Factory JCW Talk (2009+) Discussion of the factory-built 2nd Gen JCW MINI Cooper S, and all unique aspects of this trim.

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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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I live in Normal, IL, so about 50 miles from Champaign.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 04:51 AM
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There was a WC50 in Indiana about a month ago. It was on the lot for $35k. Hope this helps. Your car looks awesome!
 
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 08:24 AM
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Had a custom grille badge made by Cooperflags And updated the license plate recently too.

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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 07:07 AM
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elllo fellow 50 owners!

Just popped by to show you some pictures from a meet we had at the weekend.

Numbers 112, 193, and 198

Mines 198 (The one in the middle!)

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This one belongs to my better half

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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 11:27 AM
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1961 Cooper Climax T54 IndyCar with a 2010 John Cooper Works WC50 Edition and a MINI Cooper S, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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From this BMW Press Group release
 
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 11:10 AM
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I'll take it

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I wouldn't take under $37,000 with the extra wheels.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 07:00 AM
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you guys gotta see this ,beautiful

heres something I found while seaching the net,(sorry about the wannabe busting into your thread) I gotta get the tools and the information on how to get that kind of result! turn up the resolution

http://youtu.be/Uoxpg0JexGA

final

http://youtu.be/bDZAFiwDiUI
 

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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 07:51 AM
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Yeah, really looks good. Did you find interior shots?
 
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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a few ,, red trim,,,, say what?
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 04:19 PM
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found a WC50 w/Nav available here in the states(kind of)

http://www.autowestgroupmini.com/use...78bdc4dc13.htm
 
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 08:53 PM
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Thank God you found and posted that pic Jack. Its been killing me to keep it under my hat. When I bought my 50 #437 they asked if they could borrow it for a day to take it out to Indy for the photo shoot before they shipped it. It was for Miles Ahead - a great teenager driving program so how could I say no. They sent me the photos after I got the car, but with the agreement they would be for personal use only.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 12:50 PM
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Well, the cat is out of the bag now I wondered which car it was.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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Another JCW Suspension thumbs up

Just had the JCW suspension installed this week. Many thanks to Gmann2369 for his patience and feedback with a series of questions, and to Signcarver for allowing a test drive of his JCW.

Wanted to echo the comments of other owners who have this upgrade installed. The JCW suspension provides a smooth ride while increasing control and feedback in nearly all situations.

Nose dive under hard braking? Gone.
Tail squat under hard acceleration? Gone.
Harshness? None.
Steering response and feedback? Improved.
Torque Steer? Gone.

[Note, the dealership did reflash the car, which includes the 2011 torque steer retrofit.]

This setup is exactly what I had hoped to achieve on a car that is primarily used as a daily driver. It integrates seamlessly with the increased power and braking of the factory JCW. As others have said before, the MINI JCW should come with this suspension as standard equipment.

Cheers!
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 04:21 PM
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red springs or black?
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 04:33 PM
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Anyone know what happend to the WC50 that was for sale in Illinois?
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by JackMac
Just had the JCW suspension installed this week. Many thanks to Gmann2369 for his patience and feedback with a series of questions, and to Signcarver for allowing a test drive of his JCW.

Wanted to echo the comments of other owners who have this upgrade installed. The JCW suspension provides a smooth ride while increasing control and feedback in nearly all situations.

Nose dive under hard braking? Gone.
Tail squat under hard acceleration? Gone.
Harshness? None.
Steering response and feedback? Improved.
Torque Steer? Gone.

[Note, the dealership did reflash the car, which includes the 2011 torque steer retrofit.]

This setup is exactly what I had hoped to achieve on a car that is primarily used as a daily driver. It integrates seamlessly with the increased power and braking of the factory JCW. As others have said before, the MINI JCW should come with this suspension as standard equipment.

Cheers!
John
Good to hear. I've been pretty happy with the JCW suspension too. Can't go wrong with a set designed to work together for the car.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 10:16 AM
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Hi,
Are those headlights gloss black or flat black?
Planning to paint mine.
Thanks,
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 04:03 PM
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Safe & Happy Holidays to our WC50 owners!

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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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Just put up my WC50 #416 in the for sale section

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...?product=22513
 
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Old Dec 24, 2011 | 11:02 PM
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Just put up my WC50 #416 in the for sale section

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...?product=22513
Dear Santa.....
 
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by e_reyes
Dear Santa.....
No one is interested?
 
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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Interested, however $38,000 is alot of money to spend on a car. Not saying it's not worth it, just saying not alot of people have that kind of money right now.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by anasumme
Interested, however $38,000 is alot of money to spend on a car. Not saying it's not worth it, just saying not alot of people have that kind of money right now.
Understandable. I am also accepting reasonable offers, so feel free.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by shadowwc50
Understandable. I am also accepting reasonable offers, so feel free.
I thought about your car everyday I was in LA for the holidays. Gave me a heartache.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by e_reyes
I thought about your car everyday I was in LA for the holidays. Gave me a heartache.
Lol. Santa took the car to her new owner today already.
 
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