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| Turbo Schmurbo... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maidenhead Local Time: 07:25 AM
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Offline | Is it really the same as slapping a Koni sticker on a car that does not have Koni suspension? Is it not more like sticking a Koni sticker on a car with Koni suspension just not fitted by Koni? I'm confused .Don't forget were talking about a car that has/will have original John Cooper Works Parts, the engine plate dictates the car has an official conversion the exterior badges are for show. With 200bhp and the power from the JCW Exhaust, injectors, air intake and GP inter-cooler yet to be seen were not talking about a car with no go here .Badge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ![]() |
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Don't forget were talking about a car that has/will have original John Cooper Works Parts, the engine plate dictates the car has an official conversion the exterior badges are for show. With 200bhp and the power from the JCW Exhaust, injectors, air intake and GP inter-cooler yet to be seen were not talking about a car with no go here .What about a Cooper with the Sound kit then? That won't have the engine plate changed I suspect, yet does get the JCW badges fitted. |
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What about a Cooper with the Sound kit then? That won't have the engine plate changed I suspect, yet does get the JCW badges fitted. As with all JCW conversions the engine plate is changed to a JCW one that displays the official sound kit serial number. This is backed up by the certificate of authenticity. Any car that carries enough JCW kit can display a JCW badge. Granted if you have the panel filter alone then that maybe a bit cheeky. But if the car has £2000 worth of JCW cosmetic kit and no performance parts then it can quite rightly display the badge. As has been stated before all JCW kit is retro fit, (apart from on the GP), so which items you choose to combine to come up with your works is up to the you. The spirit of MINI ownership as it has always been, individuality. The MCS JCW kit and the sound kit are just packages of JCW parts lumped together to make it easier for the consumer, in the vein as the Chili pack has been. ![]() MODERN MINI - BEST COOPER NOMINEE - PLEASE VOTE FOR ME!!! |
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I thought it might be language issue, i guess it was sarcasm... fair play ![]() To me the badge signifies a legitimate JCW Kit. Do I care that people put the badge on because they have JCW bits on their MINI? No. I have a JCW Kit on my MCS and chose not to have the badges fitted. Hence the Blazing Saddles link in my previous post ![]() |
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| Turbo Schmurbo... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maidenhead Local Time: 07:25 AM
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To me the badge signifies a legitimate JCW Kit. Do I care that people put the badge on because they have JCW bits on their MINI? No. I have a JCW Kit on my MCS and chose not to have the badges fitted. Hence the Blazing Saddles link in my previous post ![]() LOL PMSL!!!! I didn't see the link!!!! 10/10 for wit ![]() |
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wow, arent people anal ! each to their own..... dont all start, we all love MINI's, thats what its really about. to add a JCW badge to a car that has JCW parts is really no different to slapping a koni sticker in you car for your shocks or a MINI PIRATE sticker when Phil has done some graphics. If you've the full bifta works conversion you can drive with pride and leave others for dust badge or no badge. But thats just my thoughts on the matter dont shoot me down for it ![]() I answered his question, and yes it is different adding badges too a car that it isnt, not anal at all ![]()
Without wanting to get into any arguments here but a Cooper with a sound kit is a works car. It's fitted with the JCW tuning package avaiable for that car. Ok so it isn't the full blown works kit that the S can have, but then again it's not a S either. JCW supply the sound kit so it's a WORKS car, and deserves to wear it's badges with pride. S and JCW snobs really get my goat!!!! (Sorry bad hair day )Snob/ who me? i dont think so.. read the first post,, once again, im the only one brave enough to argue my corner.. oh , and if you ,r hairs that bad, check out my job tittle in my profile, and i'll cut it for free.. if you trust me ![]() ![]() Good for you, debadging your car, my husband wanted me to do mine, but i like them ![]()
Is it really the same as slapping a Koni sticker on a car that does not have Koni suspension? Is it not more like sticking a Koni sticker on a car with Koni suspension just not fitted by Koni? I'm confused .Don't forget were talking about a car that has/will have original John Cooper Works Parts, the engine plate dictates the car has an official conversion the exterior badges are for show. With 200bhp and the power from the JCW Exhaust, injectors, air intake and GP inter-cooler yet to be seen were not talking about a car with no go here .Badge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ![]() here here! and its 210BHP ![]()
As with all JCW conversions the engine plate is changed to a JCW one that displays the official sound kit serial number. This is backed up by the certificate of authenticity. Any car that carries enough JCW kit can display a JCW badge. Granted if you have the panel filter alone then that maybe a bit cheeky. But if the car has £2000 worth of JCW cosmetic kit and no performance parts then it can quite rightly display the badge. As has been stated before all JCW kit is retro fit, (apart from on the GP), so which items you choose to combine to come up with your works is up to the you. The spirit of MINI ownership as it has always been, individuality. The MCS JCW kit and the sound kit are just packages of JCW parts lumped together to make it easier for the consumer, in the vein as the Chili pack has been. Exactly !
