Thought this would be a good thread to start...so...

Not sure if this is posted yet......

Enjoy...

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=6958

 

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carrevi...vs_rivals.html

 

I'm salivating after reading the Auto Express (UK) articles. After owning 3 different MCS's over the past 6 years, this sounds like the ultimate MINI. I am scheduled to take delivery this Thurs or Fri. Can't wait!!! I'll post pics later this week............

 

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...rks/index.html

 

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/dri...html?id=707718

 

http://stage.bmwcca.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2897

 

http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/09/...man/#more-7020

 

another:

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...FREE/809049971

 

another:

http://www.leftlanenews.com/mini-joh...an-review.html

 

about the min challenge cars:

http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...B?opendocument

 

from the land down under:

http://www.ausmotive.com/2008/09/08/...showrooms.html

 

After reading all those reviews it going to seem like a much long wait than I anticipated.....thanks guys that was good reading.

 

Reading the NAM Review, I noticed in a point:
"t’s worth noting that while the factory JCW is up 19hp over the dealer installed JCW engine kit, the torque is only up 6ft lbs (the engine kit has 200ft lbs of torque). The result is that the JCW engine kit (which costs around $2000 installed if you look hard enough) remains a viable option for those looking to up the OEM performance ante."

I thought that the JCW kit was producing 184ft lbs torque (199 with overboost).
Seems to me that they compare the "normal" torque with the "overboost" torque of R56s

 

from CNET:

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-10050401-48.html

 

Another good read
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-10050401-48.html

 

Do you think The Factory J.C.W. could have those first model year Issue's

 

I don't think so - most of the mechanical changes are uprated base S components verses an all new from scratch design. I've only driven a couple of thousand miles so far, but it all feels very well sorted out to me.

 

from autosavant:

http://www.autosavant.com/2008/09/29...-works-review/

 

magazine,drivers: JCW vs JDM type R Civic -

http://magazines.drivers-republic.co...blue2008/?fm=2

 

any GTI R32 vs JCW Mini comparisons???

 

Current issue of Eurotuner mag has the Cooper S over the R32. Not a direct comparo btw, more in general terms.

 

found this small review and R32 comments from honestjohn:

http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/07/...comment-236365

Here's the entire review:

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=338

 

One more for you.

http://www.ausmotive.com/2008/08/30/...per-works.html

 

Rondel just had a well turned review of the JCW. SOrry, no link, Rondel comes with BMW-CCA membership.

 

From the autochannel:

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2...01/145112.html