MINI2

Captain Caveman · Aug 5th, 2005, 07:55 PM

Hi all, new to Mini2 but now to Mini ownership. I am just doing the spec for my new MCS after having just sold my Liquid Yellow Mini Cooper. I have decided to add the JCW air filter to the spec as this adds 6-7 bhp, improves the torque slightly and smoothes out the response, or so i'm told. I was inteding on getting the full kit but my insurance company does not agree that this is such a good idea. Has anyone elso out there added this part??? Cheers

Captain Caveman · Aug 5th, 2005, 09:09 PM

Anyone?

Captain Caveman · Aug 5th, 2005, 09:10 PM

Really??

Shorty · Aug 5th, 2005, 09:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Captain Caveman

Really??

I had one on my last MCS, and it's fantastic.So good in fact that I'm about
to buy one for my new MCSC

It sounds fantastic above 4500rpm

nulltty · Aug 5th, 2005, 10:31 PM

My MCS w/ JCW Intake feels a bit "slow" on the RPM windup after the intake was installed. Maybe it's the higher temps lately. Had a stock intake, and just changed out the air filter prior to the JCW Intake.

As for a "louder" note over 4500RPM, I haven't really noticed any difference, I even had someone rev the engine while I made sure the flap opens. If anything, idle revs sounds louder than WOT.

harveyjoseph · Aug 5th, 2005, 10:39 PM

It gives a noticable improvement in drivability and sounds sweet!!!!

laura f · Aug 5th, 2005, 10:48 PM

sounds better, is much smoother, every MCS should have one

MiniMelSF · Aug 7th, 2005, 08:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by villa mini

sounds better, is much smoother, every MCS should have one

I couldn't agree more! It sounds fantastic (anyone not hearing the SC whine above 4500 RPMs should check and see if the vacuum hose is disconnected). I also added the JCW exhaust, and absolutely love the sound of them both together. I really don't think I was imagining an improvement in torque after the intake was added, but after swapping the stock pulley for an Alta 15% (very close to the JCW sized pulley) I really noticed that it all worked together wonderfully - plenty of torque and lots of beautiful noises coming from the car!

Bonj · Aug 7th, 2005, 11:44 AM

How much for the JCW air filter? Does it also increase the insurance group?

Captain Caveman · Aug 10th, 2005, 02:25 PM

Thanks guys, I will probably go for the JCW intake. Mini are quoting £260 to supply and fit on a new car. I would have liked to go for the JCW exhaust but apparantly they will only sell it to you if you have the full JCW conversion. You need to supply them with a valid chassis number to even order the part!

It's not as if I am going to stick a badge on the back and pretend it's a Works, all I want to do is add the exhaust and filter as the full kit increases the insurance by way too much.

Cadfael_Tex · Aug 10th, 2005, 07:19 PM

What it said above

Rakey · Aug 10th, 2005, 08:44 PM

just to let you know I am going to do a Group Buy on the JCW air box for the UK when I get back from Holiday in September

keep your eyes open for the thread when I start it

Shorty · Aug 10th, 2005, 09:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

just to let you know I am going to do a Group Buy on the JCW air box for the UK when I get back from Holiday in September

keep your eyes open for the thread when I start it

Nice one

Captain Caveman · Aug 11th, 2005, 10:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

just to let you know I am going to do a Group Buy on the JCW air box for the UK when I get back from Holiday in September

keep your eyes open for the thread when I start it

Will Do

Aug 5th, 2005, 07:55 PM	#1
Captain Caveman Prehistoric Hero Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Manchester Local Time: 02:03 AM Posts: 10 Offline	John Cooper Works Air Filter Hi all, new to Mini2 but now to Mini ownership. I am just doing the spec for my new MCS after having just sold my Liquid Yellow Mini Cooper. I have decided to add the JCW air filter to the spec as this adds 6-7 bhp, improves the torque slightly and smoothes out the response, or so i'm told. I was inteding on getting the full kit but my insurance company does not agree that this is such a good idea. Has anyone elso out there added this part??? Cheers http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/28923/66486.jpg Last edited by Captain Caveman : Aug 5th, 2005 at 09:09 PM.

