“MINI Factory Aerokit” is Dead
Historically we haven’t minced words when it comes to the factory “MINI aero-kit”. We’ve never been fond of the look. And apparently we weren’t alone. Even if MINI didn’t see the negative...
World Premier: JCW Pack & 2011 JCW Tuning Kit
Much like the M Sport packages from BMW M that’s offered on non M cars, JCW now has a ‘Pack” for non JCW models. The JCW Pack consists of the: – JCW...
MINI USA to Launch JCW Countryman Accessories in December
As we previously reported MINI USA is planning on a full release of JCW accessories before the official launch of the Countryman January 8th. In fact sources are telling us that the...
MF Exclusive: JCW Kit Updated for 2011 MCS
Sometimes we’re happy to say we got it wrong. Yesterday we wrote that MINI had decided to drop the JCW engine kit for the 2011 model year because it would raise power...
MINI Kills Dealer Installed JCW Engine Kit Still Alive?
Updated: We just had someone leak us a bit of info that indicates that MINI may have changed their mind regarding the JCW Engine kit on the 2011 MCS. We will have...
MINI May Offer Torque Steer Elimination Retrofit
For 2011 MINI has introduced updated steering software that (in conjunction with refined engine management) virtually eliminates torque steer. Yes that tug you feel from your R56 MCS’s steering wheel while going...
MF Review: 2010 JCW Convertible & The Ultimate Road Trip
There is something simply magical about driving a convertible across the country. Going west with nothing but a windshield in front of you and the world is an experience we should all...
MINI Countryman JCW Accessories Previewed
Our friends in Germany at Bigblogg had a chance to preview a few of the upcoming JCW accessories bound for dealers later this fall. We had already shown you the JCW aero-kit...