Official Factory R56 JCW Club Thread
BTW: My dealer also said I can request a new set of the new style logo plates for the side sills and they will be coming no charge. DUH! So I of course ordered them!
6th Gear
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I saw a JCW without the JCW Aero kit that my dealer was prepping. It has the correct door sills, and they look much better IMHO. This should not be an issue for me as I did not order the aero kit.
I have decided to get the chrome driving lights installed at the VDC. I hope that doesn't cause any issues.
I have decided to get the chrome driving lights installed at the VDC. I hope that doesn't cause any issues.
1st Gear
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From: Fort Mill, South Carolina
Question.....
With this being the first thread on factory JCW's does anyone have a problem posting R55 Clubman pix and being able to gush with excitement here when mine is delivered this week? This is me gushing some now.
Can anyone also comment on how long it took for delivery when the owner's lounge estimates a delivery date? I have a ETA of this Thursday. I also know I have a day or two at the dealer with their options. I also know these dealers will be slammed trying to get all of these cars out by the end of the month.
This was the first thread and untill there are more out there I feel this is the best place. I believe I could be the first one here with one.
Comments?
With this being the first thread on factory JCW's does anyone have a problem posting R55 Clubman pix and being able to gush with excitement here when mine is delivered this week? This is me gushing some now.
Can anyone also comment on how long it took for delivery when the owner's lounge estimates a delivery date? I have a ETA of this Thursday. I also know I have a day or two at the dealer with their options. I also know these dealers will be slammed trying to get all of these cars out by the end of the month.
This was the first thread and untill there are more out there I feel this is the best place. I believe I could be the first one here with one.
Comments?
Question.....
With this being the first thread on factory JCW's does anyone have a problem posting R55 Clubman pix and being able to gush with excitement here when mine is delivered this week? This is me gushing some now.
Can anyone also comment on how long it took for delivery when the owner's lounge estimates a delivery date? I have a ETA of this Thursday. I also know I have a day or two at the dealer with their options. I also know these dealers will be slammed trying to get all of these cars out by the end of the month.
This was the first thread and untill there are more out there I feel this is the best place. I believe I could be the first one here with one.
Comments?
With this being the first thread on factory JCW's does anyone have a problem posting R55 Clubman pix and being able to gush with excitement here when mine is delivered this week? This is me gushing some now.
Can anyone also comment on how long it took for delivery when the owner's lounge estimates a delivery date? I have a ETA of this Thursday. I also know I have a day or two at the dealer with their options. I also know these dealers will be slammed trying to get all of these cars out by the end of the month.
This was the first thread and untill there are more out there I feel this is the best place. I believe I could be the first one here with one.
Comments?
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5th Gear
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From: Phila, PA
Question.....
With this being the first thread on factory JCW's does anyone have a problem posting R55 Clubman pix and being able to gush with excitement here when mine is delivered this week? This is me gushing some now.
Can anyone also comment on how long it took for delivery when the owner's lounge estimates a delivery date? I have a ETA of this Thursday. I also know I have a day or two at the dealer with their options. I also know these dealers will be slammed trying to get all of these cars out by the end of the month.
This was the first thread and untill there are more out there I feel this is the best place. I believe I could be the first one here with one.
Comments?
With this being the first thread on factory JCW's does anyone have a problem posting R55 Clubman pix and being able to gush with excitement here when mine is delivered this week? This is me gushing some now.
Can anyone also comment on how long it took for delivery when the owner's lounge estimates a delivery date? I have a ETA of this Thursday. I also know I have a day or two at the dealer with their options. I also know these dealers will be slammed trying to get all of these cars out by the end of the month.
This was the first thread and untill there are more out there I feel this is the best place. I believe I could be the first one here with one.
Comments?
Post up some pics when you get her. The wait must be killing you. Hang in there.
Delivery depends on where your car is. Determine that and you'll be within a few day of knowing when your car arrives. A couple of us here had our cars held at VDC until the official release date so up until that point, I can't tell you.
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Our ship is supposed to dock tomorrow, and my jcw is only going to south bay mini before it gets shipped up here, so I would assume the wait should be minimal, or at least I hope it is 
. Anyone have a quick run through the Hueneme VDC?
. Anyone have a quick run through the Hueneme VDC?
5th Gear
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From: South Florida
yes.
1st Gear
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From: Fort Mill, South Carolina
Please welcome the Factory JCW R55 Lightning Blue "Clubman"
Here she is
Take delivery tomorrow. Still have not drove it.
Holy S*** the exaust was amazing! Snap, crackle, burp, and fart.
Turned off all DST and sport on. It was amazing. Sat there and rev'd the engine.
My MA and I freaked out as to how cool it was.
She is getting strut brace, driving lights, sport stripe tomorrow.
