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Kaiser · May 23rd, 2003, 11:56 PM

GUT-Mini has some of the coolest and most unique after market parts of all the Mini vendors. After browsing their site a had noticed that they even sell different body kits. These kits look as though they replace / cover (may be good or bad) the black trim on the car and from all appearances, do not look "over the top"!! This is exactly what I have been looking for. One problem...

HOW CAN I GET THESE PARTS IN THE US!?!?? (short of learning Japanese)

Does GUT sell and MANUFACTURE these body kits or (more likely) does GUT buy these parts from a separate manufacturer? If so, does anyone know the name of the company that does? (Maybe they are a US company or sell the part in the US)

Let's roll! · May 24th, 2003, 05:28 AM

I have used a translator site that a MINI2 person suggested to translate to english. I was able to get as far the check out basket, but ran into snags there.

Anyone know? They do have parts that I have not found on any other site.

maguire · May 27th, 2003, 11:51 AM

just checked out the site and very impressed. No other sites i've seen over the products they do, so i'm with kaiser on this one. Gut-mini, please.

plaztik · Jun 2nd, 2003, 08:29 AM

Well, those are certainly Japanese prices! Ouch!

Very nice stuff though!

- plaztik

MiniMan7 · Jun 2nd, 2003, 10:16 AM

Maybe if I spoke Japanese!?

Just kiddin, nice stuff.

erichui · Jun 2nd, 2003, 04:17 PM

shame they dont have anything for the cooper S

Burning Chrome · Jun 6th, 2003, 09:30 PM

I sent GUT an email and recently received a reply. Basically they said, that they can't do international orders at this time, but that they would be doing so at some point in the future and that it would be announced on their web site when they do.

Part of the problem looks like they don't have any english speakers on the staff since they had to use translation software to write a reply.

So keep checking the web site occasionally and if you know anyone in Japan, you could place the order through them...

onemini · Jun 7th, 2003, 01:35 AM

I guess it's a case of waiting for them to get their act together... I hope we can make orders soon, they have some superb stuff (if a little pricey).

Jonathan

ruf · Jul 3rd, 2003, 12:10 AM

I import Japanese aftermarket parts (primarily for Nissans)and I'm sure that my partner in Japan would have no problems getting ahold of this stuff.

Thanks for turning me on to this site! I'm going to have to get the carbon inner fenders and the carbon emblem on my next shipment right away! Let me know if anyone wants anything.

One thing I can't tell is if the interior items are actually carbon fiber. Some of it looks like a print. Which would suck.

Joe Chen
Reflex Racing
Houston, TX
03 MC black

Burning Chrome · Jul 3rd, 2003, 03:29 AM

I'm fairly certain that the parts are not just prints. Most of them show more than one side and they are the same colors.

However, that is probably the question that nags all of us about the parts (particularly at those prices). So let us know what the parts are when you get them. I'm sure everyone would like to know for certain.

ruf · Jul 8th, 2003, 07:01 PM

Ok the inner fenders are real carbon fiber and they attach over the stock pieces with double sided tape. Not sure how much I like that, but I guess it's better that way in case you get any wheel rub.

All of the GUT carbon fiber exterior pieces except the mirror covers are real carbon fiber.

All of the GUT interior pieces are carbon look which sucks.

The "COOPER" badge is carbon look, but still pretty cool. I'll have to see how low I can get the price to justify it though.

Still working on pricing. Tell me what you guys want? Like the ducktail spoiler? Lower lips?

Burning Chrome · Jul 8th, 2003, 08:09 PM

When you say the interior pieces are "Carbon look", does that mean they are plastic with a surface designed to look carbon. Are the Chrome pieces really chromed then? Still if it is a solid piece of whatever, that does sound substantially better than the paste on kits.

Thanks

jimskater · Jul 8th, 2003, 08:33 PM

I want, I want, I want: The body color headlight inserts.

However, I'm wondering if the painted areas would impact the headlight performance. Wouldthis type of set up would work with my non-xenon headlights? More than idle curiousity, I guess.

But then we move into "AAACCKKK" territory. Per xe.com on 7 July 2003, 180,000 Yen is approx. $1,500 US. For a pair of headlights!

Any body got a can of liquid yellow spray paint, some masking tape & an extra screwdriver?

The chrome windshield washer dispensers look pretty trick to me, and at 8,000 Yen ($67US), are a relative bargain.

ruf · Jul 8th, 2003, 08:59 PM

Yes I realize that the price is exorbitant for all of these items. I am working to get a good discount off of retail in order to have a sustainable market for these products in the US. The Japanese market just has ridiculous amounts of disposable income. If you can buy an import car there, you are loaded enough to afford stupid high accessories.

