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roland2003 · Oct 6th, 2006, 11:36 AM

Hi Guys, we can do GTT220's etc on a Saturday morning. also crank pulleys with GTT220's are no problem either. We always use 2 technicians at the same time on most jobs of this type (sometines 3

). For cars booked in we are happy to open at 8am or even 7.30 am instead of 9 if required. I worked on someones car to 1am in the morning once; as he was going on holiday the next day.
Best Regards Roland GT Tuning

T-bone S · Oct 6th, 2006, 12:13 PM

Brilliant - unfortunately it now means I have fewer excuses on why to not get it done!

Perm · Oct 6th, 2006, 01:51 PM

Roland,
I just love your customer focused approach to business...... you deserve every bit of success you get.........

Cheers

Perm

REHW · Oct 6th, 2006, 02:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by tnoy66 (original)

Sorry about that

Oh here's the full brace thread for you to drool over

http://www.mini2.com/forum/wheels-ty...-1st-pics.html

I went on last night and found the thread after reading about yours. Looks the business.

I am in such a dilema as to weather to get work done on the car or not. If I had a hard top I would for sure but as a convertible I am just not sure its the right thing to do!

My list is something like this.

GTT220 plus exhaust reroute pipe or full 230 job.
Strutt brace upper and lower (when available)
new wheels Oz Ultraleggeras with R888's

I'm undecided about any other suspension work and I'm undecided about a big brake kit. The braided hoses and upgraded discs and pads have helped and I think will do me for the time being.

The other issue with my car is the seats. I'd like to fit recaro's or works seats but would want them trimed in blue leather with orange stitching to match which is a bit of a problem!

roland2003 · Oct 6th, 2006, 03:04 PM

Weve fitted a lot of GTT 220-230's to the Cabriolet and at least two GTT260's , The GTT Strutbrace should make even more difference to your softtop than the hardtop. There is also not one but TWO lower chassis braces coming out within the next month. So you can fit the complete trilogy if you want to. All 3 GTT Braces will fit Cabriolet and Hardtop.
Best Regards Roland GTT

REHW · Oct 6th, 2006, 03:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original)

Weve fitted a lot of GTT 220-230's to the Cabriolet and at least two GTT260's , The GTT Strutbrace should make even more difference to your softtop than the hardtop. There is also not one but TWO lower chassis braces coming out within the next month. So you can fit the complete trilogy if you want to. All 3 GTT Braces will fit Cabriolet and Hardtop.
Best Regards Roland GTT

Hmmmmmmmmmmm Thanks for that.

I will be in touch soon, but only when I'm ready to book it in!

E74778 · Oct 6th, 2006, 04:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by REHW (original)

I went on last night and found the thread after reading about yours. Looks the business.

I am in such a dilema as to weather to get work done on the car or not. If I had a hard top I would for sure but as a convertible I am just not sure its the right thing to do!

My list is something like this.

GTT220 plus exhaust reroute pipe or full 230 job.
Strutt brace upper and lower (when available)
new wheels Oz Ultraleggeras with R888's

I'm undecided about any other suspension work and I'm undecided about a big brake kit. The braided hoses and upgraded discs and pads have helped and I think will do me for the time being.

The other issue with my car is the seats. I'd like to fit recaro's or works seats but would want them trimed in blue leather with orange stitching to match which is a bit of a problem!

I have had the GTT 230 conversion on a MCS Convertible for around 18 months now and I always have a smile on my face when driving the car, it's superb.

Just do as much as you can reasonably afford and enjoy yourself.

Alan.

tnoy66 · Oct 6th, 2006, 04:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by REHW (original)

I am in such a dilema as to weather to get work done on the car or not. If I had a hard top I would for sure but as a convertible I am just not sure its the right thing to do!

As you have the convertible which has more flex than the tin top and is also heavier I would say it is the right thing to do

However I don't know your full circumstances nor am I going to ask you to reveal them all here.

