Which Chicago area dealership did the installation of your Stage 1 kit and how was your experience? Thanks

I want to thank you for all the great information you have provided us mini owners (well mine is about to be shipped). I have been a reader since I decided to get a mini in May. Your site always seems to have the info first so thank you.

Ok here is my question. Link provided:

http://www.mini.com/com/en/john_cooper_works/

when you look at the torque/Hp curves for the JCW mini and the standard R56 S, it seems to be puzzling, well at least to me. I thought that HP = RPM* Torque/5252. If that is true and the JCW R56 has the same shape torque curve but more torque over the same RPM range, how can it have less HP than the R56 S until around 4000 RPM? I am scratching my head on this one. Maybe the graph is incorrect and the peak torque for the JCW R56 starts at a higher RPM than the R56 S.

thanks,

chuck

Looks fantastic but wow, 40k for a FWD mini, that takes a really dedicated buyer.

Keep in mind that you could get an MCS with the JCW kit for around 23,500 if you didn’t want any of the other options.

Lower grille on the driver’s side is an historically accurate placement (at least to 08/2006).

That’s where the front badge is on my GP. ;)

Ha! Having the driver’s lights installed, I have a feeling I’ll end up being a flagrant badging violator. I’m thinking lower grille to the driver’s side.

I think the black wheels need to be seen in person to be appreciated fully. They don’t show so well in these photos of an all white car. probably to much contrast for Alex’s camera.

Totally agree. I didn’t like them until I had a JCW press car equipped with them last year.