Another Mini GP
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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!!
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!!
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.
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.
Be great to hear more about your experiences of Lohen - I’m toying with using them for a health and geo check as part of a day out.
Also, could you post some pics of how that cage mounts in the back? Looks a really OE+ install from a distance but be good to see the reality of the location points.
Also, could you post some pics of how that cage mounts in the back? Looks a really OE+ install from a distance but be good to see the reality of the location points.
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
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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
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 FlickrDSC00579 by Daniel , on FlickrDSC00591 by Daniel , on FlickrDSC00592 by Daniel , on FlickrDSC00597 by Daniel , on FlickrDSC00612 by Daniel , on FlickrDSC00613 by Daniel , on FlickrDSC00631 by Daniel , on FlickrDSC00633 by Daniel , on FlickrDSC00656 by Daniel , on FlickrMVIMG_20180917_105257 by Daniel , on FlickrMVIMG_20180917_091710 by Daniel , on FlickrMVIMG_20180917_091427 by Daniel , on FlickrMVIMG_20180918_171154 by Daniel, on FlickrI'll try to post some onboard footage at a later date.
MVIMG_20180918_105102 by Daniel , on Flickrflitzfoto.de_2018-09-17-1018 by Daniel Air, on Flickrflitzfoto.de_2018-09-17-1082 by Daniel Air, on Flickrflitzfoto.de_2018-09-18-2886 by Daniel Air, on FlickrEdited by The1Driver on Saturday 6th October 13:35
Some footage from one of the many tuition laps -
https://youtu.be/NqSSmKf0rKY
Can't wait to head back out there.
https://youtu.be/NqSSmKf0rKY
Can't wait to head back out there.
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!
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!
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!
PR_190119_MSVT_BA_0279 by Daniel Air, on FlickrPR_190119_MSVT_BA_1535 by Daniel Air, on FlickrTook 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!
The1Driver said:
Im sure there are plenty of other cars. Though I'd never want to use this on a daily basis.
Agreed - while you absolutely could use a GP2 as a daily driver - it’s got heated seats, DAB, air-con etc, I really wouldn’t if you can avoid it. As a daily, all the things that make it exciting would probably just become frustrating.That said, I also don’t buy all the press talk that it’s too edgy as a road car and it should be saved for the track - total garbage. It’s a fantastic fast road car, especially B roads, as long as they’re not rediculously bumpy!
Had the little thing detailed today -
DSC00826 by Daniel Air, on Flickr
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DSC00826 by Daniel Air, on FlickrDSC00829 by Daniel Air, on FlickrDSC00834 by Daniel Air, on FlickrDSC00840DSC00846 by Daniel Air, on FlickrMDifficult said:
The1Driver said:
Im sure there are plenty of other cars. Though I'd never want to use this on a daily basis.
Agreed - while you absolutely could use a GP2 as a daily driver - it’s got heated seats, DAB, air-con etc, I really wouldn’t if you can avoid it. As a daily, all the things that make it exciting would probably just become frustrating.That said, I also don’t buy all the press talk that it’s too edgy as a road car and it should be saved for the track - total garbage. It’s a fantastic fast road car, especially B roads, as long as they’re not rediculously bumpy!
Mine is my daily and I get to enjoy the Lake District (and surrounding) roads on a daily basis. The only thing I truly wish it had was cruise control for the more long-distance slogs down a motorway.
In respect of the car that's going to replace it, I was also thinking of an Exige V6. It must be the natural progression or something
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