To me the badge signifies a legitimate JCW Kit. Do I care that people put the badge on because they have JCW bits on their MINI? No. I have a JCW Kit on my MCS and chose not to have the badges fitted. Hence the Blazing Saddles link in my previous post ![]() I answered his question as in my opinion, I personally dont think its right, but thats MY opinion and im entitled to it ! Not bitter, anal or anything else thats been stated (indirectly ). just very proud of my car and now i realise its your way or the highway....bet if you all had WORKS you'd see differently ! ![]() The End of Dawns argument!! The End |
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Offline | Sorry Dawn my snobs jibe wasn't aimed at you. More some of my other friends who are ![]() They know who they are ![]() ![]() MODERN MINI - BEST COOPER NOMINEE - PLEASE VOTE FOR ME!!! |
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As with all JCW conversions the engine plate is changed to a JCW one that displays the official sound kit serial number. This is backed up by the certificate of authenticity. Any car that carries enough JCW kit can display a JCW badge. Granted if you have the panel filter alone then that maybe a bit cheeky. But if the car has £2000 worth of JCW cosmetic kit and no performance parts then it can quite rightly display the badge. As has been stated before all JCW kit is retro fit, (apart from on the GP), so which items you choose to combine to come up with your works is up to the you. The spirit of MINI ownership as it has always been, individuality. The MCS JCW kit and the sound kit are just packages of JCW parts lumped together to make it easier for the consumer, in the vein as the Chili pack has been. Totally with you on this one, if you have a JCW engine plate/certificate then that is a JCW car, not bits of this or that, no aero kits, exhausts etc will make it a JCW car, so the badge should go on a JCW car only IMO. But I guess having the best will always result in others trying to pretend they have the same by slapping Cosworth/RS/M badges on cars and even JCW badges on MINI's to make others think they have the best version, so it has always and properly always will happen no matter what anyone says ![]() I'd suggest anyone that does stick a badge on though inform their insurance company, as you are also making it more appealing to thieves so if it got nicked and found with it on I am sure if the insurance company didn't know about the badge it could be an excuse not to pay out ![]() The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive? ![]() |
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The front badge is close to £60 from the dealer and they willonly sell you it if you have a JCW car or if you no the parts guy very well. I have a few JCW parts on mine and ive done the same thing but ivenot gone for the front badge as they do go for stupid amounts on eBay. I was recently at an engineering exhibition at Farnborough where a company that makes badges was displaying the JCW badge amongst others like MG, Rover, etc. If I'd known how desirable and how much they cost I would have asked for a free sample ! Can't believe no one has yet copied it for ebay like they have with all the cheap imitation M badges for BMW and AMG for Mercedes available? |
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| In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 07:25 AM
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Offline | So if I was to put a JCW badge on the lower front grille of my Cooper D you'd all hate me then (bare in mind it has the JCW side skirts fitted (along with the black side sill strips displaying the JCW logo) it will have JCW side grilles and front grille as well ![]() To be honest though, its all about being different and individual, if you want it on your car, put it on your car, who cares what others think, its not theirs, its yours ![]() |
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Offline | Is it not more like sticking a Koni sticker on a car with Koni suspension just not fitted by Koni? .Don't forget were talking about a car that has/will have original John Cooper Works Parts, the engine plate dictates the car has an official conversion the exterior badges are for show. With 200bhp and the power from the JCW Exhaust, injectors, air intake and GP inter-cooler yet to be seen were not talking about a car with no go here .Badge - Wikipedia, the free encyclo pediaSorry, you've misunderstood hence the edit |