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Rigsey · Nov 18th, 2006, 07:44 PM

Today I had the following fitted by Roland at GT Tuning:

GTT220 kit
Oil Catch Can
Re-route Exhaust Pipe (thanks to all those who persuaded me to add this)
Tensioner upgrade pack
GTT Snoot boots

All I can say at the moment is WOW 

My MCS feels great, it behaves normally when you are not in the mood (i.e. driving back from Dorset via the M25) BUT when you feel like a bit of fun, and drive accordingly, it comes alive.

It really does feel like a different car.

I’ll produce a more in depth review once I’ve driven on my local roads.

Thanks Roland another satisfied customer.

tnoy66 · Nov 19th, 2006, 07:38 AM

Welcome to the club

GTT 280 · Nov 19th, 2006, 08:51 AM

Yes indeed - GTT is the way

Glad you like!

Cheers,
K.

Rigsey · Nov 19th, 2006, 04:55 PM

Went for a decent spin today around some local roads and you can really notice the extra power throughout the rev range.

The re-route pipe exhaust note is superb.

The only thing I have noticed is a little hiccup/stumble in the power delivery around 4500 – 5000 rpm; this is with the traction control on or off. It may be the driver (i.e. me) getting used to the power – anyone else noticed?

I have a feeling it is me lifting off the throttle slightly; you really loose some throttle pedal feel with fly by wire throttles.

I’m running the standard ECU S/W.

Here’s an under bonnet shot :-)

uncle albert · Nov 19th, 2006, 08:55 PM

Good man!

Haven't driven mine for a while now...getting withdrawal syptoms!

Never seen a red GTT air filter before though!

James

Ant FR · Nov 19th, 2006, 11:31 PM

mate, that sounds good, What differnce does the re rout pipe make, is it better than geting a full system, does it sound good.

WOuld love to have a look over a GGT 220 converted car, i will have to look out for you as i only live in Sittingbourne so just down the road

tnoy66 · Nov 20th, 2006, 07:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by uncle albert (original)

Never seen a red GTT air filter before though!

I'm guessing it's been cleaned and re-oiled with a K&N cleaning/oiling kit

uncle albert · Nov 20th, 2006, 07:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by tnoy66 (original)

I'm guessing it's been cleaned and re-oiled with a K&N cleaning/oiling kit

Oops!

Rigsey · Nov 20th, 2006, 08:21 AM

Ant FR: The re-route pipe is pretty subtle in most situations; Roland reckons it’s about a 15% increase in volume over standard which I would say is about right. At start-up and when lifting off it sounds very good – nice rasp/burble.
Let me know if you want to have a look round at some point.

Uncle Albert & Tnoy66: My filter is a K&N, its not been oiled in anyway (other than how it was fitted). When I purchased the GTT CAI (about a year ago) Roland did not have the blue filters in stock so he was supplying the CAI’s with K&N filters.

:-)

Rigsey · Nov 27th, 2006, 01:41 PM

Wow this car just seems to get better and better....

I did not get a chance to drive last week due to work commitments but haven driven today on my usual commute I'm amazed at how much of a difference the conversion has made.

Out of interest, does anyone know what % reduction the GTT pulley is?

futureal33 · Nov 27th, 2006, 01:50 PM

I believe it is a 17% reduction.

Hope you enjoy the conversion, I hope to be getting the 210 soon!

uncle albert · Nov 27th, 2006, 09:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by futureal33 (original)

I believe it is a 17% reduction.

Correct.

Haven't driven mine in over a month now.

