FYI ..... I just put in my order for the JCW Tuning Kit I asked about getting the Strut Brace installed the same day, and my Motoring Advisor said he just got a bulletin that the JCW strut brace would not clear the new JCW air box.

Any one know of a strut brace that will?

See Updated post below!!

 

wow, that's a bummer

 

You might have to go with the ALTA CAI instead of the JCW Airbox

 

I don't think that's true cause I think the JCW intake is just a different cone like paper filter that still goes in the stock air box...check out JCW's site to make sure.

 

I would but, I'm going JCW to keep it street and smog legal. I live in California and we are very strict about after market intake/exhaust :( You can get ticketed for noise as well, then you have to go prove to a judge that you were not over the limit.

 

Not a bummer, it is just plain embarrassing for MINI.

 

According to the press release: "....include a redesigned high-flow air intake box with a performance air filter element". I was hoping the JCW strut brace fits but the MINI dealer told me no. Maybe they will put out a new one.

http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/...ase/#more-6072

 

amen

 

Diabilto just posted up about his the kit he just got on his car, and he has the strut brace....he even posted up pics...so the JCW DOES fit with JCW strut brace.

 

More pictures of Tuning Kit and Strut Brace fitted from eBay auction ...

 

Just saw that Glad to see it fits! I'll talk to my dealer and see if they will install the same day I get my JCW. Eh... maybe Ill just do it my self.

Here is a link to Diabilto's post ... if anyone is interested.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...=110599&page=4

 

DOH! That sucks man

 

I was just browsing Morristown MINI and they have a new option for the JCW Strut Brace: "Strut Brace for cars w/ JCW Tuning Kit"

Looks like MINI put out a new one that fits

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=5277

 

Fit in my car just fine....

At least, it's on my sticker bill thing lol...

 

I just installed the new JCW Strut Tower Bar that's desined for the JCW Tuning Kit. It didn't have the JCW Logo on it like the old one did. I was a little disappointed by that :(

 

dang! how'd it get so dusty under there?

you park near an autobody shop?

 

HA yeah, I'm not really sure how it got to dusty. Must be all that SoCal City Driving

 

I, too, have the JCW kit and the strut brace. I have a feeling your dealer is mistaken.

 

I have heard the original one fits but MINI USA put out a alert saying it didn't. There is a new version the curves more. I picked mine up at moristown MINI

 

wow. well, i got the strut brace first, then added the kit about 3 months later. i wonder if snuck a new one in there without telling me. I am gonna go check it out.

 

I do still have one in there, and while the other guy doesn't have the JCW logo on his brace anymore, mine still does.

Odd, eh?

 

Yeah, I was disappointed when I saw it didn't have the logo on it. I guess its under the bonnet anyway.

 

You guys feel a difference?

 

Not sure, since it was there when i got it :-) I would need to road test one without ...

 

I want to say I do but it could be psychological. If there is a difference, its subtle. I'm taking a road trip to Juian, CA in a couple weeks. Ill have a better chance to test it out on the mountain roads.