Jcw MINI Clubman

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Hartge231

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960 posts

196 months

Wednesday 1st January 2014
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After owning a Hartge tuned (231 bhp)R53 (Supercharged) MINI Cooper S for over 8 trouble free & fun filled years the time came for a change, always loved the shape of the Clubman so a 2010 FJCW was found in my fave colour, Laser Blue, being a Jcw it's got a host of extras, full leather, Harman Kardon sounds, better turbo, Jcw exhaust, Jcw bodykit. The twin scroll turbo on these newer models makes for very nippy lag free acceleration.

At the dealer waiting to be picked up


The Hartge R53 was extensively modded & the Clubbie was going to be no different tongue out
AEM intake & Evolve sportcat downpipe were the first mods to be done, had a run on the dyno, it made a healthy 220 bhp & 240ft lbs of torque

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HRwave6ClE&fea...



Loving the pops & bangs from the exhaust since the downpipe was fitted..


Future engine mods will see a bigger front mount intercooler fitted, then a (sensible) re-map which should see approx 250bhp

Time to move on to looks & handling, I kept the Rotiform NUE wheels from the old Cooper s, got a set of BC adjustable Coilovers fitted, imo Clubbies look so much better when lowered, the ride on the BC's is really good, as with the old car, the Clubman will see the odd trackday so I'll see how they feel on track. The chrome on the car will be removed with a mix of Laser Blue & Black colour coding, only had it just over a month & this is how it stands at the moment..

Being an old git I had to get this plate from the DVLA's cheap section laugh





150bhp

904 posts

171 months

Wednesday 1st January 2014
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Love it, looks very nice. Really like clubman and think you've made yours look nicer than standard.

lewis87

361 posts

202 months

Wednesday 1st January 2014
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One of the coolest looking BMW minis I've seen!

aspirated

2,539 posts

145 months

Wednesday 1st January 2014
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It looks kind of evil in that last picture, I've no idea why, i guess the 666 reg suits it biggrin

Amirhussain

11,486 posts

162 months

Wednesday 1st January 2014
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Lol it does kind of look evil in the last pic, like its up to no good. I like it , and the colour, the standard alloys looks nice, but the the new ones look even better, especially the colour on it. Looks like a cool car.

Another Fluffer

3,888 posts

164 months

Wednesday 1st January 2014
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Looks great, Wheel specs? 17x8j?

Hartge231

Original Poster:

960 posts

196 months

Wednesday 1st January 2014
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Thanks for the kind comments guys thumbup

The wheels are indeed 17 x 8, with ET30, run them with 205/45/17 tyres. Got a set of adjustable rear controls arms fitted, -2 neg camber to get the tyres properly under the arches. Had the rear lifted 10mm since this pic was taken because the rear tyres were rubbing on the inside of the wheel arch trims, all ok now.


The wheels are painted in Lamborghini Telsto Grigio which is like a metallic pearl grey, quite difficult to get the colour right in photos, but when the sun's out they look great, I wanted to go with a colour that was a little different to others wink


Edited by Hartge231 on Wednesday 1st January 14:28

Another Fluffer

3,888 posts

164 months

Wednesday 1st January 2014
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I know Grigio Telesto very well, great colour.

Car looks great, I bet it's quite a hoot

Remagel2507

1,456 posts

191 months

Wednesday 1st January 2014
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Love the look of that, I seem to be the only one in my group of friends who likes the Clubman. Good choice going with the colour coding completely transforms the look of all Minis IMO, loads of people thought we had a wide arch body kit on our One when really it was just colour coded.

jimmymidnight

250 posts

151 months

Wednesday 1st January 2014
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This looks awesome! I have a major soft spot for Clubmans! Love what you've done with it!

oxnop

145 posts

140 months

Wednesday 1st January 2014
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Looks Sweet.

I've a 2010 clubman too which has been de-chromed (apart from belt line) so imagine yours will look great if you move away from the chrome.

Seeing yours has made my mind up re getting coil overs fitted, looks much better a bit lower.....

Would be interested to know who did the suspension work and an idea of cost? - Always think its better to use someone who is used to working on that car type - PM if you don't want to share on here please!

Edited as seen that yours is de-chromed already, couldn't see it when looking at the screen on my phone. interested to know if you bought a belt line kit or cut vinyl yourself?


Edited by oxnop on Wednesday 1st January 16:04

LaurasOtherHalf

21,429 posts

195 months

Wednesday 1st January 2014
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jimmymidnight said:
This looks awesome! I have a major soft spot for Clubmans! Love what you've done with it!
I've got to agree, what a superb looking little car thumbup

ChrisRS6

736 posts

182 months

Wednesday 1st January 2014
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Never been a fan of any BMW mini....but I must admit that looks great!!

Keep it as it is now though...don't over mod it.

jakeharvey63

150 posts

200 months

Wednesday 1st January 2014
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This looks amazing! Suspension and wheels make it! Combined with the power, awesome combination!

chris116

1,104 posts

167 months

Wednesday 1st January 2014
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Like the look of the Clubman, a JCW version has always seemed like an interesting car to run.

Patch888

701 posts

127 months

Wednesday 1st January 2014
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That's the nicest clubman I've ever seen. Not normally a huge fan but that looks fantastic.

melvster

6,841 posts

184 months

Wednesday 1st January 2014
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That looks fantastic especially with the modifications you have carried out. You keeping the R53 ?

Hartge231

Original Poster:

960 posts

196 months

Wednesday 1st January 2014
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Thanks again guys, appreciate it wink

Hopefully won't be overdoing the mods, a few of the chrome items colour coded Laser Blue, black factory headlight units (joey mod), Hoping to get a pair of Jcw Recaro seats for the interior too, I kept the old car for 8 years so plenty of time to get this one how I want it.

The r53 was sold & collected on Monday Melvster, shame to see the old girl go after so long, but time to move on thumbup

MrC986

3,481 posts

190 months

Wednesday 1st January 2014
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OP, from what I have read, you seem to know the direction you are heading in, though if you want to chat to a fellow owner who has now 'tuned' 2 cars (a track car and also a road car as pictured), PM....my friend has done the whole intercooler and cat upgrades etc amongst other things as well as interior mods on the car pictured (including seats) and has some really good contacts now - one of his cars might be at Autosports at the NEC as well if you are going? wink


rigga

8,727 posts

200 months

Wednesday 1st January 2014
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Lovely looking clubbie you have there ....