Comments on: Official JCW GP Owners Manual PDF http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/ MINI Cooper news, reviews and opinion. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:47:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Mark Hendrie http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/comment-page-1/#comment-39439 Mark Hendrie Thu, 01 Jun 2006 13:04:52 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/#comment-39439 <p>Interesting read - I am still hoping for a June/July delivery. I wonder if the car will clear all the speed bumps that are down every second street in Edinburgh - or if I will have to copy Ferraris are reverse down whole streets! I want to take the car on the Euro Enduro which takes place in September so I hope the Italians make light work of my motor.</p> Interesting read – I am still hoping for a June/July delivery. I wonder if the car will clear all the speed bumps that are down every second street in Edinburgh – or if I will have to copy Ferraris are reverse down whole streets! I want to take the car on the Euro Enduro which takes place in September so I hope the Italians make light work of my motor.

]]> By: MCSJCWGP2006 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/comment-page-1/#comment-39368 MCSJCWGP2006 Wed, 31 May 2006 23:01:05 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/#comment-39368 <p>I would love to see an article, Gabe, that details how best to wash and polish our beloved MINI. Readers could forward any tips on what products and methods they utilise!</p> I would love to see an article, Gabe, that details how best to wash and polish our beloved MINI. Readers could forward any tips on what products and methods they utilise!

]]> By: Donovan Resh http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/comment-page-1/#comment-39344 Donovan Resh Wed, 31 May 2006 16:56:29 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/#comment-39344 <p>The brochure I got says 16" disc brakes. That would make the brakes on the GP bigger then the brakes on the new M5.... where's the proof reader/fact checker when you need them?</p> The brochure I got says 16″ disc brakes. That would make the brakes on the GP bigger then the brakes on the new M5…. where’s the proof reader/fact checker when you need them?

]]> By: badburro http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/comment-page-1/#comment-39332 badburro Wed, 31 May 2006 13:28:51 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/#comment-39332 <p>Does this mean that I can also use 89 octane in my non-GP MCS?</p> Does this mean that I can also use 89 octane in my non-GP MCS?

]]> By: usaaus http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/comment-page-1/#comment-39301 usaaus Wed, 31 May 2006 03:05:28 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/#comment-39301 <p>A couple of observations: 1. Says it is ok to use 89 octane. 2. now I know why some people have said the oem driving light switch doesn't fit right in the blank on the euro parcel shelf - its designed for the headlight adjustment switch :-)</p> A couple of observations: 1. Says it is ok to use 89 octane. 2. now I know why some people have said the oem driving light switch doesn’t fit right in the blank on the euro parcel shelf – its designed for the headlight adjustment switch :-)

]]> By: Revhed http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/comment-page-1/#comment-39261 Revhed Tue, 30 May 2006 22:40:05 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/#comment-39261 <p>So maximum power is at 7100 RPM! Does anyone know what the Redline and Rev limit are now set at?</p> So maximum power is at 7100 RPM! Does anyone know what the Redline and Rev limit are now set at?

]]> By: minicoopermike http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/comment-page-1/#comment-39241 minicoopermike Tue, 30 May 2006 20:31:56 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/#comment-39241 <p>My rental MC in England had the manually adjusting lights and they were pretty cool. I think it's a requirement across the pond but maybe not. There is a 5-position (I think) switch on the far right (driver's) side of the dash by the door. You dim them for city driving and then crank 'em up when you're out in the country near Stonehenge for instance :-D</p> My rental MC in England had the manually adjusting lights and they were pretty cool. I think it’s a requirement across the pond but maybe not. There is a 5-position (I think) switch on the far right (driver’s) side of the dash by the door. You dim them for city driving and then crank ‘em up when you’re out in the country near Stonehenge for instance :-D

]]> By: Jim http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/comment-page-1/#comment-39240 Jim Tue, 30 May 2006 20:08:52 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/#comment-39240 <p>mds--</p> <p>The auto car wash warning is in regards to the spoiler. The spoiler is larger & protrudes differently than the standard MCS &/or JCW spoilers.</p> <p>I believe it's also a glue mounted spoiler.</p> mds–

The auto car wash warning is in regards to the spoiler. The spoiler is larger & protrudes differently than the standard MCS &/or JCW spoilers.

I believe it’s also a glue mounted spoiler.

]]> By: mdsbrain http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/comment-page-1/#comment-39234 mdsbrain Tue, 30 May 2006 18:49:21 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/#comment-39234 <p>I don't know fi this is in the normal MC/MCS manual, but I love how it says not to use a "Automatic car wash"</p> I don’t know fi this is in the normal MC/MCS manual, but I love how it says not to use a “Automatic car wash”

]]> By: Kurt Collins http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/comment-page-1/#comment-39232 Kurt Collins Tue, 30 May 2006 18:16:41 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/#comment-39232 <p>Interesting to see that they have manual adjustment levels on the lights - wonder if that feature is making it to the US - I had it on my 04 WRX STi and I liked it a lot!</p> Interesting to see that they have manual adjustment levels on the lights – wonder if that feature is making it to the US – I had it on my 04 WRX STi and I liked it a lot!

