That's just it. The Add On kit is in the 2011 Parts guide, but with no illustration or description. My dealer, and sounds like other's, are trying to find out from New Jersey what it's all about.

 

i dunno when r they goin to release the new JCW Aero kit

 

Got a call from my dealer this morning. He has sent two emails and left phone messages for his contact at MINIUSA in New Jersey and still no response. No one seems to know what's different for 2011 yet there is a "required" add-on kit that retails for $350 in the parts book for 2011+ JCW Aero Kit. He's going to keep trying. Weirdly, he can get a price quote for the entire kit with the option of painting the wheel arches too at the port. So it is available right now, but still no certainty about what's changed. I'll post up here as soon as I hear back.

 

MTB: The only thing that I can think of is that of is the backup lighting, but $350. seems way over the edge in pricing. I've seen both, one fog light with a back up light in it, and with both fog lights with back up lighting. But then again, knowing the pricing structure with Mini/BMW, maybe that is it. The wiring is already there for a back up light, so it would be just eh lens, so $350 for a last years rear fog light with a small back up light in it? Right!

 

in my openion, why would i install the previouse aero kit n lose the facelift of the car .. if that is the case i would just buy the 2010 model n install the aero kit coze it wont make a difference .. just the led tail lamps n the interior .. the outside appearance is also important .. in this case any one who has 2010 model can change the tail lights to the new led n do the same thing to the fog lamp guess what he will be having the 2011 model from outside .. i think there will be a new updated aero kit n the launch will be after 3 months from the car is launched, 1 month is remaining i guess so either this year end or biggening of 2011 in january

 

Personally, I just like the looks of the JCW Aero kit, and also think the model should have something that sets it apart from the S. I know you can put the kit on any MINI, in fact I've seen one on a Justa, but I think most people who want to spend the coin will have full out factory JCW's.
In general I like the facelift bumpers, but still like the JCW bumpers and sideskirts better. I doubt seriously this late in the game we're going to get a completely different body kit for the R56. Add that to my wishlist whenever the next MINI generation comes out, that the JCW looks as well as performs differently from the more pedestrian versions.

 

I doubt seriously this late in the game we're going to get a completely different body kit for the R56. Add that to my wishlist whenever the next MINI generation comes out, that the JCW looks as well as performs differently from the more pedestrian versions.[/quote]


I totally agree with you, I doubt very much if there will be much, if anything done. As for on the next generation: I wouldn't hold my breath. Personally, I doubt if you'll see a factory JCW again, period, as look at how they have sold? or not sold, as the case may be. I think that the numbers for 2009 for the USA were in the 490 range, total, and that was with an late Summer and Fall of 2008 being thrown in there. And, 2010 was not as good in sales for the JCW factory unit as in 2009.

At least in the beginning this 2011 year, it appears that there is more activity, brought about by the JCW only colors both, exterior and interior and the gauge differences. Then the increase in price of the MCS being over twice the increase of the JCW. That helps. But, who knows what the powers that be within the Mini/BMW camp are going to do.

I think that they learned an expensive lesson on a factory JCW. They may do like the did in the beginning of the r56 run, offer a kit dealer installed, that's more cost effective for them. Of course it would be even more cost effective for them to just offer a JCW option with JCW authorized bolt on parts and and ECU upgrade, a real upgrade, not like they are offering now. That would be better for us, the consumer.

Of course, I'm going to keep my Lil Guy forever, make a few mods at time goes on, shucks if I get the urge for another new Mini, I may just have to invest in a modified JCW Aero package, and call it my new JCW.

 

I agree with hemi

 

Hi guys .. i was checking minimotoringgear website .. i was just looking at the accessories n i thought of looking at the JCW aero kit n i found that they have updated it n added UPGRADE KIT (FOR MY 2011 -ON VEHICLES) $285.95 .. n REAR FOG LIGHT LEFT (FOR MY2011 VEHICLES - ON WITH OPTION REAR FOG LIGHT OPTION 5AA)

here is the link just scroll down n u will see it.

http://www.minimotoringgear.com/#/pr...?CenterId=null

 

Although it still doesn't bother to explain what it includes. Also noticing that they're pushing you to have the wheel arches painted too, that's also what my dealer quoted as a port install. I don't care for the painted arches, wonder if they will still do it without?
My new 2011 is on order now, not too late to add port or dealer installs, but think with the confusion I'll just wait. I took my front JCW bumper off to add the brake ducts so I would feel comfortable putting the whole kit on myself this time around if that was the best option. I don't mind paying for install if it is reasonable but that's the area with the biggest differences in price.

