Thank you James for reviewing my car and been so kind with your thoughts! Would agree with the remap option but wanted to be able to revert car back to standard if needed hence the tuning box . Also getting rid of the run flats and changing to michelin pilot sport 4 makes the ride so much better. Cheers again you deserve so many more subscribers!

@petrolheadparr

3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a dyno print out for that ;-)

@thedetailingdoctor5746

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Russell I could offer you a fully custom map with the option to flash you back to stock free of charge whenever you want. Drop me an email sales@tdd.life for a no obligation discussion. I’m sure you’ve seen some of our detailing work with jay previously.oh and great decision on the air scoop makes a massive improvement

@Moussybaby

3 жыл бұрын

May I know the brand and model of the suspension modi? More, anything further u did after boosting the HP that much?

@russellhunt2548

3 жыл бұрын

@@Moussybaby Hi coil overs were ST X go onto Lohen website for more info. The Airbox kit and race tune and a very strong low mileage engine to start with running on 99 octane fuel. These JCW engines tend to produce more power than standard anyway apparently.

@ScenesThroughTravels

3 жыл бұрын

Looking really good , You and @petrolped should Get together 👍

Thought this was petrol peds mini for a sec lol.

@Genlocks

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha i know it's very similar to ruby roadster

@marcwilliams3921

3 жыл бұрын

Same here

@Russell_G

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, the number plate confused me much!

@PetrolPed

3 жыл бұрын

So did I 😂

@loelpolo5510

3 жыл бұрын

I did to, he loves that car !

LOL... Thought I’d clicked a Petrol Ped video until the intro kicked in! 😆

I found the most effective modification on my R56 to help with the ridiculously crashy ride was to simply get rid of the run flat tyres, loses a little in initial turn in response but overall is soo much better because every little pebble in the road mid corner no longer wants to suddenly make the car be 2 feet away from the line you're trying to pick. Of course, if I get a major puncture I'm screwed, but In 30 years of driving I've only ever had one puncture that a small compressor in the boot wouldn't have got me home from (even if I have to stop every half hour) so figured it was worth the risk.

@r7coo

3 жыл бұрын

My r56 jcw is on 18" bbs jcw wheels - it's crashy as hell 🤣

The gear ratio's in an R56 era MINI are PERFECT. 4th, 5th and 6th are all close to 1:1. (1.139, 0.949, 0.816). Every shift 1-6 puts you directly into the meat of the powerband with no drop off in power.

Looks like a little pocket rocket and a bundle of fun! Nice review as always!!

Hi James - that is an R59 56 = 3 door hatch 57 = 4 seat cabrio 58 = 2 seat coupe 59 = 2 seat roadster 👌🏼

@JayEmmOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

*throws drink on floor* damn it Will

Traded one for an S2000. Both great cars, similar performance - totally different delivery

@nickvlaanderen

2 жыл бұрын

Funny, i have a S2000(year 2000) since 2010 and in 2019 i bought a Mini Coupe JCW tuned at 240PS/350NM but i kept the S2000. Both fun cars to drive, but i agree they are totally different. For me the S2000 is more special with the high reving engine to 9000rpm.

A great review. We absolutely love our JCW Roadster, and with only 119 left on UK roads, hopefully, they will now start to appreciate in price. A true pocket rocket!

I have three Roadster JCW's and two JCW Coupes in my collection, the major advantage over the hatchbacks, is they are more rigid, the bulkhead that separates the cockpit from the boot, makes a load of difference, so much so, that the two-seat drophead is a different animal to its four-door cousin, with scuttle shake almost run out of town. I have yet to do any upgrades, but the best improvement, is to throw the run-flats away and get some proper tyres, it improves the ride no end.

@nickvlaanderen

2 жыл бұрын

:) I tought i was nuts with a R53 GP, R58JCW and a F56JCW. Why do you have so much Coupes and Roadsters?

You know what I'm going to say now 😜 If you think that R59 is fun then you need to experience a Stage 2 with a Quaife ATB, TTV clutch and Akrapovic exhaust. I just need to get a big break kit fitted then she is all yours 👍

@JayEmmOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

Deal

@hughchilds5888

Жыл бұрын

Please don't think me pedantic, Ped, but brake / break?!! More Ruby videos, please!

I can assure you as an N18 engine owner that they're still not bulletproof! Timing chain went in September 2020 -- exactly as it does in N14 models. A bill of nearly £800 (thankfully covered somewhat by a warranty). Either get a very late model N18 or be sure whatever N14/N18 you do get has had proper maintenance and, preferably, already had its chain addressed.

