Another Mini GP

[The1Driver]

It's turned out really well. Given it a more updated look!

[The1Driver]

Footage from Llandow. Had a great time.... One minor slip-up. But apart from that I thought the car handled rather well.

https://youtu.be/HveJzy-Qlsw

[The1Driver]

Collect a set of R888R tyres a couple days back.... Just in time for the next PHSS Trackday at Silverstone!

[The1Driver]

Received my new VAC Motorsport floor mounts today. These should sort out my seating position issue.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BftV-UGFDNW/

All set for my next trip to Lohen!

[The1Driver]

Refused to believe the hype and drove all the way from Wales to the Midlands yesterday. Getting there was fine..... The drive back was the biggest issue.









Took me about three hours. But made it back safe and sound.

Things done -

• New set of R888R tires fitted and
• Wheel alignment

Also planed to have my new floor mounts fitted. Unfortunately, They dont line up with the Recaro side mounts . So going to have to think of something else!

[The1Driver]

Finally got around to sorting out my seating issue. I no longer feel like I'm driving an SUV.



Service and MOT next... Also thinking about the following -

• Half cage for harnesses.
• Pole position of the passenger side....

[The1Driver]

SiT said:

Just a bit different!!!! Lol! Did you buy the lowered mounts or fabricate something yourself?

Must be like real life Mario Kart now with steering wheel in your lap - love it!

Si

This was the original setup



I basically got rid of everything (runners, side mount adapters and the side mounts). A friend recommended I get in touch with a company called VAC Motorsport.

So ended up getting their floor and side mounts.

The position is almost perfect. Im thinking about bringing the seat forward by an inch or two.

[The1Driver]

The last few weeks have been pretty busy. So will start from the top

• PHSS - Silverstone

I had been looking forward to this trackday for weeks. As the Mini hadnt really been driven since fitting the new set of R888R tyres. So you could imagine my disappoint (and concern) when I showed up to a soaking wet Silverstone circuit!

Long story short. I was pleasantly surprised, with how well the car handled on track!

On board footage - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB8ZmtM4dz0

• Trip to Lohen for a minor service

Had the rear pads and brake fluids changed. So now running Mintex pads (M1144) all-round.

• Trip to SWSS Mini for MOT

Passed!

Now patiently awaiting my next trackday. I really cannot get enough of this car. I can only think of a handful of cars (within my budget) that I would consider replacing it with -

Ginetta G40
Caterham 360 or 310
Renault R26R

[The1Driver]

The surrounds aren't wrapped. Unsure whether they're genuine Mini parts. As I got the car with them on.

I really like them (had planned to fit then to my first GP). I might be at the next Sunday service.. So feel free to have a look around.

[The1Driver]

Yeah Denbies. If I do show up I'll keep an eye out for your Mini.

[The1Driver]

Minor update before this weekends trackday session!

The car now has a new name -

[The1Driver]

MDifficult said:

Nice work on the plate. Where are you headed this weekend? Looks like you’ll get some sunny running.

Good old Llandow circuit. Can't wait.. will be my first dry trackday in the Mini with these tyres!

[The1Driver]

Had a great time over at Llandow circuit. Part from the one slip up (one into the first corner too a tad too fast). The car performed amazingly well - as always!









The car is now covered in dead bugs so I think it'll need a clean and then a service and health check next. Then I'll need to decide where to head to next!!

[The1Driver]

Lol I did for the first session as the helmet was rented.... But it got so hot I there I thought sod it. And went without for the following stints.

[The1Driver]

Handed over the GP to Lohen (for the n'th time) last week. To have some work done.

1. Oil change / service
2. Health check - I've been on a couple trackdays since I last visited Lohen. So thought I'd have them check the car out. Turns out it was a good idea. They believe the suspension will require a refurb in the near future. Other than thay, everything else appears to be fine.
3. Rear cage and driver's side harness fitted.

[The1Driver]

Following a recent trip around Wales a couple of weeks ago -







The MINI desperately needed a clean -



Needless to say (but I'll say it anyway). Im still loving this car!

[The1Driver]

Have only just spotted this post.

They carryout health checks on my car pretty often. I usually have them do it during every visit. As for more shots of the cage I'll check my phone to see what I have.

Update -

I've recently come back from a Nordschleife driving course with a team called Scuderia S7. It was by far the most intense and enjoyable experience I've ever taken part in. 2 whole days of unlimited access to the track and experts!

Below are some pics -

DSC00576 by Daniel , on Flickr

DSC00579 by Daniel , on Flickr

DSC00591 by Daniel , on Flickr

DSC00592 by Daniel , on Flickr

DSC00597 by Daniel , on Flickr

DSC00612 by Daniel , on Flickr

DSC00613 by Daniel , on Flickr

DSC00631 by Daniel , on Flickr

DSC00633 by Daniel , on Flickr

DSC00656 by Daniel , on Flickr


MVIMG_20180917_105257 by Daniel , on Flickr

MVIMG_20180917_091710 by Daniel , on Flickr

MVIMG_20180917_091427 by Daniel , on Flickr

MVIMG_20180918_171154 by Daniel, on Flickr


I'll try to post some onboard footage at a later date.

MVIMG_20180918_105102 by Daniel , on Flickr

flitzfoto.de_2018-09-17-1018 by Daniel Air, on Flickr

flitzfoto.de_2018-09-17-1082 by Daniel Air, on Flickr

flitzfoto.de_2018-09-18-2886 by Daniel Air, on Flickr

Edited by The1Driver on Saturday 6th October 13:35

[The1Driver]

Some footage from one of the many tuition laps -

https://youtu.be/NqSSmKf0rKY

Can't wait to head back out there.

[The1Driver]

Been a while since my last update.

Thanks to work and travelling the car hasn't seen much daylight or action. It's scheduled to see the good people over at Lohen for some maintenance work.

After that I'll be putting it up for sale (have yet to decide whether I'll return it to its standard form)!

Reasons for selling.... I love the car to bits. And if I had the space. I'd keep it forever. However, I don't have the space and would like to try something different and as (if not more) interesting and exciting than the Mini.

I've test driven a few Exige Sport 350s now. And I'm almost certain it'll be the car that replaces the Mini GP!

[The1Driver]

Last week I took part in my first trackday of 2019.

PR_190119_MSVT_BA_0279 by Daniel Air, on Flickr

PR_190119_MSVT_BA_1535 by Daniel Air, on Flickr

Took a while to get some heat into the Toyos (R888R). But once up to temp, I had a fantastic time. This was also my first time on track since having Lohen fit the TTV Organic clutch and flywheel kit!