Jasen Hicks Posted May 31, 2013 Report Posted May 31, 2013 Hi everyone, I am Jasen. I have been a proud Mini owner since 2009 when I picked my Cooper S up fresh off of the boat in Stamford, CT. It was a real beauty. I had grand plans to do a lot of upgrades to it this summer... until two days ago when I dropped it off at Passport to get the JCW Brembo Brake kit put on it.... Instead of getting the brakes installed when I dropped it off I ended up buying JCW GP #381 and trading in my S. Incidentally, I joined the forums a few days before upgrading... so i went from a hobbyist to a no-kidding enthusiast making Mini the first car I ever bought two of! Look forward to sharing stories and seeing what happens with the club. Most likely will join to partake in some of the driving runs, outings, etc. Jasen 2013 Mini Cooper JCW GP, #381 http://www.jasenscustoms.com http://www.thesupergun.com
RDG_RCR Posted May 31, 2013 Report Posted May 31, 2013 Hi everyone, I am Jasen. I have been a proud Mini owner since 2009 when I picked my Cooper S up fresh off of the boat in Stamford, CT. It was a real beauty. I had grand plans to do a lot of upgrades to it this summer... until two days ago when I dropped it off at Passport to get the JCW Brembo Brake kit put on it.... Instead of getting the brakes installed when I dropped it off I ended up buying JCW GP #381 and trading in my S. Incidentally, I joined the forums a few days before upgrading... so i went from a hobbyist to a no-kidding enthusiast making Mini the first car I ever bought two of! Look forward to sharing stories and seeing what happens with the club. Most likely will join to partake in some of the driving runs, outings, etc. Jasen Congrats! Great buy and welcome to the forum!
Jasen Hicks Posted May 31, 2013 Author Report Posted May 31, 2013 Thanks, <24 hours so far and absolutely love the GP. The S was great... but the GP is AMAZING. 2013 Mini Cooper JCW GP, #381 http://www.jasenscustoms.com http://www.thesupergun.com
smoke789 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Posted May 31, 2013 Wow... That's one hell of a brake upgrade. Congrats and welcome!!
cmcveay Posted May 31, 2013 Report Posted May 31, 2013 Welcome Jasen! Looking forward to meeting you in person soon. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
LostDenverite Posted June 1, 2013 Report Posted June 1, 2013 Welcome welcome. I hear the brakes on the GP are even more aggressive than what you were upgrading too, so you're really loving the braking power...and acceleration...and cornering...and...:-) I look forward to seeing you at an event soon, if you can stop zooming long enough :-))
pnuw Posted June 1, 2013 Report Posted June 1, 2013 So, for a little extra money, you keep the brakes and get a car with it?! I love this company! 2009 IY JCW R57 "Cinq à Sept" [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
1975_mini Posted June 1, 2013 Report Posted June 1, 2013 congrats on your new addition, welcome, and look forward to meeting you soon. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted June 1, 2013 Report Posted June 1, 2013 Awesome choice of car, congrats :congrats: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
mikev Posted June 1, 2013 Report Posted June 1, 2013 That's certainly one way to upgrade the brakes... and nearly everything else too! Welcome to the club!
Bert Posted June 1, 2013 Report Posted June 1, 2013 Wow... That's one hell of a brake upgrade. Congrats and welcome!! +1 Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted June 1, 2013 Report Posted June 1, 2013 +1 We really need that LIKE button :top: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Jasen Hicks Posted June 4, 2013 Author Report Posted June 4, 2013 Thanks all! I'm loving it so far. Already planning a trip to The Dragons Back in SW Virginia over 4th of July! 2013 Mini Cooper JCW GP, #381 http://www.jasenscustoms.com http://www.thesupergun.com
RDG_RCR Posted June 5, 2013 Report Posted June 5, 2013 Thanks all! I'm loving it so far. Already planning a trip to The Dragons Back in SW Virginia over 4th of July! I want to go there!
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted June 5, 2013 Report Posted June 5, 2013 Thanks all! I'm loving it so far. Already planning a trip to The Dragons Back in SW Virginia over 4th of July! I really want to go there sometime. Will you please report back and let us know how it is Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Jasen Hicks Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Posted June 5, 2013 Naturally! Looking like a solo trip since all of my buddies drive trucks! 2013 Mini Cooper JCW GP, #381 http://www.jasenscustoms.com http://www.thesupergun.com
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted June 5, 2013 Report Posted June 5, 2013 Naturally! Looking like a solo trip since all of my buddies drive trucks! It's like a 6 hour drive there, right? Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Jasen Hicks Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Posted June 5, 2013 5 from Falls Church. 2013 Mini Cooper JCW GP, #381 http://www.jasenscustoms.com http://www.thesupergun.com
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted June 5, 2013 Report Posted June 5, 2013 5 from Falls Church. It would make an ok long weekend trip. I wonder if I can talk the husband into it but I think all of our holiday weekends are booked already Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
RDG_RCR Posted June 5, 2013 Report Posted June 5, 2013 hmm.... impromptu MINI (and 1 lotus) meet!?!?!?
Stephatron Posted June 5, 2013 Report Posted June 5, 2013 He posted it... see the first post. It's 381! OOPS blond moment...
Jasen Hicks Posted June 9, 2013 Author Report Posted June 9, 2013 I'm arranging the Dragon Back trip for 5 July. I am going to get up early and drive out that way... stay the night and do some National Park Visiting the next day. Apparently, it's pretty beautiful out that way. Plus a couple hundred bucks in food, gas, and lodging is worth it. Everyone is invited to drive out if they want to come... I mean seriously, whats a better way to celebrate freedom and democracy from the UK than driving our English Born cars? 2013 Mini Cooper JCW GP, #381 http://www.jasenscustoms.com http://www.thesupergun.com
LostDenverite Posted June 9, 2013 Report Posted June 9, 2013 I'm arranging the Dragon Back trip for 5 July. I am going to get up early and drive out that way... stay the night and do some National Park Visiting the next day. Apparently, it's pretty beautiful out that way. Plus a couple hundred bucks in food, gas, and lodging is worth it. Everyone is invited to drive out if they want to come... I mean seriously, whats a better way to celebrate freedom and democracy from the UK than driving our English Born cars? Sounds apropo, but I'll be on my annual pilgrimage in Denver the week of July 4th. Do have a safe and enjoyable run.
