When is a JCW not a JCW?

[Colin]

I've not seen it in the flesh yet so can't have a poke around. My friend just sent me a couple of pics.

[Stewart]

I’ve got a feeling if the dealer has listed it as an S then its just probably had a few pieces of kit added to it but not regarded as a Works. I’d imagine putting the plate through an insurance web site will list the car in the “find your car” part.

Plus your mate must have it on the V5?



Unless he's trying to pull your leg its a Works.

[Forbes]

Mine is a dealer JCW, I think. It doesn't come up on anything as a JCW

[Stewart]

I take it if its a dealer Works it must have the engine kit
Certificate to qualify?

[Livi]

The car will have a conversion number with it, its usually the current selling dealer that deals with the conversion unless the owner at the time has maybe waited a few months/years to put one on?

The car will have a serial number in the engine bay area stating its a JCW but you should notice the difference straight away as soon as you power down

[Mon the fish]

If it's a 57 plate it'll be an R56 (unless it's a cabby)

R56 dealer JCW has the engraved tips, and some basic engine upgrades (induction, ECU and exhaust) - this is what AndyP has I think, 197bhp.

R56 factory JCW has the brembos etc, and non-engraved tips, 211bhp.

Sounds like this car is a dealer JCW, also I don't think the factory JCW was available on a 57 plate? Could be wrong

[Mini Ecosse]

The car in question has a JCW exhaust fitted, would that be enough to get the badges if that was fitted by the garage?

Yes it would.
I got badges when I fitted JCW exhaust to Parklane

[GCA3N]

Yes it would.
I got badges when I fitted JCW exhaust to Parklane

I never knew that either.

[GCA3N]

If it's a 57 plate it'll be an R56 (unless it's a cabby)

R56 dealer JCW has the engraved tips, and some basic engine upgrades (induction, ECU and exhaust) - this is what AndyP has I think, 197bhp.

R56 factory JCW has the brembos etc, and non-engraved tips, 211bhp.

Sounds like this car is a dealer JCW, also I don't think the factory JCW was available on a 57 plate? Could be wrong

I noticed that on the exhaust tips and wondered why there were no JCW engravings on mine. Does the factory JCW not have slight differences in the make up of the engine, linings gaskets etc, to cope with higher BHP?

[RyanK]

I noticed that on the exhaust tips and wondered why there were no JCW engravings on mine. Does the factory JCW not have slight differences in the make up of the engine, linings gaskets etc, to cope with higher BHP?

Yes the Factory JCW has a larger Turbo and the actual Engine Components were worked on/upgraded by the BMW M team. I had the article somewhere that indicated this but now i've lost it ha.