Thanks, orangecrush & darmog, for quick responses!

I'm aware of the differences between the Stage I and Stage II kits, but I wanted to make sure that the Stage I tuning kit wasn't discontinued or something. I won't be ordering my new MINI for a few months to come, so hopefully the option will be re-enabled for the MCSa by then.

 

I'm sure it will be... it seems really popular, I can't imagine them discontinueing the kit.


Mark

 

Hard to answer that as I had it added a couple of weeks back and then tried again a few days ago and it won't add it with the automatic anymore.

Like Mark (orangecrush) said it will probably be back on the configurator again soon.

 

I was just informed by my MA that the tuning kit for my 2009 auto is "backordered" due to BMW redesigning mounting points to stay one step ahead of A/M exhaust manufacturers, plus some confusing part number issues for 2009 automatic builds. Plus, the rear sway bar is backordered; the excuse for this one is that the factory was not prepared, parts wise, for the rush on factory JCWs so the rest of us have to suffer while the factory builds take priority.

Check out the thread on the early 2009 Clubman mis-builds because the factory ran outta anthracite headliners....

Oh well no biggie I kind of wanted to drive the car before hand anyway to experience the diff once it is installed. Plus, two less things to take up pre-delivery time. Being a planner, I just hate it when no one can plan....

 

On the bright side, better to have it backordered than be told they are not producing it.

Hope you get your kit soon....

Mark

 

Gotta love a car company that has problems keeping up with demands in this economic times

 

Made up my mind yesterday and ordered the stage 1 kit,have been mulling this over for some time.Q

 

I promise you that you won't regret it. There may be other alternatives out there (though I don't know of any successful ones yet) but for what you get, what you pay for and the piece of mind, it's WELL worth it.

At first the kit seems expensive but if you price out a CAI, exhaust and ecm retune (and/or piggy back) you're going to spend almost as much as you would just buying the JCW stage I kit.

And then, you have no warranty, perhaps issues, etc, etc....

Congrats, let us know when you get it....

Mark

 

Yep so very true! Best thing I could have done!

 

Is the exhaust on the JCW tuning kit a full exhaust, or is it a cat back?

 

I just wonder if I will notice the diff, for I motor at altitude (5,280 ft +) where all power output is somewhat diminished....

 

cat-back, how FAR back Im not sure. seems they change it every year.

 

On my kit, it started right behind the plate at the center of the car.

 

Can anyone tell me about the shift points in the car in full automatic mode during light throttle application? At light throttle, approximately what RPM do the upshifts occur? Currently my MCSa upshifts at around 2200-2400.

Thanks,

sd

 

So I bought my 2008 Mini Cooper S a few weeks ago and we worked the JCW tuning kit into the deal. They placed the order. I called today to check on it and they are telling me it won't be "built" until the end of November. I told them mine was a 2008 and not a 2009 model, but was told it still won't be ready until then.

Anyone know why?

 

I believe any model build after Week 35 is an MY09. Week36 (Sept 1-6 were MY09).

 

Mine was built in July

 

The kit has been installed and i'm PLEASED.Q

 

I have to convince the wifey to get one of these. The dealer mentioned it to me about the JCW for the auto, when I was leaving the dealership... I had no idea they came out with it.

Maybe a next year mod.

 

As a fellow Canuck, (moved from Edmonton) I can tell you that the JCW kit is probably the best bang for the buck.

I'm sure there are (or will be) better performance mods out there but to have piece of mind, (no issues, no CEL's, nothing), warranty and great performance is well worth the money.

Best couple of grand you can spend on the car, IMO.

Mark

 

well, just got done from my first road trip with my 2009 MCSa and all I have to say that even with conservative break-in driving it is a hoot and a half--even w/o the JCW tune kit!! Good news, the JCW rear sway bar and bushings are in, just waiting for the tune kit.

One question : when y'all are using yr paddles in manual mode, do you favor left over the right? when I first got the car I used the right paddle but it seemed awkward; left one seems more natural, mostly because my L hand is always at 9:00, and my right hand tends to wander: CC, CDs, get a drink, lower/raise windows and moonroof, etc.

 

Congrats... glad to hear you like it. Unfortunately, I can't give you any input about the paddle shifters, I tend to use the shift and manually shift myself.

Mark

PS. BTW, as it breaks in, it definitely gets better.

 

Anyone order the JCW kit in the last few weeks? My accessories guy said he ordered mine 2+ weeks ago and today told me he had no idea when it will be shipped or arrive as they get no advance notice. What has been the typical wait time?

 

When was your car built? If it was after June 2008, you might not see it for another 4 weeks because of the change in the production exhaust, they had to modify the exhaust in the kits.

This applies if it is an automatic. I was told my kit won't be built until late November, early December. My car was built in August 2008.

 

My car was finished on June 27th 2008 and is an automatic. I have had my kit on now for almost a month and a half now. I purchased the kit the first week it was released for the automatics. It is really worth the wait though so hang in there.