Comments on: New JCW Products US Release & Install Info http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/ MINI Cooper news, reviews and opinion. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:45:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/comment-page-1/#comment-63899 Gabe Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:55:34 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/#comment-63899 <p>Yeah that's pretty high. There are some dealers out there that will give you a deal on the labor. I think it's technically listed at 10-11 hours though I've been told that it doesn't take anywhere near that for an experienced mechanic.</p> <p>I would certianly shop around if you can.</p> Yeah that’s pretty high. There are some dealers out there that will give you a deal on the labor. I think it’s technically listed at 10-11 hours though I’ve been told that it doesn’t take anywhere near that for an experienced mechanic.

I would certianly shop around if you can.

]]> By: Glen http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/comment-page-1/#comment-63860 Glen Thu, 16 Nov 2006 07:08:38 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/#comment-63860 <p>Hey Gabe,</p> <p>Help me out here. I just received a quote from Mini of Dallas TX to install the JCW kit in my 05 MCS. They provided the following info:</p> <p>$4,775 - Kit Parts $1,762.50 - Labor (15 hours @ 117.50/hr) + $393.94 - Tax</p> <p>$6,931.44 - Total Cost Installed</p> <p>This is getting more insane by the minute. Do you know of a way to do this for less money? Do you know of a dealer who will do this for less? From what I have read, the Kit is supposed to be $4,500 and the labor should only take 5 hrs. Any assistance, facts or advice you can offer would be greatly appreciated!!</p> <p>Glen.</p> Hey Gabe,

Help me out here. I just received a quote from Mini of Dallas TX to install the JCW kit in my 05 MCS. They provided the following info:

$4,775 – Kit Parts $1,762.50 – Labor (15 hours @ 117.50/hr) + $393.94 – Tax

$6,931.44 – Total Cost Installed

This is getting more insane by the minute. Do you know of a way to do this for less money? Do you know of a dealer who will do this for less? From what I have read, the Kit is supposed to be $4,500 and the labor should only take 5 hrs. Any assistance, facts or advice you can offer would be greatly appreciated!!

Glen.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/comment-page-1/#comment-35637 Gabe Tue, 25 Apr 2006 02:30:40 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/#comment-35637 <p>A sneak peak: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bridger/133896106/" rel="nofollow">JCW Leather Dash</a></p> A sneak peak: JCW Leather Dash

]]> By: Booboo http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/comment-page-1/#comment-35632 Booboo Tue, 25 Apr 2006 02:24:26 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/#comment-35632 <p>Awesome, thanks so much Gabe!</p> Awesome, thanks so much Gabe!

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/comment-page-1/#comment-35504 Gabe Sun, 23 Apr 2006 03:07:40 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/#comment-35504 <p>Yes it is. I installed it on my car today. The configurator is generally the last place to get new dealer installed accessories.</p> Yes it is. I installed it on my car today. The configurator is generally the last place to get new dealer installed accessories.

]]> By: Booboo http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/comment-page-1/#comment-35493 Booboo Sat, 22 Apr 2006 21:48:55 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/#comment-35493 <p>Is the leather stitch dashboard available yet? The article says March, but I still don't see it as a JCW accessory on MINI USA's configurator.</p> Is the leather stitch dashboard available yet? The article says March, but I still don’t see it as a JCW accessory on MINI USA’s configurator.

]]> By: Jim Z http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/comment-page-1/#comment-34508 Jim Z Fri, 07 Apr 2006 18:50:26 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/#comment-34508 <p>Has anyone been able to buy the JCW shift knob? My dealer still tells me that the part number does not exist in his computer system.</p> Has anyone been able to buy the JCW shift knob? My dealer still tells me that the part number does not exist in his computer system.

]]> By: GMINI http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/comment-page-1/#comment-31487 GMINI Thu, 09 Feb 2006 03:04:16 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/#comment-31487 <p>i want either one of those steering wheels.</p> i want either one of those steering wheels.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/comment-page-1/#comment-31464 Gabe Tue, 07 Feb 2006 23:33:51 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/#comment-31464 <p>Illuminated MINI sills and regular JCW sills are... but not the illuminated JCW sills. At least that's what I read on the document (not posted).</p> Illuminated MINI sills and regular JCW sills are… but not the illuminated JCW sills. At least that’s what I read on the document (not posted).

]]> By: Edge http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/comment-page-1/#comment-31463 Edge Tue, 07 Feb 2006 23:31:08 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/#comment-31463 <p>That's funny, I thought the illuminated JCW sills were already available... ?</p> That’s funny, I thought the illuminated JCW sills were already available… ?