Good review. Love the way you wear a Corvette jacket in a Mini :)

Great review. I have an R56 hatch and I love it. Is the rev hang you mentioned not due to rev matching trying to do its thing?

Modified 'R56' era MINI's are SOOOOO much fun. I owned one and currently drive a tuned VW GTI. I miss the R56 dearly. The GTI is refined to the point of being sterile and bland in comparison; no amount of power and suspension upgrades can imitate the magic of a MINI.

I have the Mini Cooper Coupe, I love it 😻 it’s a fun car to drive!

I have a low spec r53 conv S and everything you said is true. thankfully it's not my daily so it's a work in progress only 56k though.

You'd probably dismiss it as boring but two years ago this month, I took a gamble on a top spec (cream leather too) Renault Megane cabriolet. 2007, less than 60,000 miles and with hardly a mark on the pale gold bodywork. It's my daily driver - I'm a songwriter and busker. If I had a roof-ometre, most of the 25k I've put on it would have been topless. The enormous boot will take my guitar hard case and some shopping and still allow me to pull the blind which allows the roof to open. Aside from servicing, two front springs are all its needed and it was your £750 spring upgrade that prompted my comment. That's about the same as I paid for the car if you convert the euro. Lovely mini though.

Sounds really nice imo. has kind of an old school ring to it. Was that Openometer broken by the way? I couldn't help but notice it was staying at 0, while the roof was distinctly absent... So not only is it pointless and in the way, but also broken? I do love convertibles too. If its not freezing (so below 0) outside, and its dry, its open.

Lol love the rear spoiler popping up to help aero on a car convertible car with the roof down

JayEmm, I’ve just realised amongst all the fantastic rare and exotic drivers cars you’ve managed to get your hands on, I don’t think you’ve reviewed the BMW 1M yet 😩. Seems like the perfect car for you... hydraulic steering, manual gearbox, good looks, and you’ve even got a wee little BMW 1 series!! Come on lad... JayEmm to drive OneEmm!! Keep up the good work!

@JayEmmOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

Its getting hard to find one someone will let me drive

@richarddonoghue7474

3 жыл бұрын

@@JayEmmOnCars BMW UK? You must certainly be on their radar by now lol

@JayEmmOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

@@richarddonoghue7474 they won't even answer my emails

Great review as is the norm JayEmm. How does the SUPERCHARGER model compare to the later TURBO model? I think your right about a bigger boot being more useful than those back seats. I keep my back seats permanently folded just to give me a larger boot. Works in a manner though a rough solution. Really they are 2 seater cars.

@JayEmmOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

I love the supercharged engine, but you need to work it hard. However the rest of the car feels very cheap in comparison to the later ones

@CoatsandGaiters

3 жыл бұрын

@@JayEmmOnCars Really !!! now I didn't know that. So you'd vote for the later Turbo models with the 1.6 engine. I'm aware of a few issues with the later 1.6 with timing chain issues but maybe that's outweighed by the better quality of the car. But is the supercharger model faster and more fun though? The word SUPERCHARGER always sounds better lol

@JayEmmOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

@@CoatsandGaiters They're both fun, but the turbo is quicker

@CoatsandGaiters

3 жыл бұрын

@@JayEmmOnCars thank you for that. I trust your advice.

Brilliant video thanks (I say that as my daily is a non turbo convertible lol 😆)

I recently bought an r56 Cooper s an it is a great car and feels quickish but I had gone from a mk3 mondeo tdci

Openometer possibly for sun/UV exposure time? 🤔. Odd location in front of a vent though. Seats looked a bit small to. Looked a fun, quirky car tho.

@cvetters1

3 жыл бұрын

One of the things I like about being here in the states. With LHD, that openometer is still off to the left of the steering wheel, but it doesn't block anything. like on my car: www.chrisv-design.com/images/JCW011.jpg. It's just a cheeky little jab at all those convertible buyers that never put the top/hood down.

I just love this car. Have one and will never give it away :-)

Good video as always. Had 7 minis so far. Mini don’t call this the convertible though

Best car built love it

Comments so far include hairdressers’ car and hideous. Clearly the writers have never driven a JCW Roadster. They probably cannot drive a manual. The R58 and R59 are great fun cars.

@parkerjon29

3 жыл бұрын

I love my R58! It’s only an S, not JCW, but it’s so fun

It's a beast.

