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MichaelK · Mar 4th, 2003, 08:44 AM

Well at long last my JCW Works S has arrived. Having placed and order back in mid 2001, I've waited patiently for 18 Months (got to be some sort of record!), and now I'm lucky enough to have the first customer car.

What can I say about it ? It lives up to and exceeds everything I had hoped, the acceleration and pulling power in gear are awesome, I've had quite a bit of fun scaring the odd Scooby that takes it for a standard S :-). I've also scared myself once or twice.

The day to day driveability is superb, the car is very happy to plod round town and take it easy and then complete transforms when you give it a little right foot on a nice B road.

Having driven the One, Cooper, JCW Cooper, Cooper S and now the JCW Cooper S, the best way to to define the car is; imagine the step up from the One/Cooper to the Cooper S, that's the sort of step up you are going to from the S to the JCW cooper S.

Well enough chat, I've got to get back to running my new car in :-)

here are some pictures

and another

Cheers

Michael

nfo · Mar 4th, 2003, 08:49 AM

all i can say is you're one lucky mutha!

KenL · Mar 4th, 2003, 09:01 AM

Congrats - I'm sure your car is fantastic.

Looking forward to reading the first review in a car mag. If anyone spots one please post where.

Dark Mini · Mar 4th, 2003, 09:27 AM

Not that i'am at all jealous mate

Congrats mate, hope you enjoy scaring them scoobys!!!

JBOO · Mar 4th, 2003, 09:35 AM

It has to be a good feeling to be one of, if not the first to have such a controversial, but highly sought after modification. Congrats!

Keep us informed as you enjoy yourself.

BTW, how much did the conversion cost you in comparison to purchasing a normal Cooper S?

J

KenL · Mar 4th, 2003, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JBOO
It has to be a good feeling to be one of, if not the first to have such a controversial, but highly sought after modification.

J

What's controversial about it please JBOO.

KenL

AidenL · Mar 4th, 2003, 09:39 AM

Hey congrats !!

Kev'sCoop · Mar 4th, 2003, 09:45 AM

Can you post a closer pic of the exhaust? Sweet car i am seriously considering it.

JBOO · Mar 4th, 2003, 09:55 AM

Maybe controversial is not the precise word I should have used, but if you read through the "ton" of posts on this site-you will notice there is much discussion and speculation regarding the kits,cost,warranty and performance.

All I know is--I'm excited about it.

Tonyt3 · Mar 4th, 2003, 10:01 AM

See this link for engine performance figures...

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...threadid=26102

Leo · Mar 4th, 2003, 10:05 AM

I've got one too

DivideBYZero · Mar 4th, 2003, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Leo
I've got one too

You liar.

Dark Mini · Mar 4th, 2003, 11:14 AM

Quote:

You liar.

Prove it Leo, not that i don't beleive you. Lets see a pic!!

DivideBYZero · Mar 4th, 2003, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dark Mini
Prove it Leo, not that i don't beleive you. Lets see a pic!!

OH The irony. I have his pics!!

Tomorrow....

Dark Mini · Mar 4th, 2003, 11:27 AM

Quote:

OH The irony. I have his pics!!

Little confused dividebyzero

but anyway lets see the pics today!!

DivideBYZero · Mar 4th, 2003, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dark Mini
Little confused dividebyzero but anyway lets see the pics today!!

Long story. Pics and video were taken on the 21st of Feb. Mr Cooper got upset when I mentioned that I would put both up on the following Monday, on this forum.

My Cam, Leo's Car. Video will be hosted by Mini2.

MichaelK · Mar 4th, 2003, 12:06 PM

I can vouch for Leo having one.

Will try to post some pics of the exhaust towards the end of the week

A couple more pictures to wet your appetite

Cheers

Michael

ffc · Mar 4th, 2003, 12:45 PM

Did you see a Black and White one with black mirrors?

Mines dues in a couple of weeks time, please keep sending in reports.

As an aside, who did you insure yours with and how did they view/classify it? I'm about to accept a Footman James proposal where the JCW part is simply a power modification.

