MF Review: JCW Alcantara Steering Wheel
The steering wheel is the single most used interface of a car and it’s the most important input device for both the track and the road. Generally speaking, thicker wheels with softer,...
MF Review: M7 Strut Tower Reinforcement
Of of the downsides to a stiffly sprung car, stiff side-walled runflats and horrendously bumpy roads is a potential for strut tower damage. It is a problem that has shown up on...
H-Sport 19mm Rear Sway Bar Reviewed
Truth be told, I never had a problem with the handling on my Cooper S. The car felt great at delivery, and it felt REALLY great after installing the JCW Suspension kit....
JCW MCS Long-term Review: Wrap-up
Over the last week or so my respect for the Cooper S JCW kit has grown immeasurably. Driving almost 1,500 miles in seven days is a great way to find a car’s...
BusinessWeek Drives the 2006 MCSc & JCW
BusinessWeek writer Thane Peterson drives both a MCS convertible and MCS JCW and poses the question that many of us are facing; buy now or wait? Here’s an excerpt: >Buy it or...
MF Review: Miniature Trailer’s Receiver Hitch
By Aaron Cornaby / Outmotoring.com I must admit, I have never wanted or needed a trailer hitch on my MINI. Come on, a trailer hitch on a MINI? I have another vehicle...
JCW MCS Long-term Review: Part 4
As I’ve mentioned previously, The JCW MCS that I’m currently testing is shod with the new black R105 18″ JCW wheels with standard spec Dunlop SP Sport 01 DSST runflats. And I...
JCW MCS Long-term Review: Part 3
Effortless…
JCW MCS Long-term Review: Part 2
Around town I wasn’t sure if the JCW MCS much faster than my own MCS with 15% pulley, Supersprint exhaust and JCW intake. Once out of the city however it became obvious...
JCW MCS Long-term Review: Part 1
Over the next week I’ll be giving a series of small reviews regarding different aspects of the JCW MCS. My test car (courtesy of MINI USA) is equipped with the classic combo...