It sounds THE BUSINESS - not unlike before, but a bit deeper and more 'serious' - and I haven't had it past 4 and a half grand yet......as the 210's all about mid-range and top-end, I reckon it'll do the trick.

I've been told by a colleague in the 'Mini Cooper Register' that this alleged 'running in' period of 1,200miles @ 4,500rpm is only for NEW engines (that's what I did with mine back when I got it). He had his JCW 210 fitted to his 3K engine at the Works Garage. The technician took him out for a post-fitting test run and said “if we hit 100mph by that road sign, it's a good one!”. He's now done 12.5K and it's going like a train - so looks like my running in's done! I hadn't heard of having to run in a Cylinder head before, usually block/pistons on a new engine. Any ideas on this before I go out and roast it?