 

Ya true no explanation .. even at the dealer i can order both with or without the colored arches n they have no clue how the rear bumper will be like .. but i will wait .. with us its must to be installed at the dealer no choice .. after thinking i will do like Hemi, will install the side skirts only n will see later what to do with rest .. i asked the dealer to order side skirts only but they said they can't order only side skirts, it has to be full aero kit so they will send an email to ask regarding this matter .. i just want to know something do i have to order the aero kit arches to fit the side skirts or not required .. it can be fitted with the stock arches?? plss help

 

Saw the new BRG JCW. Some at the dealership thinks it's awful because it looks like Christmas with the darker green and red roof and side mirrors. I thought otherwise, i'm really digging it.

 

To me, it appears very retro....very classic

 

I came very close to ordering that combination. Me too, it looks very European retro to me. I would have been even more interested if the BRG ll was non metallic, but alas, it's not, but looks good. My wife nixed it and we got the Midnight Black.

Oh yes, got the inivisishield put on, the dealer that did the work was fantastic. They are going to be the new Mini dealer here in Iowa as soon as they get the building finished to Mini/BMW specs. When they ordered the kit, they were surprised as to completeness of it. Mirrors, hood, grille around fog lights and even the brake ducts and door edges. Yes, unfortunately there are seams, but on the black, hardly noticeable. Got the 215x45x17" Michelin ICE tires mounted and programed in to the TPS system. Reprograming took a little effort, but finally got it figured out. Next is the m7 turbo insulator shield that should be here on Monday. Then, I'm done until Spring.
On a last note, still lov'n the Lil Guy. Drives great, much smoother on bumps in the road on these non runflats, looks GREAT get lots of compliments on it, even from non Mini owners. Most can't believe how it doesn't look dinky, like a real car. Whatever...

 

[quote=hemisedan;3159938]I came very close to ordering that combination. Me too, it looks very European retro to me. I would have been even more interested if the BRG ll was non metallic, but alas, it's not, but looks good. My wife nixed it and we got the Midnight Black.

Oh yes, got the inivisishield put on, the dealer that did the work was fantastic. They are going to be the new Mini dealer here in Iowa as soon as they get the building finished to Mini/BMW specs. When they ordered the kit, they were surprised as to completeness of it. Mirrors, hood, grille around fog lights and even the brake ducts and door edges. Yes, unfortunately there are seams, but on the black, hardly noticeable. Got the 215x45x17" Michelin ICE tires mounted and programed in to the TPS system. Reprograming took a little effort, but finally got it figured out. Next is the m7 turbo insulator shield that should be here on Monday. Then, I'm done until Spring.

'Lil Guy is gonna have to change his name to "Lil Beast" soon! ;o) I too switched off the run flats (after many years) and the difference is remarkable! It took a while to wear in the new tires to get that grip back, but now Mack sticks like glue in the curves. Side note, since I painted Mack's roof and mirrors, and switched to the black crowns, MINI drivers crank their heads as they drive by me, and even non-MINI drivers stop to look at him. I drove him to a project site the other day, and the contractors swarmed him, saying "Wow, we like you MINI more than your BMW, it's hot." Not bad praise for a MINI. Most of all, I'm just has grateful for him as I was the day I drove him off the lot, all these years past.

 

Okay .. so looks like no one can help regarding the side skirts & arches .. anyways thx

 

O'kay, I thought I'd chime in. I hadn't responded because I have a 1st generation MINI and I thought others might reply. Alright then, I recently had headaches installing an aero grill and trying to get the wheel arches to match the new bumpers, etc. The dealer (shockingly) had NO idea how do the texture so I did my own research, went to Motoringfile.com and downloaded the factory installation instructions, and I feel your pain.

I understand that 2011 brings some changes to the JCW. I went to OutMotoring.com and pulled up the side skirt kits for the 2nd generation, and there is some explanation concerning the painted arches. Here is the link: http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...de_skirts.html It appears that OutMotoring will sell the skirts on their own and that they will be compatible with your arches, but please read. (I'm not certain that I'm looking at the side skirts you wish to have...I'm just trying to offer what I can to help you out if possible).

Also, there is some great info at Motoringfile.com. Here is a link to their announcement regarding the 2011 Refresh, including information concerning the JCW aero kit and the factory kit: http://www.motoringfile.com/2010/07/...es/#more-12499

You can look at Motoringfile's menu at the bottom of each page and pull up all sorts of useful information on the JCW and the R56, as well as read the archives. It is a very useful site, and between that and visiting other sites (including OutMotoring), you can kind of piece information together. That's what I did, and I ended up figuring everything out on my own, took my car to a body shop, and my car came out exactly as I wished...so much so, that the dealer saw it and contacted me to compliment it and even sent me a gift certificate after showing it on their FB page.

I sure do hope that something comes out of what I wrote here, and if not, I apologize--but, I did give it a shot.

