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AndrewD · Nov 21st, 2004, 06:31 PM

Hello, my first post here. I just put down a deposit on a new Cooper S Works, due for delivery in March 05. I'm seeing the dealer in early Dec to firm up the exact spec (their system crashed just around closing time!).

Any ideas on what to go for gratefully received.

I was thinking about: satnav, leather, automatic aircon, harmon cardon, 6cd, carbon dash, 18 inch john cooper wheels and brake upgrade and suspension, strut brace, aero kit. But not the sunroof (somehow I think it doesn't look as "classic" as the full tintop). I'm assuming since it is post Jan build it will come with the LSD. Colour being black eye purple with white roof and white bonnet stripes

Cheers

ONED · Nov 21st, 2004, 06:35 PM

Not sure if this is wise or not Andrew

...but you could try in here

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...42#post1206442

....although if you want to keep you r sanity......

you'll get plenty of advice in there.....maybe even some to do with MINIS

AndrewD · Nov 21st, 2004, 06:39 PM

ONED · Nov 21st, 2004, 06:43 PM

Just ignore all the talk of fridges, TV and kitchens!

it's just because they've got nothing to do at present...well apart from Mod!

give em a shout,...but watch out cos you'll get mobbed....the ain't specced one in a while!

AidenL · Nov 21st, 2004, 07:11 PM

We do like to help spec in the S Speccin' Thread.................

LMB · Nov 21st, 2004, 07:15 PM

THE S Speccin' Thread.

Cooper S Works - good choice.

CooperID · Nov 21st, 2004, 10:00 PM

Cooper S Works with all the trimmings... Yummm!!

.....

Jan 05 Delivery!!... Better get that Spec sorted ASAP!!

........... I'm sure there's a few around here that can help

LMB · Nov 21st, 2004, 10:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CooperID

Cooper S Works with all the trimmings... Yummm!!

.....

Jan 05 Delivery!!... Better get that Spec sorted ASAP!!

........... I'm sure there's a few around here that can help

Well you've ticked the most important box.

210bhp.

I'd add DSC and Chilli Pack to that.

AndrewD · Nov 22nd, 2004, 07:52 AM

Anyone got the works suspension and brake upgrade? I want it to handle the extra power but not make the ride overly harsh on normal day to day driving.

I bought the car primarily to commute in, plus some fun on the twisties either end of the M25, plus for occasional weekend and track use.

I'm used to hard riding cars as I also have a 911 GT3 and a Radical SR3 race car ... but I'd like the Mini to be a tad more civilised if possible!

So, any experiences of the other JCW upgrade bits?

Raify · Nov 22nd, 2004, 09:17 AM

I test drove the John Cooper demonstrator with basically that spec (wheels, suspension, dash etc), not sure if it had LSD though.

I found the wheels a bit heavy on turn in, especially when throwing it into roundabouts / 90deg turns. The suspension was great, not too harsh, even accounting for the huge wheels.

I would consider getting manual A/C, the auto is very noisy. You might want to think about the Works seats. The standard seats aren't great IMHO, especially with 210bhp.

good call on "no sunroof" A waste of money / weight as far as I'm concerned.

Intrepid · Nov 22nd, 2004, 11:09 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewD

Anyone got the works suspension and brake upgrade? I want it to handle the extra power but not make the ride overly harsh on normal day to day driving.

I bought the car primarily to commute in, plus some fun on the twisties either end of the M25, plus for occasional weekend and track use.

I'm used to hard riding cars as I also have a 911 GT3 and a Radical SR3 race car ... but I'd like the Mini to be a tad more civilised if possible!

So, any experiences of the other JCW upgrade bits?

Oh my God - I want your garage! Are you single?!

AndrewD · Nov 22nd, 2004, 11:52 AM

Raify - surprised the 18 inch wheels felt heavier, aren't they meant to be lighter than the other wheels to reduce unsprung weight?!

Intrepid - no, very married! In fact, baby about to arrive any day now

Intrepid · Nov 22nd, 2004, 12:07 PM

Ah well - lucky wifey.... don't you need proper back seats for baby? no room in the Rad or the porsche is there?! you'll have to get a Range Rover too!

Congrat on baby - and Works - what treats!

AndrewD · Nov 22nd, 2004, 12:14 PM

Cheers! I'll have to tell my wife how lucky she is!

We've got a Passat 4 motion estate for baby transport

Seems like a friendly place here!

Intrepid · Nov 22nd, 2004, 12:25 PM

It is most of the time...

