R52 Just bought JCW Astro black 2008
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Just bought JCW Astro black 2008
I just bought the Astro black sideline edition car that was sitting in Tucson and thought I’d introduce myself and say thank you for all the information in the forum.
Its a JCW car with all the options, a little rough around the edges but I will work on getting it back to its former glory. It was sold in 2017 by a dealer here in Scottsdale who posted a video that’s still available, at that time the car had a LOTSC badge but the JCW door sills, not sure if it’s one of the last 100...seems a few were delivered like that?
Here is the video.
So here are a few questions
My Dad had an R56 Mini One which I loved to drive, there is more flex in this car than a the r56, is that normal (I just bought a tws x brace that should help)
There is a pull to the right under hard acceleration, it’s pretty subtle and might just be the diff, is that normal?
The car has 18inch wheels with v cheap Walmart 215/40/18 tires, how much is the ride impacted by the big wheels?
I’ll take care of all the fluids, belt, expansion tank + power steering tank this week.
Then i’ll Look for a shop have a shop to do the rear sway bar + various poly bushing and then alignment? Any shop recommendations in the Pheonix area?
Cheers
Steve
Its a JCW car with all the options, a little rough around the edges but I will work on getting it back to its former glory. It was sold in 2017 by a dealer here in Scottsdale who posted a video that’s still available, at that time the car had a LOTSC badge but the JCW door sills, not sure if it’s one of the last 100...seems a few were delivered like that?
Here is the video.
So here are a few questions
My Dad had an R56 Mini One which I loved to drive, there is more flex in this car than a the r56, is that normal (I just bought a tws x brace that should help)
There is a pull to the right under hard acceleration, it’s pretty subtle and might just be the diff, is that normal?
The car has 18inch wheels with v cheap Walmart 215/40/18 tires, how much is the ride impacted by the big wheels?
I’ll take care of all the fluids, belt, expansion tank + power steering tank this week.
Then i’ll Look for a shop have a shop to do the rear sway bar + various poly bushing and then alignment? Any shop recommendations in the Pheonix area?
Cheers
Steve
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I am 99% sure that is a LoTS car as they were all Astro Black with a unique (for the convertible) black version of the “Sidewalk Package” and the JCW package. It is possible that the original or a previous owner had the door sills replaced with the JCW ones as they were a dealer option (or DIY job).
Edit: just watched the video and I’m 99.9% sure that’s a LoTS car that had JCW sills, JCW shift ****, and JCW Alcantara steering wheel added. Nice find!
Edit: just watched the video and I’m 99.9% sure that’s a LoTS car that had JCW sills, JCW shift ****, and JCW Alcantara steering wheel added. Nice find!
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Wow nice find, the rare LOTSC. Some got the JCW aero kit and JCW treatment, thats a super rare find and one $$$ MINI back in the day, I remember seeing these new in the Showroom when they came out. Door sills with number plate are the give away
Here is the main thread, nice find.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ial-100-a.html
Here is the main thread, nice find.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ial-100-a.html
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