extended drive.

I love having no clutch replacements to look forward to. Actually, my last stick shift car, a Toyota, gave me 135,000 miles, and had the original clutch in it when I sold it. I drive like a Wus. Too many years paying for my own cars.

I am thinking pretty hard about the works package. Just so I can drive slow down the street with the Works badge displayed!

S2000&CooperS · May 18th, 2005, 07:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jim Ray

I am thinking pretty hard about the works package. Just so I can drive slow down the street with the Works badge displayed!

Feb 27th, 2005, 08:54 PM	#1
Jo-Man Jo-Man & White Dolphin Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sussex Local Time: 08:55 PM Posts: 217 Offline	MCS auto JCW kit now sign off and available drove my friend to check out a second hand JCW at JCW garage yesterday..... while v were there, i ask about the JCW kit for the auto.... n the gentleman there told me that the JCW kit for auto will be officially sign off at the 1st of April....... meanwhile, the first JCW MCSa will be out n ready next week for a very close customer to them..... if THAT customer is YOU..... pls give us a shout n write a review on the work kit please!!!! many many thx!!! p.s. the kit r the same price as manual. Last edited by Jo-Man : Mar 3rd, 2005 at 02:03 PM.

Mar 21st, 2005, 10:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
pyratio MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 09:55 AM Posts: 28 Offline	question about jcw and warranty Quote: Originally Posted by caminifan Plus the labor for installation, which makes it more like $6,000 USD. Is it worth it? That is really in the eye of the purchaser. There are other options if you don't need the JCW label. Do you want the JCW label? --Okay I know that if you buy the S with the JCW added to the package your engine is covered with the mods for the full 4 years right? So what if you have the dealer add the mods later? Will your car with the JCW mods still be covered until the end of its warranty? My friend who owns a 03 S said that the dealer actually puts on ALL the JCW mods. So does it matter if you put on the JCW works say 6 months or a year later? Any Mini dealers care to answer that question? Particulary any Mini of Honolulu people? Anybody, anyone? Bueller....Bueller.... Frye.....Frye... Frye.... --pyratio

Mar 24th, 2005, 01:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
S2000&CooperS MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Glen Allen, VA USA Local Time: 07:55 PM Posts: 936 Offline	Yes, the JCW kit is entirely covered under warranty from the date you have it installed whether the car is brand new or it's 6 months later. But it has to be within the 4 year/50,000 mile basic warranty period for you to take advantage of the warranty if you have any problems. I had my kit installed when the car was 4 months old and had 7000 miles on it. Now it has 37000 miles and any problems (none so far) will be covered under warranty until I hit the 50K mark as I will easily reach it before I hit 4 years. LOVE the kit, the car simply flies now! Expensive yes, but worth it? Heck yes! 08 Smart ForTwo Passion Silver/Black/Red (Going on Ebay!) 07 Honda Accord V6 6-speed Taffeta White/Tan (wife's) 06 MINI Cooper S JCW Checkmate Astro Black/Silver

Mar 24th, 2005, 02:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kenmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Ultimate GTA ! Local Time: 07:55 PM Posts: 92 Offline	I'm definitely getting the JCW kit installed in my MCSA when it is avaliable AT ANY COST !!!!!!! 2005 HB/HB MCSA !! ALL the package... ALL the Fun .. ALL the time !!!

Mar 25th, 2005, 04:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
Frogeye58 Which way to the twisties Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Local Time: 11:55 AM Posts: 135 Offline	Mcsa Jcw I'm excited to see that the kit is going to be available for the MCSA and covered by our warranties. Do I need the JCW logo? nope but it would be nice. Would I put in a similar kit from mini mania if the dealer installs and warranty is still valid? HECK YES!! I see lots of options in the future. I guess this just boils down to are you a label person, or not? Frogeye58@hotmail.com 1958 AN5L Mk1, 2005 MCSA http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/24098/53165.jpg

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Mar 13th, 2005, 03:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
kryptonik MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 02:55 PM Posts: 1 Offline	A MCSa with a JCW kit sounds like heaven if you ask me. However, is it really worth the $4700 extra?

Mar 20th, 2005, 09:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
caminifan MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 11:55 AM Posts: 56 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by kryptonik A MCSa with a JCW kit sounds like heaven if you ask me. However, is it really worth the $4700 extra? Plus the labor for installation, which makes it more like $6,000 USD. Is it worth it? That is really in the eye of the purchaser. There are other options if you don't need the JCW label. Do you want the JCW label?

