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BH's Midnight Black & Chilli Red FJCW Hatch
Thought it is a good as time as any to start a new thread.
After much discussion and thought over a new MINI we finally both agreed and went into our local MINI dealer, Cooper Teesside and paid the deposit on a new FJCW hatch. Over the weekend we had been through which MINI she wanted. Initially it was a new MCS convertable, then a new MCS with panny roof (both great cars may I add), but she kept coming back to a FJCW. Looked at all the models and the hatch suited us best as I'm keeping my Audi. We were very happy with the deal. Worked out a discount, so we didn't feel too robbed! lol The colour & spec is what the good lady has wanted since she first saw them come out! Spec as follows - R56 MINI John Cooper Works hatch Exterior Midnight Black A94 Roof & Mirror Caps in Red 3A3 17" Cross Spoke Challenge Alloy Wheels in Black 2PX Upholstery Leather Lounge Championship Black/Red T9IN Interior surfaces Chili Red 4CY Packages Chili 7Y2 Optional equipment Dynamic Stability Control 210 Multi-function controls for s'wheel (Part of Chili) 249 Run-flat tyres 258 John Cooper Works leather steering wheel 2XC Alarm system (Thatcham 1) 302 Heated Mirrors/Washer Jets 314 Chrome Line interior 345 John Cooper Works Aerodynamic Kit 3A1 Black headlights 3A2 John Cooper Works Bonnet Stripes 3AZ Electric Glass Sunroof 403 Sun protection glass 420 Floor mats, velour (Part of Chili) 423 Pass. seat height adjustment (Part of Chili) 450 Armrest - front, centre 473 Sport seats, front 481 Storage Compartment Pack (Part of Chili) 493 Anthracite Roof Lining 4AA Additional Decor Rings 4AU Colour Line Carbon Black 4C1 Interior World Carbon Black 4CU Sport Button 4UF Headlight wash 502 Park Distance Control (PDC), rear 507 Foglights, front 520 Rain sensor with auto. headlight activation (Part of Chili) 521 Xenon headlights (Part of Chili) 522 Automatic Air Conditioning (Part of Chili) 534 On-Board Computer (Part of Chili) 550 Extended Interior Light Package (Part of Chili) 563 Passenger airbag deactivation, front 5DA Car Jack 5DD Dynamic Traction Control 5DT DAB digital radio 654 Radio BOOST CD 6FC Basic Bluetooth with USB 6ND 2nd Remote Key 736 White Indicator Lenses (Part of Chili) 785 John Cooper Works Sports Steering Wheel ZC4 Couple of options that we gave some serious thoughts too - Media pack - couldn't justify the expense for what use we would get Visual boost radio - don't really need it. Besides the owner likes the black rev counter & speedo HK stereo - we hardly have the radio on in the car, so not worth it for us As someone said on tM, you've got to get what works for you! Delivery should be 1st week in September! I have asked the dealer not to touch the car when it comes off the trailer from the factory. No prep work whatsoever. The day we collect it, I'm taking it to a Tyre shop to have the run-flats removed and a set of Hankook V12's fitted. Why MINI 'saddle' their JCW with these tyres is beyond me!" The MINI has been booked in with a Pro Detailer to do a 'new car detail' the day after we collect it. I've agreed with him that I want the CarPro C.Quartz products to be used. Plenty of photo's when collected! The wait begins ... |
Very nice. Congrats. What's a "Chili" package?
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Originally Posted by InVisib0L
(Post 3785674)
Very nice. Congrats.
Originally Posted by InVisib0L
(Post 3785674)
What's a "Chili" package?
- Clth/Lea Ray Carbon Black, interior trim - Automatic Air Conditioning - Extended Interior Light Package - Floor mats, velour - Multi-function controls for s'wheel - On-Board Computer - Pass. seat height adjustment - Rain sensor with auto. headlight activation - Storage Compartment Pack - White Indicator Lenses - Xenon Headlights Cost Uk£ 1750.00 for the JCW Upholstery options are cheaper after spec'ing the chili pack For example - Leather Lounge Championship Black/Red interior http://ecom.mini.co.uk/bvco/images/space.gifis normally Uk£ 1235.00 but with chili pack it becomes Uk£ 775.00 In the Uk, you DO NOT buy any MINI without a Chili pack unless you want to kill the trade in price! |
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When I picked the good lady up from work, I chanced it and drove to the Dealers compound where the new cars are stored. It is actually on the way home, I kid you not!