Once you get your Mini you should come on some track days and meets... tons of fun.

AndrewD · Nov 22nd, 2004, 12:32 PM

Sounds like a good idea ... I can bring the Radical too!

Intrepid · Nov 22nd, 2004, 12:33 PM

Definitely - I went out in one at Snetterton a couple of weeks ago - holy sh*t!

Raify · Nov 22nd, 2004, 01:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewD

Raify - surprised the 18 inch wheels felt heavier, aren't they meant to be lighter than the other wheels to reduce unsprung weight?!

I was comparing them to my 16" X-lites, not sure which are lighter. A bigger wheel + bigger tyre contact patch would make for heavier turn-in feel I think, even if the JCW 18" wheels are lighter

It didn't exactly spoil my test drive, it was just different. If you can, try a few cars with different wheels before you decide.

Nathan. T-minus 5 days until the extra 10 bhp!

gr8britwjh · Nov 22nd, 2004, 10:53 PM

16" X-Lites weigh 17.6 lbs. The 18" JCW wheels weigh 23.5 lbs. For comparison the 17" S-Lites (misnomer if ever there was one) weigh 25.1 lbs.....each

Bezza · Nov 23rd, 2004, 01:00 PM

Andrew,

I would definately add the Anthracite roof lining to that spec. Picked my MCS JCW up on Saturday and the roof lining makes a huge difference to the interior. As does the HK system, but you've already specced that!

Nov 21st, 2004, 06:31 PM	#1
AndrewD MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Local Time: 07:26 PM Posts: 39 Offline	Just ordered a Cooper S Works ... what spec to go for? Hello, my first post here. I just put down a deposit on a new Cooper S Works, due for delivery in March 05. I'm seeing the dealer in early Dec to firm up the exact spec (their system crashed just around closing time!). Any ideas on what to go for gratefully received. I was thinking about: satnav, leather, automatic aircon, harmon cardon, 6cd, carbon dash, 18 inch john cooper wheels and brake upgrade and suspension, strut brace, aero kit. But not the sunroof (somehow I think it doesn't look as "classic" as the full tintop). I'm assuming since it is post Jan build it will come with the LSD. Colour being black eye purple with white roof and white bonnet stripes Cheers

Nov 21st, 2004, 07:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 08:26 PM Posts: 42,173 Offline	We do like to help spec in the S Speccin' Thread................. *Global Moderator*

Nov 21st, 2004, 07:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 08:26 PM Posts: 24,967 Offline	THE S Speccin' Thread. Cooper S Works - good choice. Global Moderator

Nov 21st, 2004, 10:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 08:26 PM Posts: 24,967 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CooperID Cooper S Works with all the trimmings... Yummm!! ..... Jan 05 Delivery!!... Better get that Spec sorted ASAP!! ........... I'm sure there's a few around here that can help Well you've ticked the most important box. 210bhp. I'd add DSC and Chilli Pack to that. Global Moderator

Nov 22nd, 2004, 09:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
Raify MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kent, UK Local Time: 08:26 PM Posts: 130 Offline	I test drove the John Cooper demonstrator with basically that spec (wheels, suspension, dash etc), not sure if it had LSD though. I found the wheels a bit heavy on turn in, especially when throwing it into roundabouts / 90deg turns. The suspension was great, not too harsh, even accounting for the huge wheels. I would consider getting manual A/C, the auto is very noisy. You might want to think about the Works seats. The standard seats aren't great IMHO, especially with 210bhp. good call on "no sunroof" A waste of money / weight as far as I'm concerned. Milhouse: "We have to spread this stuff around - let's put it on the internet!" Bart: "No, we have to reach people whose opinions actually matter."

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Nov 21st, 2004, 06:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shopping at Lidl Local Time: 08:26 PM Posts: 7,577 Offline	Not sure if this is wise or not Andrew ...but you could try in here http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...42#post1206442 ....although if you want to keep you r sanity...... you'll get plenty of advice in there.....maybe even some to do with MINIS

Nov 21st, 2004, 06:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
AndrewD MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Local Time: 07:26 PM Posts: 39 Offline

Nov 21st, 2004, 06:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shopping at Lidl Local Time: 08:26 PM Posts: 7,577 Offline	Just ignore all the talk of fridges, TV and kitchens! it's just because they've got nothing to do at present...well apart from Mod! give em a shout,...but watch out cos you'll get mobbed....the ain't specced one in a while!

