Comments on: Factory JCW Kit Confirmed for '06 Model Year http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/07/14/factory_jcw_kit_confirmed_for_06_model_year/ MINI Cooper news, reviews and opinion. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:50:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: MotoringFile » Archive » JCW Factory Production Slips to November http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/07/14/factory_jcw_kit_confirmed_for_06_model_year/comment-page-2/#comment-64998 MotoringFile » Archive » JCW Factory Production Slips to November Thu, 23 Nov 2006 02:37:27 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/07/14/#comment-64998 <p>[...] You can put this in the confirmed rumor category: all 2006 MINIs with the factory JCW package will be pushed back to November production. We’ll hopefully have more info soon. [...]</p> [...] You can put this in the confirmed rumor category: all 2006 MINIs with the factory JCW package will be pushed back to November production. We’ll hopefully have more info soon. [...]

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » New JCW Options for 2006 http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/07/14/factory_jcw_kit_confirmed_for_06_model_year/comment-page-2/#comment-64992 MotoringFile » Archive » New JCW Options for 2006 Thu, 23 Nov 2006 02:30:40 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/07/14/#comment-64992 <p>[...] As we’ve reported way too many times over the past several months, MINI will be offering the full JCW Engine Kit as a factory option for the MCS. The kit will retail for $6300 (£3,600 in the UK) and will come standard with the JCW Sport Brake Kit and Limited Slip Differential. In the US it will require the addition of the Sport Package due to the larger brakes. For the UK it will simply require 17″ wheels ordered with the car from the factory. The JCW Engine Kit will be available as a factory option from 10/05 on. [...]</p> [...] As we’ve reported way too many times over the past several months, MINI will be offering the full JCW Engine Kit as a factory option for the MCS. The kit will retail for $6300 (£3,600 in the UK) and will come standard with the JCW Sport Brake Kit and Limited Slip Differential. In the US it will require the addition of the Sport Package due to the larger brakes. For the UK it will simply require 17″ wheels ordered with the car from the factory. The JCW Engine Kit will be available as a factory option from 10/05 on. [...]

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » MotoringFile 2005 in Review http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/07/14/factory_jcw_kit_confirmed_for_06_model_year/comment-page-2/#comment-29736 MotoringFile » Archive » MotoringFile 2005 in Review Fri, 30 Dec 2005 14:10:14 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/07/14/#comment-29736 <p>[...] 6. Factory JCW Kit Confirmed for 2006 [...]</p> [...] 6. Factory JCW Kit Confirmed for 2006 [...]

]]> By: MotoringFile » Blog Archive » Official 2006 MINIUSA Pricing http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/07/14/factory_jcw_kit_confirmed_for_06_model_year/comment-page-2/#comment-27592 MotoringFile » Blog Archive » Official 2006 MINIUSA Pricing Mon, 07 Nov 2005 19:54:43 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/07/14/#comment-27592 <p>[...] Now for the news many of you have really been waiting for, factory JCW Package pricing. As we mentioned previously this package (code 3AL) will come with limited slip differential ($500), JCW Brake kit ($1056) and of course the JCW Engine Kit ($4775). Now add up those three and you get a surprisingly close idea of what the option costs. The factory JCW kit (including both options just mentioned) will retail for $6300. [...]</p> [...] Now for the news many of you have really been waiting for, factory JCW Package pricing. As we mentioned previously this package (code 3AL) will come with limited slip differential ($500), JCW Brake kit ($1056) and of course the JCW Engine Kit ($4775). Now add up those three and you get a surprisingly close idea of what the option costs. The factory JCW kit (including both options just mentioned) will retail for $6300. [...]

]]> By: Eric http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/07/14/factory_jcw_kit_confirmed_for_06_model_year/comment-page-2/#comment-22453 Eric Mon, 10 Oct 2005 17:29:51 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/07/14/#comment-22453 <p>Any news on the JCW Auto kit? Is that even coming out in the U.S.?</p> Any news on the JCW Auto kit? Is that even coming out in the U.S.?

]]> By: Dave http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/07/14/factory_jcw_kit_confirmed_for_06_model_year/comment-page-2/#comment-22452 Dave Fri, 12 Aug 2005 06:22:12 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/07/14/#comment-22452 <p>If the factory JCW production begins in October, when should I submit my order to 'get in queue?'</p> If the factory JCW production begins in October, when should I submit my order to ‘get in queue?’

