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MadisonMini · Jun 13th, 2005, 09:04 PM

My friend just bought a 2005 MCSC Hyper Blue. After Jan 2005 build. The dealer told him because of the new "pulley mountings" that a JCW upgrade would not be possible for him in the future.

I have a 2005 MCSC (August 2004 build) which I converted to the JCW. Anyone have any idea what the dealer is talking about? Is there something with the pulley now that different from earlier in the year?

I just can't believe that's true. Thanks.

Tonyt3 · Jun 13th, 2005, 09:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MadisonMini

My friend just bought a 2005 MCSC Hyper Blue. After Jan 2005 build. The dealer told him because of the new "pulley mountings" that a JCW upgrade would not be possible for him in the future.

I have a 2005 MCSC (August 2004 build) which I converted to the JCW. Anyone have any idea what the dealer is talking about? Is there something with the pulley now that different from earlier in the year?

I just can't believe that's true. Thanks.

#

Sounds like BS to me - like they would design a change that means you can't have a $8000 JCW upgrade fitted....???

Boardingdan · Jun 13th, 2005, 09:37 PM

why would they change the engine mounts when the car has been in production since 2001, and now it only has 1 year before it replaced they do and engineering change on the monuting? I sence a massive wiff of bull guff.
I'd go somewhere else, just can't beleave that

Jo-Man · Jun 13th, 2005, 09:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Max

Agreed, total BS

totally agree... mind u they will do almost anything if u pay them enough!!!

MadisonMini · Jun 13th, 2005, 10:17 PM

I told my friend that was BS too...why would Mini change the design and possibly lose such an expensive addition?

As a side note...took my JCW MCSC to my first autocross yesterday. I was doing great until the straight line event...couldn't get the rpm's right to keep my wheels from massively spinning (No LSD, 16" all season wheels and poor driver skill)

Rakey · Jun 13th, 2005, 11:38 PM

Total Bull, I have a Feb 05 MCSC, and its been JCW'ed

Cooper_si · Jun 16th, 2005, 12:53 PM

MCS mounts did change a while back as my old S was different to newer S`s

I agree this is not true...what is the dealer trying to gain by saying that...weird

I know of a new mcs thats just had a JCW upgrade and all is well

Jun 13th, 2005, 09:04 PM	#1
MadisonMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madison, WI Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 444 Offline	JCW upgrade not possible?? My friend just bought a 2005 MCSC Hyper Blue. After Jan 2005 build. The dealer told him because of the new "pulley mountings" that a JCW upgrade would not be possible for him in the future. I have a 2005 MCSC (August 2004 build) which I converted to the JCW. Anyone have any idea what the dealer is talking about? Is there something with the pulley now that different from earlier in the year? I just can't believe that's true. Thanks.

Jun 13th, 2005, 09:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 10:30 AM Posts: 6,258 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MadisonMini My friend just bought a 2005 MCSC Hyper Blue. After Jan 2005 build. The dealer told him because of the new "pulley mountings" that a JCW upgrade would not be possible for him in the future. I have a 2005 MCSC (August 2004 build) which I converted to the JCW. Anyone have any idea what the dealer is talking about? Is there something with the pulley now that different from earlier in the year? I just can't believe that's true. Thanks. # Sounds like BS to me - like they would design a change that means you can't have a $8000 JCW upgrade fitted....??? http://www.mini2.com/forum/models-co...ming-soon.html

Jun 13th, 2005, 09:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Boardingdan MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Abingdon Local Time: 10:30 AM Posts: 44 Offline	why would they change the engine mounts when the car has been in production since 2001, and now it only has 1 year before it replaced they do and engineering change on the monuting? I sence a massive wiff of bull guff. I'd go somewhere else, just can't beleave that Dan

Jun 13th, 2005, 11:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rakey knowing me, knowing you My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Norwich Local Time: 10:30 AM Posts: 50,614 Offline	Total Bull, I have a Feb 05 MCSC, and its been JCW'ed Its only a forum you know!

Jun 16th, 2005, 12:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cooper_si the DASH LIGHT king ? ;) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nr Melton Mowbray Local Time: 09:30 AM Posts: 512 Offline	MCS mounts did change a while back as my old S was different to newer S`s I agree this is not true...what is the dealer trying to gain by saying that...weird I know of a new mcs thats just had a JCW upgrade and all is well THE Legend who helps ALL MINI owners

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Jun 13th, 2005, 09:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jo-Man Jo-Man & White Dolphin Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sussex Local Time: 10:30 AM Posts: 217 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Max Agreed, total BS totally agree... mind u they will do almost anything if u pay them enough!!!

Jun 13th, 2005, 10:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
MadisonMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madison, WI Local Time: 04:30 AM Posts: 444 Offline	I told my friend that was BS too...why would Mini change the design and possibly lose such an expensive addition? As a side note...took my JCW MCSC to my first autocross yesterday. I was doing great until the straight line event...couldn't get the rpm's right to keep my wheels from massively spinning (No LSD, 16" all season wheels and poor driver skill)

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