2006 Special Options Package Update

Notorious BIG Apr 26th, 2005 Link

Any clue on the price tag on this special edition?

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JFS Apr 26th, 2005 Link

Gabe,

That’s great news! Can’t wait to get all the details.

Thanks for keeping us up to date.

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Mike Apr 26th, 2005 Link

Will the Recaros have airbags?

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Gabe Apr 26th, 2005 Link

As mentioned in the previous article, yes, they will have integrated side airbags.

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MiniMonkey Apr 26th, 2005 Link

I am wondering if the seats might be available as a retrofit to any previous year Mini’s? That would be great… but kind of defeating the special edition purpose.

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Ryan Apr 26th, 2005 Link

Will the seats have a reclining adjustment on them? From that graphic, it doesn’t appear likely.

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John Apr 26th, 2005 Link

Do we know if this is for the MC, MCS, MCc, MCSc, or all the above?

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KevinR Apr 26th, 2005 Link

Recaro puts some really nice leather/alcantara heated seats in Audis in Europe. It will be interesting to see what MINI decides on for the Recaro seats in terms of upholstery material, seat adjustability and whether or not they’ll be heated.

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Allan Apr 26th, 2005 Link

Shall I dare ask?

Retrofit?

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fms Apr 26th, 2005 Link

If the JCW factory installed engine kit comes down to close to Dinan’s offering, then it would again be my first choice. I’m dying to read a head-to-head performance review between the two performance upgrades, since for several thousands less and equal performance and warranty, Dinan has the edge right now.

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nervous Apr 26th, 2005 Link

I’m getting all tingly!!!!!

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Erik Apr 26th, 2005 Link

Hmmm, I wonder how the factory installed JCW kit will effect SCCA Solo II classing?

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petsounds Apr 26th, 2005 Link

I think I know the answer to this question already, but will there be a leatherette (i.e. non-leather) option for the Recaros?

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johnsocal Apr 26th, 2005 Link

Out of all Mini’s made between 2002-2006 a in-house JCW will be the most valuable.

Historically speaking aftermarket mods or dealer installed ones never have the same prestige or demand the same money with collectors as limited production factory cars.

So if you going to beat your Mini as a high-milage daily driver it aint worth it , but if the Mini is your weekend car then I say go for it and keep it for many years and you will be glad you did.

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BRUCE HORD Apr 26th, 2005 Link

Does anyone know when the ’06’s are due out and available in the USA? I need wheels early August and want to order, but don’t know what is available.

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Philip Apr 26th, 2005 Link

Let’s hope the Recaros offer at least the same space from seat to roof. The current Sparco JCW seats reduce the space and thus I can’t fit them (I’m 6.5″).

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nrkist Apr 26th, 2005 Link

Ooh… Papa likes. This is shaping up quite nicely. Here’s where I’d like the package to end up:

• JCW tuning kit
• Recaros
• LSD
• Limited edition Lightweight wheels
• Limited edition colors including a proper non-metallic BRG

If this comes in under $5k, I may have to flip Minis (again).

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Eric Apr 26th, 2005 Link

The special package is a glove box organizer, parcel shelf, larger cupholders, and 2006 Special Edition decals.

Hahaha…

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modboi Apr 26th, 2005 Link

Anybody wants to buy a slightly used ‘05 MCS???

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Gabe Apr 27th, 2005 Link

For those that have further questios… at this time all the info we have has been posted.

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johnsocal Apr 27th, 2005 Link

If this special addition is loaded with every JCW mod like engine tuning, carbon fiber dash, brakes, suspension, wheels, and etc I would think that this thing would sell for over $30,000.

If you goto to miniusa.com and load a MCS with all those JCW options (not adding dealer labor for install)its easily over $30,000. This is not a bad deal if you can get all those options without having to pay another $4000+ to have the dealer install it all like you do now.

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gmini Apr 29th, 2005 Link

$4k to install a jcw????? Are those canadian dollars??

With a silver roof, i’m on it!

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greg Apr 30th, 2005 Link

fms. did you say that DINAN parts are covered under warranty? I’ve been told (on this site) otherwise. I hope your right as I’d like to beef up my JCW output but keep the warranty.

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Gabe Apr 30th, 2005 Link

Greg – just to clearify, Dinan parts are not covered under the MINI factory warranty. Dinan parts are warranteed by Dinan only at Dinan authorized dealerships

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