"Carbon look" means plastic with a carbon pattern printed on it. To me that is just cheesy. I prefer the stick-on stuff so long as it's made of real carbon fiber. The kit that I picked up from MiniMania is carbon fiber imbedded in a flexible encapsulant. Still kinda cheesy, though. I do wish that someone made complete CF panels but the cost would be very high. I was hoping that the GUT stuff was simply because of the price, but that is not the case.

The GUT chrome stuff is chromed plastic.

jimskater · Jul 9th, 2003, 05:19 AM

Chromed plastic for $67??? I can probably find the same stuff in an old Revell model for $3.50.

I guess you're right re: stupid money.

DigiMini · Jul 9th, 2003, 09:20 PM

Anybody know where i can get the painted mirror covers? Similiar to the GUT pieces?

CTD Germany · Jul 9th, 2003, 10:44 PM

Quote:

The chrome windshield washer dispensers look pretty trick to me, and at 8,000 Yen ($67US), are a relative bargain.

Here is a polished stainless steel set:

ruf · Jul 10th, 2003, 12:22 AM

Actually CTD does have a lot of items that are similar to the GUT line with a lot better pricing. I'll probably be buying some stuff from there myself!

I'm still pricing out some of the GUT stuff that no one else seems to offer. Stuff like this always takes forever...

goin440 · Jul 10th, 2003, 03:45 PM

Ruf, see if you can't find a carbon fiber hood for MC.

minirocks22 · Jul 26th, 2003, 02:49 AM

You said that you can get the stuff right? Do they have Green and black checkered floormats? and do you know how much they are? Do they have anything green?

Thanks

E!

May 23rd, 2003, 11:56 PM	#1
Kaiser MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Local Time: 11:13 PM Posts: 1 Offline	GUT-Mini Body Kit in the US GUT-Mini has some of the coolest and most unique after market parts of all the Mini vendors. After browsing their site a had noticed that they even sell different body kits. These kits look as though they replace / cover (may be good or bad) the black trim on the car and from all appearances, do not look "over the top"!! This is exactly what I have been looking for. One problem... HOW CAN I GET THESE PARTS IN THE US!?!?? (short of learning Japanese) Does GUT sell and MANUFACTURE these body kits or (more likely) does GUT buy these parts from a separate manufacturer? If so, does anyone know the name of the company that does? (Maybe they are a US company or sell the part in the US)

May 24th, 2003, 05:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Let's roll! MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Local Time: 07:13 PM Posts: 60 Offline	I would like to know too I have used a translator site that a MINI2 person suggested to translate to english. I was able to get as far the check out basket, but ran into snags there. Anyone know? They do have parts that I have not found on any other site. http://www.minicooperonline.com/albu.../fnp.thumb.jpg http://www.laemmle.com/films/s/sordidtit.jpgOff an a runnin!

Jun 2nd, 2003, 10:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 08:13 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Maybe if I spoke Japanese!? Just kiddin, nice stuff. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Jun 2nd, 2003, 04:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
erichui MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 10:13 AM Posts: 631 Offline	shame they dont have anything for the cooper S 05 PW/B chilli. finally here.

Jul 3rd, 2003, 12:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
ruf MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Houston, TX Local Time: 06:13 PM Posts: 123 Offline	I import Japanese aftermarket parts (primarily for Nissans)and I'm sure that my partner in Japan would have no problems getting ahold of this stuff. Thanks for turning me on to this site! I'm going to have to get the carbon inner fenders and the carbon emblem on my next shipment right away! Let me know if anyone wants anything. One thing I can't tell is if the interior items are actually carbon fiber. Some of it looks like a print. Which would suck. Joe Chen Reflex Racing Houston, TX 03 MC black Reflex Racing Houston, TX

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May 27th, 2003, 11:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
maguire MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Philly Local Time: 06:13 PM Posts: 31 Offline	just checked out the site and very impressed. No other sites i've seen over the products they do, so i'm with kaiser on this one. Gut-mini, please.

Jun 2nd, 2003, 08:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
plaztik MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Local Time: 06:13 PM Posts: 144 Offline	Well, those are certainly Japanese prices! Ouch! Very nice stuff though! - plaztik

Jun 6th, 2003, 09:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Burning Chrome MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 07:13 PM Posts: 30 Offline	I sent GUT an email and recently received a reply. Basically they said, that they can't do international orders at this time, but that they would be doing so at some point in the future and that it would be announced on their web site when they do. Part of the problem looks like they don't have any english speakers on the staff since they had to use translation software to write a reply. So keep checking the web site occasionally and if you know anyone in Japan, you could place the order through them...

