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RedUn · Apr 6th, 2006, 12:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by JCW225

Put it this way.
Once you meet the team and understand that the JCW is deep in racing history....
I am totally impressed with the work ethics and and honesty that the team have provided needless to state the history that JCW posess.
If cost is an issue with all due respect but to some people its not then JCW is the way forward. The level of service is outsanding.
If you want BHP per pound then go to other companies.... but compared to the running costs of Ferrari and Maserati (which we have had) then JCW is by far the most honest and trustworthy car company to deal with.
This is about the quality and integrity of the famous brand and we would not deal with anyone else.
Sorry if this is not what people want to hear / read but its the way we feel and JCW have provided an outstanding serivce and level of attention.
You get what you pay for and JCW is the Best.

a good and honest reply

I was just merely pointing out that seen as yer warranty is out the window is it worth paying the extra cash just for the service provided by JCW as the parts fitted could be sourced else where if you follow.

I wasn't getting at the quality of service from JCW as I assume thats top notch being the company they are

that is indeed true you do get what you pay for(I could have bought two JCW kits for cash I spent), but if they are the best or not is more opinion than fact, they may be the best for service as you say but talking performance another person may disagree.

It seems with JCW you pay a lot for the service and brand rather than the outright performance thats all (i'm not knocking JCW parts here either as I had quite a few "choice" JCW bits on my car).

I guess it all comes down to the person, if you only wanted that amount of power, wanted top quality service and don't mind spending the cash fair do's no one can argue but I was purely talking from a performance point of view in my previous post

anyways i'll look forward to the videos

Damo · Apr 6th, 2006, 12:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

do you think we could get Damo to do it for a few beers?

Take more than a few beers, you'd have to get me trained on how to do it.

Bumpers, Seats, Wheels yes, Intercooler yes, thats 'bout it though.

cooper7 · Apr 6th, 2006, 11:13 AM

Would it be possible to let us know the prices for all the work that you have had done? think it would be a really good reference point for a lot of people as that is an extremely tempting set of mods that you have had fitted.

When will the car be finished? Have you just had the 225 conversion, Quaife LSD and flywheel or is anything else going on the car?

Cannot wait to hear some sound clips! Keep us all informed of the progress

JCW225 · Apr 6th, 2006, 06:11 PM

Will Keep you guys updated.
The car is due back Wednesday and we are also tracking her at brands Hatch on the 28th next month if anyone wants to come up and say hi !

RedUn · Apr 6th, 2006, 06:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JCW225

We have had the 225 conversion and the LSD installed along with the New FlyWheel which brings the car upto approx 230bhp.
JCW springs and shocks installed (20mm drop) .
JCW Seats.
The Engine has had the Motorsport ECU Download which burns a little more fuel top end but gives the car a little more grunt !

Hope this info is of help guys ?

are you going to dyno the car to see what power you make?

JCW225 · Apr 6th, 2006, 07:11 PM

Yeah will be but not sure where to go to for the Dyno ?
Can anyone recommend the nearest place for the South Coast near Brighton ?
Thanks Guys

cooper7 · Apr 7th, 2006, 01:47 PM

Loving everything that you have had done, is there an expected lifespan for the flywheel? It's just that i imagine if it did only live for X amount of time then the extensive labour costs would definitely be a consideration before getting this mod done

Would be really interested to see how your car performs, bet you can't wait to get the car back!!!

Tonyt3 · Apr 7th, 2006, 02:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JCW225

Will Keep you guys updated.
The car is due back Wednesday and we are also tracking her at brands Hatch on the 28th next month if anyone wants to come up and say hi !

Why not come along to the next big Mini track day...? details:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/uk-irelan...-discount.html

Rickys'S · Apr 7th, 2006, 04:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JCW225

Yeah will be but not sure where to go to for the Dyno ?
Can anyone recommend the nearest place for the South Coast near Brighton ?
Thanks Guys

Take it to Dave at Interpro in Thornbury...thats where i take my car and it is very good indeed, they use a very very big fan for your intercooler and one for the engine!

I would love to go with you or see what happens 230bhp, good luck!

JCW225 · Apr 7th, 2006, 07:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rickys'S

Take it to Dave at Interpro in Thornbury...thats where i take my car and it is very good indeed, they use a very very big fan for your intercooler and one for the engine!

I would love to go with you or see what happens 230bhp, good luck!

Send me a message with your contact details and I will email you with the date when we intend to take the car in Thornbury.

the conversion is 225 and with the new flywheel the chief engineer estimates the car will push around 230bhp.
Would be great to see it on the rolling road and to have a print out .

Pete

JCW225 · Apr 7th, 2006, 07:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cooper7

Loving everything that you have had done, is there an expected lifespan for the flywheel? It's just that i imagine if it did only live for X amount of time then the extensive labour costs would definitely be a consideration before getting this mod done

Would be really interested to see how your car performs, bet you can't wait to get the car back!!!

Good question regarding the lifespan of the flywheel - I will check with the guys and update you on monday.