MichaelK · Mar 4th, 2003, 12:53 PM

Hi ffc,

I didn't see a black and white one, although there was an all black one there that did look very nice.

All the cars in the above photos are MINI JCW S press cars, I'm sure the press will have a scream when they get hold of them

Insurance wise, I went with Direct Line. The car is down as a Cooper S with Chilli and Works Package. My main thing was that I wanted the insurance documentation to show that it was a "JCW Mini Cooper S Works".

Any thoughts on the 18in JCW wheels ? I'm very tempted, but I guess it jsut depends on price and ride quality

Cheers

Michael

QQQ · Mar 4th, 2003, 01:16 PM

I think 18"rims will have adverse effects on both handling and ride comfort, I'd rather have the JC seats (Spargo's??)

Also noticed that the press cars all had 16" fitted

BTW congrats Michael, guess your patience finally paid off

How does the car sound, is it very loud, does it have a deep bassy sound or more like a metallic sound?

Is your car new, meaning do you still need to run it in?

Questions, questions...

Have fun and enjoy your car!

Mar 4th, 2003, 08:44 AM	#1
MichaelK MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 10:09 PM Posts: 342 Offline	My John Cooper Works S Arrives Well at long last my JCW Works S has arrived. Having placed and order back in mid 2001, I've waited patiently for 18 Months (got to be some sort of record!), and now I'm lucky enough to have the first customer car. What can I say about it ? It lives up to and exceeds everything I had hoped, the acceleration and pulling power in gear are awesome, I've had quite a bit of fun scaring the odd Scooby that takes it for a standard S :-). I've also scared myself once or twice. The day to day driveability is superb, the car is very happy to plod round town and take it easy and then complete transforms when you give it a little right foot on a nice B road. Having driven the One, Cooper, JCW Cooper, Cooper S and now the JCW Cooper S, the best way to to define the car is; imagine the step up from the One/Cooper to the Cooper S, that's the sort of step up you are going to from the S to the JCW cooper S. Well enough chat, I've got to get back to running my new car in :-) here are some pictures and another Cheers Michael JCW Works S, DS/DS, Chilli, DSC, HAB, HK, panther black/lapis blue (Cloth) S0007

Mar 4th, 2003, 09:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 11:09 PM Posts: 5,210 Offline	Congrats - I'm sure your car is fantastic. Looking forward to reading the first review in a car mag. If anyone spots one please post where. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Mar 4th, 2003, 09:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dark Mini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leicester Local Time: 10:09 PM Posts: 520 Offline	Lucky mother funkster Not that i'am at all jealous mate Congrats mate, hope you enjoy scaring them scoobys!!! Cooper S : Dark silver, white roof

Mar 4th, 2003, 09:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
JBOO MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Netherlands Local Time: 11:09 PM Posts: 387 Offline	It has to be a good feeling to be one of, if not the first to have such a controversial, but highly sought after modification. Congrats! Keep us informed as you enjoy yourself. BTW, how much did the conversion cost you in comparison to purchasing a normal Cooper S? J Digi-Tec MCS Gone Life without a supercharger is boring

Mar 4th, 2003, 09:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 11:09 PM Posts: 5,210 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by JBOO It has to be a good feeling to be one of, if not the first to have such a controversial, but highly sought after modification. J What's controversial about it please JBOO. KenL Red/Black R56 Cooper

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Mar 4th, 2003, 08:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
nfo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Local Time: 05:09 PM Posts: 332 Offline	all i can say is you're one lucky mutha!

Mar 4th, 2003, 09:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 11:09 PM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Hey congrats !! *Global Moderator*

Mar 4th, 2003, 09:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kev'sCoop MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: east kilbride Local Time: 10:09 PM Posts: 390 Offline	Can you post a closer pic of the exhaust? Sweet car i am seriously considering it.

