Is This the JCW Clubman? Guess Again

nervous Nov 9th, 2007 Link

M5 Touring – [drool]

Jon Nov 9th, 2007 Link

Why WOULDN’T the JCW engine kit be compatible with the Clubman?

Doesn’t the Clubman use the same engine, same engine management software, same size engine bay, same measurements and room underneath the bonnet as the MCS? So where’s the issue?

lavardera Nov 9th, 2007 Link

debunked again!

Bob H. Nov 9th, 2007 Link

The guys from “Mythbusters” could not have crushed this myth any quicker. Great link to the M5 ad.

Mark Smith Nov 9th, 2007 Link

It’ll come. Even though Cooper S/ Cooper S Clubman clientelle are going to be somewhat different they have one thing in common. A good number of them wouldn’t mind a little more get up and go. The Clubman is going to be indirectly compared to the WRX Hatch as well as the GTi four door. Also I’m sure the Scion Xb will also be compared and they offer a supercharger and things like that you can get for that box of Vanilla Ice Cream.

matt Nov 9th, 2007 Link

exhaust?

greg Nov 9th, 2007 Link

This looks weird. Like t*** on a bull. I can see why Mini wouldn’t bother. Very few will buy stage one on a clubman. I bet very few will even buy the S.

Jon Nov 9th, 2007 Link

Think there will be a decent number of Clubman drivers that might want this, the main question is will it be a large enough percentage of owners go down this path. I would say I am over 50% sure that we will eventually see some sort of JCW kit for the Clubman. I seriously doubt any decision will be made until they start seeing sales figures for the Clubman.

GoMiniGo Nov 9th, 2007 Link

I bet it is more than you think. when I asked the wife weather or not she wants the Cooper Clubman or the S Clubman, there was not even a milisecond of thought. S Clubman period. If she knew about the JCW Clubman, she would want that too. Fortunately for my wallet, she does not.

Vanwall Nov 9th, 2007 Link

Wifey sez ‘S’.

matt Nov 9th, 2007 Link

i’ll take the Clubman with the highest power output available. if MINI give us JCW, that’s what i’ll shop.

MrChips Nov 9th, 2007 Link

Well from the sound of all these comments I guess I must be the ONLY PERSON ON THE PLANET who is anxiously awaiting a JCW Clubman S with all the trimmings. Think of it as a “Baby M5 Touring”. Oh well…

Jon Nov 9th, 2007 Link

Must still admit I don’t quite grasp the JCW Clubman personally, but am sure it will work for a lot of people. longer wheelbase and more weight is kinda opposite what I normally look for. Still sure it would be a hoot.

Whisperbomb Nov 9th, 2007 Link

Does anybody have a clean version of the rear view, which was underneath the picture shown in this post on that grainy picture-of-a-picture of the brochure?

greg Nov 9th, 2007 Link

Sure, you guys will get it, however, we are afficianados and the masses aren’t. Example. My stage one was installed six weeks ago. As of yesterday it is the only one sold in northern Ohio. And my serial # was 144 (on Earth) which leads me to believe that there are not as many suckers like me out there as Mini hoped. Same goes for the suspension.

Brian Nov 9th, 2007 Link

Very good point Greg.

Evan Nov 9th, 2007 Link

Please release the Stage I kit for the Clubman.

The kit hasn’t truly been out that long, so perhaps that is why your kit number was so low. Or your dealer ordered an early kit and you’re simply the first buyer at that dealer.

Any idea on when the accent color going down the C-pillars and bumper trim will be available in body color or at least white?

Jimskater Nov 10th, 2007 Link

Mr Chips

The day I first heard about the Clubman (on here, I believe), the first thought that came to mind was “JCW”

So there’s at least two of us.

DB Nov 10th, 2007 Link

This looks weird. Like t* on a bull. I can see why Mini wouldn’t bother. Very few will buy stage one on a clubman. I bet very few will even buy the S

Clubman. JCW please. Like the safety car for the MINI Challenge would be perfect. Except maybe not in lime green.

scotteast Nov 10th, 2007 Link

I’m planning to get a Clubman S in ‘09. If there is a Stage 1 JCW, I’ll probably get that, too. It will help to make up for the extra weight of the larger car.

Pipe Nov 11th, 2007 Link

I’ve got an ‘04 JCW MCS now, but can’t fit anyone in the front passenger seat with the baby seat in the back (our son is still too young to face forward). I’d LOVE a JCW Clubman S so that I could actually take my family out for a ride!

ValparaisoExpress Nov 12th, 2007 Link

Pipe, I think your problem is the wrong selection of baby car seat for the MINI. My boy is now 1 year old (He is a big baby) and now this week began to ride forward facing. When he was 3 months old, he began riding rear facing in a Britax Roundbout car seat. I highly recommend it. The Roundabout model is the only car seat from Britax that fits perfectly in the MINI and does not eat away valuable front seat passenger room, even in rear facing mode. The Roundabout is a snap to take in and out of the car. In both front/rear facing modes we have been using the LATCH system exclusively to buckle it up. Solid as a rock and the seat itself is ultra comfy for the baby. It is pricey at $220 retail but it is well worth the expense. We liked it so much we bought a second one for the other MINI (Yes we are a 2 MINI family and we take family road trips in the MINIs without any problems whatsoever).

We will be ordering a new Clubman shortly, but when it comes to the MINI, the selection of the right baby gear makes a huge difference when it comes to interior room.

For the stroller, we have been using the Peg Perego Aria that fits perfectly in the MINI’s boot with both rear seat backs up. We also used the Combi EX Travel System when he was a newborn in the MINI with no problems either.

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