I cant wait to see the car back - JCW have been without doubt the best car company I have ever dealt with and I am fully convinced about their quality of product and service.
They are true gents .
Vid clips to follow on Wed / Thur guys.

Pete

Rickys'S · Apr 7th, 2006, 09:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JCW225

Send me a message with your contact details and I will email you with the date when we intend to take the car in Thornbury.

the conversion is 225 and with the new flywheel the chief engineer estimates the car will push around 230bhp.
Would be great to see it on the rolling road and to have a print out .

Pete

Pete i will send you my tel....but im in Africa working for 3 months from 31st may

If you can book it in before then, i would like to see it pull that 230bhp, if not then just take it there, they are very good at Interpro mate!

JCW225 · Apr 8th, 2006, 07:16 PM

will give you a ring Rick
thanks mate.
car due back soon so will update you once she's back

Pete

Pobsey · Apr 9th, 2006, 07:42 PM

Is that Mike Cooper's car? Looks very smart

AidenL · Apr 9th, 2006, 07:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Pobsey

Is that Mike Cooper's car? Looks very smart

It is, isn't it?

Has he moved onto something else, or is he giving test drives of it?

AidenL · Apr 9th, 2006, 07:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

it is, think I might be taking my next one straight to them

What next one?

JCW225 · Apr 9th, 2006, 08:05 PM

So you guys know the car ! Hehe
Seriously - It was shown to us so we could see what the carbon fibre dashboard looks like.
What a stunning car.

Rakey · Apr 9th, 2006, 08:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Aiden

What next one?

I am always thinking of the next MINI, even if it is a few years off

JCW225 · Apr 9th, 2006, 08:14 PM

Its a stunning car
had a one off paint job - think it something like Rolls Royce Blue - But I may be wrong on this - dont quote me .
The interior is amazing and the carbon fibre is awsome.
The car rides on 20mm drop which makes excellent handling.
More pics to follow guys in an hour or so.

cooper7 · Apr 10th, 2006, 10:30 AM

The spoiler looks really nice. What did you think of it in the 'flesh'?

Would love the cf dash but it is some serious cash!

Apr 9th, 2006, 07:49 PM	#55 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Pobsey Is that Mike Cooper's car? Looks very smart It is, isn't it? Has he moved onto something else, or is he giving test drives of it? *Global Moderator*

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AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey it is, think I might be taking my next one straight to them What next one? *Global Moderator*

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Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 50,029 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Aiden What next one? I am always thinking of the next MINI, even if it is a few years off The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

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RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 10:31 PM Posts: 11,504 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JCW225 Put it this way. Once you meet the team and understand that the JCW is deep in racing history.... I am totally impressed with the work ethics and and honesty that the team have provided needless to state the history that JCW posess. If cost is an issue with all due respect but to some people its not then JCW is the way forward. The level of service is outsanding. If you want BHP per pound then go to other companies.... but compared to the running costs of Ferrari and Maserati (which we have had) then JCW is by far the most honest and trustworthy car company to deal with. This is about the quality and integrity of the famous brand and we would not deal with anyone else. Sorry if this is not what people want to hear / read but its the way we feel and JCW have provided an outstanding serivce and level of attention. You get what you pay for and JCW is the Best. a good and honest reply I was just merely pointing out that seen as yer warranty is out the window is it worth paying the extra cash just for the service provided by JCW as the parts fitted could be sourced else where if you follow. I wasn't getting at the quality of service from JCW as I assume thats top notch being the company they are that is indeed true you do get what you pay for(I could have bought two JCW kits for cash I spent), but if they are the best or not is more opinion than fact, they may be the best for service as you say but talking performance another person may disagree. It seems with JCW you pay a lot for the service and brand rather than the outright performance thats all (i'm not knocking JCW parts here either as I had quite a few "choice" JCW bits on my car). I guess it all comes down to the person, if you only wanted that amount of power, wanted top quality service and don't mind spending the cash fair do's no one can argue but I was purely talking from a performance point of view in my previous post anyways i'll look forward to the videos

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Apr 6th, 2006, 12:21 AM	#42 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 10,526 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey do you think we could get Damo to do it for a few beers? Take more than a few beers, you'd have to get me trained on how to do it. Bumpers, Seats, Wheels yes, Intercooler yes, thats 'bout it though.

Apr 6th, 2006, 11:13 AM	#43 (permalink)
cooper7 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Leicester Local Time: 10:31 PM Posts: 507 Offline	Would it be possible to let us know the prices for all the work that you have had done? think it would be a really good reference point for a lot of people as that is an extremely tempting set of mods that you have had fitted. When will the car be finished? Have you just had the 225 conversion, Quaife LSD and flywheel or is anything else going on the car? Cannot wait to hear some sound clips! Keep us all informed of the progress

Apr 6th, 2006, 06:11 PM	#44 (permalink)
JCW225 JCW 235 bhp My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 10:31 PM Posts: 117 Offline	Will Keep you guys updated. The car is due back Wednesday and we are also tracking her at brands Hatch on the 28th next month if anyone wants to come up and say hi !