Good luck!

 

thx a lot Mack .. i really appreciate ur help .. i guess i confused u guys by saying the aero kit .. i meant the JCW body kit side skirts this is the link at outmotoring that shows that part http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...de_skirts.html .. u gave me very useful tips thx .. i will do what u told me .. see these pics, this is what Hemi wants to do n when i thought of it n saw these pics i decided to do the same .. enjoy n let me know what u think of it

 

You're welcome, and I'm glad that the links proved helpful. I would like to tip you off about one thing, if you are trying to get the look of this MINI, and it will save you time. If you plan to have the texture of the wheel arches continue down to the side skirts, as you see in the photos you posted above, then I wish to alert you to a couple of scenarios and information that you need to know. Some of MINI's kits (this started in the UK, and now it happens here) have the texture already in the design of the part itself, while others do not so the part is completely smooth. Some people want the texture and others do not. But, if your part is smooth and you have the textured arches, and you want that texture to run in a continuous line as you see in the above MINI, then you may (as I did) find that the dealer or independent body shop that you go to, are unaware of how you get that texture. My dealer argued with me that there was no way to continue that texture...the service rep, the service manager, the manager...but that isn't true. A special textured paint is used (I've even seen it offered on ebay), and when I mentioned this to my dealer, they curled their collective lips and said, "wha? textured paint? Nah!" I ended up taking my MINI to an independent body shop, and even there I had to make three trips back to try to get them to understand what I was shooting for, and what I was willing to accept. The body shop's concern turned out to be that the color of the black would not be a "perfect match," and anyone who works with paint and color will tell you that you never get a perfect match with different cans of paint or dye lots. (This is why house painters will mix together 5 gallons of the same color of paint in a large bucket before painting a house). Don't be concerned....the difference on my car is completely imperceptible (and my wheel arches were several years old)--no one could ever see a difference in the shade of black....I can barely make it out, and I work a lot with color and am sensitive to it.

So, just remember, should you choose to keep that continuous line of texture, you may need to be sure that textured paint is used...the link I provided for you earlier showed you a Chili Red MINI that had new bumpers, side skirt, etc....and the texture of the arches are interrupted where the new parts are...some may love that look, others may not be troubled by it, and yet others might not the look at all. Me? I didn't want the line interupted, and so I had to figure out on my own what to do, get the factory installation instructions from motoringfile.com, and then take it to the dealer and two body shops.

Sorry for rambling, but it might save you a lot of time and headaches just to be familiar with the issue. By the way, the car above looks great! I'll look forward to seeing yours posted with the new side skirts soon!

 

Hii Mack .. sorry i replied late i was away these past 5 days n i had no internet at all .. really appreciate ur help .. I will explain to u what is my plan, I will paint the black arches all around the car even if i fitted the JCW side skirts or not .. my concern is do i have to order the JCW arches that comes along with the JCW body kit when i order the JCW side skirts or it will fit with the stock arches? so do i have to replace the stoch arches with the JCW arches to install the JCW side skirts, or not required? i hope this will clarify my point.

 

Mackpuppi: I real like that look. I've been toying around with the idea of replacing that lower side piece with the JCW unit, but didn't know if it would work or not. This is the look I've been wanting to see. Now, if I could just find a guy that doesn't like those and wants the stock lower panels and would like to sell those. Right, dream on.

 

A little something different than black or Eclipse Gray. Sitting in my garage now, but this is at the dealer. I haven't had the time to take real pictures. That may take a while, as all my spare time is being spent working on my tiki bar renovation.

 

I really want to like the red roof, but in all honesty it is not my cup of tea. I think the only way it would work is with a matching red body.

 

JCW666: are you "painting the black wheel arches all the way around" black or do you mean the body color? If you are continuing the black that I'm guessing you may already have, then you only need to add the textured paint to that small section of the side skirt--body you need to advise your body shop that this is what you wish to do. If you are painting the black wheel arches all the way around the body color, then you have two options: one is to sand the wheel arches smooth and the other is to order smooth arches from the factory (which I believe they now make, but they didn't for the 1st generation). I'm told that when sanding down the textured arches, the paint doesn't adhere all that well...so, that made it an easy decision for me (besides, over time I came to like the textured arches as something unique to MINI). I just wanted to be clear, because I'm not certain what you are saying! ;o) If you are keeping and continuing the textured black paint on the arches and down to that small area of the side skirt, it is my belief that you do not need to replace your stock arches...if you are changing to a body colored paint, then you should. I hope that helps.

 

It should work, but finding someone who wants to shift away from the aero side skirts for stock maybe a bit more rare to fine! Whatever you do, 'Lil Guy is a great looking MINI, and I'll root you on from the sidelines!