Anyway, low and behold we could see the MINI. Anyways, we managed to obtain a 'short pass' to the compound and had a look round the car! Ohhhh very nice indeedy! :grin::grin::grin: All the options appear to be fitted as ordered. :thumbsup: No pics of interior as glass to reflective! Couple or 3 of pics ;) Attachment 155370 Attachment 155371 Attachment 155372 Probably will be much the same when we collect it! lol :nod: Getting even more excited now. Can't wait for a week on Sunday! |
Sweet!! I have the same car (with different seats, no stripes, and I have driving lights) and it looks great. I have never seen another one and IMO it is really stunning and unique with the red roof and mirrors. So glad I got a JCW and went with this special color combo. Enjoy!!!
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Originally Posted by MINI Marvin
(Post 3799233)
Sweet!! I have the same car (with different seats, no stripes, and I have driving lights) and it looks great. I have never seen another one and IMO it is really stunning and unique with the red roof and mirrors. So glad I got a JCW and went with this special color combo. Enjoy!!!
We collect it Sunday 1st September 2013 @ 11.30hrs BST. Getting very excited now! :grin: |
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Collected the MINI at 1130 on Sunday morning
Anyway, with further ado ... Ta dah! Lovely flowers for the 'owner' from Becky the Saleslady :thumb: Attachment 155212 Just arrived at home - number plates still in the window The car was very dirty, mainly dust and some bird cr@p on the windscreen Attachment 155213 Both front seats still had the plastic wrapping on them. Inspected both prior to leaving and took the drivers one off for the 'owner' to drive home Attachment 155214 Attachment 155215 First job up - clean the inside All the carpets hoovered, plastics and leather surfaces wiped down with a damp MF cloth. New interior mats put in Attachment 155216 Attachment 155217 Attachment 155218 We were a bit concerned about not speccing the visual boost radio, but seeing the car in the flesh we both very happy and have no regrest. The dark anthracite really suits the interior we think Attachment 155219 First snow foam (Autobrite Magifoam) Attachment 155220 Rinsed of with the PW Attachment 155221 Second snow foam (Autosmart Actimousse) Attachment 155222 Door shuts, grilles etc cleaned while the 2nd snow foam dwelled Attachment 155223 Dried off with some new ultra plush MF towels Still bits and pieces of grease etc on the bodywork and it is in need of a full decontamination. I also noticed a couple of marks on the bonnet and a bit of hologramming on the bonnet and FOS door. It was quit obvious the dealer hadn't cleaned the car, but there was enough minor defects in the paint that would have annoyed me had the car not being going to a Pro-Detailer. Could be me being a bit anal mind ... :laugh: Attachment 155224 Attachment 155225 After we had gone out for a drive last night we were both a bit concerned about some vibration / droning noise we were getting when driving. As much as I could I couldn't fathom it out. Went to the Dealer this morning. As I got out of the car Becky was already coming out of the Showroom to greet me. I explained our concerns and she got the Service Manager straight out and I took him for a short drive, so he could hear it, which he did. He said he would put it straight up on the ramps and get a mechanic to look at it straight away while Becky made me a cup of tea. Before I had finished my tea the Service Manager was back out having resolved the problem. The heat shield on the exhaust at the engine was slightly touching the exhaust, so they were able to bend it out of the way. Problem solved! Panic averted! Great service! Thanks for looking! :thumbsup: |
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Couldn't resist doing a couple of mods last night! :lol:
Standard scuttles Attachment 155205 Standard scuttles with silver bulbs Attachment 155206 JCW scuttles with silver bulbs Attachment 155207 Standard roof aerial Attachment 155208 MINI sport aerial Attachment 155209 http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ps5f9a8060.jpg Pics after the mods :bigsmile: Attachment 155210 Attachment 155211 After having driven the MINI and spoken with Greig, we are leaving the run flats on for the time being. They're not as bad as we remember TBH :tl: Anyway, off to the Detailers at 6pm tonight! :thumbsup: |
i swear to god, i thought someone stole my car. pheww...the black r112 was reassurance that you didn't steal my baby..heheheh..
Congrats..soooooo beautiful. BTW, what does snow foam do? Sorry for asking stupid question. |
Originally Posted by g35mt
(Post 3804253)
i swear to god, i thought someone stole my car. pheww...the black r112 was reassurance that you didn't steal my baby..heheheh..
