If MotoringFile is correct (they usually are), then the JCW tuning kit (Stage 1) is available immediately for the Clubby in both manual and auto versions!

http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/08/...r-the-clubman/

 

This news is tempting. We are picking up our 2009 Clubman S Sparkling Silver this Saturday. This could be a good first mod.

 

Get it while its hot! I have it on my R57 and love it!

 

I will be calling tomorrow to schedule my install! I've been waiting for this kit since I ordered my car.

 

Very interesting - I hope somebody gets this soon and posts up pics and their opinions :-D

 

$2,100 Mini Retail gets you

ECU Update
Exhaust
Intake & Filter

@Ralph Schomp Mini in Denver

 

Anyone know the install charge? Or better - how many hours labor do they say it is? Including the programming, of course.

 

I read elsewhere here that you can get these kits for about $1680 and install is about 3 hours labor

 

For the R56/57 the install recommends 3 hours of labor. I'd assume the same for the R55

 

I have two questions:

Is it worth getting for the $2,100 plus 3 hours labor for instalation?

If so, how can it be purchased for less?

I live in south florida and am enjoying my Clubby.


Bruce

 

if only i have the money

 

not worth the money imo.

 

I think it might be worth it if you consider an aftermarket exhaust at around $1000, air intake $300, remote RMW tune ~$1000. Plus you have no threat to the factory warrantee.
Any other thoughts on how to obtain similar performance gains, without sacrificing reliability, for a similar expense?

 

i'm just saying the cost for the horsepower. Not worth it.

 

To keep the warranty intact while getting the extra kick in the pants, totally worth it. Can more be done in the aftermarket world? Sure. But when something breaks, you will have to fight to have it covered under warranty, which could end up costing more $ per HP gained in the long run.

 

dollar per horsepower jcw charges too much

 

Until something breaks in the engine, and MINIUSA blames the aftermarket CAI. While you are shelling out the $1000+ to fix it, your $/HP just shot up.

 

How about a JCW Stage 2 for the clubby, that'd be nice!

 

im just saying per horsepower too much. enough said.

 

'Stage 2' is the factory JCW. Which is available for Clubmans.

 

must...resist...don't...pull...the...trigger...mus t...resist...

 

Ah, good to know - thanks! Just had my car a week, still learning - I appreciate the response. :-D

Jeff

 

How much for installation

 

Has anyone gotten it installed yet?

 

I need this like I need a hole in my head.

But I wannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnt!! OHMYGOODNESS, I wannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnt!!!