Comments on: Is This the JCW Clubman? Guess Again http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/ MINI Cooper news, reviews and opinion. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:01:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: 0-60mag.com » Blog Archive » Not the JCW http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/comment-page-1/#comment-197418 0-60mag.com » Blog Archive » Not the JCW Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:31:01 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/#comment-197418 <p>[...] story stemmed from Dutch Autoweek. Lost in translation…maybe. Read MotoringFile’s story here. var staf_confirmtext = 'Mail sent' #stafBlock { position: absolute !important; z-index: [...]</p> [...] story stemmed from Dutch Autoweek. Lost in translation…maybe. Read MotoringFile’s story here. var staf_confirmtext = ‘Mail sent’ #stafBlock { position: absolute !important; z-index: [...]

]]> By: ValparaisoExpress http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/comment-page-1/#comment-177106 ValparaisoExpress Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:04:21 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/#comment-177106 <p>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).</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> By: Pipe http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/comment-page-1/#comment-176427 Pipe Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:48:13 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/#comment-176427 <p>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!</p> 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!

]]> By: scotteast http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/comment-page-1/#comment-176140 scotteast Sat, 10 Nov 2007 22:32:08 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/#comment-176140 <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> By: DB http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/comment-page-1/#comment-176022 DB Sat, 10 Nov 2007 18:41:33 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/#comment-176022 <blockquote> <p>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</p> </blockquote> <p>Clubman. JCW please. Like the <a href="http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/10/05/mini-challenge-safety-car/" rel="nofollow">safety car</a> for the MINI Challenge would be perfect. Except maybe not in lime green.</p>

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.

]]> By: Jimskater http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/comment-page-1/#comment-175904 Jimskater Sat, 10 Nov 2007 14:50:13 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/#comment-175904 <p>Mr Chips</p> <p>The day I first heard about the Clubman (on here, I believe), the first thought that came to mind was "JCW"</p> <p>So there's at least two of us.</p> 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.

]]> By: Evan http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/comment-page-1/#comment-175633 Evan Sat, 10 Nov 2007 02:08:37 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/#comment-175633 <p>Please release the Stage I kit for the Clubman.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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?</p> 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?

]]> By: Brian http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/comment-page-1/#comment-175612 Brian Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:59:35 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/#comment-175612 <p>Very good point Greg.</p> Very good point Greg.

]]> By: greg http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/comment-page-1/#comment-175536 greg Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:26:07 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/#comment-175536 <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> By: Whisperbomb http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/comment-page-1/#comment-175527 Whisperbomb Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:50:51 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/#comment-175527 <p>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?</p> 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?

]]> By: Jon http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/comment-page-1/#comment-175517 Jon Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:17:37 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/#comment-175517 <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> By: MrChips http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/comment-page-1/#comment-175510 MrChips Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:48:21 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/#comment-175510 <p>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...</p> 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…

]]> By: matt http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/comment-page-1/#comment-175508 matt Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:42:29 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/#comment-175508 <p>i'll take the Clubman with the highest power output available. if MINI give us JCW, that's what i'll shop.</p> i’ll take the Clubman with the highest power output available. if MINI give us JCW, that’s what i’ll shop.

]]> By: Vanwall http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/comment-page-1/#comment-175499 Vanwall Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:05:06 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/#comment-175499 <p>Wifey sez 'S'.</p> Wifey sez ‘S’.

]]> By: GoMiniGo http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/comment-page-1/#comment-175498 GoMiniGo Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:58:58 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/#comment-175498 <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> By: Jon http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/comment-page-1/#comment-175491 Jon Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:17:57 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/#comment-175491 <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> By: greg http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/comment-page-1/#comment-175488 greg Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:07:23 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/#comment-175488 <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> By: matt http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/comment-page-1/#comment-175460 matt Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:48:42 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/#comment-175460 <p>exhaust?</p> exhaust?

]]> By: Mark Smith http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/comment-page-1/#comment-175458 Mark Smith Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:46:51 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/#comment-175458 <p>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.</p> 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.

]]> By: Bob H. http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/comment-page-1/#comment-175457 Bob H. Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:46:24 +0000 http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/11/09/is-this-the-jcw-clubman-guess-again/#comment-175457 <p>The guys from "Mythbusters" could not have crushed this myth any quicker. Great link to the M5 ad.</p> The guys from “Mythbusters” could not have crushed this myth any quicker. Great link to the M5 ad.

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