Nov 21st, 2004, 10:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
CooperID ///M Power Join Date: May 2004 Location: on the move.... Local Time: 08:26 PM Posts: 5,117 Offline	Cooper S Works with all the trimmings... Yummm!! ..... Jan 05 Delivery!!... Better get that Spec sorted ASAP!! ........... I'm sure there's a few around here that can help

Nov 22nd, 2004, 07:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
AndrewD MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Local Time: 07:26 PM Posts: 39 Offline	Anyone got the works suspension and brake upgrade? I want it to handle the extra power but not make the ride overly harsh on normal day to day driving. I bought the car primarily to commute in, plus some fun on the twisties either end of the M25, plus for occasional weekend and track use. I'm used to hard riding cars as I also have a 911 GT3 and a Radical SR3 race car ... but I'd like the Mini to be a tad more civilised if possible! So, any experiences of the other JCW upgrade bits?

Nov 22nd, 2004, 11:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
Intrepid Gutter Princess Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Planet Hoff Local Time: 07:26 PM Posts: 3,477 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewD Anyone got the works suspension and brake upgrade? I want it to handle the extra power but not make the ride overly harsh on normal day to day driving. I bought the car primarily to commute in, plus some fun on the twisties either end of the M25, plus for occasional weekend and track use. I'm used to hard riding cars as I also have a 911 GT3 and a Radical SR3 race car ... but I'd like the Mini to be a tad more civilised if possible! So, any experiences of the other JCW upgrade bits? Oh my God - I want your garage! Are you single?! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/11588/54205.jpg

Nov 22nd, 2004, 11:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
AndrewD MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Local Time: 07:26 PM Posts: 39 Offline	Raify - surprised the 18 inch wheels felt heavier, aren't they meant to be lighter than the other wheels to reduce unsprung weight?! Intrepid - no, very married! In fact, baby about to arrive any day now

Nov 22nd, 2004, 12:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
Intrepid Gutter Princess Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Planet Hoff Local Time: 07:26 PM Posts: 3,477 Offline	Ah well - lucky wifey.... don't you need proper back seats for baby? no room in the Rad or the porsche is there?! you'll have to get a Range Rover too! Congrat on baby - and Works - what treats! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/11588/54205.jpg

Nov 22nd, 2004, 12:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
AndrewD MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Local Time: 07:26 PM Posts: 39 Offline	Cheers! I'll have to tell my wife how lucky she is! We've got a Passat 4 motion estate for baby transport Seems like a friendly place here!

Nov 22nd, 2004, 12:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
Intrepid Gutter Princess Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Planet Hoff Local Time: 07:26 PM Posts: 3,477 Offline	It is most of the time... Once you get your Mini you should come on some track days and meets... tons of fun. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/11588/54205.jpg

Nov 22nd, 2004, 12:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
AndrewD MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Local Time: 07:26 PM Posts: 39 Offline	Sounds like a good idea ... I can bring the Radical too!

Nov 22nd, 2004, 12:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
Intrepid Gutter Princess Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Planet Hoff Local Time: 07:26 PM Posts: 3,477 Offline	Definitely - I went out in one at Snetterton a couple of weeks ago - holy sh*t! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/11588/54205.jpg

Nov 22nd, 2004, 01:29 PM	#18 (permalink)
Raify MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kent, UK Local Time: 08:26 PM Posts: 130 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewD Raify - surprised the 18 inch wheels felt heavier, aren't they meant to be lighter than the other wheels to reduce unsprung weight?! I was comparing them to my 16" X-lites, not sure which are lighter. A bigger wheel + bigger tyre contact patch would make for heavier turn-in feel I think, even if the JCW 18" wheels are lighter It didn't exactly spoil my test drive, it was just different. If you can, try a few cars with different wheels before you decide. Nathan. T-minus 5 days until the extra 10 bhp! Milhouse: "We have to spread this stuff around - let's put it on the internet!" Bart: "No, we have to reach people whose opinions actually matter."

Nov 22nd, 2004, 10:53 PM	#19 (permalink)
gr8britwjh MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 105 Offline	16" X-Lites weigh 17.6 lbs. The 18" JCW wheels weigh 23.5 lbs. For comparison the 17" S-Lites (misnomer if ever there was one) weigh 25.1 lbs.....each

Nov 23rd, 2004, 01:00 PM	#20 (permalink)
Bezza MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 08:26 PM Posts: 93 Offline	Andrew, I would definately add the Anthracite roof lining to that spec. Picked my MCS JCW up on Saturday and the roof lining makes a huge difference to the interior. As does the HK system, but you've already specced that!

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