My new F56 MCS

My new F56 MCS

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smithyithy

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7,192 posts

117 months

Monday 29th September 2014
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Hi, thought I'd share my new Mini that I picked up on Saturday:





I'm over the moon with it, such a nice car to drive, the interior is fantastic and I'm really enjoying some of the things I specced. Overall it's just a great package and plenty quick enough.

Purchased through Sytner Mini Sutton Coldfield who I can't recommend enough, superb service through them smile

Comments welcome, I'll get some detail and interior shots after work if it stops raining!

rigga

8,727 posts

200 months

Monday 29th September 2014
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Still not looked at one of these, everyone seems to rave on how good the interior is over the previous version's. I like my r56 so be interested to see one.

Jordan210

4,503 posts

182 months

Monday 29th September 2014
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Looking good. First F56 iv seen with the JCW pack on it.

I love my F56. Had it since launch and still find new things to play with.

Enjoy smile

rigga

8,727 posts

200 months

Monday 29th September 2014
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Still find the front end styling a challenge.

EricE

1,945 posts

128 months

Monday 29th September 2014
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rigga said:
Still find the front end styling a challenge.
yes

I think it looks like it has a beard. biggrin
Still a cracking little car if its anything like its predecessor.
Better interior, better engine, features like the head-up display, etc... what’s not to like? In terms of every-day practicality paired with sheer driving fun I still believe the Minis have no peers until you get well into Porsche territory.

Congratulations and have fun!

RacingBlue

1,394 posts

163 months

Monday 29th September 2014
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rigga said:
Still find the front end styling a challenge.
...plus the rear and profile. 'Podgy' the word I'd use.

Still, glad you like it though smile

smithyithy

Original Poster:

7,192 posts

117 months

Monday 29th September 2014
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EricE said:
yes

I think it looks like it has a beard. biggrin
Still a cracking little car if its anything like its predecessor.
Better interior, better engine, features like the head-up display, etc... what’s not to like? In terms of every-day practicality paired with sheer driving fun I still believe the Minis have no peers until you get well into Porsche territory.

Congratulations and have fun!
Pretty much my view! This is my first ever Mini, and the first car I've ever bought new, having previously had various older Jap / VAG cars. and a mix of new and nearly-new econodiesel company cars.

For me, the MCS ticked all the boxes. It's small, as I don't like large cars and have no real need for rear seats or a big boot.. It's plenty quick enough in the real world - 0-60 in 6.7 I believe. It handles very well, every little detail is nice to see or use, it really feels like a bespoke car, even if it is just a Mini with options, I think even the base models are lovely cars.

The looks will surely be a bit marmite, I remember not liking the R56 when it first came out but it really grew on me, as has this. When the dealer sent me the built photos and brief video of this car I was a bit unsure about the dimensions and overall looks, but in the flesh I think it looks superb, when you walk around it and observe it from different angles it works really well.

And yeah, a new or nearly-new 911 would be my next ambition, though it might be a few years before I'm in a position to be looking at one!

But for now, this will certainly do, I'm chuffed with it biggrin

0llie

3,006 posts

195 months

Tuesday 30th September 2014
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Ahh, Chilli Red biggrin Enjoy!

TT Tim

4,162 posts

246 months

Tuesday 30th September 2014
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Great car, hope it serves you well.

I must agree with the styling, it's certainly an acquired taste.

Having just bought an R53 JCW, it looks so 'pure' in it's design in comparison.

Loving the RED of your. :-)

Tim

smithyithy

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7,192 posts

117 months

Tuesday 30th September 2014
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I'd have gone for an older real JCW originally if I could - the CO2 was above my employers limit frown

Challo

10,043 posts

154 months

Wednesday 1st October 2014
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EricE said:
rigga said:
Still find the front end styling a challenge.
yes

I think it looks like it has a beard. biggrin
Still a cracking little car if its anything like its predecessor.
Better interior, better engine, features like the head-up display, etc... what’s not to like? In terms of every-day practicality paired with sheer driving fun I still believe the Minis have no peers until you get well into Porsche territory.

Congratulations and have fun!
I cannot get over how sad it looks, even more so with the beard (sorry I mean grill). Even the back looks a little out of proportion compared to the rest of the car.
Any pics of the inside? I didn't initially like the R56 but I think this will grow on me as well. Love the red though, makes a change from the standard dull colours on the road today

smithyithy

Original Poster:

7,192 posts

117 months

Wednesday 1st October 2014
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Still waiting to get some better photos, it's either dark or peeing it down when I'm not at work laugh

This is an in-production photo I got though, so same as this but RHD:


Challo

10,043 posts

154 months

Wednesday 1st October 2014
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smithyithy said:
Still waiting to get some better photos, it's either dark or peeing it down when I'm not at work laugh

This is an in-production photo I got though, so same as this but RHD:

That does look nice. Makes the interior of my R53 look basic

Pip1968

1,346 posts

203 months

Wednesday 1st October 2014
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I am not sure on the looks either but well done anyway.

Are they Mini GP wheels - run flats and 17" ?

Pip

smithyithy

Original Poster:

7,192 posts

117 months

Wednesday 1st October 2014
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Pip1968 said:
I am not sure on the looks either but well done anyway.

Are they Mini GP wheels - run flats and 17" ?

Pip
The wheels are part of the JCW kit, not sure if you can spec them alone..

They are called the 'Cup' alloys - 18" + run flats.

I thought they'd be awfully hard, but I'm used to a sports bike so any car feels comfy laugh

The tyres are skinny though, I'm paranoid about kerbs and bad pot holes, in previous cars they weren't an issue driving

Pip1968

1,346 posts

203 months

Thursday 2nd October 2014
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Yes, I have them on my GP but thought Mini/BMW moved back to 17" for the new JCW GP. I have kept the runflats too as I cannot see what all the trouble is. I come from a number of motorsport vehicles so do not mind the so called 'hard drive' either.

Pip

smithyithy

Original Poster:

7,192 posts

117 months

Monday 15th December 2014
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The car was away for the weekend to have an Enhancement Detail and Gtechniq Protection Package at Midlands Car Care, Russ handed me the keys back this morning and it looks pretty **** good!

Car was washed, decon'd and clayed. 2-stage machine polish to remove any swirls and light defects. Gtechniq package consists of Exo V2 on the paintwork, C5 on the wheels, G1 on the glass, I1 on the mats, L1 on the leather and CarPro DLUX on the external plastics.

I've stocked up on a bunch of new cleaning stuff so hopefully I can keep it looking this clean smile










Charlie1986

2,016 posts

134 months

Monday 15th December 2014
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I really do like these

mini turbo

303 posts

193 months

Wednesday 17th December 2014
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I have a chilli red r56 JCW and really wasn't a fan of the f56. I've seen a few now and this car plus another on minitorque are really winning me over.
I want to wait and see what performance gains can be had and products that come available before I consider it as an option. I'd also like for them to depreciate a bit too haha and any early teething problems that can occur with any car appear.

I know kw have already got coilovers available so that is a good start for my intended use anyway.

I hope you really enjoy the car mate it looks great.

smithyithy

Original Poster:

7,192 posts

117 months

Thursday 18th December 2014
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Thanks smile

This Cooper S is 192bhp, I've been looking around the web for proven remaps since getting it to be honest.. A company called DTUK make a 'tuning box' for these and other new BMW engines, that apparently increases 192bhp to 230bhp (1bhp shy of the new JCW) and 280NM to 350NM.

It's £420 though with the current discount.. It's a good power gain but that's quite steep, although I suppose it's effectively a 'remap in a box' that can be swapped between cars..