Skyline? That wouldn't be so bad

 

I think he meant the VDub R32

 

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the lack of a temperature gauge. That is my biggest gripe along w/ the lack of control over the intermittent wipers. It's only 1 speed and speeds up / slows down on your speed but nevertheless doesn't function like you wish it would.

Also the blind spots in this car take some getting used to b/c it has such small mirrors.

Don't get me wrong - I love my car but it can certainly be improved.

 

My ScanGauge tells me the temperature.

 

Yes but you shouldn't have to buy an aftermarket accessory to determine that.

 

I agree. It's too bad MINI doesnt offer some kind of gauge pod (like on the first gen) with oil and water temps, along with boost for the S's. I can deal with the cryptic candy-corn gas gauge tho. that gets a lot of comments from passengers

 

I would agree that it should have been included (along with other engine gauges) but since it wasn't;

Click {HERE} for larger image and {HERE} for ScanGauge Website.

Besides the dozen or more engine parameters that can be on continous display,
there are many other features as well, like a 'Trip-Log' and reading/re-setting engine 'codes'.

 

Good for you. I guess that since you're not feeling it, I must be making it all up. The car is perfect. Carry on.

 

Ok, new idea. Sorry to be a pain but I intend to keep this car a long time so I want to get the right one. Now I'm thinking about the factory JCW. I noticed on the published power curves that full tourque comes in a little later on the JCWs due to the bigger turbo. Is it noticable? I intend to do some autoslalom and lag is a killer...

Thanks in advance.

 

I don't like the DTR lights.

Oh, no temp guage

Mark

 

You can turn off the Daytime Running Lights in the menus... not sure how you do it with no NAV, but there's a tick-box in Settings on those equipped with it.

 

^yep, accessible via the OBC. First thing I did when I took delivery was turn off the DRLs (and turned on the three-blink signals).

 

just responding to yr comment. No need to be snotty.

 

Could be that your power pedal needs adjustment by MINI Service (and would be a Warranty item).

Mine is also smooth, sport or not and I find Toyotas seem 'jumpy' to me.

 

After obsessing about the details for 48 hrs or so (and I'm sure I'm not the first one on here to do such a thing) I ordered a 2009 JCW in Dark Silver with black roof and black hood stripes. Unfortunately, I'm in for March production which means the car isn't scheduled for delivery until June. =( Hope I made the right choice!

 

Congrats and welcome to the addiction.

 

yup. real gauges would be sweet

 

You made the right color choice, a great first sign .

Good thing you found NAM, 6 months is a long wait (no way to sugar coat it). However the wait will definitely be worth it

 

I'd Opt for the Skyline! The V Dub has a governor that restricts it's top speed to 130.

 

I agree you should not have to buy all the gauges considering the cost of the car. I just bought a boost gauge for $189 and I have to install it.

 

Hi Perihelion,
Welcome to the group. I'm sure you will be on pins & needles waiting until your JCW get into your hands. It is well worth the wait. I was very lucky when I bought my JCW. It was sitting on the showroom floor with the only option I really wanted on it. (Sport Suspension). As well as my color choice. I like my car more every time I drive it. I'm sure you will be more then happy with your JCW.
Ronnie948

 

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I don't know how I'm going to make it to June...I don't even have my production number yet. Should get it shortly after the holiday season. One thing I saw on these forums is that the Canadian JCW comes with some "half way" aero kit. Its not the stock Cooper S bodywork, but its also not the JCW aero kit with the side skirts and lip...It comes with painted fenders which I'm not sure I like...I like the black stock fenders.

 

And I thought my 3 month wait was long.

June?

Maybe knock yourself into a coma and come out of it June 1st?

 

Not to get this thread back on track, but....

The dipstick is a POS. Why cant the Germans create a dipstick that everyone can read? Even my SA admits they are a pain, esp if the oil is not that dirty. He suggested aftermarket, and the ones offrered by MossMINI look like they're more durable and easier to read.