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Snowie · May 30th, 2007, 11:35 AM

Well I went down to visit Tony Franks at MINI Motorsport Centre - Tony and his team are ex JCW so they know the car inside out. They also are heavily involved in the UK MINI Challenge.
Once I could get in the yard - they were unloading all of the gear having got back from Oulton park late on Monday night, I met up with Tony and discussed the work to be done on my GP

The work list - based on what is used in the MINI Challenge

Braided hoses all round
Racing brake fluid
John Cooper Motor sport slotted rear discs with Mintex fast road pads - I already have JCW R56 drilled/ slotted front discs with R56 pads
John Cooper Motor Sport front brake cooling ducts - these fit well and only utilise the ducts as it is possible to cut off the back black plastic bits off the fake GP intakes and utilise these as they line up perfectly with the JCM cooling ducts (just be carefull on alignment when refitting the front bumper).
Of course there is some cutting of the wheel liner and plastic behind the bumper but none is noticeable once all is re-assembled.

Now the GP is getting nearer where it should have been in terms of brakes and cooling.

Whilst I was there a few visitors turned up - the guys from M7 in the USA along with Ian from Modern Mini. M7 certainly have some nice bits, good design and construction, well finished and very functional.
I am sure we will see some M7 stuff soon

It was great to spend a few hours talking to Tony as he worked away on the car. Quality guy and real caring quality work.

Well worth a visit - may be heading back soon for some more power.

thanks Tony - see you at Donnington in August

Snowie (Alan)

If you want caring service contact Tony@Minimotorsportcentre.com
MINI Motorsport Centre

Root Ginger · May 30th, 2007, 12:45 PM

Yeah Tony is a good guy when he used to work for JCW.

I wanted to use the MINI Motorsport Centre for servicing and such and had an e-mail from Mike Raven (another ex-JCW guy) about them opening. However I had no reply from the e-mails I sent them so consequently they lost my business.

It's harsh but I will not deal with companies who don't reply to their customers (or potential in this case).

Snowie · May 30th, 2007, 12:50 PM

Sorry to hear that you have had communication problems with Tony. I have sent him various e-mails and always had a response within a day or 2. I have also phoned him and got through at the first attempt.
The garage is very busy and has an extremely friendly knowledgable team

Alan

Root Ginger · May 30th, 2007, 01:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Snowie (original)

Sorry to hear that you have had communication problems with Tony. I have sent him various e-mails and always had a response within a day or 2. I have also phoned him and got through at the first attempt.
The garage is very busy and has an extremely friendly knowledgable team

Alan

It was Mike I was mailing not Tony. Maybe I'll try them again sometime as they always looked after my classic Mini really well.

Hobbe · May 30th, 2007, 11:07 PM

Anything from MMC on how to squeeze out a few more bhp from the GP ?
Everything else offered above incl. manifold and sportcat has been done already on mine.

JCW_GP0128 · May 31st, 2007, 08:38 AM

snowie, any chance of some pics? would be good to see what the changes look like. might tempt me to get mine done!

Babes · Jun 1st, 2007, 09:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Root Ginger (original)

Yeah Tony is a good guy when he used to work for JCW.

I wanted to use the MINI Motorsport Centre for servicing and such and had an e-mail from Mike Raven (another ex-JCW guy) about them opening. However I had no reply from the e-mails I sent them so consequently they lost my business.

It's harsh but I will not deal with companies who don't reply to their customers (or potential in this case).

They never bothered to answer any of my emails either, bit hard any other form of communication from the other side of the world. They would have made a killing off me, now Roland at GT Tuning will be getting my hard earned.

Maybe someone local should tell them to pull their finger out! The email I sent all but said I will pay anything for the parts i want!

Snowie · Jun 1st, 2007, 09:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by JCW_GP0128 (original)

snowie, any chance of some pics? would be good to see what the changes look like. might tempt me to get mine done!

It will be next week before I can take and post any pics as I have been putting some miles on the GP - it is now in Sweden for a week (social & work) and not back in UK until 8th June.

From the outside nothing other than the slotted disks is visible, so it will have to be wheels and bumper off to show the install.

Contact issues
For those of you who seem to have had difficulties contacting them please note that MINIMotorsport centre is run by Tony Franks it is not the old John Cooper Garages - do not mix the 2 entities, this could be what has been causing confussion.
If you e-mail Tony at mailto:tony@minimotorsportcentre.com I am sure you will get a response.

Root Ginger · Jun 1st, 2007, 10:03 AM

It's run by Tony but some of the other JCW staff are there too, such as Mike Raven. I think I was using a generic address that Mike contacted me on. This is what I found even more annoying. They contacted me and never replied. They might as well have not bothered.

Phil Craddock · Jun 1st, 2007, 10:03 AM

In Tony's support he is a major part of the MINI Challenge which is in full swing now - so they are extremely busy and Spa is 2 weeks away.

Root Ginger · Jun 1st, 2007, 12:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Phil Craddock (original)

In Tony's support he is a major part of the MINI Challenge which is in full swing now - so they are extremely busy and Spa is 2 weeks away.

