So Where Do You Keep Your JCW Exhaust Bluetooth Remote? I Mounted Mine
 

So for those folks that have the JCW Exhaust with the bluetooth remote, I was curious where you keep the remote inside the car? I had been keeping mine in the cup holder but was growing tired of that. So while cleaning the interior a bit today I decide to give this a try.
I took some pieces of 3M Dual Lock, which is basically a rigid plastic velcro, and placed it on the side and rear of the remote. Then I placed the remote in the vacant area to the left of the USB plug in.
I haven't driven the car yet with it installed, but it feels rigid enough.

So where are you keeping your remote?


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I found the cup holder to be a very good place to sit the control in.
With the foam spacer has a great place



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Yeah, me too, Old school :lol:

Only thing is when on longer trips w/ the wife and having coffee in the car, I have to remove it to make space...Not a big deal as that is the exception, and not the rule.


BTW, love your interior color. Our next MINI (a JCW) will have the same seats and dash accents. Niiiice. :thumbsup:

Just a question, since yours is a JCW (or so it appears), is the exhaust something you added after the purchase? And if so, is it just the exhaust with no remap of the engine?

I never got the foam insert. :(
I'm guessing the dealer tossed it thinking it was just a packaging piece.

I like the foam in the cup holder, that's pretty slick. If my dual lock doesn't work I will use the foam for sure!

Yes, The JCW Pro exhaust had to be purchased as an accessory. The original was a different material and different sound, nice but not near the Pro. And as far as I know it was not remapped.

W/o the remap was it priced the same as the S version? Also was it installed at the POE or the dealership?

A JCW is going to be my next MINI and it will be fully optioned. My MCS (w/ the JCW tuner) is pretty well optioned, but after owning for a while, there are a few options I wish I had (including your interior). :lol:

Yes unfortunately they charged me the same amount. I understand that the remap was only if needed.
I would encourage you to order as many options since the beginning. Order them later, becomes more expensive and difficult.

I use the strap on the remote to hang it from the turn signal stalk

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JCW exhaust remote next to the shifter.

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It appears that i must have thrown away the original packaging, so even if I wanted to use the foam insert into the cup holder I can't. Oh well.

One day with the dual lock and no issues, I just hope it holds in the heat of July and August.

I designed and built a modified shift knob. This is the first prototype, I have another idea in development. The knob is a little higher than stock with the remote installed in the top.

Nice prototype/concept!

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so does anyone have the foam packaging that came with the original packaging? My dual lock gave way today, so I am looking for plan B, and I guess I tossed my original packaging.
I will even buy the packaging from you!

Sorry. Using mine. Bound to be someone that's not though.

I love that design!
It protects it and you can use the cup holder without worrying !
Way to go !

Wish i didn't throw the foam thingy away ......... :(

Actually, the dealer told me i didn't need it. Not listening to him anymore

Modified shift knob phase 2.

I will try this for a few days then consider phase 3............:grin:

One more picture.

WOW

SO when are you going to begin taking orders for that piece? Very Nice.
what's phase 3?

how about a old school T handle?

Mine is not good looking with all of the velcros but does the job and not get in the way.

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Thanks!

Phase 3 is in my skull at the moment - some CAD time will be needed this weekend.

I had not considered taking orders, will need more skull time to optimize manufacturing to be able to sell these for a reasonable price.

Anyone try or think about cutting a hole on the dash panel and have it sit flush?