Post pics of your Factory JCW MINI
4th Gear
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Oklahoma City
I just reached the 2000 mi break-in on my to the track! It was really just a Driving school, got to spend two days at the track 
that was way fun! I have the JCW coil overs, the kit comes with sway bars. Man I love the way it sounds when you open them up 
that was way fun! I have the JCW coil overs, the kit comes with sway bars. Man I love the way it sounds when you open them up
1st Gear
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Geneva
My JCW Factory:
Ichanging the wheels
I have him sell, j have many of problemes with, have make exchange 8 times brakes(I am to find on a mountain road or j went a little, a moment more brakes, has finished in a field heights of mud, more being afraid that of the evil, have just adorns him shock before and the left blade which is to "dead"
), 6 times durtie of the turbo, 2 the "computer" general and I say to you not everything I am really happy by this car, me l have make reprogram has 243 hp and the she really walks, indeed but as say higher, excess of problemes
Ichanging the wheels
I have him sell, j have many of problemes with, have make exchange 8 times brakes(I am to find on a mountain road or j went a little, a moment more brakes, has finished in a field heights of mud, more being afraid that of the evil, have just adorns him shock before and the left blade which is to "dead"
), 6 times durtie of the turbo, 2 the "computer" general and I say to you not everything I am really happy by this car, me l have make reprogram has 243 hp and the she really walks, indeed but as say higher, excess of problemes
5th Gear
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Maryland
I talked to them about that very car about a month ago and they came down $750 off sticker no problem.
Towson mini. They were great to work with. Low pressure and reflected Mini passion cause, at least my MA, was a MCS owner. They didn't take any off MSRP but worked with me in some other ways. They treated me and my patiently waiting family with respect which I value more than the bottom line most of the time.
1st Gear
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Washington, DC Region
I'm finally ready to run engine to a higher rpm, and I will be interested to see how that changes the way I drive it. So far, I've found that the high torque and best acceleration are well below the initially recommended 4,000 RPM. Not sure I'll regularly wander above that RPM.
5th Gear
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Maryland
Oh Umm. None of those add-ons were on the car at that time. They must have put them on after I saw it. 
Great, thanks ignote. Glad to know I didn't get taken. They basically took off the dealer add-ons (3m clear bra, cloth floor mats, alarm) which was about that price (going from memory), so it went back to sticker price off the boat, and threw in a set of rubber floor mats too. So far so good, 1200 miles and no issues except for Iphone charging issue discussed elsewhere on the thread.
I'm finally ready to run engine to a higher rpm, and I will be interested to see how that changes the way I drive it. So far, I've found that the high torque and best acceleration are well below the initially recommended 4,000 RPM. Not sure I'll regularly wander above that RPM.
I'm finally ready to run engine to a higher rpm, and I will be interested to see how that changes the way I drive it. So far, I've found that the high torque and best acceleration are well below the initially recommended 4,000 RPM. Not sure I'll regularly wander above that RPM.
JCW Fanatic
Joined: May 2005
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From: Las Vegas NV.
Couple changes
So yesterday I added a M7 FMIC, NM engineering discharge pipe and painted most of the chrome pieces. Here are a couple pictures, more on my cardomain page... Page 4 is the new stuff...
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3335956/4
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3335956/4
2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Texas
...also, how have you liked the M7 FMIC so far? I live in Texas and we get a lot of heat down here, so I've been considering getting a bigger than stock FMIC. Have you noticed any difference in performance or mileage?
Last edited by MrPinkFloyd; Aug 12, 2009 at 08:55 AM.
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From: Las Vegas NV.
Thanks for the kind words! The little chrome ring comes off the key fob so it's pretty easy to paint. I just sanded it down, primered, painted and cleared. 2 coats of each. If you do it remember to sand down the inside after you paint it. The paint builds up enough that if you dont you will break it putting it back on. I had to learn the hard way. My spare key does not have a ring around it right now...
I like the FMIC a lot. Vegas gets hot too as I am sure you are aware. Honestly it seems to accelerate a little smoother. I am sure that is partly due to the discharge pipe but the combo works well together. As others have said, when it is this hot a larger FMIC is just recapturing lost HP due to heat. I cant wait to see how it is when it cools down a bit.
One thing I will say, I took my friend for a ride the other day and we were on some back streets. I turned off the AC and held down the DTC button till everything was off. I managed to spin both tires through the intersecton from the stop sign. I was really suprised. Keep in mind that I have the OEM runflats but I was still impressed. I can also get it to chirp in third if my timing is good. Cooler air should really be fun!!!
I am not sure about mileage yet. I am still having fun with my reclaimed HP so I will have to get back to you on that.
I like the FMIC a lot. Vegas gets hot too as I am sure you are aware. Honestly it seems to accelerate a little smoother. I am sure that is partly due to the discharge pipe but the combo works well together. As others have said, when it is this hot a larger FMIC is just recapturing lost HP due to heat. I cant wait to see how it is when it cools down a bit.
One thing I will say, I took my friend for a ride the other day and we were on some back streets. I turned off the AC and held down the DTC button till everything was off. I managed to spin both tires through the intersecton from the stop sign. I was really suprised. Keep in mind that I have the OEM runflats but I was still impressed. I can also get it to chirp in third if my timing is good. Cooler air should really be fun!!!
I am not sure about mileage yet. I am still having fun with my reclaimed HP so I will have to get back to you on that.