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Keith · Jan 28th, 2002, 09:25 PM

My Jan 14th issue of AutoWeek has just caught up with me after a change of address. On page 4 it says "In about a year from now Mini will offer aftermarket speed parts for the car from John Cooper Works." This is the first I have seen of these being officially imported to the US.

RickB · Jan 29th, 2002, 04:31 PM

Some U.S. dealers are apparently trying to become "agents" for JC. If the dealer could install the bits, and BMW would warrant it, it would be great for the U.S. drivers who are accustomed to being left out.

soloKev · Jan 30th, 2002, 01:05 AM

Been curious about this myself. I emailed JCW to see if they would be offering produts in the states and got no response. Figured either "no" or I just wasn't important enough to reply to. That kind of customer service makes me want to wait and see if anyone else will make accesories that BMW will not give you a hard time about warranties.

soloKev · Jan 30th, 2002, 05:20 PM

Well I take back what I said about JCW.I got an email from Mike Cooper today stating they are working with BMWNA on offering the works kits through the dealer network. So I think that will make a lot of us happy.

KarmanS · Jan 30th, 2002, 09:01 PM

soloKev, thanks for letting us know. I too would want to get some JCW bits in the future.

normalizer · Jan 30th, 2002, 09:16 PM

Did some nosing around on the JCW website and have some observations, all very obvious but maybe someone hasn't checked them out yet.

The Cooper kit takes the standard 115hp to 132hp. They do list a price for the kit, uninstalled, that when I ran a currency conversion on it came to around $3000. Thats a LOT of green for 17hp.

But of course I'll have to get it when they release a kit for the cooper S.

soloKev · Jan 30th, 2002, 09:29 PM

Well for myself, I would be intersted in the exhaust and intake. ECU upgrade if they have it. Not real intersted in changing the head though.

I have noticed that JCW was a bit spendy. But I also don't want to ruin my warranty.

Mini Chopo "S" · Mar 1st, 2002, 12:46 PM

Amigos, this is the million dollar question: Who will BMWA give the authority to do aftermarket performance previledges?

My dealer stated that DINAN is the authorized one here in Jacksonville, Florida , you guys say BMWA is looking at JCW for a possible customer, MiniMania is also bidding with BMWA but, they have burned slightly the bridge by introducing the MINI in Laguna Seca w/o their consent. Then who will it be, we do not know until god(BMWA) decides for warranty purposes!!! Lets wait and see who will rip of off our pockets

Later gator!!

Racer · Mar 1st, 2002, 01:25 PM

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Originally posted by soloKev
Well for myself, I would be intersted in the exhaust and intake. ECU upgrade if they have it. Not real intersted in changing the head though.

I have noticed that JCW was a bit spendy. But I also don't want to ruin my warranty.

That'll be a JCW Club Sport then

Killerbee · Mar 1st, 2002, 03:03 PM

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Originally posted by Mini Chopo "S"
Amigos, this is the million dollar question: Who will BMWA give the authority to do aftermarket performance previledges? My dealer stated that DINAN is the authorized one here in Jacksonville, Florida , you guys say BMWA is looking at JCW for a possible customer, MiniMania is also bidding with BMWA but, they have burned slightly the bridge by introducing the MINI in Laguna Seca w/o their consent. Then who will it be, we do not know until god(BMWA) decides for warranty purposes!!! Lets wait and see who will rip of off our pockets Later gator!!

Enough of the bidding...lets get motoring...make a decision and let us play! I hope greed does not have a place in this but the decion is made for convenience, performance and bang for the buck.

Jan 28th, 2002, 09:25 PM	#1
Keith MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SW Florida Local Time: 03:54 AM Posts: 687 Offline	John Cooper Works in USA My Jan 14th issue of AutoWeek has just caught up with me after a change of address. On page 4 it says "In about a year from now Mini will offer aftermarket speed parts for the car from John Cooper Works." This is the first I have seen of these being officially imported to the US.

