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JCW GarageInterested in John Cooper Works (JCW) parts for your 1st Generation MINI? This is where JCW upgrades and accessories for the Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs are discussed.
Picking up a 2006 JCW today, this thread has me more excited than ever on the purchase of this future classic! Gonna have to find some R98's for it though... do they actually fit over the '06 big brake kit though?
What do you mean with the big brake kit? The 294mm discs with JCW calipers or something bigger?
My 2006 JCW appears to be totally stock with 17" S-lite wheels in white (just brought it home a few minutes ago.... but I keep seeing things like this: "Not for vehicles with 17" John Cooper Works Sport Brake."
Are the offsets on these R98 wheels that much different than my stock wheels? or is the ECS page wrong with their fitment note? Just a little confused on what wheels are compatible with the JCW factory installed big brakes... Looks like I will be playing this same game once my 2021 JCW arrives too! I hate the limited wheel options with these cars, but it comes with the territory I guess!
My 2006 JCW appears to be totally stock with 17" S-lite wheels in white (just brought it home a few minutes ago.... but I keep seeing things like this: "Not for vehicles with 17" John Cooper Works Sport Brake."
Still waiting for our DMV to re-open, but yes, I'll definitely be buying it. I have possession of it now, and have been busy cleaning her up. She had sat for a couple of years, so she was pretty grimy. Found quite a few mouse nests, but nothing a bit of elbow grease wouldn't clean up. I replaced the S lites and 15 year old tires, as well as the air and cabin filters. I replaced the mangled shift boot with the stock one off of my old R53, and I added a bluetooth receiver to the factory 30 pin Apple connector. I've taken her out for a couple of trips and she runs quite well.
I think I might replace the chrome grill with a black JCW unit. Other than that I've just got to get all of the fluids changed, maybe replace the serpentine belt and the brake lines, and she'll be ready for her cross-country trip. I'm really kind of looking forward to that adventure.
Cant beat a car in silver splashed with OEM chrome bits.....I'd leave the grille alone....Black grille would look out of place drawing ones eye to a what is the equivelent of a bruise on an apple....keep her classy.