James

Nov 18th, 2006, 07:44 PM	#1
Rigsey MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 532 Offline	GT220 + Additional Bits fitted Today I had the following fitted by Roland at GT Tuning: GTT220 kit Oil Catch Can Re-route Exhaust Pipe (thanks to all those who persuaded me to add this) Tensioner upgrade pack GTT Snoot boots All I can say at the moment is WOW  My MCS feels great, it behaves normally when you are not in the mood (i.e. driving back from Dorset via the M25) BUT when you feel like a bit of fun, and drive accordingly, it comes alive. It really does feel like a different car. I’ll produce a more in depth review once I’ve driven on my local roads. Thanks Roland another satisfied customer. GTT, GRS, Janspeed, JCW, OMP + various other bits - 232.6bhp, 191.2lbft on 1320's rolling road

Nov 19th, 2006, 07:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
tnoy66 POP..POPPOP..POP Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huddersfield Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 1,809 Offline	Welcome to the club Pepper White MCS Registry All Welcome

Nov 19th, 2006, 08:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 2,348 Offline	Good work Yes indeed - GTT is the way Glad you like! Cheers, K. Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

Nov 19th, 2006, 04:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rigsey MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 532 Offline	Went for a decent spin today around some local roads and you can really notice the extra power throughout the rev range. The re-route pipe exhaust note is superb. The only thing I have noticed is a little hiccup/stumble in the power delivery around 4500 – 5000 rpm; this is with the traction control on or off. It may be the driver (i.e. me) getting used to the power – anyone else noticed? I have a feeling it is me lifting off the throttle slightly; you really loose some throttle pedal feel with fly by wire throttles. I’m running the standard ECU S/W. Here’s an under bonnet shot :-) Attached Thumbnails GTT, GRS, Janspeed, JCW, OMP + various other bits - 232.6bhp, 191.2lbft on 1320's rolling road

Nov 20th, 2006, 07:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
tnoy66 POP..POPPOP..POP Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huddersfield Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 1,809 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by uncle albert (original) Never seen a red GTT air filter before though! I'm guessing it's been cleaned and re-oiled with a K&N cleaning/oiling kit Pepper White MCS Registry All Welcome

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Nov 19th, 2006, 08:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
uncle albert MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hereford/Cwmbran Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 797 Offline	Good man! Haven't driven mine for a while now...getting withdrawal syptoms! Never seen a red GTT air filter before though! James

Nov 19th, 2006, 11:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 1,922 Offline	mate, that sounds good, What differnce does the re rout pipe make, is it better than geting a full system, does it sound good. WOuld love to have a look over a GGT 220 converted car, i will have to look out for you as i only live in Sittingbourne so just down the road

Nov 20th, 2006, 07:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
uncle albert MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hereford/Cwmbran Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 797 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by tnoy66 (original) I'm guessing it's been cleaned and re-oiled with a K&N cleaning/oiling kit Oops!

Nov 20th, 2006, 08:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
Rigsey MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 532 Offline	Ant FR: The re-route pipe is pretty subtle in most situations; Roland reckons it’s about a 15% increase in volume over standard which I would say is about right. At start-up and when lifting off it sounds very good – nice rasp/burble. Let me know if you want to have a look round at some point. Uncle Albert & Tnoy66: My filter is a K&N, its not been oiled in anyway (other than how it was fitted). When I purchased the GTT CAI (about a year ago) Roland did not have the blue filters in stock so he was supplying the CAI’s with K&N filters. :-) GTT, GRS, Janspeed, JCW, OMP + various other bits - 232.6bhp, 191.2lbft on 1320's rolling road

Nov 27th, 2006, 01:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rigsey MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 532 Offline	Wow this car just seems to get better and better.... I did not get a chance to drive last week due to work commitments but haven driven today on my usual commute I'm amazed at how much of a difference the conversion has made. Out of interest, does anyone know what % reduction the GTT pulley is? GTT, GRS, Janspeed, JCW, OMP + various other bits - 232.6bhp, 191.2lbft on 1320's rolling road

Nov 27th, 2006, 01:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
futureal33 225bhp / 360 nm R56 T My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Preston, Lancashire Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 348 Offline	I believe it is a 17% reduction. Hope you enjoy the conversion, I hope to be getting the 210 soon! Just bought a Mini Cooper S !!

Nov 27th, 2006, 09:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
uncle albert MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hereford/Cwmbran Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 797 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by futureal33 (original) I believe it is a 17% reduction. Correct. Haven't driven mine in over a month now. James

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