]]> By: Alex http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/comment-page-1/#comment-31454 Alex Tue, 07 Feb 2006 20:13:24 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/#comment-31454 <p>How long will these parts be available for? Will they still make them when the next-gen MINI starts production?</p> How long will these parts be available for? Will they still make them when the next-gen MINI starts production?

]]> By: Derek http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/comment-page-1/#comment-31448 Derek Tue, 07 Feb 2006 19:35:54 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/#comment-31448 <p>seats, please</p> seats, please

]]> By: IanF http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/comment-page-1/#comment-31423 IanF Tue, 07 Feb 2006 12:59:33 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/#comment-31423 <p>SEATS, SEATS, SEATS, SEATS!!!!</p> <p>And I'm really liking the shift knob, although I could do without the carbone fiber - straight leather or alcantara is fine please.</p> <p>The leather dash... Very interesting... not sure I'd put it in a car, but it's different.</p> <p>And in closing...</p> <p>SEATS, SEATS, SEATS, SEATS!!!!</p> SEATS, SEATS, SEATS, SEATS!!!!

And I’m really liking the shift knob, although I could do without the carbone fiber – straight leather or alcantara is fine please.

The leather dash… Very interesting… not sure I’d put it in a car, but it’s different.

And in closing…

SEATS, SEATS, SEATS, SEATS!!!!

]]> By: blalor http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/comment-page-1/#comment-31422 blalor Tue, 07 Feb 2006 12:16:20 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/#comment-31422 <p>Hmmmm, tough choices. Wheels and tires, or a leather dash. What to do, what to do.... :-)</p> Hmmmm, tough choices. Wheels and tires, or a leather dash. What to do, what to do…. :-)

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/comment-page-1/#comment-31415 Gabe Tue, 07 Feb 2006 06:34:11 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/#comment-31415 <p>I think the better question is, does it look $22.50 better than the black. And the answer has to be yes :)</p> I think the better question is, does it look $22.50 better than the black. And the answer has to be yes :)

]]> By: James http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/comment-page-1/#comment-31414 James Tue, 07 Feb 2006 06:31:17 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/#comment-31414 <p>And for a final comment, why does red thread cost $22.50 more than black thread?</p> And for a final comment, why does red thread cost $22.50 more than black thread?

]]> By: James http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/comment-page-1/#comment-31413 James Tue, 07 Feb 2006 06:30:11 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/#comment-31413 <p>Oh wait, I just re-read some of the comments above. You only lose the MSFW if you opt for the carbon-fibre covers, right? If so, sign me up for the alcantara steering wheel, no covers!</p> Oh wait, I just re-read some of the comments above. You only lose the MSFW if you opt for the carbon-fibre covers, right? If so, sign me up for the alcantara steering wheel, no covers!

]]> By: James http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/comment-page-1/#comment-31412 James Tue, 07 Feb 2006 06:27:55 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/#comment-31412 <p>I've got a thing for alcantara, so the shifter and parking brake boots are right up my alley. I love the JCW alcantara steering wheel but I'm not sure how I feel about losing the multi-function aspect. Especially since I did pay for it and all.</p> <p>Leather dash and downtubes w/ red stitching = very tempting.</p> I’ve got a thing for alcantara, so the shifter and parking brake boots are right up my alley. I love the JCW alcantara steering wheel but I’m not sure how I feel about losing the multi-function aspect. Especially since I did pay for it and all.

Leather dash and downtubes w/ red stitching = very tempting.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/comment-page-1/#comment-31407 Gabe Tue, 07 Feb 2006 03:43:32 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/#comment-31407 <p>Actually the one with the red stitching is what I have my eyes on. Yeah, you could call it smokin' :-)</p> Actually the one with the red stitching is what I have my eyes on. Yeah, you could call it smokin’ :-)

]]> By: blalor http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/comment-page-1/#comment-31406 blalor Tue, 07 Feb 2006 03:38:58 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/06/new-jcw-products-us-release-install-info/#comment-31406 <p>That leather dash is dead sexy. Not seven hundred dollars sexy, but still sexy. Gabe, I think the all-black would go well with your Galactic Hyperhearse-themed MINI. You've gotta be able to get a pretty smokin' discount on that stuff, right? ;-)</p> That leather dash is dead sexy. Not seven hundred dollars sexy, but still sexy. Gabe, I think the all-black would go well with your Galactic Hyperhearse-themed MINI. You’ve gotta be able to get a pretty smokin’ discount on that stuff, right? ;-)

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