MINI Cooper S with John Cooper Works G_P Tuning Kit

[mikeythemini]

I kind of feel that I am going to have to take my GP to relive my classic Mini History.
Back then after having mini pickups, vans, mayfairs etc I got a late cooper s (from john cooper works) then finally moved on to the ultimate factory classic mini - the ERA turbo, so I kind of see going from my cooper S this time to the GP as moving to the ultimate factory Mini
(just wish they would finish the skirts off )

[Paul]

They never did with the ERA really either though did they?

[F.A.S.]

I know it's sacriledge to ask, but i'm gonna anyway. Will it be possible to retro-fit rear seats? The lack of seats is the only thing that's stopping me ordering one of the last few available.

[AidenL]

Right, final answer from me - no GP for me , no matter how it turns out

I'm out of the game, but will watch with interest......

[Paul]

Quote: Originally Posted by F.A.S.

I know it's sacriledge to ask, but i'm gonna anyway. Will it be possible to retro-fit rear seats? The lack of seats is the only thing that's stopping me ordering one of the last few available.

It's already been discussed, there's really no point in doing that. For a start, I imagine this will be classed as a 2 seater, so insurance etc. will be a nightmare, even if you could do it, and that's a big IF.

[Tonyt3]

Quote: Originally Posted by F.A.S.

I know it's sacriledge to ask, but i'm gonna anyway. Will it be possible to retro-fit rear seats? The lack of seats is the only thing that's stopping me ordering one of the last few available.

i cant see why not personally.... you'd have to replace the plastic side panels too, and add seat belt fittings etc.... and you'd lose all the structural intergrity added by the fancy bar across the middle but anything is possible given enough cash.... i recokn it'd cost a minumum of £1500....

[Paul]

I think the rear panels are different too, so you'd need to get the welder out I reckon.

[Tonyt3]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

I think the rear panels are different too, so you'd need to get the welder out I reckon.

sound like a lightweight go faster can of worms to me....


maybe you should look the other way - speccing a good "lightweight" 210bhp jcw now, add the bodykit and extra power later. Put a number on the roof...?

might be cheaper that way...

[Paul]

Indeed, if you want four seats you're better of starting with a car with, well, four seats.

[F.A.S.]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

Indeed, if you want four seats you're better of starting with a car with, well, four seats.

Indeed, Paul, and that's what I've got (and need 'til my kids find their own means of transport)

I guess I'll be spending my pennies on uprating my current MCS rather than a GP.

Thanks for the replies.

[Paul]

Quote: Originally Posted by F.A.S.

(and need 'til my kids find their own means of transport)

Draw them a map to the local bus stop?

[Mike Edwards]

"...3AL John Cooper Works Kit (218hp)..."

Upgrade this summer methinks...

[ABG]

Quote: Originally Posted by F.A.S.

Indeed, Paul, and that's what I've got (and need 'til my kids find their own means of transport).

They could go in the back of the GP as long as you get a LOT of bubblewrap

[The Red Baron]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

Indeed, if you want four seats you're better of starting with a car with, well, four seats.

We've always treated our current cooper as a two seater anyway (no kids allowed unless they strip down naked ) and used our other car for running the kids about. When the GP arrives we will be using the cooper as the new runabout, i.e four seats when you need four seats.

[Tonyt3]

Just watched the first TV report on the Works GP, (that I've seen anyway) along with the geneva Travveller concept (really quite detailed and accurate, and the car looked even better) on one of the sky channels... This it was called 'Motor World'.....

those with GP's orderred would have wet themselves with excitment....