Jun 7th, 2003, 01:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
onemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 11:13 PM Posts: 539 Offline	I guess it's a case of waiting for them to get their act together... I hope we can make orders soon, they have some superb stuff (if a little pricey). Jonathan

Jul 3rd, 2003, 03:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
Burning Chrome MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 07:13 PM Posts: 30 Offline	I'm fairly certain that the parts are not just prints. Most of them show more than one side and they are the same colors. However, that is probably the question that nags all of us about the parts (particularly at those prices). So let us know what the parts are when you get them. I'm sure everyone would like to know for certain.

Jul 8th, 2003, 07:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
ruf MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Houston, TX Local Time: 06:13 PM Posts: 123 Offline	Ok the inner fenders are real carbon fiber and they attach over the stock pieces with double sided tape. Not sure how much I like that, but I guess it's better that way in case you get any wheel rub. All of the GUT carbon fiber exterior pieces except the mirror covers are real carbon fiber. All of the GUT interior pieces are carbon look which sucks. The "COOPER" badge is carbon look, but still pretty cool. I'll have to see how low I can get the price to justify it though. Still working on pricing. Tell me what you guys want? Like the ducktail spoiler? Lower lips? Reflex Racing Houston, TX

Jul 8th, 2003, 08:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
Burning Chrome MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 07:13 PM Posts: 30 Offline	When you say the interior pieces are "Carbon look", does that mean they are plastic with a surface designed to look carbon. Are the Chrome pieces really chromed then? Still if it is a solid piece of whatever, that does sound substantially better than the paste on kits. Thanks

Jul 8th, 2003, 08:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
jimskater 'til death do us part Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 03:13 PM Posts: 6,534 Offline	I want, I want, I want: The body color headlight inserts. However, I'm wondering if the painted areas would impact the headlight performance. Wouldthis type of set up would work with my non-xenon headlights? More than idle curiousity, I guess. But then we move into "AAACCKKK" territory. Per xe.com on 7 July 2003, 180,000 Yen is approx. $1,500 US. For a pair of headlights! Any body got a can of liquid yellow spray paint, some masking tape & an extra screwdriver? The chrome windshield washer dispensers look pretty trick to me, and at 8,000 Yen ($67US), are a relative bargain. www.scmm.org GP 0101

Jul 8th, 2003, 08:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
ruf MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Houston, TX Local Time: 06:13 PM Posts: 123 Offline	Yes I realize that the price is exorbitant for all of these items. I am working to get a good discount off of retail in order to have a sustainable market for these products in the US. The Japanese market just has ridiculous amounts of disposable income. If you can buy an import car there, you are loaded enough to afford stupid high accessories. "Carbon look" means plastic with a carbon pattern printed on it. To me that is just cheesy. I prefer the stick-on stuff so long as it's made of real carbon fiber. The kit that I picked up from MiniMania is carbon fiber imbedded in a flexible encapsulant. Still kinda cheesy, though. I do wish that someone made complete CF panels but the cost would be very high. I was hoping that the GUT stuff was simply because of the price, but that is not the case. The GUT chrome stuff is chromed plastic. Reflex Racing Houston, TX

Jul 9th, 2003, 05:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
jimskater 'til death do us part Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 03:13 PM Posts: 6,534 Offline	Chromed plastic for $67??? I can probably find the same stuff in an old Revell model for $3.50. I guess you're right re: stupid money. www.scmm.org GP 0101

Jul 9th, 2003, 09:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
DigiMini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Highland, MD Local Time: 09:13 PM Posts: 21 Offline	Anybody know where i can get the painted mirror covers? Similiar to the GUT pieces?

Jul 9th, 2003, 10:44 PM	#17 (permalink)
CTD Germany MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 11:13 PM Posts: 40 Offline	Quote: The chrome windshield washer dispensers look pretty trick to me, and at 8,000 Yen ($67US), are a relative bargain. Here is a polished stainless steel set: www.CTD-Germany.com

Jul 10th, 2003, 12:22 AM	#18 (permalink)
ruf MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Houston, TX Local Time: 06:13 PM Posts: 123 Offline	Actually CTD does have a lot of items that are similar to the GUT line with a lot better pricing. I'll probably be buying some stuff from there myself! I'm still pricing out some of the GUT stuff that no one else seems to offer. Stuff like this always takes forever... Reflex Racing Houston, TX

Jul 10th, 2003, 03:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
goin440 Numb from Jäger Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Indiana Local Time: 06:13 PM Posts: 557 Offline	Ruf, see if you can't find a carbon fiber hood for MC. -goin440 IB/IB MC

Jul 26th, 2003, 02:49 AM	#20 (permalink)
minirocks22 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Colorado Local Time: 04:13 PM Posts: 27 Offline	You said that you can get the stuff right? Do they have Green and black checkered floormats? and do you know how much they are? Do they have anything green? Thanks E!

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