New MINI Tuning

[MarkW19]

Is it likely that JCW and GTT etc. will take a long time before they bring out tuning packages for the new 2007 MINI?

And, does anyone think there'll be significant differences on the 2007, ie. will current coilovers/rollbars/seats etc. likely be different and not transferrable etc.?

[Paul]

The new one should have a lot to offer, especially as the engine will basically be the same one as used in some Pugs.

[Rakey]

http://www.mini2.com/article344-excl...-cooper-s.html



The real question is will the tuners be tuning just the MCS or will they be wanting to tune the MCS JCW?

[MarkW19]

Cheers guys, don't know what to do!! I don't think I can wait until next autumn (at the earliest) though for the new JCW...

As far as I'm concerned, my options are:-

1. Getting a second hand JCW S (or std S and GTT'ing it) after the new models are out, when prices of the older models will no doubt drop.
2. Getting a new 2007 S and tuning it up when GTT have got a package ready. Obviously there's the warranty issue here (especially with it being a brand new car).

I wouldn't buy a new JCW as I feel it's too expensive (£3600 more when GTT can do a 210 conversion for under £1k) either now or on the new model, but the spec I'd want second hand will be quite hard to find I think!! I'd want an '04 facelift Astro Black, full aero kit, MFSW, aircon, colour-coded ideally. Would like it to be a JCW210 but that's gonna be even harder to find! So will probably have to settle for a standard S to the spec I want, and GTT it. But I don't think I'll find one

[gramirez]

I think MCS facelift was until 05!,
also Astro Black was available on MC on 05, and on MCS until 06.

Ciao

Guillermo

[Bayliner]

I don't think they'll take a long time...

And as for the suspension, I've heard it has changed. How much I don't know. Handling has been improved. But it still has McPherson front suspension and multi link rear suspension.
I've got some pictures of it....

[HObzy]

Looks VERY similar to the current setup, similar if not same bolt patterns etc - shouldnt be to difficult for Eibach etc to make the changes needed if any. Rear control arms look a bit different.

[smc]

Quote: Originally Posted by HObzy

Looks VERY similar to the current setup, similar if not same bolt patterns etc - shouldnt be to difficult for Eibach etc to make the changes needed if any. Rear control arms look a bit different.

Eibach been proven , is BMW considering this as standard suspension ?

[Bayliner]

I think the lower rear control arms are made of aluminium....

I have some pictures of the old suspension too...

[roland2003]

Hi Guys,we have a new MCS turbo on order. I think within 24hrs of receiving it it will get some changes. We will working on new products for this model as soon as it arrives.
Best Regards Roland GT Tuning

[I love MINI, Laura]

Good work Roland! Like to see that when its done!

[teddybare]

Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original)

Hi Guys,we have a new MCS turbo on order. I think within 24hrs of receiving it it will get some changes. We will working on new products for this model as soon as it arrives.
Best Regards Roland GT Tuning

now i have a real good feeling about this news from roland....and it just may stop the "if it aint got a SC it wont be any good brigade"

[Shorty]

Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original)

Hi Guys,we have a new MCS turbo on order. I think within 24hrs of receiving it it will get some changes. We will working on new products for this model as soon as it arrives.
Best Regards Roland GT Tuning

Was going to wait till the Works arrives, but i think I may have changed my mind

[rubyredmz3]

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19 (original)

1. Getting a second hand JCW S (or std S and GTT'ing it) after the new models are out, when prices of the older models will no doubt drop.

I wouldn't be so sure about that, many people seem to be unimpressed with the new car, at least amongst the current owners community. Resale value always has been strong, and I see the cars as two fairly different characters, rather than one being a natural superior evolution of the other.

[Paul]

But market value isn't based on what a sub group of a sub group feel about the car (the really enthusiastic owners who join online communities), it's based on sales and demand of the general public.