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SonicTPA · Nov 18th, 2006, 08:16 PM

I went for a peek at a new MCS (and a play with the stereo to see if it showed ID3 tags on mp3s, and it does), and got talking about the new JCW.

Apparently, they're running the engine in a BMW 1 series as it gives them more room to play with it, and it's wheelspinning in 3rd. It's supposedly awesome. It definitely won't be a retrofit option either.

And the traveller should be out this time next year.

Any of this new info? Anyone know which one will come first? I'm thinking of waiting till next sept to upgrade from my MCS, and it might be around the same time if I'm lucky.

Ta
Sonic

Paul · Nov 18th, 2006, 08:21 PM

Well, I know for a fact that they're testing the new JCW engine in, not surprsingly, MINIs.

It would be pointless (not to mention very expensive) to use a 1 series shell/mule to test an engine for a MINI.

Scrogg · Nov 18th, 2006, 08:46 PM

Good to know there are still dealers out there with so little to do all day they have time to make up ridiculous stories about what they 'know' and what is 'definitely happening'.

Gives the rest of us someone to point at and laugh about on courses and the like!

Helps the day pass more quickly.

But then, what do I know? If your dealer told you, it must all be true!

Jaffa Racer · Nov 18th, 2006, 10:16 PM

Testing in a 1 series great news

JCW will have proper go-cart handling being rear wheel drive

Rakey · Nov 19th, 2006, 05:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jaffa Racer (original)

Testing in a 1 series great news

JCW will have proper go-cart handling being rear wheel drive

maybe they have put it in the boot and its the fastest 1 series in reverse, and no-one will ever suspect it for been the new JCW

Jaffa Racer · Nov 20th, 2006, 11:58 AM

That will start tongues wagging a mid engined JCW

Scrogg · Nov 20th, 2006, 04:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jaffa Racer (original)

That will start tongues wagging a mid engined JCW

And if that doesn't persuade you to buy one, nothing will!

dalboyne · Nov 21st, 2006, 04:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jaffa Racer (original)

That will start tongues wagging a mid engined JCW

Didn't there used to be a mid-engined AWD Metro-based rally car? So if poor old British Leyland could do it, it must be a doddle for BMW!?

Paul · Nov 21st, 2006, 04:19 PM

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Rakey · Nov 21st, 2006, 06:02 PM

that thing was a killer fast car, no really, a proper killer

AidenL · Nov 21st, 2006, 06:05 PM

I rember seeing Tony Pond testing the 6R4 on a rally over here back in the 80s

He crashed it on the first day, got out and kicked it , walked away in disgust

I think Lesley has a 6R4

Pobsey · Nov 21st, 2006, 06:42 PM

I like it, the 6R4 engine was the basis for the XJ220 engine

Bet you dont hear many XJ220 owners telling their mates that one

chipcooper · Nov 21st, 2006, 06:55 PM

I have been told jcw tuning kit will be retro fit! Expected 250 BHP

Goonery · Nov 21st, 2006, 06:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SonicTPA (original)

I went for a peek at a new MCS (and a play with the stereo to see if it showed ID3 tags on mp3s, and it does), and got talking about the new JCW.

Apparently, they're running the engine in a BMW 1 series as it gives them more room to play with it, and it's wheelspinning in 3rd. It's supposedly awesome. It definitely won't be a retrofit option either.

And the traveller should be out this time next year.

Any of this new info? Anyone know which one will come first? I'm thinking of waiting till next sept to upgrade from my MCS, and it might be around the same time if I'm lucky.

Ta
Sonic

My GP wheelspins in every bloody gear in the wet

PaulusMaximus · Jan 1st, 2007, 10:09 PM

Oh my! A mid engined RWD or 4/AWD JCW? Obviously it will never happen, but the way I see it if they can remove all of the back from the GP then its all wasted space!!! (Not really, I'm an engineer!) but it would be enough to tempt me to pay into the mid 20's (£k) for one! If its anywhere 250Bhp and its put to good use then I genuinely couldn't turn one down! My dealer will have me over a barrel!

