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My last MINI was an '06 S, but Hurricane Ike took it away from me last year. The car was replaced with an '09 JCW. I have been blown away by the performance with the JCW. The car is truly amazing in a straight line, and even more incredible when it comes time to shed off the speed. The brakes feel like they can stop a freight train. Despite the extra performance of the JCW, I can't help but feel that the S gave me slightly more thrills. That supercharger scream is something that gets your blood boiling like the turbo just can't match. In the end, I wish I still had my '06 but it would still have a JCW as its friend in the garage.
Hehe my feelings are identical. I had an 05 MCS with a few mods that was taken away from me and I miss the thing everyday. But the 09 JCW that I have now I couldn't live without it. I wish I had both....
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Factory built 08/08 MINI JCW: JCW Aerokit, M7 C-Wing, Bilstein PSS10, Vorshlag camber plates, RennSport Racing Rear Upper and Lower Control Arms, Howerton Engineering HFS-3 w/ Race Tank, Whiteline 20mm RSB, RMW Tune, Dunlop Direzza Star Spec Z1, DoS CAI, Evolve FMIC, BSH OCC + Dual Boost Port, NM SSK, etalj-spec torque arm ;), Goodridge SS Brake Lines, Endless RF-650 fluid, Carbotech XP12s, ALTA PSRS, Powergrid adjustable endlinks, Challenge Decals
As a former R53 2005 beautiful Jet Black owner, I can tell you that the JCW09 is more than enough power. This car can get pretty scary when you hit the floor. My former R53 had a decently tuned up engine full of nice goodies but it doesn't compare to the power I have on this ride. It feels very nice to drive and may I dare, less stiff when you don't need to feel every bit of the car rattling.
Go try one, you'll notice what we mean.
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Prior:R53 o5 SOLD :: Current::JCWo9:: specs A/B, A/B, Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, Lthr Punch Crbn Black seats, Piano Black, Anthracite headliner, Hi-Fi plus SIRIUS, Bluetooth USB port, JCW Aero Kit, JCW Leather steering wheel.
I am an absolute MINI-ac until someone decided that they wanted Maggie, my 06R53, more than me. Now, I'm MINI-less, devastated and don't know yet if I want to try and find another 06R53 or take the plunge on a factory JCW. Though I loved the scream of the supercharger and have added the pulley, STB and OCC, I was in the process of getting the R56 brakes for Maggie when all of this happened. Having looked at the configurator, I've got some questions for ya'll. I was wondering why the Sport Suspension and STB weren't default for a factory JCW? Is there any real difference between the MFSW and the JCW leather - leather/suede wrapped ones? Why are there three different rear spoilers (Default, JCW and the $359 Motoring Accessories one)? Are both windows on the 09 auto-up now? Finally, I'm guessing that the brakes, CAI, ECU, etc., are included in the base JCW package?
I appreciate ya'll's responses but, I've gotta say, even the prospect of a factory JCW doesn't compare to my first.
