Customer Spotlight: 2011 MINI R56 JCW Running CG Motorsport Paddle Drive
- on September 09, 2025
- Categories: CG Motorsport Updates
Customer Spotlight: MINI R56 JCW Running CG Motorsport Paddle Drive
At CG Motorsport, we’re proud to see our clutches put to the test. This spotlight features a customer’s 2011 MINI R56 JCW - a build that balances fast road fun with serious track potential.

🔧 The Build
This 2011 MINI R56 JCW is currently pushing 300bhp, thanks to an impressive list of upgrades:
- Hybrid turbo
- Bigger intercooler
- Full silicone piping
- AEM intake
- Devil Developments map
It’s a setup designed for fast road driving, with Silverstone already used as a test bed to fine-tune the modifications and make adjustments for future track use.

⚙️ The Clutch Setup
Handling this level of performance requires something special. This MINI runs our CG Motorsport 6-Paddle Clutch Plate paired with a Lightweight Flywheel.
The clutch has been in service for 2½ years, taking everything thrown at it — from aggressive launches to track sessions — without fault.
“The clutch took some getting used to on the road as it’s like an on/off switch and is pretty aggressive, but it’s been amazing. It withstands hard driving conditions extremely well — I’ve put it through its paces and it’s never let me down. You can tell the workmanship that goes into these clutches is second to none and definitely meant for motorsport.”

🏁 Proven Performance
This isn’t the first CG Motorsport clutch the owner has trusted. Before upgrading to the paddle drive, he ran another of our clutch kits for around two years — again with no issues, even under hard driving conditions.
Most of the work has been carried out by the owner himself, with additional help from F2K and Sussex Road & Race.

📸 Owner Feature
Follow more of this build and driving journey on Instagram: @hewley_jord95
🚀 Built for Motorsport. Proven on the Road.
This MINI showcases why our clutches are trusted by enthusiasts and professionals alike. Engineered for motorsport, yet capable of handling the demands of daily driving, our products are built to last — no matter how hard you push them.
👉 Want to learn more about our Paddle Drive clutches? Contact us or call 0113 242 6359 to find the right setup for your build.
🎥 Check out our TikTok this evening for some video content of this ride! @cgmotorsport