Openometer? Genius. Pure genius.

Hi James, did you use a different onboard camera this time? Noticed some bokeh behind you. Cheers!

@JayEmmOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

No, just the benefit of having the roof down!

Looking at a 2012 with N18 engine. I thought the prior issues (@ 2min 40 sec) were sorted. Is a 2012 N18 considered to have overcome this

Your logo in the intro always gives me taco bell vibes

James you and I both know the real reason that roof down time gauge is there it’s because bmw know we need a factory location for a boost gauge 😂😂

I have the SD, the 2 litre turbo diesel thing. my first car too. I honestly can't think of another car that I would have rather had as my first car. Cheap to insure, because apparently young chavs don't buy quick diesel minis Cheap to buy Cheap on fuel and more reliable than the turbo petrols Though now that I'm considering a second, I don't think I'll get rid of this And this is just after learning in a 2018 golf, other than in ride quality and practicality(size), the mini was a much better car for me.

It's not a patch on a 595 isn't that right James 😁

I question 260HP number quoted. My full bolt on R59 is 255 HP to the wheels on rolling road

Think you should see if Petrol Ped will let you drive his mini. It's even more powerful. Nice review J.

Britts always love to hear themselves talk.

Would love to know where the Alcantara was in the interior!

@russellhunt2548

3 жыл бұрын

It’s on the steering wheel.

Ive got an R56 JCW Lohen stage 3 (S252 Turbo Technic's Hybrid) Running 288bhp and 407nm torque (with dyno to prove) and i can tell you now that the convertible there has never seen 260bhp! Mine will pull itself all over the road the first 4 gears. Youre more than welcome to take it out and feel the difference. Great little car, i love it, one of the best toys ive had.

@russellhunt2548

3 жыл бұрын

I have dyno print showing from Lohen 234bhp after filter change etc. You can see the car and prints on their face book page. Race chip Tuning box states extra 34hp gain. Standard it showed 217hp.

@petrolheadparr

3 жыл бұрын

@@russellhunt2548 Appreciate that but only a dyno sheet tells the truth after the mods ;-) everybody claims, few prove!

@russellhunt2548

3 жыл бұрын

@@petrolheadparr agree with you, have dyno before and after mods so know the 234 is correct the box is a estimate. All I can say is you can feel the difference. Intend to have verified at lohen later this year.

Are you driving in Sport Mode? Didn’t sound like it....

When he’s ready to sell he needs to get in contact.....👍🏻

@fwlp11

3 жыл бұрын

@@russellhunt2548 didn’t think it’d be that quick 😀. Need to see how much you’re after for it first. You have an email?

_'This one time..._ in my 130i...' - ✌️😉

Openometer? It should have an odometer too. You know, the gauge that measures BS.

Actually, this R59 is called the Mini Roadster, as opposed to the Mini Convertible (R57).

Excellent review. I've had a lot of little convertibles, from an MG midget to a few MGBs, an older Fiat 124 Spyder, to my current R59 JCW Roadster. Mine is classic British Racing Green with a brownish tan interior. I love driving it with the top down, and the exhaust popping and burbling on the overrun as you row through the gears in Sport mode (where it opens a valve on the exhaust). Over here in the States, that openometer does not block anything. As I've mentioned elsewhere that's a cute little jab at all those convertible owners that never put their tops down. I've also no longer got run-flats, which changes the character of the car in a good way. Here's mine: www.chrisv-design.com/images/JCW011.jpg www.chrisv-design.com/images/JCW009.jpg

@nickvlaanderen

2 жыл бұрын

Very nice Roadster!

sorry mate but that is not an r56. it's an r59 roadster. and it is a fairly early example as they were made only between 2012 and 2015

The F56 JCW exhaust tips confuse me

Ruby Roadster!

Windows are a pain in grades when messing around with roof

It’s a quick little Roadster not a quick little hatchback !

4:28 when your car is a f****** Narc

I know Jay will disagree but I owned an R56 JWC and this is the reason why I can't stand sporty FWD cars :)

i had a 2013 Clubman JCW... Dealer blew the engine up while investigating why when i was driving at 75mph down the m40, The entire car cut out, losing assisted breaking, steering and lights... 40,000 miles in 18 months! BMW ended up buying the car back and getting me into a 125d M sport instead. That has now done 150,000 miles with zero issue. Fact mini fitted PSA engines not BMW just beggers belief frankly!

