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  1. Dr Obnxs

    Dr Obnxs New Member

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    #2 Dr Obnxs, Aug 31, 2010
    So basically..

    instead of offering a kit that gave most of the performance at a fraction of the cost, they killed that and you have to spend more!

    But you do get some neat parts with it too.... But still....

    Matt
     
  2. cal330ci

    cal330ci New Member

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    #3 cal330ci, Sep 2, 2010
    I had heard about 4 stages of JCW kits back when R56 first came out. With the Chain tensioner, timing chain, carbon build up and sludge, plus noise related problems with the N14 I guess they decided the engine was not reliable enough.
    I do not think there will be a separate JCW kit offered for the the new Cooper S engine. Just because of marketing since the all JCWs will still have that N14 engine in it. It would be a conflict to full 2011 and up R56 JCW owners.. but just my $0.02
     
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    BThayer23 Well-Known Member

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    #4 BThayer23, Sep 2, 2010
    Check the update on Motoringfile...