[buz]

Hi all, I've recently ordered a JCW hatch and hoping for delivery end of April. I was quite an active forum member on TM when I had my previous R50 Cooper and R55 Clubbie S but I've been away in an Audi S3 for the past 3.5 years.

Looking forward to sharing all your experiences of the new F models and looking around I recognise a few user names already.

Simon.

 

[Davyboy]

Welcome Simon although I must know you from tM? Was it the same user name?

 

[buz]

Hi Davy

Thanks for the welcome, we haven't met but certainly crossed paths on TM and the Clubman Register, however my username was buz999 then.

 

[Davyboy]

Dark Silver/Silver Clubman

 

[Davyboy]

Helicopter pilot or paramedic if I remember right? That was a few years back, the clubman register has closed now and I have moved to a hatch after 3 clubmans..

 

[buz]

Yep you've got it, it even managed a feature in Modern MINI about 4 years ago. I saw the CR has closed, I assume Brett moved on.
Unfortunately my flying days are over so back on the road as a Paramedic.
How are you finding your Cooper hatch compared to the works clubman?

 

[derekh929]

Hi Buz welcome to the site and congrats on your order, we have had our JCW since July and love it great car

 

[KYDan]

Welcome to the forum, the F series is distinctively different than the previous minis. The high speed handling and power increase are the most notable, but there are other improvements as well. I miss the darty quick response of the R, but it is a worthwhile trade for the high speed handling. With a few modifications you can produce 270ish wheel horsepower if that is what you want. Paint is not as good, but most auto paint quality has suffered switching to environmentally friendly paint. I do love the F and after 5,000 + miles I definitely believe it is the best mini yet, a true hot hatch. The factory runflats are well, still runflats and a good grippy softer tire will make a big difference in noise, performance, and ride quality.

 

[Davyboy]

Yep you've got it, it even managed a feature in Modern MINI about 4 years ago. I saw the CR has closed, I assume Brett moved on.
Unfortunately my flying days are over so back on the road as a Paramedic.
How are you finding your Cooper hatch compared to the works clubman?

Brett has a Mondeo Est, looks good though, I guess with a little one he needed something bigger, so dropping out of the MINI scene he is now into running. Dan & Iain took over running CR but now it's just a FB group.

The Cooper engine is totally different to Coopers of days gone!

If you haven't tried one then I'd say give one a try, not far of a R53

 

[Jelster]

Welcome Buz, We love the F56 JCW, it's great fun to drive.

So, spill the beans, colour scheme, extras, and manual or auto ??

 

[Peterg]

Welcome. Bet you can't wait..
Only had mine two weeks but it is in a whole different league than the R53. Very much feel the BMW quality yet still has character.
What's the colour/spec you went for??

 

[buz]

Thanks for the welcome and it certainly seems you guys are very happy with the new models.
As for spec I went a little OTT on options but I ended up getting a fantastic deal with Cotswold Hereford.

JCW hatch 6MT
Chili red with black roof/mirrors
Chili pack so dinamica JCW seats and 18" Cup alloys with Runcraps
Media pack XL so Nav XL and enhanced Bluetooth and USB
Tech pack so HK audio, HU display, reverse camera and MINI connected
Variable damper control
Heated seats
Heated windscreen
Pano roof
Roof rails and bars
Sun protection glass
PDC rear
Chrome line interior
Interior trim piano black
Colour line glowing red

I've also made a list of JCW PRO accessories that I'm going to get the dealer to fit before collection
Floor mats
Rear view mirror cover
Wing mirror covers
Key fob cover
Front splitter extensions

I can't wait to get it and I'm hoping it turns out to be as good as I'm expecting.

 

[buz]

Thanks for the welcome.

I tried to post up my spec list last night but my post needed to be approved by a moderator so not sure where it is at the mo???

 

[Davyboy]

Snap, not sure all my first ones appeared either!

I did pm/mail admin but never got a reply!

 

[KYDan]

If you are adding an attachment you must have 5 posts to qualify before the forum will allow the post.

 

[buz]

No attachments, just writing.

Oh well I'll just have to bore you all with pics when it arrives.

 

[KYDan]

No attachments, just writing.

Oh well I'll just have to bore you all with pics when it arrives.

Go ahead and post the images when you can. It won't bore us although I don't speak for everyone, we might actually get additional ideas from your color scheme and accessories that we want for our minis!