If you intend keeping the car for a while then I can highly recommend having the work done.
It has made a huge difference to the car in daily use.
I'm not talking about flooring it everywhere, but things like when you're in traffic and sometimes you'd need to drop a gear to get going again, now you can trundle along with everyone and then when the traffic starts to move again, just accelerate and actually get somewhere instead of having that annoying delay/lag.
The car is just so much more driveable now and feels better at setting off from a dead stop too

I'm looking forward to this weekend to get out and have a proper play

uncle albert · Oct 6th, 2006, 05:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original)

Hi Guys, we can do GTT220's etc on a Saturday morning. also crank pulleys with GTT220's are no problem either. We always use 2 technicians at the same time on most jobs of this type (sometines 3

). For cars booked in we are happy to open at 8am or even 7.30 am instead of 9 if required. I worked on someones car to 1am in the morning once; as he was going on holiday the next day.
Best Regards Roland GT Tuning

Hoping to get to yours for 8 to give you guys plenty of time. We'll talk about that crank pulley on the day.

James

roland2003 · Oct 7th, 2006, 09:03 AM

Ok James that will be fine.
Best Regards Roland GTT

tnoy66 · Oct 8th, 2006, 07:27 PM

Hi Roland, can you make a tiny bit of space in your pm box please

Ven0m · Oct 12th, 2006, 06:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by tnoy66 (original)

Piccys of what's visible

could someone explain what the black wire at the front of the intercooler is for... in middle picture

roland2003 · Oct 13th, 2006, 09:51 AM

-knock sensor wire.
Best Regards Roland GTT

Babes · Oct 13th, 2006, 10:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by uncle albert (original)

Hoping to get to yours for 8 to give you guys plenty of time. We'll talk about that crank pulley on the day.

James

mate do the crank pulley for sure, this has been my face since having it fitted

Ven0m · Oct 13th, 2006, 10:56 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original)

-knock sensor wire.
Best Regards Roland GTT

Ok thnx....i found my wire the other side of the rad hose,touching the engine which has now started to burn into the wire....so i moved it to the other side as like the picture....but still gets extremely hot...and has more burn marks on it...

What does a knock sensor do??

And is it safe getting that hot??

Oh and thanks for the speedy delivery of the dipstick...came this morning

roland2003 · Oct 13th, 2006, 11:45 AM

As per the picture is the better way, and the way we would route it if dismantled . (we dont touch this when fitting intercoolers etc) only if manifold & head etc are coming off. The heat is probably from the hose-it does get very hot.
Best Regards Roland GTT

uncle albert · Oct 13th, 2006, 12:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Babes (original)

mate do the crank pulley for sure, this has been my face since having it fitted

I'm being swayed...

James

M1OY CS · Oct 15th, 2006, 01:10 PM

trust me i had gtt 220 + the crank pulley done on saturday. Let me just tell you....... THIS THING FLYS NOW!!

tnoy66 · Oct 15th, 2006, 04:14 PM

Excellent news

Welcome to the club

E74778 · Oct 15th, 2006, 09:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by M1OY CS (original)

trust me i had gtt 220 + the crank pulley done on saturday. Let me just tell you....... THIS THING FLYS NOW!!

Bet you have a smile on your face!!!!

Roland,

You may have answered this one before but what difference would the crank pulley make on my car?

Alan.

Oct 6th, 2006, 11:36 AM	#21
roland2003 MINI 2 Sponsor GT Tuning Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 2,731 Offline	Hi Guys, we can do GTT220's etc on a Saturday morning. also crank pulleys with GTT220's are no problem either. We always use 2 technicians at the same time on most jobs of this type (sometines 3 ). For cars booked in we are happy to open at 8am or even 7.30 am instead of 9 if required. I worked on someones car to 1am in the morning once; as he was going on holiday the next day. Best Regards Roland GT Tuning www.gttuning.com

Oct 6th, 2006, 12:13 PM	#22 (permalink)
T-bone S MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2006 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 524 Offline	Brilliant - unfortunately it now means I have fewer excuses on why to not get it done! MY05 MINI COOPER S - DS/B - GTT OPTIMISED- THANKS FOR THE RIDE - ENTER THE R56 JCW

