Hello! Just picked up my JCW...

[Petey_H]

Just picked up my first MINI - a '58 plate JCW in red. Already enjoying it, and looking forward to getting it on a track before too long. Not really had the chance to push it, except in a straight line, but hope to get some time on the twistys later. I was looking for something to put the fun back into driving, having had an S2 elise a few years back, which I had for 5 years. Since then had an alfa 156 and a polo gti, neither of which really gave me the grin factor. I needed something with 4 'occasional' seats and a boot big enough to put a server in, and this seemed the logical conclusion. Test drove an R53 and R56 MCSs, prefered the feel of the R53, but liked the grunt of the turbo. The JCW seemed to combine the best of both, especially as mine has the sports suspension and recaro seats. Just glad that BMW finance were able to sort me out ;-) Obviously can't be left standard, so I'm thinking of a set of racing dynamics wheels and non-runflat tyres, strut brace, coilovers or at least lowering springs, but will probably have to start a bit smaller... Anyone know where I can get the Challenge side graphics from ;-)

Thanks!

Petey

[Alex_MCS]

Congrats, hope you're enjoying your new car I see you've found MiniTorque already!

Edited by Alex_MCS on Saturday 8th August 21:40

[Petey_H]

Yes - I'm doing the rounds! Is that the best one for track info?

[RKDE]

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[Luke_A]

Hows it comparing to the Elise??

[Petey_H]

Actually, this car has really surprised me - it is as much fun as the Elise. Would rather it was rear wheel drive, but apart from that, it is a great drive and lots of fun. And I can claim that it is sensible - as it has four seats and (with the rears folded down) carrying space. Love it! However, there is a nagging thought that I need a rwd car for the track (seven inspired or elise), and I almost wish I had got an R53 - prettier and the supercharger whine is great. The turbo when it spools up reminds me of why I bought the R56 though :-)

[JJCW]

Hey bud, was good to meet you a couple weekends back

J

[JJCW]

riwiho said:

RKDE said:

all things track and performance minitorque
all other mini things totalmini

What is the difference between minitorque and 1320MINI?

'Minitorque.com' is a website/forum which is popular with Mini tuning orientated type folk.

'1320MINI' is a garage/business that has proved itself to be very trustworthy, knowledgeable and reliable (I've happily used them several times); they're a preferred supplier on the site.
I also think i'm right in saying they currently have Europe's fastest Mini doing 11.1 second 1/4 miles.

[JJCW]

riwiho said:

JJCW said:

riwiho said:

RKDE said:

all things track and performance minitorque
all other mini things totalmini

What is the difference between minitorque and 1320MINI?

'Minitorque.com' is a website/forum which is popular with Mini tuning orientated type folk.

'1320MINI' is a garage/business that has proved itself to be very trustworthy, knowledgeable and reliable (I've happily used them several times); they're a preferred supplier on the site.
I also think i'm right in saying they currently have Europe's fastest Mini doing 11.1 second 1/4 miles.

Excellent. Thanks for the help.

I mailed 1320MINI earlier in the week, still waiting to hear back from them.

They're normally pretty good on the emails, give them a call - they've always answered

[JJCW]

riwiho said:

JJCW said:

riwiho said:

JJCW said:

riwiho said:

RKDE said:

all things track and performance minitorque
all other mini things totalmini

What is the difference between minitorque and 1320MINI?

'Minitorque.com' is a website/forum which is popular with Mini tuning orientated type folk.

'1320MINI' is a garage/business that has proved itself to be very trustworthy, knowledgeable and reliable (I've happily used them several times); they're a preferred supplier on the site.
I also think i'm right in saying they currently have Europe's fastest Mini doing 11.1 second 1/4 miles.

Excellent. Thanks for the help.

I mailed 1320MINI earlier in the week, still waiting to hear back from them.

They're normally pretty good on the emails, give them a call - they've always answered

got a very comprehensive reply from them last night. I'm rather excited by the prospect of my first mods.

You won't be disapointed, Thomas' handiwork is superb

[esuuv]

What sort of mods can be done to the factory JCW now? I've had mine over a year now and I think it may be time for some more power....................when mine was new there wasn't much to be done.

[J5]

esuuv said:

What sort of mods can be done to the factory JCW now? I've had mine over a year now and I think it may be time for some more power....................when mine was new there wasn't much to be done.

Supercharged or turbocharged?

[esuuv]

The turbo....

[J5]

esuuv said:

The turbo....

I don't know too much about the turbo version sorry