Comments on: JCW MCS Long-term Review: Part 4 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/08/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: nrkist http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/08/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/comment-page-1/#comment-44125 nrkist Sat, 08 Jul 2006 18:00:18 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/05/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/#comment-44125 <p>Somake - You can get Toyo Proxes 4, Yoko Parada Spec 2, Nitto Neo Gen, in 205/40-18. Also look into 215/40, only slightly taller than OEM.</p> Somake – You can get Toyo Proxes 4, Yoko Parada Spec 2, Nitto Neo Gen, in 205/40-18. Also look into 215/40, only slightly taller than OEM.

]]> By: somake http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/08/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/comment-page-1/#comment-44077 somake Sat, 08 Jul 2006 05:29:14 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/05/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/#comment-44077 <p>IAORANA</p> <p>Yes black is beautiful ..so are R105 on a white mini black top !! easy to clean , inside ,backside . The red of jcw brakes looks fine . But yes can seem small but are really outstanding . My dunlops are getting weak on sides at 6200km . Looking for new tires . In 205/40/18 only got dunlop runflats . Or michelin pilot non runflat . Seems good ? Otherwise should change to 215/35/18 to have more choice ? Going for infos on forums ... Anyway my new jcw 210 is really better than my red jcw200 . Love the whistle of the air box at 4500rpm .. lovely !! But most of all , seems really sticked to the road . amazing . so easily . no tricks . just corner . Would love to have a little more hp and TORQUE !!! U know what ? i'm happy !!!!</p> IAORANA

Yes black is beautiful ..so are R105 on a white mini black top !! easy to clean , inside ,backside . The red of jcw brakes looks fine . But yes can seem small but are really outstanding . My dunlops are getting weak on sides at 6200km . Looking for new tires . In 205/40/18 only got dunlop runflats . Or michelin pilot non runflat . Seems good ? Otherwise should change to 215/35/18 to have more choice ? Going for infos on forums … Anyway my new jcw 210 is really better than my red jcw200 . Love the whistle of the air box at 4500rpm .. lovely !! But most of all , seems really sticked to the road . amazing . so easily . no tricks . just corner . Would love to have a little more hp and TORQUE !!! U know what ? i’m happy !!!!

]]> By: ohmarkm http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/08/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/comment-page-1/#comment-44073 ohmarkm Sat, 08 Jul 2006 02:57:47 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/05/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/#comment-44073 <p>I agree with the review. I got the black R105s with Dunlops for my MCS and love them. They look much racier than my old set of white 17" R85s, and blend well with the black molding on the side sills, wheel wells, and bumpers. I do see the brake dust buildup after a while -- a dark brownish coating -- but it's not nearly as visible as the buildup on my white R85s.</p> <p>Sure, I could have gotten a better deal on lighter wheels and grippier tires, but the R105s have the OEM look, and I like the JCW badge on the wheel caps. The Dunlops are ok -- much better (and a little quieter) than the Eagle RS-As on my R85s, but could have more grip. I hardly notice the difference in the ride quality between the RS-As and the Dunlops.</p> <p>The R105s also really do make the brake rotors look small, even the 11.9" JCW front rotors. But the red front calipers shine nicely through the spokes. I only wish that the rotors were a tad bigger and cross-drilled.</p> I agree with the review. I got the black R105s with Dunlops for my MCS and love them. They look much racier than my old set of white 17″ R85s, and blend well with the black molding on the side sills, wheel wells, and bumpers. I do see the brake dust buildup after a while — a dark brownish coating — but it’s not nearly as visible as the buildup on my white R85s.

Sure, I could have gotten a better deal on lighter wheels and grippier tires, but the R105s have the OEM look, and I like the JCW badge on the wheel caps. The Dunlops are ok — much better (and a little quieter) than the Eagle RS-As on my R85s, but could have more grip. I hardly notice the difference in the ride quality between the RS-As and the Dunlops.

The R105s also really do make the brake rotors look small, even the 11.9″ JCW front rotors. But the red front calipers shine nicely through the spokes. I only wish that the rotors were a tad bigger and cross-drilled.

