I love my MC. I'm getting the itch to upgrade to more power and better handling. I enjoy driving well handling cars on the street. My question is - Do I purchase a brand new MCS and upgrade the suspension with aftermarket parts or do I just go with the JCW model?

Warranty: Not an issue
Price: Not an issue
Reliability: An Issue
Driveability: Somewhat of an Issue
R&D: Somewhat of an Issue (I work long hours so I don't have a lot of time to research which setups work or don't work) But being part of the Mini family in SoCal, probably not an issue with the number of retailers/installers/shops around here.

Car would be a daily driver. Won't see a track. But like I said, I love spirited drives. I'm leaning a little more towards the JCW because of the slightly tweaked engine/turbo it offers over the MCS.

I'd really appreciate everyone's opinion/thoughts....

 

If price isn't an issue, of course, get the JCW. Also, can I borrow some money?


That said, neither will handle that much better stock than your MC. The MCS has the same suspension, and the JCW suspension is just a little stiffer and lower, I believe... nothing earth shattering.

 

Thanks Danny.

I just realized I posted this in the wrong section. Gosh darn it.

Moderators - Can you move this for me?? Sorry.

 

If your looking at a New MINI go with the JCW, then if you mod it you'll go even faster and be more reliable.

 

hi,

i just installed a new H&R springs into my mini r53..i realize the car looks very much low but the front part is slightly higher than the back one...

and also im running on a stock absorbers...do i have to change the absorbers too?

 

^^+1 for the JCW

 

I have to say I REALLY like my JCW. I went from a 2003 MCS to this 2012 JCW. Its well worth the premium price for the brakes, aerokit, exhaust, bigger turbo and increased HP. Would not even consider anything but a JCW...