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/comment-page-1/#comment-39231 Gabe Tue, 30 May 2006 17:50:40 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/#comment-39231 <p>The "body in white" as it's called in the industry is being manufacturered in Oxford. The car is being assembled in Italy by Bertone.</p> <p>You'll want to read our latest GP production update for more info: <a href="http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/23/jcw-gp-production-update/" rel="nofollow">jcw gp production update</a></p> The “body in white” as it’s called in the industry is being manufacturered in Oxford. The car is being assembled in Italy by Bertone.

You’ll want to read our latest GP production update for more info: jcw gp production update

]]> By: Charlie http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/comment-page-1/#comment-39230 Charlie Tue, 30 May 2006 17:47:33 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/#comment-39230 <p>Gabe, Can you settle a "spitting contest" over at mini2.com?</p> <p>Where is the GP being built? In Italy at Bertone; or on the assembly line at Oxford ?</p> Gabe, Can you settle a “spitting contest” over at mini2.com?

Where is the GP being built? In Italy at Bertone; or on the assembly line at Oxford ?

]]> By: Josh Wardell http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/comment-page-1/#comment-39227 Josh Wardell Tue, 30 May 2006 17:25:35 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/#comment-39227 <p>Interesting, and perhaps of concern is that maximum gross weight is reduced from 3494 lbs to 3086 lbs...which is basically maxed out with just two people sitting inside; 400lbs. Perhaps due to lower-profile tires?</p> Interesting, and perhaps of concern is that maximum gross weight is reduced from 3494 lbs to 3086 lbs…which is basically maxed out with just two people sitting inside; 400lbs. Perhaps due to lower-profile tires?

]]> By: 05DSMCS http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/comment-page-1/#comment-39226 05DSMCS Tue, 30 May 2006 17:20:59 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/#comment-39226 <p>Well...not the US seats</p> Well…not the US seats

]]> By: Mark http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/comment-page-1/#comment-39224 Mark Tue, 30 May 2006 17:17:04 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/#comment-39224 <p>The seats have adjustable thigh support. I think that is a great feature.</p> The seats have adjustable thigh support. I think that is a great feature.

]]> By: coneslayer http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/comment-page-1/#comment-39222 coneslayer Tue, 30 May 2006 17:08:52 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/#comment-39222 <p>The manual for my US-market 2006 MCS also lists pressures for speeds in above 100 mph. It appears to be new for this model year (as the 2005 PDF does not).</p> The manual for my US-market 2006 MCS also lists pressures for speeds in above 100 mph. It appears to be new for this model year (as the 2005 PDF does not).

]]> By: Todd http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/comment-page-1/#comment-39219 Todd Tue, 30 May 2006 16:56:24 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/#comment-39219 <blockquote>Interesting… They give recommended tyre pressures for 100+ mph!</blockquote> <p>And the wheel studs tighten down a bit more to 103 lb. ft. of torque instead of the listed 88.5 lb. ft. listed for my 2003 MCS.</p> Interesting… They give recommended tyre pressures for 100+ mph!

And the wheel studs tighten down a bit more to 103 lb. ft. of torque instead of the listed 88.5 lb. ft. listed for my 2003 MCS.

]]> By: TSizemore3 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/comment-page-1/#comment-39218 TSizemore3 Tue, 30 May 2006 16:55:06 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/#comment-39218 <p>Thank! I think this will be about as close to owning a GP as I get unless I get lucky in the lottery soon. I'm going to be driving my '03 MCS a loooong time.</p> Thank! I think this will be about as close to owning a GP as I get unless I get lucky in the lottery soon. I’m going to be driving my ‘03 MCS a loooong time.

]]> By: xBoXlOvEr http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/comment-page-1/#comment-39217 xBoXlOvEr Tue, 30 May 2006 16:53:06 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/#comment-39217 <p>Thanks Gabe ;)</p> Thanks Gabe ;)

]]> By: Todd http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/comment-page-1/#comment-39216 Todd Tue, 30 May 2006 16:36:01 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/05/30/jcw-gp-euro-owners-manual-pdf/#comment-39216 <p>Excuse me for getting technical but the 2006 Cooper S specs list its weight at 2678 lbs. and the GP is listed in the manual at 2634 lbs. - a difference of 44 lbs.</p> <p>Wasn't the GP supposed to be about 50 kilos or 110 lbs. lighter???</p> Excuse me for getting technical but the 2006 Cooper S specs list its weight at 2678 lbs. and the GP is listed in the manual at 2634 lbs. – a difference of 44 lbs.

Wasn’t the GP supposed to be about 50 kilos or 110 lbs. lighter???

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