Go to photo thread to view all photo's. Still figuring out how to insert a photo into this area. Do I need to become a paying member to do this?
More photo's tomorrow
Take delivery tomorrow. Still have not drove it.
Holy S*** the exaust was amazing! Snap, crackle, burp, and fart.
Turned off all DST and sport on. It was amazing. Sat there and rev'd the engine.
My MA and I freaked out as to how cool it was.
She is getting strut brace, driving lights, sport stripe tomorrow.
Go to photo thread to view all photo's. Still figuring out how to insert a photo into this area. Do I need to become a paying member to do this?
More photo's tomorrow
3rd Gear
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From: Southern Calif
Here she is
Take delivery tomorrow. Still have not drove it.
Holy S*** the exaust was amazing! Snap, crackle, burp, and fart.
Turned off all DST and sport on. It was amazing. Sat there and rev'd the engine.
My MA and I freaked out as to how cool it was.
She is getting strut brace, driving lights, sport stripe tomorrow.
Go to photo thread to view all photo's. Still figuring out how to insert a photo into this area. Do I need to become a paying member to do this?
More photo's tomorrow
Take delivery tomorrow. Still have not drove it.
Holy S*** the exaust was amazing! Snap, crackle, burp, and fart.
Turned off all DST and sport on. It was amazing. Sat there and rev'd the engine.
My MA and I freaked out as to how cool it was.
She is getting strut brace, driving lights, sport stripe tomorrow.
Go to photo thread to view all photo's. Still figuring out how to insert a photo into this area. Do I need to become a paying member to do this?
More photo's tomorrow
How r u btw?
1st Gear
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From: Fort Mill, South Carolina
I looked at VW R32's, A3 Type S, X6
I just loved the MINI R55 JCW. I started with a stock 67 Mustang "back in the day" and always wondered what it might of been like to get a Shelby GT 350 or 500 from the factory.
I think I just got one.....A MINI that is. Love the look and the community surrounding this car brand.
I really have appreciated all of the good advice on this thread as this car seemed hard to find out all of the details since it is so new.
I believe this is the only one in Charlotte...for now.
Break in advice? No more than 4000 RPM in any gear and vary the throttle to not run engine at constant RPM for long time?
I just loved the MINI R55 JCW. I started with a stock 67 Mustang "back in the day" and always wondered what it might of been like to get a Shelby GT 350 or 500 from the factory.
I think I just got one.....A MINI that is. Love the look and the community surrounding this car brand.
I really have appreciated all of the good advice on this thread as this car seemed hard to find out all of the details since it is so new.
I believe this is the only one in Charlotte...for now.
Break in advice? No more than 4000 RPM in any gear and vary the throttle to not run engine at constant RPM for long time?
Last edited by passatjeff; Jul 31, 2008 at 07:23 PM.
6th Gear
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Personally, I want to wait for the accessories parts to be updated with the new logo (for those that have them) before I start adding them. I don't want to mix logos. For example, I may get the JCW steering wheel, but will wait to get the bottom CF cover until it's updated.
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Based on what I have read here, everyone that got the little checkerboard decal on the dash had it put on un even. Mine is the same way but as I look at it, I am wondering if it was put on level to the ground and just not matched to the interior trim lines. Unfortunately, here in Vegas I do not have any of my tools or access to my levels. Anyone want to take a level out and place it on line with the decal to see if my theory is right?
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Personally, I want to wait for the accessories parts to be updated with the new logo (for those that have them) before I start adding them. I don't want to mix logos. For example, I may get the JCW steering wheel, but will wait to get the bottom CF cover until it's updated.
6th Gear
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That's good to know, because I want to get the shifter right away. I didn't like the feel of the ball shifter when I test drove the demo JCW, but I did like the JCW shifter when I drove a MCS with the JCW upgrades.
5th Gear
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I looked at VW R32's, A3 Type S, X7
I just loved the MINI R55 JCW. I started with a stock 67 Mustang "back in the day" and always wondered what it might of been like to get a Shelby GT 350 or 500 from the factory.
I think I just got one.....A MINI that is. Love the look and the community surrounding this car brand.
I really have appreciated all of the good advice on this thread as this car seemed hard to find out all of the details since it is so new.
I believe this is the only one in Charlotte...for now.
Break in advice? No more than 4000 RPM in any gear and vary the throttle to not run engine at constant RPM for long time?
I just loved the MINI R55 JCW. I started with a stock 67 Mustang "back in the day" and always wondered what it might of been like to get a Shelby GT 350 or 500 from the factory.
I think I just got one.....A MINI that is. Love the look and the community surrounding this car brand.
I really have appreciated all of the good advice on this thread as this car seemed hard to find out all of the details since it is so new.
I believe this is the only one in Charlotte...for now.
Break in advice? No more than 4000 RPM in any gear and vary the throttle to not run engine at constant RPM for long time?
