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JCW GP, what makes it more powerful?

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Old May 26, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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JCW GP, what makes it more powerful?
I have a factory installed 06 JCW. Mini doesn't list any engine enhancements, so I thinking it's maybe a software update to achieve the GP power. Does anyone know?If so, I would think any JCW owner could get a reflash with the GP software.
 
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Old May 26, 2006 | 10:27 PM
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The Mini PM guy "interviewed" on Motoringfile said "new intercooler mainly". Interesting.
 
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Old May 27, 2006 | 06:34 AM
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Im not supposed to be letting people know this but ..... the red mirror covers add 10+ horsepower.
 
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Old May 27, 2006 | 06:50 AM
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Damn, yellow_mini beat me to the "red mirrors" joke.
 
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Old May 27, 2006 | 08:52 AM
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I am also thinking the intake will help with a couple of ponies.
 
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Old May 27, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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I want those red mirrors!
 
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Old May 27, 2006 | 10:08 PM
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The speed is all in the Recaros, exactly why the US spec models will be slightly less powerful than those in the rest of the world.
 
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