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Old Aug 29th, 2006, 05:40 PM
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I'm picking mine up on Friday.....from what has been said I won't be disappointed!!

This thread has me acting like a schoolboy again, that was a very long time ago!

I certainly can't remember getting this excited about any Porsche I had. I grew out of those anyway!

Meet 0904.......

Looking good.
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Old Aug 29th, 2006, 09:10 PM
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Well got insured on our GP for the weekend for causeway coast show. And I am so impressed. The car far exceeds my expectations.

Braking, cornering, gripping, acceleration smoothness of it all to, and the crackling of the exhaust. Makes my cooper S seem poor. And the number of people looking at it was crazy.

Is it just me or does the lack of weight loss on the Gp seem to be down to the fact that it has alot of additional strengthening built in around the rear struts, the rear brace and the boot lid hinges?

And the rear suspension changes seem to have had nothing but a positive affect on the car.
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Old Aug 29th, 2006, 09:38 PM
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Did everyone get 7 day insurance for their GP's from MINI??
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Did everyone get 7 day insurance for their GP's from MINI??

I was offered it but didn't bother.......
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Old Aug 29th, 2006, 10:08 PM
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I thought is was complimentary; were you aske dto pay for it?

I don't suppose i'll be getting it seeing as im nineteen!?!

Sorry if a little off topic; but i need to be insured on my GP to be able to give you my "first driving impressions"!!

1/09:Found out the answer for myself; NOPE! over 21's only.

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ARGH I dont want to wait anymore!!!

Great reviews guys keep them coming

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Old Aug 29th, 2006, 11:32 PM
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GP 1986 delivered today. will post my "review" in a few days. so far all good, though really hard to tell when having to keep under 4500 rpm. but: the ride feels INCREDIBLY smooth. wife is really happy too. will post more soon. but GP1986 has a really happy owner. oh: the photos do not do the car justice. honestly. its a very good looking car.

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Old Aug 30th, 2006, 01:15 AM
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Congratulations,
Now you will soon see just how much fun the GP is.
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Old Aug 30th, 2006, 08:49 AM
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Tapping away salocin!!!, this car does not need the aftermarket stereo i put in, the sound of the pops from the exhaust is enough!!

And the whine from the supercharger goes mental at 4500 rpm really screams!
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Old Aug 30th, 2006, 10:51 AM
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Tapping away salocin!!!, this car does not need the aftermarket stereo i put in, the sound of the pops from the exhaust is enough!!

And the whine from the supercharger goes mental at 4500 rpm really screams!


BBBBBBBBbrrrrrrrmmmmmmmm YYyyeeeeeeehowww!

Take a smiley

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Old Aug 30th, 2006, 11:01 AM
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BBBBBBBBbrrrrrrrmmmmmmmm YYyyeeeeeeehowww!

Take a smiley

Thanks , only 2 days more for you! You can't possibly be disappointed, it is such a great car!
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Old Aug 30th, 2006, 12:55 PM
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GP 1986 delivered today. will post my "review" in a few days. so far all good, though really hard to tell when having to keep under 4500 rpm. but: the ride feels INCREDIBLY smooth. wife is really happy too. will post more soon. but GP1986 has a really happy owner. oh: the photos do not do the car justice. honestly. its a very good looking car.

laters


Congratulations!

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got mine this morning

its loud

its quick

and its mine

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Old Sep 2nd, 2006, 02:18 PM
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Nice one Aston, obviously enjoying yourself!!

Hows everyone else getting on?

Its a very difficult job and the only way to get through it is we all work together as a team.....
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I haven't driven a GP but I followed one. Here is a video of us going down a back road in California. I would say that they must be fun to drive.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=CzuKOiCmsSE
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