Mar 4th, 2003, 09:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
JBOO MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Netherlands Local Time: 11:09 PM Posts: 387 Offline	Maybe controversial is not the precise word I should have used, but if you read through the "ton" of posts on this site-you will notice there is much discussion and speculation regarding the kits,cost,warranty and performance. All I know is--I'm excited about it. Digi-Tec MCS Gone Life without a supercharger is boring

Mar 4th, 2003, 10:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 11:09 PM Posts: 6,257 Offline	See this link for engine performance figures... http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...threadid=26102 http://www.mini2.com/forum/models-co...ming-soon.html

Mar 4th, 2003, 10:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
Leo MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Local Time: 11:09 PM Posts: 44 Offline	I've got one too

Mar 4th, 2003, 10:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
DivideBYZero MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London Local Time: 10:09 PM Posts: 48 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Leo I've got one too You liar. RAMMING SPEED! I have what you need.

Mar 4th, 2003, 11:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
Dark Mini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leicester Local Time: 10:09 PM Posts: 520 Offline	Quote: You liar. Prove it Leo, not that i don't beleive you. Lets see a pic!! Cooper S : Dark silver, white roof

Mar 4th, 2003, 11:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
DivideBYZero MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London Local Time: 10:09 PM Posts: 48 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Dark Mini Prove it Leo, not that i don't beleive you. Lets see a pic!! OH The irony. I have his pics!! Tomorrow.... RAMMING SPEED! I have what you need.

Mar 4th, 2003, 11:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
Dark Mini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leicester Local Time: 10:09 PM Posts: 520 Offline	Cool Quote: OH The irony. I have his pics!! Little confused dividebyzero but anyway lets see the pics today!! Cooper S : Dark silver, white roof

Mar 4th, 2003, 11:31 AM	#16 (permalink)
DivideBYZero MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London Local Time: 10:09 PM Posts: 48 Offline	Re: Cool Quote: Originally posted by Dark Mini Little confused dividebyzero but anyway lets see the pics today!! Long story. Pics and video were taken on the 21st of Feb. Mr Cooper got upset when I mentioned that I would put both up on the following Monday, on this forum. My Cam, Leo's Car. Video will be hosted by Mini2. RAMMING SPEED! I have what you need.

Mar 4th, 2003, 12:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
MichaelK MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 10:09 PM Posts: 342 Offline	I can vouch for Leo having one. Will try to post some pics of the exhaust towards the end of the week A couple more pictures to wet your appetite Cheers Michael JCW Works S, DS/DS, Chilli, DSC, HAB, HK, panther black/lapis blue (Cloth) S0007

Mar 4th, 2003, 12:45 PM	#18 (permalink)
ffc MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Royal Berks. Local Time: 10:09 PM Posts: 44 Offline	Did you see a Black and White one with black mirrors? Mines dues in a couple of weeks time, please keep sending in reports. As an aside, who did you insure yours with and how did they view/classify it? I'm about to accept a Footman James proposal where the JCW part is simply a power modification.

Mar 4th, 2003, 12:53 PM	#19 (permalink)
MichaelK MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 10:09 PM Posts: 342 Offline	Hi ffc, I didn't see a black and white one, although there was an all black one there that did look very nice. All the cars in the above photos are MINI JCW S press cars, I'm sure the press will have a scream when they get hold of them Insurance wise, I went with Direct Line. The car is down as a Cooper S with Chilli and Works Package. My main thing was that I wanted the insurance documentation to show that it was a "JCW Mini Cooper S Works". Any thoughts on the 18in JCW wheels ? I'm very tempted, but I guess it jsut depends on price and ride quality Cheers Michael JCW Works S, DS/DS, Chilli, DSC, HAB, HK, panther black/lapis blue (Cloth) S0007

Mar 4th, 2003, 01:16 PM	#20 (permalink)
QQQ MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: rotterdam Local Time: 11:09 PM Posts: 2,422 Offline	I think 18"rims will have adverse effects on both handling and ride comfort, I'd rather have the JC seats (Spargo's??) Also noticed that the press cars all had 16" fitted BTW congrats Michael, guess your patience finally paid off How does the car sound, is it very loud, does it have a deep bassy sound or more like a metallic sound? Is your car new, meaning do you still need to run it in? Questions, questions... Have fun and enjoy your car!

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