Christurbo's Mini Cooper Works GP II 2
Discussion
Mike1990 said:
I wasn't to keen on the new JCW's, but after seeing them in real life, they look bloody good IMO. Wondef if they'll do a GP version?
To be honest they are a really good little everyday car. I went to Stratford races today and decided to take it over the A6 Avant BE or the Golf R and had a great jaunt in it. Very 'fun'.WojaWabbit said:
Awesome OP, love these! Never been keen on the stickers and wheels, but I'm sure they could be easily sorted to make it a bit less conspicuous.
Totally agree on driving something that demands attention and makes you feel alive, too many modern cars are set up to be safe and inert.
Yes - I know what you mean about the stickers (don't mind the wheels), it kind of makes me feel a bit of a boy racer however a couple of friends who have cars such as the McLaren 570 and 911 GTS love it...... Might keep them to keep resale. Totally agree on driving something that demands attention and makes you feel alive, too many modern cars are set up to be safe and inert.
Missing it already, the drive doesn't look the same without it! However Sytner should be dropping it off early next week then it's off for its suspension settings.
I quite like the idea of getting the wheel retrimmed in alcantara - not sure if that will impact on resale in a negative way with buyers preferring a leather wheel.
Again Off topic. Here is the little JCW R56 loan car in Stratford looking very middle class. Lol
christurbo said:
Yes - I know what you mean about the stickers (don't mind the wheels), it kind of makes me feel a bit of a boy racer however a couple of friends who have cars such as the McLaren 570 and 911 GTS love it...... Might keep them to keep resale.
Missing it already, the drive doesn't look the same without it! However Sytner should be dropping it off early next week then it's off for its suspension settings.
I quite like the idea of getting the wheel retrimmed in alcantara - not sure if that will impact on resale in a negative way with buyers preferring a leather wheel.
Again Off topic. Here is the little JCW R56 loan car in Stratford looking very middle class. Lol
Love the MINI GP, they sound like a right hoot.Missing it already, the drive doesn't look the same without it! However Sytner should be dropping it off early next week then it's off for its suspension settings.
I quite like the idea of getting the wheel retrimmed in alcantara - not sure if that will impact on resale in a negative way with buyers preferring a leather wheel.
Again Off topic. Here is the little JCW R56 loan car in Stratford looking very middle class. Lol
Your loaner is an F56, Cooper S diesel, Not an R56 JCW by the way
I think what he means is that it has the full JCW Bodykit fitted which is a factory option.
I'm currently driving a R56 Cooper SD, Automatic and I really like it. I'm currently between cars at the moment but it feels more premium than my outgoing Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG.
I'm going to be downsizing as I've just bought a larger property and currently very keen to replace the Mercedes with a GP2.
Enjoy.
I'm currently driving a R56 Cooper SD, Automatic and I really like it. I'm currently between cars at the moment but it feels more premium than my outgoing Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG.
I'm going to be downsizing as I've just bought a larger property and currently very keen to replace the Mercedes with a GP2.
Enjoy.
So the GP has arrived back from a 2 week stint at the dealership. Amongst other things It has had new factory fresh Bilstien colivers fitted, lowered to max lowering height then reset via a Hunter geometry session to factory settings.
It was dropped off at work looking absolutely amazing. I drove it through the back roads on the way home and it has transformed to what it was like before (see comments about hunting camber and also the rear end being very happy to overtake the front a bit too easily).
The GP is much more planted and even though it does hunt the cambers it is not as exaggerated as before. Also the ride is a lot more neutral on turn in and it feels a lot less like it wants to kill me on fast turn ins!
It really is a decent little car that surprises you how quickly it can gobble up the road ahead. I think it will shock a few higher end cars on the track, a little David and Goliath motor.
One thing that is bothering me is the strong fragrance in the car, like the dealership has done something to mask a previous smell. I will order a new pollen filter and attempt a 'bomb'.
Some photos on the way back home on Blithfield Reservoiur.
It was dropped off at work looking absolutely amazing. I drove it through the back roads on the way home and it has transformed to what it was like before (see comments about hunting camber and also the rear end being very happy to overtake the front a bit too easily).
The GP is much more planted and even though it does hunt the cambers it is not as exaggerated as before. Also the ride is a lot more neutral on turn in and it feels a lot less like it wants to kill me on fast turn ins!
It really is a decent little car that surprises you how quickly it can gobble up the road ahead. I think it will shock a few higher end cars on the track, a little David and Goliath motor.
One thing that is bothering me is the strong fragrance in the car, like the dealership has done something to mask a previous smell. I will order a new pollen filter and attempt a 'bomb'.
Some photos on the way back home on Blithfield Reservoiur.
I'll keep an eye out for you as I'm local. I've also got a friend with a GPII although with the exception of running Lotus Elise wheels for track use & a slightly different geo setup for track days, his is standard. Lohen have a really good reputation & they'll hopefully do my geo setup up too. I'd be interested in what they do set your geo to for reference.
MrC986 said:
I'll keep an eye out for you as I'm local. I've also got a friend with a GPII although with the exception of running Lotus Elise wheels for track use & a slightly different geo setup for track days, his is standard. Lohen have a really good reputation & they'll hopefully do my geo setup up too. I'd be interested in what they do set your geo to for reference.
Hi, yes let me know if you are up to anything local, I.e. Curborough, etc... Long story - however due to the coil overs being swapped out by Mini Tamworth I decided just to opt for their standard geo.... To be fair it seems good to me on the road. I've told Lohen that I might be in to see them if I want some tweaks doing. So not a lot has happened since my last post. However I attended a Mini meet at Lohen last Saturday morning where they were putting their motors on the Dyno. There were some very nice examples and even 3 x GPs (2 x GP2s and 1 x GP1).
One of the GP2s had only done 3k miles since new and had never been out in the moist stuff. Concourse material.
There were also other cars there including a nice Caterham 160 which delivered on its name.
I didn't go there to have the GP dyno'd however I was curious as to how healthy it was so decided to put it on. It achieved a healthy 220 BHP however that was with standard fuel, a dirty air filter and also a very hot dyno because it was very hot a outside and I was one of the last to get it into the dyno room so temps were already high. The curves were nice and linear with no lumps.
On another note I am going to Cuba shortly so no track time is scheduled until I get back. I am also booked into Palmersport day in September so will at least get some decent track time in!
One of the GP2s had only done 3k miles since new and had never been out in the moist stuff. Concourse material.
There were also other cars there including a nice Caterham 160 which delivered on its name.
I didn't go there to have the GP dyno'd however I was curious as to how healthy it was so decided to put it on. It achieved a healthy 220 BHP however that was with standard fuel, a dirty air filter and also a very hot dyno because it was very hot a outside and I was one of the last to get it into the dyno room so temps were already high. The curves were nice and linear with no lumps.
On another note I am going to Cuba shortly so no track time is scheduled until I get back. I am also booked into Palmersport day in September so will at least get some decent track time in!
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