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?

 

Thanks

Chili pack in the Uk consists of -

- 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 is 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!

 

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! All the options appear to be fitted as ordered.

No pics of interior as glass to reflective!

Couple or 3 of pics







Probably will be much the same when we collect it! lol

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!!!

 

Cheers!

We collect it Sunday 1st September 2013 @ 11.30hrs BST. Getting very excited now!

 

Collected the MINI at 1130 on Sunday morning

Anyway, with further ado ...

Ta dah!

Lovely flowers for the 'owner' from Becky the Saleslady :thumb:



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



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





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







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



First snow foam (Autobrite Magifoam)



Rinsed of with the PW



Second snow foam (Autosmart Actimousse)



Door shuts, grilles etc cleaned while the 2nd snow foam dwelled



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 **** mind ... :laugh:





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!

 

Couldn't resist doing a couple of mods last night!

Standard scuttles



Standard scuttles with silver bulbs



JCW scuttles with silver bulbs



Standard roof aerial



MINI sport aerial





Pics after the mods :bigsmile:





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!

 

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.

 

Thanks for your comments!

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...

 

Thanks

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










Snow foamed -








Machining -









CarPro C.Quartz UK edition ready to be applied -




50/50 shot of the trim with Carpro DLUX





Exhaust done with Britemax twins





Completed shots -






















Engine -








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!

 

beautiful car!!

 

Thanks

More photo's here while I wait for my bandwith to be restored
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...2922687&type=3

 

Looks amazing!!

 

Thanks

Thought I better get some photo's of the JCW that I can call my own!

Ta Dah!

 

Nice Job!!

Looks good

 

Thanks

 

A few more little mods since my last visit to NAM

Dash sticker -



Xenon match sidelights (OEM bulb on the left as you look at the pic, LED on the right) -



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 -



After -



Part number is 51162339378 (non auto-dim rear-view mirror) and 51162339377 (auto-dim rear-view mirror)

Gratuitous reflection shot -

 

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.

 

Very clean MINI , nice camera shots.

 

Thanks

Some updated pics

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





Took me ages to line up all trailers before I could take the pic









Reflection shot after a coat of Sonax BSD



New JCW strut brace fitted this morning
MINI part no. 51710442352

Couple of pics -

 

That's a bad *** JCW, I'm thinking about importing a right hand drive one so I can have both right and left hand drive JCW's.