]]> By: Kevin http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/07/14/factory_jcw_kit_confirmed_for_06_model_year/comment-page-2/#comment-22451 Kevin Tue, 09 Aug 2005 17:00:57 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/07/14/#comment-22451 <p>I am hoping to order a JCW car before it is offered as a factory option... and this forum raised a question. When installed as an aftermarket item, the vehicle owner would retain take-off parts, would they not? I'd like to order 18" JCW wheels but use the Sport Package 17" wheels for winter snows.</p> I am hoping to order a JCW car before it is offered as a factory option… and this forum raised a question. When installed as an aftermarket item, the vehicle owner would retain take-off parts, would they not? I’d like to order 18″ JCW wheels but use the Sport Package 17″ wheels for winter snows.

]]> By: Adrian http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/07/14/factory_jcw_kit_confirmed_for_06_model_year/comment-page-2/#comment-22450 Adrian Thu, 21 Jul 2005 14:33:55 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/07/14/#comment-22450 <p>I'm realy pleased with my new cooper s cabriolet apart from one important factor why do they make the seats so hard i cant travel much more than 100 miles in the car without getting severe backace.The lumber support realy bruses my back is there anyone else that has the same problem</p> I’m realy pleased with my new cooper s cabriolet apart from one important factor why do they make the seats so hard i cant travel much more than 100 miles in the car without getting severe backace.The lumber support realy bruses my back is there anyone else that has the same problem

]]> By: Greg W http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/07/14/factory_jcw_kit_confirmed_for_06_model_year/comment-page-2/#comment-22449 Greg W Mon, 18 Jul 2005 01:53:44 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/07/14/#comment-22449 <p>Dear Frank, Check out this site below for a desciption of the AP 4spd Auto trans as fitted to 1968-on Mini, Austin America, and Metro range. http://members.tripod.com/austin_america/id72.html</p> <p>Cheers GW.</p> Dear Frank, Check out this site below for a desciption of the AP 4spd Auto trans as fitted to 1968-on Mini, Austin America, and Metro range. http://members.tripod.com/austin_america/id72.html

Cheers GW.

]]> By: gmini http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/07/14/factory_jcw_kit_confirmed_for_06_model_year/comment-page-2/#comment-22448 gmini Sun, 17 Jul 2005 23:12:55 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/07/14/#comment-22448 <p>A motoringfile citing Motoring Advisor told me the other day that the Factory JCW may not be available in the states. Did I miss something?</p> A motoringfile citing Motoring Advisor told me the other day that the Factory JCW may not be available in the states. Did I miss something?

]]> By: PeB_35 http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/07/14/factory_jcw_kit_confirmed_for_06_model_year/comment-page-2/#comment-22447 PeB_35 Sun, 17 Jul 2005 21:51:20 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/07/14/#comment-22447 <p>The german list price show 4'680 € (with 16% taxes) for the JCW package.</p> The german list price show 4′680 € (with 16% taxes) for the JCW package.

]]> By: cct1 http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/07/14/factory_jcw_kit_confirmed_for_06_model_year/comment-page-2/#comment-22446 cct1 Fri, 15 Jul 2005 18:52:30 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/07/14/#comment-22446 <p>Different strokes for different folks--some people may prefer the looks of the aerokit versus the performance of the JCW, especially if money is an issue. I personally am not a fan of the aerokit, but I can understand how someone else would be. My whole point was that if the dealer installed aerokit comes close to the same price as the factory installed JCW, I'll bet the factory JCW will take a big 'ol divot out of the dealer installed aerokits--we'll have to see what all the final pricing is.</p> Different strokes for different folks–some people may prefer the looks of the aerokit versus the performance of the JCW, especially if money is an issue. I personally am not a fan of the aerokit, but I can understand how someone else would be. My whole point was that if the dealer installed aerokit comes close to the same price as the factory installed JCW, I’ll bet the factory JCW will take a big ‘ol divot out of the dealer installed aerokits–we’ll have to see what all the final pricing is.

]]> By: Edge http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/07/14/factory_jcw_kit_confirmed_for_06_model_year/comment-page-2/#comment-22445 Edge Fri, 15 Jul 2005 17:34:31 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/07/14/#comment-22445 <p>Chris,</p> <p>I am not saying that style has no place on the MINI... that would be absurd. I'm saying that I can't understand how someone would ever be confused about which choice to make. They aren't anywhere near the same ballpark, in price OR purpose.</p> Chris,

I am not saying that style has no place on the MINI… that would be absurd. I’m saying that I can’t understand how someone would ever be confused about which choice to make. They aren’t anywhere near the same ballpark, in price OR purpose.