That's fair enough Phil if there was a delay in replies to e-mails. Delayed replies I can understand not bothering is throwing business away.

Phil Craddock · Jun 1st, 2007, 12:51 PM

true !!!!

Babes · Jun 5th, 2007, 12:37 PM

would just like to add that I have received a reply, albeit delayed.

Keano · Jan 9th, 2008, 04:29 PM

All responses are delayed - I am ready to buy something from them and have told them this by email but have heard nothing since!

Very frustrating.

Phil Craddock · Jan 9th, 2008, 04:33 PM

I do know that they are gearing up for the AutoSport show this week and they have a 24 hour race scheduled for next week in Dubai.

Please be patient with them

Snowie · Jan 9th, 2008, 04:35 PM

Yep Tony is extremely busy with preparations for Autosport and the Dubai 24hr Race.

I also know that their e-mail system has been down.

I always find that it is best to call Tony directly

1320autos · Jan 9th, 2008, 04:41 PM

Tell me about getting ready for the Autosport show, could do with it being next week really

Phil Craddock · Jan 9th, 2008, 04:46 PM

no I'm too busy next week !!!!!!

Keano · Jan 9th, 2008, 08:34 PM

Fair enough. I wanted to order a part plus I am considering the JCM manifold and just wanted a bit more info... Its been nearly a week since I said I wanted the part but I will be more patient :-)

Ant FR · Jan 9th, 2008, 10:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1320autos (original)

Tell me about getting ready for the Autosport show, could do with it being next week really

you gonna be there on the sunday, popping up then, was meant to be going to the prss day but could'nt get time out of office. Should be different and busier with the Piston heads part along side

May 30th, 2007, 11:35 AM	#1
Snowie MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Modena IT /Camberley Local Time: 04:44 AM Posts: 1,578 Offline	MINI Motorsport Centre upgrades Well I went down to visit Tony Franks at MINI Motorsport Centre - Tony and his team are ex JCW so they know the car inside out. They also are heavily involved in the UK MINI Challenge. Once I could get in the yard - they were unloading all of the gear having got back from Oulton park late on Monday night, I met up with Tony and discussed the work to be done on my GP The work list - based on what is used in the MINI Challenge Braided hoses all round Racing brake fluid John Cooper Motor sport slotted rear discs with Mintex fast road pads - I already have JCW R56 drilled/ slotted front discs with R56 pads John Cooper Motor Sport front brake cooling ducts - these fit well and only utilise the ducts as it is possible to cut off the back black plastic bits off the fake GP intakes and utilise these as they line up perfectly with the JCM cooling ducts (just be carefull on alignment when refitting the front bumper). Of course there is some cutting of the wheel liner and plastic behind the bumper but none is noticeable once all is re-assembled. Now the GP is getting nearer where it should have been in terms of brakes and cooling. Whilst I was there a few visitors turned up - the guys from M7 in the USA along with Ian from Modern Mini. M7 certainly have some nice bits, good design and construction, well finished and very functional. I am sure we will see some M7 stuff soon It was great to spend a few hours talking to Tony as he worked away on the car. Quality guy and real caring quality work. Well worth a visit - may be heading back soon for some more power. thanks Tony - see you at Donnington in August Snowie (Alan) If you want caring service contact Tony@Minimotorsportcentre.com MINI Motorsport Centre

May 30th, 2007, 12:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 05:44 AM Posts: 4,673 Offline	Yeah Tony is a good guy when he used to work for JCW. I wanted to use the MINI Motorsport Centre for servicing and such and had an e-mail from Mike Raven (another ex-JCW guy) about them opening. However I had no reply from the e-mails I sent them so consequently they lost my business. It's harsh but I will not deal with companies who don't reply to their customers (or potential in this case). It was acceptable in the 80's

May 30th, 2007, 01:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 05:44 AM Posts: 4,673 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Snowie (original) Sorry to hear that you have had communication problems with Tony. I have sent him various e-mails and always had a response within a day or 2. I have also phoned him and got through at the first attempt. The garage is very busy and has an extremely friendly knowledgable team Alan It was Mike I was mailing not Tony. Maybe I'll try them again sometime as they always looked after my classic Mini really well. It was acceptable in the 80's

May 30th, 2007, 11:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hobbe Absolut MINI Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Stockholm Local Time: 06:44 AM Posts: 729 Offline	Anything from MMC on how to squeeze out a few more bhp from the GP ? Everything else offered above incl. manifold and sportcat has been done already on mine. MCS WORKS GP 0120 WWW.BMWSC.COM

Jun 1st, 2007, 09:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
Babes Cruising In The Minge My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Perth Local Time: 12:44 PM Posts: 747 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Root Ginger (original) Yeah Tony is a good guy when he used to work for JCW. I wanted to use the MINI Motorsport Centre for servicing and such and had an e-mail from Mike Raven (another ex-JCW guy) about them opening. However I had no reply from the e-mails I sent them so consequently they lost my business. It's harsh but I will not deal with companies who don't reply to their customers (or potential in this case). They never bothered to answer any of my emails either, bit hard any other form of communication from the other side of the world. They would have made a killing off me, now Roland at GT Tuning will be getting my hard earned. Maybe someone local should tell them to pull their finger out! The email I sent all but said I will pay anything for the parts i want! 2003 BRG/W JCW MCS 2002 PS/PS JCW MC 1970 BRG/W MK2 Morris Cooper S