Jan 30th, 2002, 01:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
soloKev MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Gilbert AZ Local Time: 08:54 PM Posts: 39 Offline	Been curious about this myself. I emailed JCW to see if they would be offering produts in the states and got no response. Figured either "no" or I just wasn't important enough to reply to. That kind of customer service makes me want to wait and see if anyone else will make accesories that BMW will not give you a hard time about warranties. Kevin currently in a 95 Golf Sport

Jan 30th, 2002, 05:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
soloKev MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Gilbert AZ Local Time: 08:54 PM Posts: 39 Offline	Well I take back what I said about JCW.I got an email from Mike Cooper today stating they are working with BMWNA on offering the works kits through the dealer network. So I think that will make a lot of us happy. Kevin currently in a 95 Golf Sport

Jan 30th, 2002, 09:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
soloKev MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Gilbert AZ Local Time: 08:54 PM Posts: 39 Offline	Well for myself, I would be intersted in the exhaust and intake. ECU upgrade if they have it. Not real intersted in changing the head though. I have noticed that JCW was a bit spendy. But I also don't want to ruin my warranty. Kevin currently in a 95 Golf Sport

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Racer Sponsor,Moderator & Racer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent Local Time: 04:54 AM Posts: 1,373 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by soloKev Well for myself, I would be intersted in the exhaust and intake. ECU upgrade if they have it. Not real intersted in changing the head though. I have noticed that JCW was a bit spendy. But I also don't want to ruin my warranty. That'll be a JCW Club Sport then JCW Club Sport Kawasaki Green / White Unofficial John Cooper Challenge Site

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Jan 29th, 2002, 04:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
RickB MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 03:54 AM Posts: 777 Offline	Some U.S. dealers are apparently trying to become "agents" for JC. If the dealer could install the bits, and BMW would warrant it, it would be great for the U.S. drivers who are accustomed to being left out.

Jan 30th, 2002, 09:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
KarmanS MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: HKG Local Time: 11:54 AM Posts: 1,366 Offline	soloKev, thanks for letting us know. I too would want to get some JCW bits in the future.

Jan 30th, 2002, 09:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
normalizer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Local Time: 09:54 PM Posts: 358 Offline	Did some nosing around on the JCW website and have some observations, all very obvious but maybe someone hasn't checked them out yet. The Cooper kit takes the standard 115hp to 132hp. They do list a price for the kit, uninstalled, that when I ran a currency conversion on it came to around $3000. Thats a LOT of green for 17hp. But of course I'll have to get it when they release a kit for the cooper S.

Mar 1st, 2002, 12:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mini Chopo "S" MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Jacksonville, Florid Local Time: 10:54 PM Posts: 126 Offline	Amigos, this is the million dollar question: Who will BMWA give the authority to do aftermarket performance previledges? My dealer stated that DINAN is the authorized one here in Jacksonville, Florida , you guys say BMWA is looking at JCW for a possible customer, MiniMania is also bidding with BMWA but, they have burned slightly the bridge by introducing the MINI in Laguna Seca w/o their consent. Then who will it be, we do not know until god(BMWA) decides for warranty purposes!!! Lets wait and see who will rip of off our pockets Later gator!!

Mar 1st, 2002, 03:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
Killerbee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Local Time: 09:54 PM Posts: 110 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Mini Chopo "S" Amigos, this is the million dollar question: Who will BMWA give the authority to do aftermarket performance previledges? My dealer stated that DINAN is the authorized one here in Jacksonville, Florida , you guys say BMWA is looking at JCW for a possible customer, MiniMania is also bidding with BMWA but, they have burned slightly the bridge by introducing the MINI in Laguna Seca w/o their consent. Then who will it be, we do not know until god(BMWA) decides for warranty purposes!!! Lets wait and see who will rip of off our pockets Later gator!! Enough of the bidding...lets get motoring...make a decision and let us play! I hope greed does not have a place in this but the decion is made for convenience, performance and bang for the buck. The whole world is buzzing about the MINI! 2002 MINI Cooper black w/yellow stripes 2000 Miata Evolution Orange EO2K project car 1996 XJ6

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