]]> By: STEVE http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/08/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/comment-page-1/#comment-44068 STEVE Sat, 08 Jul 2006 01:52:54 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/05/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/#comment-44068 <p>black R105 18″ JCW wheels with standard spec Dunlop SP Sport 01 DSST runflats. And I have to mention that I’ve really grown to like the look. I’m not sure if it would work on a black car like my own MCS</p> <p>GABE, JUST SWAP THE WHEELS ON TO YOUR CAR AND TAKE A LOOK SEE AT HOW THE COMBO WOULD WORK.</p> black R105 18″ JCW wheels with standard spec Dunlop SP Sport 01 DSST runflats. And I have to mention that I’ve really grown to like the look. I’m not sure if it would work on a black car like my own MCS

GABE, JUST SWAP THE WHEELS ON TO YOUR CAR AND TAKE A LOOK SEE AT HOW THE COMBO WOULD WORK.

]]> By: tsukiji http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/08/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/comment-page-1/#comment-44061 tsukiji Sat, 08 Jul 2006 00:03:34 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/05/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/#comment-44061 <blockquote>Any recommendations for a fix-a-flat system just in case the cell phone isn’t fully charged?</blockquote> <p>A bottle of Slime and a 12v inflator <em>should</em> be adequate.</p> Any recommendations for a fix-a-flat system just in case the cell phone isn’t fully charged?

A bottle of Slime and a 12v inflator should be adequate.

]]> By: Mark http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/08/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/comment-page-1/#comment-44058 Mark Fri, 07 Jul 2006 22:36:06 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/05/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/#comment-44058 <p>Any recommendations for a fix-a-flat system just in case the cell phone isn't fully charged?</p> Any recommendations for a fix-a-flat system just in case the cell phone isn’t fully charged?

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/08/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/comment-page-1/#comment-44037 Gabe Fri, 07 Jul 2006 18:18:03 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/05/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/#comment-44037 <p>I'm a big fan so far of my brand-new Kumho ECSTA SPTs. At under $100 each they're also a <a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2050196-10399972">smoking deal</a>.</p> I’m a big fan so far of my brand-new Kumho ECSTA SPTs. At under $100 each they’re also a smoking deal.

]]> By: Woodster http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/08/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/comment-page-1/#comment-44033 Woodster Fri, 07 Jul 2006 17:54:11 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/05/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/#comment-44033 <p>Best aftermarket tire in my book is the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2. They are a bargain at $157 each for 18" and they are STICKY!!! Now I need recaro seats....</p> Best aftermarket tire in my book is the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2. They are a bargain at $157 each for 18″ and they are STICKY!!! Now I need recaro seats….

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/08/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/comment-page-1/#comment-44024 Gabe Fri, 07 Jul 2006 16:37:38 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/05/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/#comment-44024 <blockquote> <p>I’ve never read of any performance benefits from big wheels.</p> </blockquote> <p>The same reasons that series such as DTM, WTCC, JGTC, JTCC, ALMS, LM P1, LM P2, LM GT1, LM GT2 and WRC all use large wheel sizes and small tire sidewalls. If you really want to learn more I'd recommend doing some digging around this and other websites.</p>

I’ve never read of any performance benefits from big wheels.

The same reasons that series such as DTM, WTCC, JGTC, JTCC, ALMS, LM P1, LM P2, LM GT1, LM GT2 and WRC all use large wheel sizes and small tire sidewalls. If you really want to learn more I’d recommend doing some digging around this and other websites.

]]> By: nrkist http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/08/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/comment-page-1/#comment-44021 nrkist Fri, 07 Jul 2006 16:26:01 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/05/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/#comment-44021 <blockquote>Please refer to the other (countless) discussions on large and small wheels on this site and others. I’m not going to repeat entire articles or reviews in the comment section of a post.</blockquote> <p>Sorry Gabe, didn't mean to touch a nerve there. I've just never read of any performance benefits from big wheels. Could you point me to a post where this is discussed? Searching MF didn't work for me. Thanks!</p> Please refer to the other (countless) discussions on large and small wheels on this site and others. I’m not going to repeat entire articles or reviews in the comment section of a post.

