New to us '06 JCW
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From: Houston, Tx
New to us '06 JCW
Hello all!
Last month, my wife and I picked up a 2006 R53 JCW, manual with ~55k miles. We were really just looking for an S with the Chrono package, and didn't know it was a JCW until we got to the dealership. It's DS/B on the 17" MINI Cross Spokes* (thankfully no runflats, Kumho's) with the Chrono and Harmon/Kardon packages. It had the red caliper front brakes, the JCW plaque on the engine, and the JCW exhaust. I think it has the LSD. I can only assume it has the suspension too. Is there a difference between the Sports Suspension, Sports Suspension Plus, and JCW suspension?
*are these wheels true 2pc wheels or faux 2pc?
We're still trying to figure out exactly what we got. I've been trying to learn as much as I can from this site. Am I correct Factory JWC option only started in '06? I know I've read that before that, you could get bits of the JCW package dealer installed. Did they still allow you to do that for the '06 cars? Could you order just the brakes for example?
Is there a sticky on what constitutes the following...
#1 = Premium
#2 = Sport
#3 = Cold Weather Package (Chili Pack)
#4 = Convenience Pack
Sorry for all the questions; I know my Rangers and F-Bodies pretty well, the Mini caught me off gaurd!
Thanks!
Last month, my wife and I picked up a 2006 R53 JCW, manual with ~55k miles. We were really just looking for an S with the Chrono package, and didn't know it was a JCW until we got to the dealership. It's DS/B on the 17" MINI Cross Spokes* (thankfully no runflats, Kumho's) with the Chrono and Harmon/Kardon packages. It had the red caliper front brakes, the JCW plaque on the engine, and the JCW exhaust. I think it has the LSD. I can only assume it has the suspension too. Is there a difference between the Sports Suspension, Sports Suspension Plus, and JCW suspension?
*are these wheels true 2pc wheels or faux 2pc?
We're still trying to figure out exactly what we got. I've been trying to learn as much as I can from this site. Am I correct Factory JWC option only started in '06? I know I've read that before that, you could get bits of the JCW package dealer installed. Did they still allow you to do that for the '06 cars? Could you order just the brakes for example?
Is there a sticky on what constitutes the following...
#1 = Premium
#2 = Sport
#3 = Cold Weather Package (Chili Pack)
#4 = Convenience Pack
Sorry for all the questions; I know my Rangers and F-Bodies pretty well, the Mini caught me off gaurd!
Thanks!
Congratulations on the purchase!
To answer some of your questions - the cross spoke wheels (if they're the R90's) are true 2 piece rims.
There is a difference between the 3 suspensions, with the JCW obviously being the best (though dependent on your tastes).
And, as far as I know, 2006 was the first (and only) year of a factory option JCW on an R53
To answer some of your questions - the cross spoke wheels (if they're the R90's) are true 2 piece rims.
There is a difference between the 3 suspensions, with the JCW obviously being the best (though dependent on your tastes).
And, as far as I know, 2006 was the first (and only) year of a factory option JCW on an R53
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Thanks!
Of course as soon as I posted that, the wife kindly reminded me she ran the VIN on this car before we got it. Looks like I mispoke about the spokes. We have the Web Spoke R98s.
Not sure, but I'm guessing that "Series options" are the available options that were not ordered since it lists the sports suspension plus.
Of course as soon as I posted that, the wife kindly reminded me she ran the VIN on this car before we got it. Looks like I mispoke about the spokes. We have the Web Spoke R98s.