Aug 5th, 2005, 09:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Captain Caveman Prehistoric Hero Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Manchester Local Time: 02:03 AM Posts: 10 Offline	Anyone? http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/28923/66486.jpg

Aug 5th, 2005, 09:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Captain Caveman Prehistoric Hero Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Manchester Local Time: 02:03 AM Posts: 10 Offline	Really?? http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/28923/66486.jpg

Aug 5th, 2005, 10:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
harveyjoseph Goin to fast to look back Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Merrimack, NH Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 1,825 Offline	Get It It gives a noticable improvement in drivability and sounds sweet!!!! harveyjoseph's Webpage JCW 210 Equipped

Aug 5th, 2005, 10:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
laura f off out.... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Mini Local Time: 02:03 AM Posts: 19,962 Offline	sounds better, is much smoother, every MCS should have one \| My Gallery \| My Flickr \|

MINI2

Fuel for your MINI obsession

Discussions concerning MINIs with John Cooper Works or Works GP Tuning Kits

Today
Sponsors	Sponsored Links Registered members do not see Google Ads posts, they can also post messages, pictures, and classified adverts. Register your free account today and become a member of MINI2 - MINI Forum

Aug 5th, 2005, 09:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shorty MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Stourbridge Local Time: 02:03 AM Posts: 1,361 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Captain Caveman Really?? I had one on my last MCS, and it's fantastic.So good in fact that I'm about to buy one for my new MCSC It sounds fantastic above 4500rpm

Aug 5th, 2005, 10:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
nulltty MINI2 Voyeur Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shakey California Local Time: 05:03 PM Posts: 247 Offline	My MCS w/ JCW Intake feels a bit "slow" on the RPM windup after the intake was installed. Maybe it's the higher temps lately. Had a stock intake, and just changed out the air filter prior to the JCW Intake. As for a "louder" note over 4500RPM, I haven't really noticed any difference, I even had someone rev the engine while I made sure the flap opens. If anything, idle revs sounds louder than WOT.

Aug 7th, 2005, 08:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
MiniMelSF EverythingButThe Mini Join Date: Apr 2005 Local Time: 05:03 PM Posts: 142 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by villa mini sounds better, is much smoother, every MCS should have one I couldn't agree more! It sounds fantastic (anyone not hearing the SC whine above 4500 RPMs should check and see if the vacuum hose is disconnected). I also added the JCW exhaust, and absolutely love the sound of them both together. I really don't think I was imagining an improvement in torque after the intake was added, but after swapping the stock pulley for an Alta 15% (very close to the JCW sized pulley) I really noticed that it all worked together wonderfully - plenty of torque and lots of beautiful noises coming from the car! 2005 MCSC

Aug 7th, 2005, 11:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bonj MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hereford Local Time: 02:03 AM Posts: 190 Offline	How much for the JCW air filter? Does it also increase the insurance group?

Aug 10th, 2005, 02:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Captain Caveman Prehistoric Hero Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Manchester Local Time: 02:03 AM Posts: 10 Offline	Thanks guys, I will probably go for the JCW intake. Mini are quoting £260 to supply and fit on a new car. I would have liked to go for the JCW exhaust but apparantly they will only sell it to you if you have the full JCW conversion. You need to supply them with a valid chassis number to even order the part! It's not as if I am going to stick a badge on the back and pretend it's a Works, all I want to do is add the exhaust and filter as the full kit increases the insurance by way too much. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/28923/66486.jpg

Aug 10th, 2005, 07:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
Cadfael_Tex LT Zippy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Plains of TX Local Time: 08:03 PM Posts: 200 Offline	I don't regret getting mine What it said above

Aug 10th, 2005, 08:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 02:03 AM Posts: 51,172 Offline	just to let you know I am going to do a Group Buy on the JCW air box for the UK when I get back from Holiday in September keep your eyes open for the thread when I start it The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?
http://www.mini2.com/forum/

Aug 10th, 2005, 09:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
Shorty MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Stourbridge Local Time: 02:03 AM Posts: 1,361 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey just to let you know I am going to do a Group Buy on the JCW air box for the UK when I get back from Holiday in September keep your eyes open for the thread when I start it Nice one

Aug 11th, 2005, 10:53 AM	#14 (permalink)
Captain Caveman Prehistoric Hero Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Manchester Local Time: 02:03 AM Posts: 10 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey just to let you know I am going to do a Group Buy on the JCW air box for the UK when I get back from Holiday in September keep your eyes open for the thread when I start it Will Do http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/28923/66486.jpg

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
John Cooper Air Filter	Cooper 0908	Engine & Drivetrain Tuning	3	Nov 20th, 2005 08:10 PM
Cooper Works air filter	David B	Engine & Drivetrain Tuning	4	Sep 14th, 2004 04:03 PM
John Cooper Works air filter kit	K-Rog	John Cooper Works & GP	105	Oct 20th, 2002 06:08 PM
John Cooper Works "Cone Open Air Filter Kit " Soundfile!!!!	macmini	John Cooper Works & GP	8	Oct 4th, 2002 04:13 AM