@byronmills5952

3 жыл бұрын

It's beggars belief people that people can't get their facts right about the engine - It's a Bmw designed unit loosely based on Peugeot crank and pistons. The things that do go wrong - namely the timing chain failure - tensioner and guide failure - carbonisation build up within the intakes and Vanos failure is pure Bmw - and I've pulled apart enough of them to know. Modern Bmw petrol engines are the work of satan and are about as reliable as chocolate teapots. I would also advise you change your timing chain on your 125d because they snap without out any prior warning.

I have an R59 same car in France - and it’s called an R59 Always Open - l kid you not - hence the useless gauge on the side, whoever came up with this idea l couldn’t say, l actually thought it was a just a quirky “thing” to amuse the French, obviously not.

Looks like a lot of fun for a hairdresser🤭 if I have to buy a convertible for my missus big bro convertible it'll be a JDM version s2000 or lc500

Openometer. What the actual ****?

@cvetters1

3 жыл бұрын

It's a little light hearted jab at all those convertible buyers that never put the tops down 'cause it'll mess up their hair or something. Just kind of a cheeky bit of fun.

The fact Lohen would put their name behind the RaceChip tune is laughable.

@JayEmmOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

Lohen didn't put the racechip on as far as I know

@russellhunt2548

3 жыл бұрын

it was put on by me. Lohen did the suspension work, air intake, setup etc. They offered a remap but I declined Thanks

I think you should do a one-off video with a really boring car like a corsa and don't hold back with the criticism!

@JayEmmOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/hotouZNte8nehtY.html

@psircos

3 жыл бұрын

Bah....haa haa. Took great pleasure in reminding my wife she owned one of those when I first met her. Tbf though, it was 2008 and the car was relatively new at the time. I reckon though, my yaris, which is now in its 18th year (and passed an MOT baring 2 dulling indicator bulbs, yesterday), has weathered the storm better 🤣

Makes a nice noise, but still cannot bring myself to have any desire for these lumpen "little" motors.

You driving this car with the roof down looks very questionable though 😂

This isn't a Convertible it's a Roadster. I mean obviously it is convertible but it's not a Mini Convertible 😂

Meh. Lohen have touched it.

Only a real thug wears a Corvette jacket while reviewing a Mini 🤔

The definition of a hairdressers car

@jamp12008

3 жыл бұрын

My Mrs hairdresser has a 4x4 thing. Therefore all 4x4s are hairdressers cars. All of them.

@zachariah74

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamp12008 This is the information we should be pushing, maybe then SUVs will finally start disappearing lol

@jamp12008

3 жыл бұрын

@@zachariah74 quick way to do it is to out 4x4s as “conservatives” and they’ll be swiftly cancelled 😂

What the hell is a “set of suspension” ? 🤣

Looks like a kids ride on car. Sorry not a fan of small convertibles.

OOh, taken up hairdressing as a sideline now? 😊

Just too bad it got a Peugeot engine, a complete disaster.

@JayEmmOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

Addressed in the video

@sjoroverpirat

3 жыл бұрын

@@JayEmmOnCars It's still the most beautiful generation mini have made.

@byronmills5952

3 жыл бұрын

Get your facts right - it's a Bmw engine based on Peugeot block and pistons - in fact I can strip one in front of your eyes to show you all the poor Bmw engineering in the cylinder head -timing gear and vanos that gos wrong . The Peugeot part is best thing about it.

@sjoroverpirat

3 жыл бұрын

@@byronmills5952 It's a engine co-devolped by BMW and Peugeot. But yeah, BMW isn't really good at four cylinders. N47 had a bit of problems.

I hate these mini's with a passion. No reason apart from the way they look. The interiors are also shit. Also aftermarket performance air filters are stupid, you increase performance because they aren't filtering the air properly reducing restriction of air flow. The problem is you are letting contaminants into the engine reducing the life of your engine. An air filter is there for a reason, to filter air.

@russellhunt2548

3 жыл бұрын

Each to their own, however just a correction to say the car does have a proper air filter fitted to my protect my engine as you can see in video.I have built two type 7 kit cars so understand the importance of this

@Punisher9419

3 жыл бұрын

@@russellhunt2548 Fair enough I stand corrected.

@russellhunt2548

3 жыл бұрын

@@Punisher9419 Cheers👍

Getting famous off of comments day 228, so I can live the dream, live every day like it’s your last🤙

as rubbish as standard

Tuning box total waste

Would have the Abarth 595 over this any day. Horrible cars the new mini.

Hideous car.