Apr 6th, 2006, 06:53 PM	#45 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 10:31 PM Posts: 11,504 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JCW225 We have had the 225 conversion and the LSD installed along with the New FlyWheel which brings the car upto approx 230bhp. JCW springs and shocks installed (20mm drop) . JCW Seats. The Engine has had the Motorsport ECU Download which burns a little more fuel top end but gives the car a little more grunt ! Hope this info is of help guys ? are you going to dyno the car to see what power you make?

Apr 6th, 2006, 07:11 PM	#46 (permalink)
JCW225 JCW 235 bhp My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 10:31 PM Posts: 117 Offline	Yeah will be but not sure where to go to for the Dyno ? Can anyone recommend the nearest place for the South Coast near Brighton ? Thanks Guys

Apr 7th, 2006, 01:47 PM	#47 (permalink)
cooper7 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Leicester Local Time: 10:31 PM Posts: 507 Offline	Loving everything that you have had done, is there an expected lifespan for the flywheel? It's just that i imagine if it did only live for X amount of time then the extensive labour costs would definitely be a consideration before getting this mod done Would be really interested to see how your car performs, bet you can't wait to get the car back!!!

Apr 7th, 2006, 02:23 PM	#48 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 6,010 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JCW225 Will Keep you guys updated. The car is due back Wednesday and we are also tracking her at brands Hatch on the 28th next month if anyone wants to come up and say hi ! Why not come along to the next big Mini track day...? details: http://www.mini2.com/forum/uk-irelan...-discount.html

Apr 7th, 2006, 04:58 PM	#49 (permalink)
Rickys'S MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nailsea Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 369 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JCW225 Yeah will be but not sure where to go to for the Dyno ? Can anyone recommend the nearest place for the South Coast near Brighton ? Thanks Guys Take it to Dave at Interpro in Thornbury...thats where i take my car and it is very good indeed, they use a very very big fan for your intercooler and one for the engine! I would love to go with you or see what happens 230bhp, good luck!

Apr 7th, 2006, 07:01 PM	#50 (permalink)
JCW225 JCW 235 bhp My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 10:31 PM Posts: 117 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rickys'S Take it to Dave at Interpro in Thornbury...thats where i take my car and it is very good indeed, they use a very very big fan for your intercooler and one for the engine! I would love to go with you or see what happens 230bhp, good luck! Send me a message with your contact details and I will email you with the date when we intend to take the car in Thornbury. the conversion is 225 and with the new flywheel the chief engineer estimates the car will push around 230bhp. Would be great to see it on the rolling road and to have a print out . Pete

Apr 7th, 2006, 07:05 PM	#51 (permalink)
JCW225 JCW 235 bhp My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 10:31 PM Posts: 117 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cooper7 Loving everything that you have had done, is there an expected lifespan for the flywheel? It's just that i imagine if it did only live for X amount of time then the extensive labour costs would definitely be a consideration before getting this mod done Would be really interested to see how your car performs, bet you can't wait to get the car back!!! Good question regarding the lifespan of the flywheel - I will check with the guys and update you on monday. I cant wait to see the car back - JCW have been without doubt the best car company I have ever dealt with and I am fully convinced about their quality of product and service. They are true gents . Vid clips to follow on Wed / Thur guys. Pete

Apr 7th, 2006, 09:12 PM	#52 (permalink)
Rickys'S MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nailsea Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 369 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JCW225 Send me a message with your contact details and I will email you with the date when we intend to take the car in Thornbury. the conversion is 225 and with the new flywheel the chief engineer estimates the car will push around 230bhp. Would be great to see it on the rolling road and to have a print out . Pete Pete i will send you my tel....but im in Africa working for 3 months from 31st may If you can book it in before then, i would like to see it pull that 230bhp, if not then just take it there, they are very good at Interpro mate!

Apr 8th, 2006, 07:16 PM	#53 (permalink)
JCW225 JCW 235 bhp My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 10:31 PM Posts: 117 Offline	will give you a ring Rick thanks mate. car due back soon so will update you once she's back Pete

Apr 9th, 2006, 07:42 PM	#54 (permalink)
Pobsey The de Chromed MINI My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 09:31 PM Posts: 3,207 Offline	Is that Mike Cooper's car? Looks very smart

Apr 9th, 2006, 08:05 PM	#57 (permalink)
JCW225 JCW 235 bhp My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 10:31 PM Posts: 117 Offline	So you guys know the car ! Hehe Seriously - It was shown to us so we could see what the carbon fibre dashboard looks like. What a stunning car.

Apr 9th, 2006, 08:14 PM	#59 (permalink)
JCW225 JCW 235 bhp My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 10:31 PM Posts: 117 Offline	Its a stunning car had a one off paint job - think it something like Rolls Royce Blue - But I may be wrong on this - dont quote me . The interior is amazing and the carbon fibre is awsome. The car rides on 20mm drop which makes excellent handling. More pics to follow guys in an hour or so.

Apr 10th, 2006, 10:30 AM	#60 (permalink)
cooper7 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Leicester Local Time: 10:31 PM Posts: 507 Offline	The spoiler looks really nice. What did you think of it in the 'flesh'? Would love the cf dash but it is some serious cash!

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