My 2009 Chili Red JCW Clubbie got hammered with hail recently. Thus, I took the opportunity to completely re-do the color scheme. I went with a Bentley color (Dark Grey Satin). Its flat/satin sheen has a better then expected contrast with the gloss black roof, wheels and accent pieces. Now I just have to figure out how to clean it???

 

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I bought my JCW off the dealer's lot back in April. When I first saw it at the beginning of the year, I wasn't sure about the red roof and mirrors. I loved the interior the first time I peeked in the windows, and really liked the wheels compared to the other stock and sport wheels on the lot.

After playing with the configurator for a couple months, I got the idea that the dealer might want to unload the JCW that had been on the lot since the previous fall. I gave a fairly low offer, they countered $500 higher, so I ended up getting a very loaded JCW for only about $1200-1500 more than my friend got for his S back in December. I blame/credit him for giving me the MINI bug.

I have to say that this is my all-time favorite car. It is so much fun to drive. I had an S2000 back in 2002 and got rid of it because of the noisy ride -- as nice as the 9K RPMs sounded when you revved it up, the loudness of the motor in the cabin got a bit tiring. Also, I got tired of getting beat up by the ultra stiff suspension. Instead of enjoying driving it to and from work, it became very tedious. The MINI's ride and handling are great. Also, now that I've had it for a while, I really like the red roof.

2011 JCW Hardtop Eclipse Gray/Chili Red Roof and Mirrors, Black Challenge Wheels, Leather Lounge Championship Red, Convenience/Premium/Cold Weather Packages, Adaptive Xenons







There are some more interior shots in my gallery.

 

jefros...your clubbie just became my all time favorite. That is one great looking car! Watch out...I will be at Parris Island, SC in October, might have to hunt ya down to see it in person. LOL!!!

 

Looks great! Very similar to what I ordered, minus the black wheels and leather. I couldn't justify the championship leather cost even though it looks pretty awesome. I'll also have the JCW Aero, Chili Red interior and blacked-out headlight reflectors.

I was also iffy about the red roof with EG but I haven't seen any MINIs with this colour combo on the street so I think it will remain fairly unique. I guess if I tire of it, I could put grey union jack mirror covers and vinyl the roof.

 

Jefros--- that's gorgeous! I have to imagine that cost quite a pretty penny!

 

Very cool colour choice. Needs a chili red roof IMO! My all-time favorite clubie too I think.

This is paint correct? Not vinyl?

 

If you are at all like me, you will not get tired of the red roof. I'm liking it more and more.

 

Only pic I have of mine at the moment

 

I've seen plenty of other Red-roofed JCWs but I've yet to see another (in person) with the EG/CR color combo. I love it!

 

"Jefros--- that's gorgeous! I have to imagine that cost quite a pretty penny!"

Actually - between the insurance pay out secondary to the hail damage and being good friends with the painter, It was not bad at all.

"This is paint correct? Not vinyl?"

Yes. Paint with a special satin clear coat.



I took some better pics. Thanks for looking!






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Man, if that thing had the aero kit it would be so badass. Definitely the nicest clubman I've seen on here.

 

That is one badass R55. Love it!

 

Make it a Clubman and this is mine, even the interior! I was a little unsure about the EG/CR combo but that looks sweet!!!

 

Surely you don't have the same center stripe on the bonnet, do you? The dealer applied that stripe when it was on the lot. I've grown to like it better than the standard stripes available in the configurator.

 

Some updated pics of my JCW:

 

onefish, always been a fan of your car. looks hot with the new tail lights

 

Those tail lights are growing on me. I might have to pick up a set.

 

They are very cool. You have to see them in person. The patterns inside are very cool like a spider web. You won't see that unless you are 6 inches from them.

 

This look is growing on me. Wish I could see it in person.

 

OneFish, not my cup of tea as it were... but impressive looking JCW none the less.

 

My goal was to achieve a look similar to the Challenge car. That is where the wing and the side graphics come into play. Along the way I also blacked everything out. I know the stripes do not match the Challenge car but I really like the look of these stripes.

Its a bit over the top but its unique and no one on the planet has a car that looks like mine. So that is a good thing. Hopefully I never do anything bad or crazy. The cops will surely find me in a heartbeat.

I still grapple with the wing. I like it and hate it. It looks nicer in person as you can see the CF pattern. When I got it some one here on NAM from the UK stated that my car looks like a shopping "trolley." Got a great LOL out of that.

I have also done lots of mods internally too.

My modding fun is done. I am scheduled to get the Integral Audio Soundstage in the next few weeks and I may powder coat the wheels matte black or get Rota RBs in matte black. But I am essentially done.

 

I understand and my opinion of the wing is also fairly negative. However, the real issue is this. It is a piece of hardware that is more designed for the function of producing downforce. I assume it does this at least reasonably well. But, I don't think it was designed with aesthetics at all. So, to me, taken as a piece of competitive hardware I have no issue. Form follows function. Taken as a piece of aesthetic hardware, it doesn't work for me...

 

No, just the standard JCW bonnet stripes, but pretty much everything else that's configurable from the factory. I can't order and of the dealer add-on parts. :(

 

It's really striking; great job.

Cop magnet was the first thing I thought when I saw it tho.