2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: W.W.J.C.D. ??

  1. Nathan

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    #8 Nathan, Jul 15, 2011
    Or in this case...

    John Cooper
     
  2. Mr. Jim

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    #12 Mr. Jim, Jul 16, 2011
    I think you reading into it too much, remember before the official JCW model was introduced, you ordered an S and ordered the factory JCW kit, making it a JCW :) it's what makes you happy, not anyone else.

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  3. B.A.D.

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    #10 B.A.D., Jul 15, 2011
    I thought it stood for What Would Jeremy Clarkson Do!


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  4. Justa Jim

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    #2 Justa Jim, Jul 15, 2011
    I could be wrong, but I thought when you had a JCW Stage One added you were entitled to the grill badge. Isn't the JCW tune close to the same thing?

    Jim
     
  5. Metalman

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    #3 Metalman, Jul 15, 2011
    Yeah..... But all the letters need to be lower case.... jcw




    Seriously... I think you are fine...:D
     
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    #4 Twistee, Jul 15, 2011
    Honestly, I'm unclear on the whole JCW tune thing. I've been told that it's just software, no difference in parts or mechanical adjustments. Also unclear about the exhaust, if it's just tips or what... see I havn't driven or even seen it in person yet. Its a Carmax car, being shipped from out of state.

    I know it has the real JCW tune kit, seen photos of the number plate, just dont know specifically what stage one should include. Should I expect a different exhaust note from what I'm used to on my stock 03 MCS??
     
  7. Nathan

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    #5 Nathan, Jul 15, 2011
    Jay. Great to see ya posting. How's the pup and the Mrs?

    I'd ask Carmax for the last 7 characters of the VIN and then ring up 800-ASK-MINI. Mention you are looking to purchase the car and ask for the following.

    In service date
    Selling dealer
    Service history
    Any outstanding recalls
    Equipment / Options

    You may need to use a bit of the twistee charm to get all the answers.
     
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    #6 Twistee, Jul 15, 2011
    Gracias Gnatster, all is well in Twisteeville.

    Good info, I'll ring them directly.
     
  9. Jason Montague

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    #7 Jason Montague, Jul 15, 2011
    :cornut: HMMMM...........W.W.J.C.D......?????? What Would Jesus Christ Do?:Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
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    #9 Jason Montague, Jul 15, 2011
    :cornut: Thanks Nathan:Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
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    #11 CHKMINI, Jul 16, 2011
    :p:p:p
     
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    #13 Twistee, Jul 20, 2011
    Thanks awfully for the guidance, I've resolved to leave the badge in place with a smug sense of justification. :p

    Though this is not my first MINI, I am feeling much of the same impatience and apprehension as when I was on the waiting list for my '03 R53.

    Literally any minute the phone will ring to tell me my R56 has arrived. So here I sit smoking too much and compulsing over stupid things like 'Panic' or 'Eject' for the glove button.... :mad2:

    Its coming with the portable nav, which I understand is a rebranded Garmin. As long as the mount is solid I think I will enjoy the portability, and the concept of having a seperate screen. I also like the ability to throw it in the glove if it frustrates me like I have read.

    I'd like more general info on the unit, but dont know which Garmin model to referance at their site... help?
     
  13. Nathan

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    #14 Nathan, Jul 20, 2011
    If it is the one MINI started off it is a Garmin 360 or 370 that has been re-branded to have the MINI wings on start-up and a selection of MINIs to choose from as the on screen vehicle. Nothing that can't be done with any off the shelf Garmin and the guidance of the article in the M/A Library on how to add a MINI to your Garmin.
     
  14. Justa Jim

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    #15 Justa Jim, Jul 20, 2011
    Nathan's right. I just added the start up splash screen and the MY/B MINI to my new Garmin. Easy as pie.

    Jim