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Been lurking for a long time so thought id post up some pics of my GP
very hit and miss car, most people dont quite get it but ive always wanted one
i'll do a quick time-line since i got the car 3 months ago
Standard
Then the mods started
Aero Grille
JCW alcantara wheel
R56 JCW Brembos
Some interior Changes
new matts
matt black dial surrounds, JCW shift light and OEM armrest
Engine bay
MSD Coilpack/Magnecor leads/ITG filter/GTT top brace
Car went on the rollers
And some general pics
And waiting to go on after the weather has disappeared
KW V1's
Hope you like and i dont mind if you dont lol
Neil
very hit and miss car, most people dont quite get it but ive always wanted one
i'll do a quick time-line since i got the car 3 months ago
Standard
Then the mods started
Aero Grille
JCW alcantara wheel
R56 JCW Brembos
Some interior Changes
new matts
matt black dial surrounds, JCW shift light and OEM armrest
Engine bay
MSD Coilpack/Magnecor leads/ITG filter/GTT top brace
Car went on the rollers
And some general pics
And waiting to go on after the weather has disappeared
KW V1's
Hope you like and i dont mind if you dont lol
Neil
Edited by withoutabix on Friday 24th December 15:45
cheers guys cant wait for the V1's to go on
The rings not to bad mate stopped at eddys place (Hotel an der Nordeschliefe) in adenau was my first time out there so wasent sure what to expect but safe to say ill be going back next year for sure.
The rings not to bad mate stopped at eddys place (Hotel an der Nordeschliefe) in adenau was my first time out there so wasent sure what to expect but safe to say ill be going back next year for sure.
Edited by withoutabix on Friday 24th December 19:19
Where do I start, firstly a cracking car, I was one of those that didnt "get" these when they were released. Fiancé got a regular Cooper S Works in 2007 and it's one of those cars I miss dearly, it was absolutely fantastic. Except if you wanted to do a weekly shop
Drove one of these earlier this year, and I wanted it so so bad but she wouldnt have it, an absolute hoot to drive.
Selling that JCW Mini is one of my biggest regrets ever.
You have made some nice upgrades, I particularly like the R56 Brembos, one thing that baffled me about the GP is lack of xenon headlights
Drove one of these earlier this year, and I wanted it so so bad but she wouldnt have it, an absolute hoot to drive.
Selling that JCW Mini is one of my biggest regrets ever.
You have made some nice upgrades, I particularly like the R56 Brembos, one thing that baffled me about the GP is lack of xenon headlights
Really nice job well done! My GP is by far the best car I've owned, so much fun. When I haven't driven it for a while, then take it for a spin, it always surprises me by how much fun it is. They didn't put xenon's in because it was all about "weight saving", although they would have been nice!
martin mrt said:
You have made some nice upgrades, I particularly like the R56 Brembos, one thing that baffled me about the GP is lack of xenon headlights
It was weight saving allegedly. I'd rather have them fitted though!Had KW V1's on my old R53, completely transformed the handling and ride. Nice GP, any plans for performance upgrades?
cheers for all the comments guys,
will get some pics as soon as the coils are on, theyve been sitting in my garage for 2 weeks now its killing me!
Apexjimi - You remember correctly the "strut" in the rear is actually a "shopping bag stopper" lol has nothing to do with the chassis which is pants but i believe Mini had to put something there to stop your boot contents smacking you in the head when ever you braked!
Xenons is another annoying factor with these GP's, coming from having a few Renaultsports both of which had xenons going back to standard bulbs is a let down, the xenons are an easy retrofit tho but they go for £450>> for a pair and ive got more important areas to spend money on at the moment.
Russy01 - No i havent come up against a std MCS yet but like you say the extra ooooopph i cant see it being close, altho any JCW or modded MCS will be a match for this easily.
Disco you - tis a fair point, altho this is mainly my weekend car so doesnt get used much which means having 4 seats isnt that much of a big deal, the reason i got this car was mainly due to it being abit more special than the Megane R26 i got rid of for it, The Go kart handling - looks and supercharger whine are exactly what i need on a weekend blast! plus there quite rare and dont see many which is nice! R26's are getting very common now!
Hyperblue - yep got a few planned mods im looking to go for, wether ill ever do some of them tho is another question
Cams + tune
Manifold + de-cat
Oil catch can
New wheels
would love a cage and Bucket seats
xenons
colour coded arches
think thats it!, problem is they all appeal to me but cost alot of money! thats the problem with mini there such good fun to mod but it all adds up!
will get some pics as soon as the coils are on, theyve been sitting in my garage for 2 weeks now its killing me!
Apexjimi - You remember correctly the "strut" in the rear is actually a "shopping bag stopper" lol has nothing to do with the chassis which is pants but i believe Mini had to put something there to stop your boot contents smacking you in the head when ever you braked!
Xenons is another annoying factor with these GP's, coming from having a few Renaultsports both of which had xenons going back to standard bulbs is a let down, the xenons are an easy retrofit tho but they go for £450>> for a pair and ive got more important areas to spend money on at the moment.
Russy01 - No i havent come up against a std MCS yet but like you say the extra ooooopph i cant see it being close, altho any JCW or modded MCS will be a match for this easily.
Disco you - tis a fair point, altho this is mainly my weekend car so doesnt get used much which means having 4 seats isnt that much of a big deal, the reason i got this car was mainly due to it being abit more special than the Megane R26 i got rid of for it, The Go kart handling - looks and supercharger whine are exactly what i need on a weekend blast! plus there quite rare and dont see many which is nice! R26's are getting very common now!
Hyperblue - yep got a few planned mods im looking to go for, wether ill ever do some of them tho is another question
Cams + tune
Manifold + de-cat
Oil catch can
New wheels
would love a cage and Bucket seats
xenons
colour coded arches
think thats it!, problem is they all appeal to me but cost alot of money! thats the problem with mini there such good fun to mod but it all adds up!
withoutabix said:
cheers guys cant wait for the V1's to go on
The rings not to bad mate stopped at eddys place (Hotel an der Nordeschliefe) in adenau was my first time out there so wasent sure what to expect but safe to say ill be going back next year for sure.
Eddy is a legend, I love his dog Bonzo The rings not to bad mate stopped at eddys place (Hotel an der Nordeschliefe) in adenau was my first time out there so wasent sure what to expect but safe to say ill be going back next year for sure.
Edited by withoutabix on Friday 24th December 19:19
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