Can someone tell me the difference between the JCW vs S trim on the R59?
The S I want customized is around 36K but since no dealer in America has one and I dont' want to wait 2 mos for one I've found a JCW model but they want 44K for it. From what I can tell it's mostly engine/power-train and cosmetics. Can anyone give me more specifics?

 

Well to start the JCW big benefit is more go power via cylinder-head work, revised pistons, reduced exhaust back pressure, and more turbo boost: 18.8 psi max.The net is 208 horses and 207 pound-feet of torque versus 181 and 192 for the S

John Cooper Works treatment, which includes a throaty exhaust and a subtle body kit. The wheels swell an inch in diameter (to 17 inches)Wider 205/45 R17 tires and the brake discs grow 0.8 inch, 12.4 inches front, 11 inches rear. The calipers turn marinara red, and the fronts, made by Brembo, are uprated to deal with the added stress brought on by stability-control programming that performs pseudo limited-slip duty.

So as you see it is more then cosmetic.

 

what about seat of the pants difference? have you driven both?

 

Seat of the pants is noticeable. How much depends on your butt dyno. LMAO Yes I have driven both. Yes it is noticeable, but only when driving side by side. Go drive both or you will never know the difference IMO.


Just install a great mod like a cold air intake? Electric supercharger? Big Muffler? Magnetic fuel line ionizer? Awesome wing? Are you getting no respect from your friends for your newly found power? As we all know, these are high end and sophisticated modifications. Some may be TOO sophisticated to actually show up on a traditional dyno. So here we have: The Butt Dyno. Simply place it in the seat, and drive fast, weaving in and out of traffic. (On a race course, of course.) Now you can tell your friends with confidence "That oil-saturated air filter gave me 20 horses!"

 

Please note: Butt Dyno is not regularly calibrated

 

Do you know how to calibrate one? LMAO

 

Yes. When ambient temperature is 33 degrees, drive a minimum of 50 miles @10 mph naked with the windows rolled down.

 

Lmao

 

The one in STL?

 

Might want to watch this. There's an interesting comparison made towards the end of the clip.

 

no Paul, it's in Portland actually. this car has all the options I want. just wished it was a S. Also would want to swap out the mirror caps and strips to black. and also not sure if they can change out the interior red trim.