VIN long WMWRE33546TLxxxxx
Type code RE33
Type COOPER S (USA)
Dev. series R53 ()
Line M
Body type COUPE
Steering LL
Door count 3
Engine W11
Cubical capacity 1.60
Power 125
Transmision FRONT
Gearbox MECH
Colour DARK SILVER METALLIC (871)
Upholstery KUNSTLEDER/PANTHER SCHWARZ (K7PN)
Prod. date 2006-01-30
Order options
1CA SELECTION COP RELEVANT VEHICLES
2RE L-ALL. W. WEB SPOKE/RUNFLAT
2TA LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
210 DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)
249 MULTI-FUNCTION FOR STEERING WHEEL
3AL JOHN COOPER WORKS KIT
383 ROOF AND MIRROR CAPS IN BLACK
4AA ROOF LINING ANTHRACITE
403 GLAS ROOF, ELECTRIC
429 INTERIOR SURFACE, ANTHRACITE
450 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT F FRONT PASSENGER SEAT
473 ARMREST, FRONT
520 FOGLIGHTS
522 XENON LIGHT
534 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
547 COCKPIT CHRONO PACKAGE
550 ON-BOARD COMPUTER
645 RADIO CONTROL US
650 CD PLAYER
674 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM HARMAN KARDON
692 CD CHANGER I-BUS PREPARATION
8SP COP CONTROL
895 ADDITIONAL VENTILATOR
9AA EXTERNAL SKIN PROTECTION
925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE
Series options
No. Description
228 SPORTS SUSPENSION SETTINGS PLUS
255 SPORTS LEATHER STEERING WHEEL
262 HEAD AIRBAG
441 SMOKERS PACKAGE
470 CHILD SEAT ISOFIX ATTACHMENT
481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
493 STORAGE COMPARTMENT PACKAGE
546 REVOLUTION COUNTER
563 LIGHTS PACKAGE
657 RADIO BOOST
736 SECOND RADIO REMOTE CONTROL KEY
823 HOT CLIMATE VERSION
845 ACOUSTIC BELT WARNING
853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH
876 RADIO FREQUENCY 315 MHZ
992 NUMBER PLATE ATTACHEMENT MANAGEMENT
Type code RE33
Type COOPER S (USA)
Dev. series R53 ()
Line M
Body type COUPE
Steering LL
Door count 3
Engine W11
Cubical capacity 1.60
Power 125
Transmision FRONT
Gearbox MECH
Colour DARK SILVER METALLIC (871)
Upholstery KUNSTLEDER/PANTHER SCHWARZ (K7PN)
Prod. date 2006-01-30
Order options
1CA SELECTION COP RELEVANT VEHICLES
2RE L-ALL. W. WEB SPOKE/RUNFLAT
2TA LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
210 DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)
249 MULTI-FUNCTION FOR STEERING WHEEL
3AL JOHN COOPER WORKS KIT
383 ROOF AND MIRROR CAPS IN BLACK
4AA ROOF LINING ANTHRACITE
403 GLAS ROOF, ELECTRIC
429 INTERIOR SURFACE, ANTHRACITE
450 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT F FRONT PASSENGER SEAT
473 ARMREST, FRONT
520 FOGLIGHTS
522 XENON LIGHT
534 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
547 COCKPIT CHRONO PACKAGE
550 ON-BOARD COMPUTER
645 RADIO CONTROL US
650 CD PLAYER
674 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM HARMAN KARDON
692 CD CHANGER I-BUS PREPARATION
8SP COP CONTROL
895 ADDITIONAL VENTILATOR
9AA EXTERNAL SKIN PROTECTION
925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE
Series options
No. Description
228 SPORTS SUSPENSION SETTINGS PLUS
255 SPORTS LEATHER STEERING WHEEL
262 HEAD AIRBAG
441 SMOKERS PACKAGE
470 CHILD SEAT ISOFIX ATTACHMENT
481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
493 STORAGE COMPARTMENT PACKAGE
546 REVOLUTION COUNTER
563 LIGHTS PACKAGE
657 RADIO BOOST
736 SECOND RADIO REMOTE CONTROL KEY
823 HOT CLIMATE VERSION
845 ACOUSTIC BELT WARNING
853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH
876 RADIO FREQUENCY 315 MHZ
992 NUMBER PLATE ATTACHEMENT MANAGEMENT
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Appears that the PO left it completely stock. On our short list is adding some black vinyl to the horizontal parts of the grill and getting some window tint. Also need to replace the rear JCW badge that was somehow all bent up by the PO, but after discovering they're over $100! that may wait til a birthday or Christmas. Will probably order the rear fog light (maybe the toggles too, even if we don't get it programmed for a while). Contemplating adding some factory black stripes to the hood.
- Gary
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Hey L and G
Check the marketplace. I just bought JCW emblem for 45.00. Great pictures by the way. This is my "BUZZ". I think yours would look cool and add attitude with this stripe. Especially with matching roof.
Check the marketplace. I just bought JCW emblem for 45.00. Great pictures by the way. This is my "BUZZ". I think yours would look cool and add attitude with this stripe. Especially with matching roof.
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Appears that the PO left it completely stock. On our short list is adding some black vinyl to the horizontal parts of the grill and getting some window tint. Also need to replace the rear JCW badge that was somehow all bent up by the PO, but after discovering they're over $100! that may wait til a birthday or Christmas. Will probably order the rear fog light (maybe the toggles too, even if we don't get it programmed for a while). Contemplating adding some factory black stripes to the hood.
- Gary
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