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May 30th, 2007, 12:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Snowie MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Modena IT /Camberley Local Time: 04:44 AM Posts: 1,578 Offline	Sorry to hear that you have had communication problems with Tony. I have sent him various e-mails and always had a response within a day or 2. I have also phoned him and got through at the first attempt. The garage is very busy and has an extremely friendly knowledgable team Alan

May 31st, 2007, 08:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
JCW_GP0128 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 05:44 AM Posts: 52 Offline	snowie, any chance of some pics? would be good to see what the changes look like. might tempt me to get mine done!

Jun 1st, 2007, 09:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
Snowie MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Modena IT /Camberley Local Time: 04:44 AM Posts: 1,578 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JCW_GP0128 (original) snowie, any chance of some pics? would be good to see what the changes look like. might tempt me to get mine done! It will be next week before I can take and post any pics as I have been putting some miles on the GP - it is now in Sweden for a week (social & work) and not back in UK until 8th June. From the outside nothing other than the slotted disks is visible, so it will have to be wheels and bumper off to show the install. Contact issues For those of you who seem to have had difficulties contacting them please note that MINIMotorsport centre is run by Tony Franks it is not the old John Cooper Garages - do not mix the 2 entities, this could be what has been causing confussion. If you e-mail Tony at mailto:tony@minimotorsportcentre.com I am sure you will get a response.

Jun 1st, 2007, 10:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 05:44 AM Posts: 4,673 Offline	It's run by Tony but some of the other JCW staff are there too, such as Mike Raven. I think I was using a generic address that Mike contacted me on. This is what I found even more annoying. They contacted me and never replied. They might as well have not bothered. It was acceptable in the 80's

Jun 1st, 2007, 10:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 05:44 AM Posts: 2,147 Offline	In Tony's support he is a major part of the MINI Challenge which is in full swing now - so they are extremely busy and Spa is 2 weeks away. Crazy Phil aka The Pirate www.minipirate.com

Jun 1st, 2007, 12:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 05:44 AM Posts: 4,673 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Phil Craddock (original) In Tony's support he is a major part of the MINI Challenge which is in full swing now - so they are extremely busy and Spa is 2 weeks away. That's fair enough Phil if there was a delay in replies to e-mails. Delayed replies I can understand not bothering is throwing business away. It was acceptable in the 80's

Jun 1st, 2007, 12:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 05:44 AM Posts: 2,147 Offline	true !!!! Crazy Phil aka The Pirate www.minipirate.com

Jun 5th, 2007, 12:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
Babes Cruising In The Minge My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Perth Local Time: 12:44 PM Posts: 747 Offline	would just like to add that I have received a reply, albeit delayed. 2003 BRG/W JCW MCS 2002 PS/PS JCW MC 1970 BRG/W MK2 Morris Cooper S

Jan 9th, 2008, 04:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
Keano MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ipswich Local Time: 05:44 AM Posts: 172 Offline	All responses are delayed - I am ready to buy something from them and have told them this by email but have heard nothing since! Very frustrating.

Jan 9th, 2008, 04:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 05:44 AM Posts: 2,147 Offline	I do know that they are gearing up for the AutoSport show this week and they have a 24 hour race scheduled for next week in Dubai. Please be patient with them Crazy Phil aka The Pirate www.minipirate.com

Jan 9th, 2008, 04:35 PM	#16 (permalink)
Snowie MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Modena IT /Camberley Local Time: 04:44 AM Posts: 1,578 Offline	Yep Tony is extremely busy with preparations for Autosport and the Dubai 24hr Race. I also know that their e-mail system has been down. I always find that it is best to call Tony directly In Italy

Jan 9th, 2008, 04:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
1320autos MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 05:44 AM Posts: 1,931 Offline	Tell me about getting ready for the Autosport show, could do with it being next week really Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 IT'S NOT HOW MUCH YOU SPEND BUT HOW WELL YOU SPEND IT

Jan 9th, 2008, 04:46 PM	#18 (permalink)
Phil Craddock MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Planet Pirate Local Time: 05:44 AM Posts: 2,147 Offline	no I'm too busy next week !!!!!! Crazy Phil aka The Pirate www.minipirate.com

Jan 9th, 2008, 08:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
Keano MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ipswich Local Time: 05:44 AM Posts: 172 Offline	Fair enough. I wanted to order a part plus I am considering the JCM manifold and just wanted a bit more info... Its been nearly a week since I said I wanted the part but I will be more patient :-)

Jan 9th, 2008, 10:21 PM	#20 (permalink)
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 05:44 AM Posts: 1,898 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 1320autos (original) Tell me about getting ready for the Autosport show, could do with it being next week really you gonna be there on the sunday, popping up then, was meant to be going to the prss day but could'nt get time out of office. Should be different and busier with the Piston heads part along side

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