JCW Blind Ring Change
#51
Just received my JCW. Complete with JCW blind ring and piano black interior. The JCW blind ring is harder to pull the Cooper ring. Got it off though - I is stiffer at the top and you have to stick a small tool under the top back from the side to lift the tabs clear.
I must admit the car misses the color of the JCW ring. Looks almost boring with out it.
I might paint the new (non JCW) ring or add a red band using vinyl.. Not sure what but will post pics when I have done it.
I must admit the car misses the color of the JCW ring. Looks almost boring with out it.
I might paint the new (non JCW) ring or add a red band using vinyl.. Not sure what but will post pics when I have done it.
#52
So your JCW came with the tach marks ? You like the cleaner look?
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#53
#55
Personally, the center ring, JCW style, is like many other things that after a time, you get use to it. The first time that I saw a factory JCW and the center ring, I thought just how gaudy it looked. Now after seeing many JCW interiors, and then one with the standard center ring, the plain ring looks out of place. Just my thoughts.
Hows the new JCW drive and operate for you Greg? Hard to ask this, but was it worth the wait? Happy motoring!
Hows the new JCW drive and operate for you Greg? Hard to ask this, but was it worth the wait? Happy motoring!
#56
Personally, the center ring, JCW style, is like many other things that after a time, you get use to it. The first time that I saw a factory JCW and the center ring, I thought just how gaudy it looked. Now after seeing many JCW interiors, and then one with the standard center ring, the plain ring looks out of place. Just my thoughts.
Hows the new JCW drive and operate for you Greg? Hard to ask this, but was it worth the wait? Happy motoring!
Hows the new JCW drive and operate for you Greg? Hard to ask this, but was it worth the wait? Happy motoring!
#57
That's worth its. I am glad you have it where you want.
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#60
After living with the JCW for a few months now, I rather enjoy the slightly flagrant ring graphics. it simply adds more charisma to the car, along with reminding me just to enjoy it and have fun and not take things so seriously.
I totally understand if someone doesn't like it; I'll say I wasn't totally floored with it at first....but now I dig it.
I totally understand if someone doesn't like it; I'll say I wasn't totally floored with it at first....but now I dig it.
#61
I like the ring after I saw it in person. In the photos it did look like there was allot going on in the interior especially with the dash chrono pack.
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#62
#63
If you have trouble you might have to put a small plastic pry bar under the to of the ring and raise it slightly them pull it forward. It has small tabs that hold it at the back. If you can't get it off I'll post a pic of the tabs so you can understand.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Last edited by GregoryK; 02-09-2016 at 05:17 AM.
#64
The ring come off without problems at the bottom, but how is it connected at the top?
Joacim
#65
#66
Here is a pic to help see the back side.
F56 JCW version : 65509338327 Non Navigation version / wired
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/65509338327/
F56 JCW version : 65509338327 Non Navigation version / wired
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/65509338327/
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#67
#68
Just been looking at a dealer web site in the uk, every JCW from September onwards comes with a blank ring. Almost sure this points to it being dropped for the 2016 year model onwards.
May 2015 model has it, anything from September on doesn't.
http://williamsmini.co.uk/approved-u...-stock?gc=0013
May 2015 model has it, anything from September on doesn't.
http://williamsmini.co.uk/approved-u...-stock?gc=0013
Last edited by barmybee; 02-09-2016 at 02:32 PM.
#69
Funny they have went to the blank ring. Well at least the JCW ring is still available from US.
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#71
#72
I'm all for keeping the interior clean without "glitz & bling" but the center ring is NOT a problem whatsoever as originally produced.
#73
#74
I think the center ring issue was caused by a lack of stock of the graphic ring so MINI simply substituted the plain ring....then the debate began.
And when will MINI "ever" correct the errors on wheel & tire sizes on the configuration? It "still" says the 18" cup spoke wheel is 7.5" wide (when its clearly 7")..... one reason I chose it was for the larger diameter & wider width.
OK rant over! :-)
Last edited by 02fanatic; 02-12-2016 at 09:54 AM.
#75
To get mine out I'd have to use a putty knife or flat blade to force it out, but am afraid I will break something since the center part is forcing the flanges of the plug to stay in place.
Nothing is ever easy.