Sweet!! Nice JCWcm
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5th Gear
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From: Phila, PA
I looked at VW R32's, A3 Type S, X7
I just loved the MINI R55 JCW. I started with a stock 67 Mustang "back in the day" and always wondered what it might of been like to get a Shelby GT 350 or 500 from the factory.
I think I just got one.....A MINI that is. Love the look and the community surrounding this car brand.
I really have appreciated all of the good advice on this thread as this car seemed hard to find out all of the details since it is so new.
I believe this is the only one in Charlotte...for now.
Break in advice? No more than 4000 RPM in any gear and vary the throttle to not run engine at constant RPM for long time?
I just loved the MINI R55 JCW. I started with a stock 67 Mustang "back in the day" and always wondered what it might of been like to get a Shelby GT 350 or 500 from the factory.
I think I just got one.....A MINI that is. Love the look and the community surrounding this car brand.
I really have appreciated all of the good advice on this thread as this car seemed hard to find out all of the details since it is so new.
I believe this is the only one in Charlotte...for now.
Break in advice? No more than 4000 RPM in any gear and vary the throttle to not run engine at constant RPM for long time?
1st Gear
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From: ft lauderdale
WOOOHOOO. I got my production number so I figure I'll kick this thread off as the official factory R56 JCW thread.
Rules and Bylaws for membership:
-You must post a pic of your Factory R56 JCW to be a considered for membership.
-You must complete one track day OR one auto cross to be a member in good standing. Of course, an obligatory pic must be included in your membership application post.
-All JCW drive train problems/issues (engines/transmission/brakes,etc) should be reported in this thread. All others such as posts about sunroofs, paint, glass, electronics, etc. should be posted elsewhere.
-All posts about mods must be accompanied by a picture of said mod.
-Any posts about floor mats, paint scratches, window tint, gps, interior pieces or the naming of your JCW or any other type of frilly post is cause for immediate revocation of your membership. 2 track days/Auto Cross days must be completed to be reinstated as a member in good standing.
-All race car drivers, track day junkies and auto crossers who pilot Minis are always welcome and are immediate members in good standing.
-All Mini insiders, technicians, people with valuable JCW information are welcome and encouraged to supply said information.
-Any member ADDING chrome to their JCW (interior or exterior) will be stripped of their membership and banned for life.
-All others need not apply.
Congratulations to all the folks waiting to pick up their factory JCW!
I'm Member #0001 WOO HOO
Rules and Bylaws for membership:
-You must post a pic of your Factory R56 JCW to be a considered for membership.
-You must complete one track day OR one auto cross to be a member in good standing. Of course, an obligatory pic must be included in your membership application post.
-All JCW drive train problems/issues (engines/transmission/brakes,etc) should be reported in this thread. All others such as posts about sunroofs, paint, glass, electronics, etc. should be posted elsewhere.
-All posts about mods must be accompanied by a picture of said mod.
-Any posts about floor mats, paint scratches, window tint, gps, interior pieces or the naming of your JCW or any other type of frilly post is cause for immediate revocation of your membership. 2 track days/Auto Cross days must be completed to be reinstated as a member in good standing.
-All race car drivers, track day junkies and auto crossers who pilot Minis are always welcome and are immediate members in good standing.
-All Mini insiders, technicians, people with valuable JCW information are welcome and encouraged to supply said information.
-Any member ADDING chrome to their JCW (interior or exterior) will be stripped of their membership and banned for life.
-All others need not apply.
Congratulations to all the folks waiting to pick up their factory JCW!
I'm Member #0001 WOO HOO
my question is can anyone tell me what aftermarket brake pads are available for the 09 stock JCW brakes.
please let me know
thanks
meckonica
I looked at VW R32's, A3 Type S, X6
I just loved the MINI R55 JCW. I started with a stock 67 Mustang "back in the day" and always wondered what it might of been like to get a Shelby GT 350 or 500 from the factory.
I think I just got one.....A MINI that is. Love the look and the community surrounding this car brand.
I really have appreciated all of the good advice on this thread as this car seemed hard to find out all of the details since it is so new.
I believe this is the only one in Charlotte...for now.
Break in advice? No more than 4000 RPM in any gear and vary the throttle to not run engine at constant RPM for long time?
I just loved the MINI R55 JCW. I started with a stock 67 Mustang "back in the day" and always wondered what it might of been like to get a Shelby GT 350 or 500 from the factory.
I think I just got one.....A MINI that is. Love the look and the community surrounding this car brand.
I really have appreciated all of the good advice on this thread as this car seemed hard to find out all of the details since it is so new.
I believe this is the only one in Charlotte...for now.
Break in advice? No more than 4000 RPM in any gear and vary the throttle to not run engine at constant RPM for long time?
Nice color combo! Begging for a suspension drop and tint!