]]> By: Chris http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/07/14/factory_jcw_kit_confirmed_for_06_model_year/comment-page-2/#comment-22444 Chris Fri, 15 Jul 2005 17:28:06 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/07/14/#comment-22444 <p>It seems to me the Mini is about style more than performance, so I don't think that's a fair statement. Can't blame people for balking at spending $6000 for another 1/2 second off their 0-60.</p> It seems to me the Mini is about style more than performance, so I don’t think that’s a fair statement. Can’t blame people for balking at spending $6000 for another 1/2 second off their 0-60.

]]> By: Edge http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/07/14/factory_jcw_kit_confirmed_for_06_model_year/comment-page-2/#comment-22443 Edge Fri, 15 Jul 2005 17:02:58 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/07/14/#comment-22443 <p>That's the thing that irks me about the "aero kit"... there is absolutely NO performance benefit, it's all about the bling. The name suggests some kind of aerodynamic improvement, but all it does is add weight.</p> <p>If someone has to ask the question of "JCW or aero kit?", they are clearly very confused individuals.</p> <p>Put simply, what's more important? Real performance or fake "style"?</p> That’s the thing that irks me about the “aero kit”… there is absolutely NO performance benefit, it’s all about the bling. The name suggests some kind of aerodynamic improvement, but all it does is add weight.

If someone has to ask the question of “JCW or aero kit?”, they are clearly very confused individuals.

Put simply, what’s more important? Real performance or fake “style”?

]]> By: Chris http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/07/14/factory_jcw_kit_confirmed_for_06_model_year/comment-page-2/#comment-22442 Chris Fri, 15 Jul 2005 16:49:18 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/07/14/#comment-22442 <p>I hope the aerokit is offered from the factory too, that would be outstanding.</p> I hope the aerokit is offered from the factory too, that would be outstanding.

]]> By: cct1 http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/07/14/factory_jcw_kit_confirmed_for_06_model_year/comment-page-2/#comment-22441 cct1 Fri, 15 Jul 2005 16:28:02 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/07/14/#comment-22441 <p>Can't wait to see the pricing on this. I'm totally rethinking what I might be doing (and now probably going to have to wait another month to order).</p> <p>Just an idle thought: the JCW factory installed is a double whammy for the dealer--not only do they lose the markup for installation, but depending on the price, this could cut in to their aerokit sales too--I'd wager a significant number of people would choose the JCW kit over the aerokit if the price is right. There are so many posts at NAM and mini2 in that vein on which to spring for, the aero kit or JCW...</p> Can’t wait to see the pricing on this. I’m totally rethinking what I might be doing (and now probably going to have to wait another month to order).

Just an idle thought: the JCW factory installed is a double whammy for the dealer–not only do they lose the markup for installation, but depending on the price, this could cut in to their aerokit sales too–I’d wager a significant number of people would choose the JCW kit over the aerokit if the price is right. There are so many posts at NAM and mini2 in that vein on which to spring for, the aero kit or JCW…

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/07/14/factory_jcw_kit_confirmed_for_06_model_year/comment-page-2/#comment-22440 Gabe Fri, 15 Jul 2005 15:35:04 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/07/14/#comment-22440 <p>Gotcha. BTW it should be interesting to read reviews of the M5 and M6 with the manual compared the SMG. My guess is that most journos will much prefer it.</p> Gotcha. BTW it should be interesting to read reviews of the M5 and M6 with the manual compared the SMG. My guess is that most journos will much prefer it.

]]> By: dan http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/07/14/factory_jcw_kit_confirmed_for_06_model_year/comment-page-2/#comment-22439 dan Fri, 15 Jul 2005 15:32:12 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/07/14/#comment-22439 <p>Gabe - I would agree that SMG & F1 gearboxes are not traditional autos - I guess my point was that there are a number of performance cars that do have non - manual transmissions, and some of the purists (as we all know )are very vocal about that fact.</p> Gabe – I would agree that SMG & F1 gearboxes are not traditional autos – I guess my point was that there are a number of performance cars that do have non – manual transmissions, and some of the purists (as we all know )are very vocal about that fact.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/07/14/factory_jcw_kit_confirmed_for_06_model_year/comment-page-2/#comment-22438 Gabe Fri, 15 Jul 2005 15:21:34 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/07/14/#comment-22438 <p>I would certainly not call SMG or the F1 gearbox an automatic. It's actually a traditional manual transmission with a computer controlled clutch. Very different from a traditional auto.</p> I would certainly not call SMG or the F1 gearbox an automatic. It’s actually a traditional manual transmission with a computer controlled clutch. Very different from a traditional auto.

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