Another Mini GP
Discussion
The1Driver said:
Already been in talks with Lohen. They've suggested I purchase a pair of cobra side mounts and then fit them directly to the car.... Without the runners.
Plan to head back up there next month.
Btw I like what you done with the dash!
Thanks.Plan to head back up there next month.
Btw I like what you done with the dash!
I hated the silver interior, had a few chats with Loz at LGTrimming then handed it over to him for a week. All the dash, dash top, gaitors,arm rests and downtubes were done in nappa leather and any silver bits were sprayed satin black.
Different car by the time I got it back.
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
https://youtu.be/HveJzy-Qlsw
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!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BftV-UGFDNW/
All set for my next trip to Lohen!
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 -
Took me about three hours. But made it back safe and sound.
Things done -
- New set of R888R tires fitted and
- Wheel alignment
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 setupMust be like real life Mario Kart now with steering wheel in your lap - love it!
Si
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.
The last few weeks have been pretty busy. So will start from the top
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
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
- 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
- Trip to SWSS Mini for MOT
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
Great update, shots and vids. Loving it.
I’d missed the photo of the four tyres in the boot - I wouldn’t have believed it unless i’d seen it
Quick question - the front and rear black light surrounds are really tempting me. Are yours genuine Mini ones? Non-gen ones? Or just wrapped? Keen to know if they look as good up close? Cheers
I’d missed the photo of the four tyres in the boot - I wouldn’t have believed it unless i’d seen it
Quick question - the front and rear black light surrounds are really tempting me. Are yours genuine Mini ones? Non-gen ones? Or just wrapped? Keen to know if they look as good up close? Cheers
The1Driver said:
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.
Thanks. You heading to the Denbies one? If so - I'll be taking mine so we can do a side by side comparison 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.
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