just send you the email again please check your Spam filters just in case

regards, Charles

I think you misunderstood. I’m clearly nuts for not being in the auto parts industry. If I could reasonably charge $1100 for a muffler, intake, and engine-pretty, I’d be rich. I’m kicking myself for wasting 8 years in IT.

As for subjective values, obviously they’re different for everyone. I personally find most of those dubious, since Magnussen-Moss prohibits MINI from denying warranty service for damage that cannot be proven to have been caused by aftermarket parts, and “seamless integration” is accomplished through bolt-ons, just like in the aftermarket world.

I got +2 or 3 mpg after doing my CAI and cat-back exhaust, too, but I didn’t get any cool badging or serial number.

I really would like to hear this setup, though. Anyone have one in Richmond, VA?

(I swear, the JCW vs. aftermarket argument reminds me so much of the old Mac vs. PC fights, with the JCW crowd playing the Macintosh role: it’s like a religion.)

Average cost for aftermarket exhaust: $550 Average cost for aftermarket CAI: $200 Software Remap: nothing like it (except MAYBE MTH): I’ll price at $100

So far, you’re up to $850

Then I had to give value to: - unmatched sound (this is subjective) - seemless integration - MINI warranty in tact - cool, poser badging - better fuel economy (okay, I’m sure you’d get this with other combinations) – I got an extra 30+ miles per tank. - also, each kit is numbered just like the Engine Kits

Is that worth $50? Yes!!! – $250? Maybe.

Amen!

OK. The Milltek exhaust for the Cooper costs $540. Alta does not make a CAI for the Cooper. Using the Ultrik price of $200 brings up to $740, which is still too expensive, we then add a can of silver spray paint for $5.

Alternately, get an exhaust from MyMINI, or wait a few weeks for the Megan Racing exhaust (both in the $400) range, add any number of $200 CAI’s, and that can of spray paint, and you’re only looking at ~$600, probably with better power gains, and the myMINI exhaust has a good, throaty European growl.

Why does any of this matter? If someone wants to spend a few hundred more or less on a different product for different reasons why do they need to be called nuts? It makes no sense.

OK. The Milltek exhaust for the Cooper costs $540. Alta does not make a CAI for the Cooper. Using the Ultrik price of $200 brings up to $740, which is still too expensive, we then add a can of silver spray paint for $5.

Alternately, get an exhaust from MyMINI, or wait a few weeks for the Megan Racing exhaust (both in the $400) range, add any number of $200 CAI’s, and that can of spray paint, and you’re only looking at ~$600, probably with better power gains, and the myMINI exhaust has a good, throaty European growl.

Actually is not that bad if you look at some after market options. especially if some guys have found the JCW for as low as $900

Here’s an example:

Milltek Exhaust ~ $695 Alta Intake ~ $260 (with hose) Engine Cover ~ (don’t know price for this) —– $955

actually the third party stuff is more expensive

hope this helps, regards, Charles

I’m really impressed with the sound and the car does seem a little quicker. (although that may just be my imagination). I had a Remus exhaust previously and the JCW is quieter at idle, but is more aggressive sounding above 3500 RPM. Overall, I’m very pleased, even if I don’t have any significant performance gains.

I’ve seen it on ebay for $900.

That’s what I figured and why I’m really not mad. They quoted me that price and I accepted.

I just thought it was funny that JCW thinks it would only take an hour. I guess it could if you do this everyday (which we know it isn’t true with this upgrade ;-) ).

did you got my email?

Nope.

Funny, I just noticed that is says appox. 1 hour installation time. I think I was charged for 2.5 hours.

This purely depends on the dealers. Honesly I think the one hour install time is a little low. 2.5 hours doesn’t really seem that far fetched.

I think I was charged for 2.5 hours.

This puts it closer in range.

-alpinamike

did you got my email?

regards, Charles

regards, Charles