Oct 6th, 2006, 03:04 PM	#25 (permalink)
roland2003 MINI 2 Sponsor GT Tuning Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 2,731 Offline	Weve fitted a lot of GTT 220-230's to the Cabriolet and at least two GTT260's , The GTT Strutbrace should make even more difference to your softtop than the hardtop. There is also not one but TWO lower chassis braces coming out within the next month. So you can fit the complete trilogy if you want to. All 3 GTT Braces will fit Cabriolet and Hardtop. Best Regards Roland GTT www.gttuning.com

Oct 6th, 2006, 04:28 PM	#28 (permalink)
tnoy66 POP..POPPOP..POP Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huddersfield Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 1,809 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by REHW (original) I am in such a dilema as to weather to get work done on the car or not. If I had a hard top I would for sure but as a convertible I am just not sure its the right thing to do! As you have the convertible which has more flex than the tin top and is also heavier I would say it is the right thing to do However I don't know your full circumstances nor am I going to ask you to reveal them all here. If you intend keeping the car for a while then I can highly recommend having the work done. It has made a huge difference to the car in daily use. I'm not talking about flooring it everywhere, but things like when you're in traffic and sometimes you'd need to drop a gear to get going again, now you can trundle along with everyone and then when the traffic starts to move again, just accelerate and actually get somewhere instead of having that annoying delay/lag. The car is just so much more driveable now and feels better at setting off from a dead stop too I'm looking forward to this weekend to get out and have a proper play Pepper White MCS Registry All Welcome

Oct 7th, 2006, 09:03 AM	#30 (permalink)
roland2003 MINI 2 Sponsor GT Tuning Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 2,731 Offline	Ok James that will be fine. Best Regards Roland GTT www.gttuning.com

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Oct 6th, 2006, 01:51 PM	#23 (permalink)
Perm MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 490 Offline	Roland, I just love your customer focused approach to business...... you deserve every bit of success you get......... Cheers Perm

Oct 6th, 2006, 02:16 PM	#24 (permalink)
REHW Just enjoy it! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Birmingham, UK Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 752 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by tnoy66 (original) Sorry about that Oh here's the full brace thread for you to drool over http://www.mini2.com/forum/wheels-ty...-1st-pics.html I went on last night and found the thread after reading about yours. Looks the business. I am in such a dilema as to weather to get work done on the car or not. If I had a hard top I would for sure but as a convertible I am just not sure its the right thing to do! My list is something like this. GTT220 plus exhaust reroute pipe or full 230 job. Strutt brace upper and lower (when available) new wheels Oz Ultraleggeras with R888's I'm undecided about any other suspension work and I'm undecided about a big brake kit. The braided hoses and upgraded discs and pads have helped and I think will do me for the time being. The other issue with my car is the seats. I'd like to fit recaro's or works seats but would want them trimed in blue leather with orange stitching to match which is a bit of a problem!

Oct 6th, 2006, 03:15 PM	#26 (permalink)
REHW Just enjoy it! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Birmingham, UK Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 752 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original) Weve fitted a lot of GTT 220-230's to the Cabriolet and at least two GTT260's , The GTT Strutbrace should make even more difference to your softtop than the hardtop. There is also not one but TWO lower chassis braces coming out within the next month. So you can fit the complete trilogy if you want to. All 3 GTT Braces will fit Cabriolet and Hardtop. Best Regards Roland GTT Hmmmmmmmmmmm Thanks for that. I will be in touch soon, but only when I'm ready to book it in!

Oct 6th, 2006, 04:19 PM	#27 (permalink)
E74778 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 125 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by REHW (original) I went on last night and found the thread after reading about yours. Looks the business. I am in such a dilema as to weather to get work done on the car or not. If I had a hard top I would for sure but as a convertible I am just not sure its the right thing to do! My list is something like this. GTT220 plus exhaust reroute pipe or full 230 job. Strutt brace upper and lower (when available) new wheels Oz Ultraleggeras with R888's I'm undecided about any other suspension work and I'm undecided about a big brake kit. The braided hoses and upgraded discs and pads have helped and I think will do me for the time being. The other issue with my car is the seats. I'd like to fit recaro's or works seats but would want them trimed in blue leather with orange stitching to match which is a bit of a problem! I have had the GTT 230 conversion on a MCS Convertible for around 18 months now and I always have a smile on my face when driving the car, it's superb. Just do as much as you can reasonably afford and enjoy yourself. Alan.