Congrats..soooooo beautiful. BTW, what does snow foam do? Sorry for asking stupid question. Snow foam help to break down dirt on the car and gently lift it off before you touch with a wash mitt, therefore helping to prevent swirl marks. Best used thro' a snow foam lance. Think of it more as a pre-wash. |
Nice car. Love the color choice...
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Originally Posted by ignitionmodule
(Post 3804437)
Nice car. Love the color choice...
Now I've got all the photo's together, time to do the write up! I chickened out and got a Pro-Detailer to do our new MINI John Cooper Works as I suspected, even though the Dealer didn't touch the car, that it would need a machine polish. I'm not up to speed on machine polishing and thought a brand new car wasn't the best way to start! So 'new car protection detail' duly booked. We took the MINI up to Shaun the Detailer. He initially did a paint inspection with a paint depth gauge and a sun gun. The paint readings were all fairly consistent but the sun gun showed up more marring, holograming and marks than I had seen. Photo's courtesy of Shaun – cheers mate! I'll let the pictures do the talking! Holograming Attachment 155086 Attachment 155087 Attachment 155088 Snow foamed - Attachment 155089 Attachment 155090 Machining - http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ps3f7da57d.jpg Attachment 155091 Attachment 155092 CarPro C.Quartz UK edition ready to be applied - Attachment 155093 50/50 shot of the trim with Carpro DLUX Attachment 155094 Exhaust done with Britemax twins Attachment 155095 Completed shots - Attachment 155096 Attachment 155097 Attachment 155098 Attachment 155099 Attachment 155100 Attachment 155101 http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...pse2fd0b42.jpg Attachment 155102 Attachment 155103 Engine - Attachment 155104 Attachment 155105 Attachment 155106 The 'owner' and very impressed with the work and professional service done by Shaun! Words can't describe the MINI now. Its been truly transformed! |
nice....you sure like that snow foam!
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beautiful car!!
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Originally Posted by batdevice_
(Post 3806859)
beautiful car!!
More photo's here while I wait for my bandwith to be restored :grin: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...2922687&type=3 |
Looks amazing!!
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Originally Posted by DRoc7822
(Post 3811488)
Looks amazing!!
Thought I better get some photo's of the JCW that I can call my own! Ta Dah! :grin: Attachment 154822 Attachment 154823 Attachment 154824 Attachment 154825 Attachment 154826 Attachment 154827 Attachment 154828 Attachment 154829 Attachment 154830 :grin::grin::grin: |
Nice Job!!
Looks good |
Originally Posted by JChileW
(Post 3813862)
Nice Job!!
Looks good |
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A few more little mods since my last visit to NAM :wink:
Dash sticker - Attachment 153745 Xenon match sidelights (OEM bulb on the left as you look at the pic, LED on the right) - Attachment 153746 Just been tidying up all the bulbs I have replaced on the JCW. I was surprised to find I've changed 19! 2 x front indicator to silver's 2 x side repeaters to silver's 2 x no. plate light bulbs to LED's 2 x front side light bulbs to xenon match LED's 11 x interior bulbs to LED's No pic - sorry Genuine MINI Chili red rear-view mirror cover Before - Attachment 153747 After - Attachment 153748 Part number is 51162339378 (non auto-dim rear-view mirror) and 51162339377 (auto-dim rear-view mirror) Gratuitous reflection shot :lol: - Attachment 153749 http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/th...ce99a.jpg.html |
Very nice, great options too.
Do you find the lack of a thick boarder around the tailpipes frustrating also? My fJcw has the option sports suspension and it doesn't look as high as yours. Does the sport suspension lower it? |
Neither the base nor sport suspensions lower the car, only the JCW suspension does.
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Very clean MINI , nice camera shots. :)
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
(Post 3849696)
Very clean MINI , nice camera shots. :)
Some updated pics :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: Was messing around with a few locations on an Industrial Park near me. Only able to do this on a Sunday when everywhere is shut :lol: Attachment 150286 Attachment 150287 Took me ages to line up all trailers before I could take the pic :nod::wink: :lol: Attachment 150288 Attachment 150289 Attachment 150290 Attachment 150291 Reflection shot after a coat of Sonax BSD :thumbsup: Attachment 150292 New JCW strut brace fitted this morning :thumbsup: MINI part no. 51710442352 Couple of pics - Attachment 150293 Attachment 150294 |
Jcw
That's a bad ass JCW, I'm thinking about importing a right hand drive one so I can have both right and left hand drive JCW's. :thumbsup:
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