Paul

Nov 18th, 2006, 08:16 PM	#1
SonicTPA MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 02:42 AM Posts: 32 Offline	A few JCW details from my dealer. I went for a peek at a new MCS (and a play with the stereo to see if it showed ID3 tags on mp3s, and it does), and got talking about the new JCW. Apparently, they're running the engine in a BMW 1 series as it gives them more room to play with it, and it's wheelspinning in 3rd. It's supposedly awesome. It definitely won't be a retrofit option either. And the traveller should be out this time next year. Any of this new info? Anyone know which one will come first? I'm thinking of waiting till next sept to upgrade from my MCS, and it might be around the same time if I'm lucky. Ta Sonic

Nov 18th, 2006, 08:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:42 AM Posts: 41,274 Offline	Well, I know for a fact that they're testing the new JCW engine in, not surprsingly, MINIs. It would be pointless (not to mention very expensive) to use a 1 series shell/mule to test an engine for a MINI. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Nov 18th, 2006, 08:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Scrogg Extra 3 Inches Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 02:42 AM Posts: 16,109 Offline	Good to know there are still dealers out there with so little to do all day they have time to make up ridiculous stories about what they 'know' and what is 'definitely happening'. Gives the rest of us someone to point at and laugh about on courses and the like! Helps the day pass more quickly. But then, what do I know? If your dealer told you, it must all be true! 30

Nov 19th, 2006, 05:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 02:42 AM Posts: 51,172 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Jaffa Racer (original) Testing in a 1 series great news JCW will have proper go-cart handling being rear wheel drive maybe they have put it in the boot and its the fastest 1 series in reverse, and no-one will ever suspect it for been the new JCW The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?
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Scrogg Extra 3 Inches Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 02:42 AM Posts: 16,109 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Jaffa Racer (original) That will start tongues wagging a mid engined JCW And if that doesn't persuade you to buy one, nothing will! 30

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Nov 18th, 2006, 10:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jaffa Racer MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Local Time: 02:42 AM Posts: 1,276 Offline	Testing in a 1 series great news JCW will have proper go-cart handling being rear wheel drive

Nov 20th, 2006, 11:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jaffa Racer MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Local Time: 02:42 AM Posts: 1,276 Offline	That will start tongues wagging a mid engined JCW

Nov 21st, 2006, 04:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
dalboyne R57? Bring it on! My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Luxembourg Local Time: 03:42 AM Posts: 1,725 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Jaffa Racer (original) That will start tongues wagging a mid engined JCW Didn't there used to be a mid-engined AWD Metro-based rally car? So if poor old British Leyland could do it, it must be a doddle for BMW!?

Nov 21st, 2006, 04:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:42 AM Posts: 41,274 Offline	The UNOFFICIAL Austin-Rover Web Resource <-- There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Nov 21st, 2006, 06:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 02:42 AM Posts: 51,172 Offline	that thing was a killer fast car, no really, a proper killer The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Nov 21st, 2006, 06:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 02:42 AM Posts: 42,173 Offline	I rember seeing Tony Pond testing the 6R4 on a rally over here back in the 80s He crashed it on the first day, got out and kicked it , walked away in disgust I think Lesley has a 6R4 *Global Moderator*

Nov 21st, 2006, 06:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
Pobsey The de Chromed MINI My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 02:42 AM Posts: 3,199 Offline	I like it, the 6R4 engine was the basis for the XJ220 engine Bet you dont hear many XJ220 owners telling their mates that one

Nov 21st, 2006, 06:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
chipcooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bolton Local Time: 02:42 AM Posts: 75 Offline	I have been told jcw tuning kit will be retro fit! Expected 250 BHP COOPER S

Nov 21st, 2006, 06:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
Goonery You can put lipstick on.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 02:42 AM Posts: 13,713 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SonicTPA (original) I went for a peek at a new MCS (and a play with the stereo to see if it showed ID3 tags on mp3s, and it does), and got talking about the new JCW. Apparently, they're running the engine in a BMW 1 series as it gives them more room to play with it, and it's wheelspinning in 3rd. It's supposedly awesome. It definitely won't be a retrofit option either. And the traveller should be out this time next year. Any of this new info? Anyone know which one will come first? I'm thinking of waiting till next sept to upgrade from my MCS, and it might be around the same time if I'm lucky. Ta Sonic My GP wheelspins in every bloody gear in the wet

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Jan 1st, 2007, 10:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
PaulusMaximus MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: West Norfolk Local Time: 02:42 AM Posts: 294 Offline	Oh my! A mid engined RWD or 4/AWD JCW? Obviously it will never happen, but the way I see it if they can remove all of the back from the GP then its all wasted space!!! (Not really, I'm an engineer!) but it would be enough to tempt me to pay into the mid 20's (£k) for one! If its anywhere 250Bhp and its put to good use then I genuinely couldn't turn one down! My dealer will have me over a barrel! Paul

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