Oct 6th, 2006, 05:55 PM	#29 (permalink)
uncle albert MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hereford/Cwmbran Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 797 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original) Hi Guys, we can do GTT220's etc on a Saturday morning. also crank pulleys with GTT220's are no problem either. We always use 2 technicians at the same time on most jobs of this type (sometines 3 ). For cars booked in we are happy to open at 8am or even 7.30 am instead of 9 if required. I worked on someones car to 1am in the morning once; as he was going on holiday the next day. Best Regards Roland GT Tuning Hoping to get to yours for 8 to give you guys plenty of time. We'll talk about that crank pulley on the day. James

Oct 8th, 2006, 07:27 PM	#31 (permalink)
tnoy66 POP..POPPOP..POP Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huddersfield Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 1,809 Offline	Hi Roland, can you make a tiny bit of space in your pm box please Pepper White MCS Registry All Welcome

Oct 12th, 2006, 06:35 PM	#32 (permalink)
Ven0m MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bracknell Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 127 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by tnoy66 (original) Piccys of what's visible could someone explain what the black wire at the front of the intercooler is for... in middle picture

Oct 13th, 2006, 09:51 AM	#33 (permalink)
roland2003 MINI 2 Sponsor GT Tuning Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 2,731 Offline	-knock sensor wire. Best Regards Roland GTT www.gttuning.com

Oct 13th, 2006, 10:24 AM	#34 (permalink)
Babes Cruising In The Minge My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Perth Local Time: 06:47 AM Posts: 740 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by uncle albert (original) Hoping to get to yours for 8 to give you guys plenty of time. We'll talk about that crank pulley on the day. James mate do the crank pulley for sure, this has been my face since having it fitted 2003 BRG/W JCW MCS 2002 PS/PS JCW MC 1970 BRG/W MK2 Morris Cooper S

Oct 13th, 2006, 10:56 AM	#35 (permalink)
Ven0m MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bracknell Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 127 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original) -knock sensor wire. Best Regards Roland GTT Ok thnx....i found my wire the other side of the rad hose,touching the engine which has now started to burn into the wire....so i moved it to the other side as like the picture....but still gets extremely hot...and has more burn marks on it... What does a knock sensor do?? And is it safe getting that hot?? Oh and thanks for the speedy delivery of the dipstick...came this morning

Oct 13th, 2006, 11:45 AM	#36 (permalink)
roland2003 MINI 2 Sponsor GT Tuning Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 2,731 Offline	As per the picture is the better way, and the way we would route it if dismantled . (we dont touch this when fitting intercoolers etc) only if manifold & head etc are coming off. The heat is probably from the hose-it does get very hot. Best Regards Roland GTT www.gttuning.com

Oct 13th, 2006, 12:17 PM	#37 (permalink)
uncle albert MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hereford/Cwmbran Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 797 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Babes (original) mate do the crank pulley for sure, this has been my face since having it fitted I'm being swayed... James

Oct 15th, 2006, 01:10 PM	#38 (permalink)
M1OY CS Danger!Moddings addictive My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Essex Mini2'er Local Time: 10:47 PM Posts: 299 Offline	trust me i had gtt 220 + the crank pulley done on saturday. Let me just tell you....... THIS THING FLYS NOW!! Nearly fully loaded DS/B MCS GTT

Oct 15th, 2006, 04:14 PM	#39 (permalink)
tnoy66 POP..POPPOP..POP Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huddersfield Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 1,809 Offline	Excellent news Welcome to the club Pepper White MCS Registry All Welcome

Oct 15th, 2006, 09:26 PM	#40 (permalink)
E74778 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Local Time: 09:47 PM Posts: 125 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by M1OY CS (original) trust me i had gtt 220 + the crank pulley done on saturday. Let me just tell you....... THIS THING FLYS NOW!! Bet you have a smile on your face!!!! Roland, You may have answered this one before but what difference would the crank pulley make on my car? Alan.

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