Factory JCW in Video

Sections: JCW | MTTS | R56 (Hatch) | Video Jun 27th, 2008 36 Comments

You heard the audio and read Todd’s thoughts about it, but I also got it on video! Enjoy.

Updated by request. This version has no music. Enjoy.

If you would like to view the video, you can find it elsewhere. Many people complained about the quality, so take those comments into account before you watch.

Listen for the Tuesday Woofcast upcoming where we spend a little more time talking about this car, the JCW Challenge car and my experience driving every MINI model currently available.

Written By: DB

Slay

Sweetness! The music sort of drowns out the engine note though. Thanks for getting this info out!
C4

I got to start saving my pennies come 2012-2013. A Factory JCW Clubman is something I am definetely aiming at.
http://www.commonwealth.nu fdavid

Energetic video capturing. Should add a disclaimer not to watch this video while having lunch in front of the screen! Really dizzy here, but the car looks great. D
mike

would love to see it without the music.
http://www.motoringfile.com/ Gabe

would love to see it without the music.

Me too :)
MaxMCS

That exhaust is music by itself… this had seriously better be available for the new cabrio, because if it is, I might just have to start saving up. 8-D
http://dbmini.us DB

would love to see it without the music.

Ok ok. No music version coming up.

When I say coming up, it’s exporting as fast as the hampsters in my MacBook can crank it out. Probably won’t be ready for a few hours. As soon as it’s done, I’ll update the post.
http://dbmini.us DB

The Macbook is feeling her oats today fellas (and, of course, ladies). Video sans music is there.
rs

Wow. That exhaust is really loud. Thanks for sharing that.

You need to invest in a camcorder with image stabilization or put it on a tripod. I’m dizzy :)
http://dbmini.us DB

The fund has already been started to add a ‘real’ video camera to my arsenal.
Drill

@ DB/Todd, Thanks for sharing guys, that puppy sounds GREAT :-D
http://www.twistybitz.com/ RB

Goodlourd.. doesn’t that thing have a “Steady” button on it?
http://dbmini.us DB

It doesn’t, but what do you expect for $140?

had I known all y’all would only complain about the quality I wouldn’t have even posted it.
DJ

Great video, thanks.

Next time, however, you may want to pick a slightly safer location on the course to video from. :)
Barrett

Dudes, I am just happy that you posted it. AWSOME video. Give me more JCDub footage! BTW, do you guys know what suspension was on the car that is shown in the video?

Keep up the good work!
Jon

Very cool DB, I for one enjoyed it. Sounds pretty decent, although I still prefer the combo of whine and burble from the GP. Will be interesting to see more of this car.
gmini

ahh the wine.^

I still hear music, DB. :)
C4

DB, no worries it is a great video.

BTW, I wanted to ask you what kind of camera is that? I meant to ask you about it when you were here in Miami.
http://dbmini.us DB

I still hear music, DB. :)

Using iMovie only gets me so far Ian. Can’t eliminate the stuff that was playing in the background ;)

Frank…it’s a Flip Ultra. Upgraded now to something called a Mino. Search on Amazon for the best price.
http://www.motorkultTV.com irieman

I got to start saving my pennies come 2012-2013…

Me three, only maybe sooner than 2012!!!
gmini

sCool DB. Double entendre – the music out the rear pipes, too. mmmmmm.
Slay

DB,

Thanks for taking the time to share this video with us, specifically the time and energy it took to get it edited and uploaded! None of us can honestly expect studio quality, especially when we take into account what an amazing and unique scoop this is! :) Your sound clip and this video have elevated my MINI excitement to an all time high. Thank you sir! :D
rs

wow, a flip shot that video. I’m pretty impressed. It was pretty clear for a small thing like that. I thought you shot the vid with a bulky camcorder.

Don’t take us complainers too seriously, we exaggerate most of the time, at least I do. Keep up the great work!
http://www.twistybitz.com/ RB

Sorry DB but it is pretty bad. I have seen FLIP vids that were quite steady though.

Seems WR should have something more professional, come man you’re WhiteRoof not TwistyBlitz! ;-)
lavardera

I think the video quality is fine for what you are doing – if I wanted to watch TV, then I’d, well,… watch TV…
http://dbmini.us DB

Seems WR should have something more professional, come man youâ€™re WhiteRoof not TwistyBlitz! ;-)

Ahhhh. If money only grew on trees or the banks gave away free samples. When that happens, I would like to get this or something very much like it.
http://www.twistybitz.com/ RB

That would be kool. I’m having real fits about the latest iMovie.

Lav… Whatever man, whatever! It’s called… “COMMENTS”
Steve

Who sets up an autoX course in a parking lot filled with light poles?
Shamus

DB,

Why don’t you set up a “WWR Camera Donation” button. For the sake of watching a smoother version of the videos that we voraciously wait to be posted, I’d easily chip in $20-40…no joke. I think more of us would be willing to do the same!

Doesn’t hurt to ask!!!
robble

I’m thinking the camera they mounted onto a helicopter for the filming of “Planet Earth” LoL

High Def, Super zoom (like show a cats whiskers a half-mile away), and super stabilization (so the whiskers don’t shake at all even at 1000x zoom while mounted on a helicopter). Oh yea, the microphone could pick up sounds that far away too.
bluzeke

First and Foremost – REPORTAGE!

QUANTITY – then quality.

NOW rather than later.

BEHIND the SCENES: “Goofin’ with Rauno” – “Gas Stop” – “The Girls of MTTS” – “Ridin’ with Rauno: One Lap of Road America” – “Speeding Ticket” – “COFFEE!” – “Mrs. Todd Speaks” – “Folks who don’t “Get” MTTS?!” . . .

USE the technology AND find a way to get internet access ANYWHERE! You guys have been given an incredible opportunity here – Run With It!
IZZY

Thanks gents for the vid. I have started to drool, so you need to bring on the full review soon ;)

I am told this ride will be in South Africa towards the end of July.
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bluzeke

One donate button is now on WRR, top right.

. . . fer cryin’ out loud . . . I guess there still IS a sucker born everyday! Time to become a charitable 501c3 ! ;-)
http://dbmini.us DB

I’m done. Comments are now closed.
http://dbmini.us DB

And the video has been removed. If you still want to view it, follow the link above.

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