Mar 25th, 2005, 09:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
pyratio MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 09:55 AM Posts: 28 Offline	is JCW covered after car purchase? Quote: Originally Posted by S2000&CooperS Yes, the JCW kit is entirely covered under warranty from the date you have it installed whether the car is brand new or it's 6 months later. But it has to be within the 4 year/50,000 mile basic warranty period for you to take advantage of the warranty if you have any problems. I had my kit installed when the car was 4 months old and had 7000 miles on it. Now it has 37000 miles and any problems (none so far) will be covered under warranty until I hit the 50K mark as I will easily reach it before I hit 4 years. LOVE the kit, the car simply flies now! Expensive yes, but worth it? Heck yes! --thanks S2000&CooperS! Oh incidentally, which do you find to be more fun to drive the S2000 or the Mini? Just curious. Thanks again. --pyratio

Mar 28th, 2005, 12:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mini Mook MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 12:55 PM Posts: 30 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Jo-Man the gentleman there told me that the JCW kit for auto will be officially sign off at the 1st of April....... April 1 is this Friday.! Shall we expect an announcement?

Apr 2nd, 2005, 02:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
GBMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gloucester, MA, USA Local Time: 03:55 PM Posts: 7,570 Offline	There was no announcement ... Ian C. Gloucester, MA, USA (UK expat) driving GPMINI and Convertible GBMINI#6

Apr 2nd, 2005, 08:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jim Ray AprilWhine's Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Where the wind blows Local Time: 11:55 AM Posts: 1,528 Offline	I went and looked also. I suppose by now we can rule out time zone variations. Jim

Apr 2nd, 2005, 10:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mini Mook MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 12:55 PM Posts: 30 Offline	June 1 Richard de Jong (GM at JCW) said mid-late May signoff. I interpret that to mean June 1 announcement and mid-June availability.

Apr 5th, 2005, 06:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jo-Man Jo-Man & White Dolphin Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sussex Local Time: 08:55 PM Posts: 217 Offline	my house mate have just pick up his cooper work today (not auto)... n he ask about the cooper S auto work on behalf of me.... but the answer is it has been delate again..... oh well..... if i hear anything else, i will let u guys know asap!!!

Apr 5th, 2005, 11:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
Kenmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Ultimate GTA ! Local Time: 07:55 PM Posts: 92 Offline	Hmmm ... delay after delay after delay ... so does MINI want my Money or what !?? I guess maybe they have to do a extensive testing on how well the Gearbox can handle the WORks 210 Hp ... THou our gearbox is made for Audi TT and other VW cars too .. I don't think it had to handle anywhere over 200 HP ... the TT AWD version is 225HP but its a manual ... I don't recall the beetle having over 200 HP as well ... Stock of course ! 2005 HB/HB MCSA !! ALL the package... ALL the Fun .. ALL the time !!!

May 18th, 2005, 02:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
beekman MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 03:55 PM Posts: 72 Offline	kit for the MCSa should be available in july, according to JCW.

May 18th, 2005, 03:00 PM	#16 (permalink)
Jim Ray AprilWhine's Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Where the wind blows Local Time: 11:55 AM Posts: 1,528 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by beekman kit for the MCSa should be available in july, according to JCW. Cool, how much horsepower gain, and who is going to be the Guinea pig and report the results?

May 18th, 2005, 03:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
beekman MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 03:55 PM Posts: 72 Offline	jim power gain similar to manual version, according to their last e-mail. I heard a claim that the JCW MCSa was quicker around the track than its manual counterpart during testing - hard to imagine that's actually the case though!

May 18th, 2005, 03:51 PM	#18 (permalink)
GBMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gloucester, MA, USA Local Time: 03:55 PM Posts: 7,570 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by beekman kit for the MCSa should be available in july, according to JCW. I hope the date stands this time ... I have heard March, April ... now July ... Ian C. Gloucester, MA, USA (UK expat) driving GPMINI and Convertible GBMINI#6

May 18th, 2005, 07:13 PM	#19 (permalink)
Jim Ray AprilWhine's Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Where the wind blows Local Time: 11:55 AM Posts: 1,528 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by beekman jim power gain similar to manual version, according to their last e-mail. I heard a claim that the JCW MCSa was quicker around the track than its manual counterpart during testing - hard to imagine that's actually the case though! H'm, that must be a good transmission. Lots of favorable reviews of the company that built it. I believe that there are people who can shift a manual faster that the MCSa can shift in sport mode, but I can't, and I don't think that they can do it for an extended drive. I love having no clutch replacements to look forward to. Actually, my last stick shift car, a Toyota, gave me 135,000 miles, and had the original clutch in it when I sold it. I drive like a Wus. Too many years paying for my own cars. I am thinking pretty hard about the works package. Just so I can drive slow down the street with the Works badge displayed!

May 18th, 2005, 07:16 PM	#20 (permalink)
S2000&CooperS MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Glen Allen, VA USA Local Time: 07:55 PM Posts: 936 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Jim Ray I am thinking pretty hard about the works package. Just so I can drive slow down the street with the Works badge displayed!

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