Sorry Gabe, didn’t mean to touch a nerve there. I’ve just never read of any performance benefits from big wheels. Could you point me to a post where this is discussed? Searching MF didn’t work for me. Thanks!

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/08/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/comment-page-1/#comment-44017 Gabe Fri, 07 Jul 2006 15:07:55 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/05/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/#comment-44017 <blockquote> <p>WOW….Those wheels absolutely must have a bigger brake kit installed. Makes those stock brakes look embarrasingly small</p> </blockquote> <p>You're looking at the rear of the car in both pictures... the last place you want big brakes on the MINI. The front (which you can't see) has the larger JCW brakes rotors.</p>

WOW….Those wheels absolutely must have a bigger brake kit installed. Makes those stock brakes look embarrasingly small

You’re looking at the rear of the car in both pictures… the last place you want big brakes on the MINI. The front (which you can’t see) has the larger JCW brakes rotors.

]]> By: dr http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/08/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/comment-page-1/#comment-44016 dr Fri, 07 Jul 2006 15:05:54 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/05/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/#comment-44016 <p>WOW....Those wheels absolutely must have a bigger brake kit installed. Makes those stock brakes look embarrasingly small</p> WOW….Those wheels absolutely must have a bigger brake kit installed. Makes those stock brakes look embarrasingly small

]]> By: JustJay http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/08/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/comment-page-1/#comment-44014 JustJay Fri, 07 Jul 2006 14:46:09 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/05/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/#comment-44014 <p>I just bought the R105's in the silver finish and the reason I bought them is that even though they are OEM's they are unique in that very few people have them. I totally understand that other 18's out there are much less expensive, but that fact is that most people out there buy the same "style" of wheels. In essence the aftermarket wheel looks non-unique and "OEM" ish.</p> I just bought the R105′s in the silver finish and the reason I bought them is that even though they are OEM’s they are unique in that very few people have them. I totally understand that other 18′s out there are much less expensive, but that fact is that most people out there buy the same “style” of wheels. In essence the aftermarket wheel looks non-unique and “OEM” ish.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/08/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/comment-page-1/#comment-44012 Gabe Fri, 07 Jul 2006 14:30:23 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/05/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/#comment-44012 <p>Please refer to the other (countless) discussions on large and small wheels on this site and others. I'm not going to repeat entire articles or reviews in the comment section of a post.</p> Please refer to the other (countless) discussions on large and small wheels on this site and others. I’m not going to repeat entire articles or reviews in the comment section of a post.

]]> By: nrkist http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/08/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/comment-page-1/#comment-44011 nrkist Fri, 07 Jul 2006 14:22:15 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/05/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/#comment-44011 <blockquote>You simply can’t logically justify the performance benefits considering the price...</blockquote> <p>Which performance benefits would those be? I believe you're looking at negatives across the board. The 18s are heavier with more rotating mass closer to the outside of the wheel. No goodness to be found there.</p> You simply can’t logically justify the performance benefits considering the price…

Which performance benefits would those be? I believe you’re looking at negatives across the board. The 18s are heavier with more rotating mass closer to the outside of the wheel. No goodness to be found there.

]]> By: matt http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/08/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/comment-page-1/#comment-44010 matt Fri, 07 Jul 2006 14:16:34 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/05/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/#comment-44010 <p>i have Bridgestone RE750's with about 20 miles on them. they ride pretty well so far.</p> i have Bridgestone RE750′s with about 20 miles on them. they ride pretty well so far.

]]> By: j http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/08/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/comment-page-1/#comment-44009 j Fri, 07 Jul 2006 14:09:52 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/05/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/#comment-44009 <p>i still feel a black/ checkered roof and stripe combo would go better</p> i still feel a black/ checkered roof and stripe combo would go better

]]> By: Ian C. http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/08/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/comment-page-1/#comment-44004 Ian C. Fri, 07 Jul 2006 13:00:12 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/05/jcw-mcs-long-term-review-part-4/#comment-44004 <p>So let's see some recommended aftermarket 18" tires ...</p> So let’s see some recommended aftermarket 18″ tires …

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