Official: JCW Strut Brace now available

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Minty

Discussion Starter · Feb 28, 2005

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John Cooper Works - Strut Brace

We're pleased to announce the release of the John Cooper Works Strut brace for MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper S Convertible only.

The rigid strut brace fits across the engine compartment and provides additional stability by reducing body vibrations. It is supplied in polished alloy with the John Cooper Works logo etched into the centre.

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Fitted price approx: £230 inc VAT.

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PYUGALA

· #2 · Feb 28, 2005

Do you know if it will clear the new JCW airbox?

Thanks

snuffy

· #3 · Feb 28, 2005

Why isn't it available for the Cooper / One?

Minty

Discussion Starter · #4 · Feb 28, 2005

PYUGALA said:
Do you know if it will clear the new JCW airbox?

Thanks

I am sure JCW designers will have taken that into consideration....

Minty

Discussion Starter · #5 · Feb 28, 2005

snuffy said:
Why isn't it available for the Cooper / One?

I assume some engine components get in the way of it.

Minty

Discussion Starter · #6 · Feb 28, 2005

We have ours on order now, it will be here in the morning....more photos tomorrow

LordNikon

· #7 · Feb 28, 2005

Add this to my Carbon boot handle order then

Minty

Discussion Starter · #8 · Feb 28, 2005

LordNikon said:
Add this to my Carbon boot handle order then

Ours will be here wednesday

Minty

Discussion Starter · #9 · Mar 1, 2005

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Pictures as promised....

BTW its very nice

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Raify

· #10 · Mar 1, 2005

How much was it?

Jones

· #11 · Mar 1, 2005

So what are the benefits of having one?!

Cheers,

Jones!

CooperID

· #12 · Mar 1, 2005

Ohhhh... very nice

I was at the dealers yesterday getting the JCW brakes fitted and they mentined that it had just come into the system.... They also mentioned that the cost was in the region of £165 parts only... although I'm not sure if that included VAT.

But as Jones says... is it worth having??...what are the advantages???.. will it make the car a bit twitchy on country roads??

Minty

Discussion Starter · #13 · Mar 1, 2005

Yeah £165 inc VAT.

I am sure it is worth having, especially on an S convertible, where it will stiffen up the front end alot.

GTT 280

· #14 · Mar 1, 2005

my mate had a strut brace fitted to his Cupra R and he said it made the car feel tighter in steering and braking. it stops the top of the flexing and completes the rigid shape.

Questions to ask are:

Why do we not need a strut brace across the back suspension too ?
Does the increase chassis rigidity increase the probablity of wear and tear at points that would have usually been able to flex?

but i just love the alu polished finish and the jcw etched logo - really cosmetic !!

CooperID

· #15 · Mar 1, 2005

I take it that fitting would be fairly straight forward... just bolt on??... or does it require any special tools??... Could be tempted

Minty

Discussion Starter · #16 · Mar 1, 2005

no special tools required, quick job, just bolts on.

CooperID

· #17 · Mar 1, 2005

Minty said:
no special tools required, quick job, just bolts on.

so I take it that it's just a minimum 1 Hour fitting time at the appropriate rate

btw... Any word on the JCW rear seats??

Minty

Discussion Starter · #18 · Mar 1, 2005

JCW rear seats are still not available I'm afraid. They are not even listed for convertibles...yet

LMB

· #19 · Mar 1, 2005

Is the rear strut brace available as well Minty?

S2000&CooperS

· #20 · Mar 1, 2005

Part number?

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