Cooper S GP Video on Google Video - MINI2

minispaceman · #1 (**permalink**) Apr 29th, 2006, 05:14 PM

Hey everyone,

I'm sure it's been posted before, but in case you missed it there's a video of the Cooper S GP on Google Video...

If i had 5 posts i'd put the link here.. but as I don't

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video.google.com and search for "Cooper S GP" it's the first hit.

Ben

Squire · #2 (**permalink**) Apr 29th, 2006, 05:23 PM

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...r+s+gp&pl=true

GR33NIE · #3 (**permalink**) Apr 29th, 2006, 05:26 PM

One word Awesome!!!

minispaceman · #4 (**permalink**) Apr 29th, 2006, 05:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Squire

Ta muchley

Lawrothegreat · #5 (**permalink**) Apr 29th, 2006, 05:56 PM

I haven't seen the interior pictures yet of the GP. Those darkened speedometer and rev counter dials are just awesome. Can they be retrofitted?!!

But I just hate alloy wheels with less than five main spoke directions, but I'm probably the only one.

Paul · #6 (**permalink**) Apr 29th, 2006, 06:46 PM

From the main "GP" Thread in this Cooper S forum (first post)....

Images here: http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showg...ing/what/title

Video here:

http://www.mini2.com/galleries/data/...s_gp_large.wmv
http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showp.../31190/cat/525

All video/images: http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showg...si/GP%20Tuning

Main thread: http://www.mini2.com/forum/mini-coop...uning-kit.html

Lewby S · #7 (**permalink**) Apr 29th, 2006, 10:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

From the main "GP" Thread in this Cooper S forum (first post)....

Images here: http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showg...ing/what/title

Video here:

http://www.mini2.com/galleries/data/...s_gp_large.wmv
http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showp.../31190/cat/525

All video/images: http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showg...si/GP%20Tuning

Good links there, whats everyone think to the GP, do u think its worth the 22k, half tempted to order one as my dealership has 2 available.

Brewmeister · #8 (**permalink**) Apr 29th, 2006, 11:48 PM

Awesome!

Urban_Assault_JCW · #9 (**permalink**) Apr 30th, 2006, 04:02 AM

not really feeling the wheels either, also the read mirror cover and red rear side panel. I love the color and the spoiler. I ordered a JCW MCS and for what the GP's worth I would have hoped for more in the HP department. I mean 207 for the JCW and its like 214 for the GP.
I found the rear seat delete for 99.00 US and a MTH tune will make a JCW car more capabale the GP. Another Idea is a 2% crank pully has the simular effect to removing 100 pounds from the car the same weight Removed from the GP. So do I like the GP yes, except for the two items mention in the top of my reply, would I buy one, yes but only because its a Limited Edition, Would I buy it for performance , nope I'd stick with the JCW, get the ECU tuned and swap the springs = less money and should still retain the full mini warrenty.

minispaceman · #10 (**permalink**) Apr 30th, 2006, 11:09 AM

I saw it up close at the geneva motorshow... I don't like the wheels and the red mirror caps either. Honestly, it looks a bit like a chav-machine.

Ok, it's not all bad, at least it sounds excellent on those videos.

I was hoping that the GP would be a one of those "got to have it" machines. But sadly it missed the mark for me.

Ben

insane*mini · #11 (**permalink**) Apr 30th, 2006, 03:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minispaceman

I saw it up close at the geneva motorshow... I don't like the wheels and the red mirror caps either. Honestly, it looks a bit like a chav-machine.

Ok, it's not all bad, at least it sounds excellent on those videos.

I was hoping that the GP would be a one of those "got to have it" machines. But sadly it missed the mark for me.

Ben

Yea, I think a LOT of people are going to be disappointed when it's released. They should have made it a "performance" MINI and made it crazy. It's basicly a stock JCW MINI with a wing, wheels, and red mirror caps....and seat delete.

-Cody

LMB · #12 (**permalink**) Apr 30th, 2006, 04:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by insane*mini

Yea, I think a LOT of people are going to be disappointed when it's released. They should have made it a "performance" MINI and made it crazy. It's basicly a stock JCW MINI with a wing, wheels, and red mirror caps....and seat delete.

-Cody

Why disappointed? I know exactly what I'm buying as I am sure others are.

Granted power wise it is basically a stock JCW S, albeit with a slightly tweaked Rev range. I did spec up a JCW S but it was going to cost me a few grand more than the GP. So I thought I'd go for it. It is something a bit different and is great value for the money.

Since it is a last of line, I also think the GP will hold it's money slightly better than a stock JCW S.

MOTOPAT · #13 (**permalink**) Apr 30th, 2006, 05:38 PM

I like the wheels, they look good with the color. It appears there is no way to upgrade for more performance though.

ktn · #14 (**permalink**) Apr 30th, 2006, 06:36 PM

not feeling the wheels or the chav spoiler but the red mirrors are heavy, and red roof would complete that look!!!

Jim Ray · #15 (**permalink**) Apr 30th, 2006, 07:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by insane*mini

Yea, I think a LOT of people are going to be disappointed when it's released. They should have made it a "performance" MINI and made it crazy. It's basicly a stock JCW MINI with a wing, wheels, and red mirror caps....and seat delete.

-Cody

Yep, that's that I thought it was going to be when I wrote the check.

Come on now, play fair. You guys who are slagging the GP need to include a photo of your MINI, so we GP buyers can tell you what we think of your cars.

By the time most people in the states get to see a GP, they will be long sold. My dealer has only one left.