A new JCW Owner

[MACKIT]

Hi All,

Just wanted to share some pics of my new JCW. Really pleased with her. Picked her up last week from Bluebell Mini in Wilmslow and its been an absolute hoot since. So pleased i'm back to Pepper White.

Thanks for those on the forum for giving me some great advice.

Hope you like the pics.

[Roma]

Looks fab!

[W44NE G]

Glad to see you finally picked it up!

Got any MINI2 meets planned?

Enjoy

[MACKIT]

Quote: Originally Posted by W44NE G (original)

Glad to see you finally picked it up!

Got any MINI2 meets planned?

Enjoy

Not got any plans but would definitely be up for something.

I'm still learning about the car. This concept of a sport button is still a little new. Definitely a big difference in responsiveness when that sport button is pressed.

Also, the turbo charger delivery is very different to the supercharged minis. Just all very new and exciting at the moment.
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[supa-dupa-cooper]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini-Chris-GP (original)

This concept of a sport button is still a little new..

An awesome one at that though

Just need to change the fried egg look front indicators and jobs a good'un

[Andy V]

Thats a fantastic looking JCW. Pepper White seems to suit the JCW so well

[W44NE G]

Chris... the Sport button's crazy ain't it ... Sport button + DSC\DTC switched off = even more madness.

I can't imagine what it's like in Popey's with 268BHP! I just want some new tyres for mine now and then I'll be happy (for now)

As Supa says, change the orange indicator bulbs if you can. I got some Silvertec bulbs from Halfords (other shops are available!) the other day. Came to about £30 for front, rear and side indicators. They look SO much better and are still bright and safe when used.

[Tommy R]

i was going to try that badboy but they told me they sold it when i rang on friday, it was you!!






i hope you enjoy it..

Tom

[Tommy R]

Chirs whats the perofamnce like campared to r53?

i have an r53 213bhp at the moment, but temptd to upgrade to something more up to date while the deals are around

[MACKIT]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tommy R (original)

Chirs whats the perofamnce like campared to r53?

i have an r53 213bhp at the moment, but temptd to upgrade to something more up to date while the deals are around

I can honestly say, with hand on heart, that this is a new league of car compared to the gen 1 JCWs.

I've owned a gen 1 MCS, JCW and GP. Now the GP is still a superior car on the track but this new JCW is fantastic.

Build quality is far improved, the ride has been transformed and running costs are much improved. I've been goosing it around with some motorway driving and am averaging 33.5mpg!!!

Ok....acceleration is around the same as the Gen 1 JCW but the higher torque makes in gear times far better. Can't get over how much the ride has been improved....so much more compliant over bumps. The sport button is great as you can waft around in none sport mode and improve your mpg and then turn sport on and unleash hell!!!

Gear box is also far improved....you can almost change gear with one finger!!!

One thing i will say though is the new JCW is a little bit more of an animal when accelerating at low speeds. If the road surface is a little uneven it can torque steer and be a little scary. I think it just takes some getting used to and managing the throttle control.

If you happy to spend the cash....i'd go for it.

[Ant FR]

get those wheels off and painted black, will finish it off,

also reckon the Carbo JCW diffuser would look good on the back too

[MACKIT]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original)

get those wheels off and painted black, will finish it off,

also reckon the Carbo JCW diffuser would look good on the back too

Defo....two things on the immediate list are rear carbon diffuser and JCW steering wheel.

Haven't thought about the wheels. Oh no.....a new idea planted in the head. Step away from the forum!!!

[~Marcus~]

Looks fantastic, but I would say that, my Pepper White/Black beauty arrives in a month. Great taste!

[MACKIT]

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Marcus~ (original)

Looks fantastic, but I would say that, my Pepper White/Black beauty arrives in a month. Great taste!

That must be agony!!! I'd be counting the days, probably sleeping less and less as the days reduced.

At least you'll get the JCW steering wheel as standard on yours. Was disappointed that they put the standard wheel in originally but at least they've changed that for new ones.

Enjoy Marcus!! It's a great car and i can't believe i'm obtaining 33.5mpg, and that is mainly round town driving!!!

[FON]

Are you considering coils or the jcw suspension?

It will do wonders for that torque issue!