Picked this up yesterday

[Callyuk]

So after only a couple of month of ownership with the Rover iv decided i couldnt live with the lack of power anymore. I now welcome to my family and this forum my new toy.
Presenting the BEAN Machine.
MINI Cooper 1.6 with jcw areo kit.
Its 1.6 na engine and pops along quite well. Iv never driven a car that feels so planted to the road seems like you could throw it into a corner at any speed and it will just handle it without a problem. I did look at the Cooper S but the saleman was an arse and also the wife will be learning to drive so i thought better and stuck with the na instead.

[siwil1]

I bot a yellow cooper a month ago for my daily and it is superb, Ive not taken the long route home since I sold my Elise, These cars are truely amazing value for the fun they offer.

Enjoy ...I am!

[Eviltad]

I prefer the Cooper with the Aero to the Cooper S with Aero tbh.

Great looking car.

[Callyuk]

I much prefer the side exit exhaust of the cooper to the center exit of the cooper s. Iv just bought a chrome trim to finish of the back end but has anone got any suggestions as to the best exhaust to fit on these?

[jackh707]

Very nice... iv'e got one of those, mini cooper r50 with jcw aero kit. I think its fantastic looking body kit. I've got to say for b road hooning there is more than enough power from the 1.6 NA and the cornering is awesome. Feels like its got suction cups for tyres with a really sharp turn in. Been really pleased with mine.
I think its the best looking of the modern minis, but then I would say that... happy motoring

[jack_st]

looking good.

[cheddar]

Great paint.

Clean your wheels.

[Callyuk]

cheddar said:

Great paint.

Clean your wheels.

Thanks yea the whole car needs a good clean will sort it on my days off work.
Could someone possibly give me a run down on the model years i.e R53 is what year ect as i have no clue, also how do you know if the car is a factory JCW or an after market job?