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obehave · Sep 22nd, 2006, 05:22 PM

I'm stunned.
20 posts and not one asking about induction kit or bonnet clearance

You people are slipping

tnoy66 · Sep 22nd, 2006, 05:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by obehave (original)

I'm stunned.
20 posts and not one asking about induction kit or bonnet clearance

You people are slipping

We trust him

Robboc · Sep 22nd, 2006, 05:48 PM

how about bonnet clearance and induction kits?

Root Ginger · Sep 22nd, 2006, 05:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by obehave (original)

I'm stunned.
20 posts and not one asking about induction kit or bonnet clearance

You people are slipping

Already read about it when he first mentioned the strut brace that's why. As you can see from the pics the GTT unit has been modified and sealed. He has said that he would supply a template for cutting if necessary.

Tonyt3 · Sep 22nd, 2006, 06:01 PM

So from which bridge did you nick these girders Roland....?

Definalty cant be accussed of being a bit wimpy, can it....?

Bet it dont fit over a Works airbox though.....

obehave · Sep 22nd, 2006, 06:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Root Ginger (original)

Already read about it when he first mentioned the strut brace that's why. As you can see from the pics the GTT unit has been modified and sealed. He has said that he would supply a template for cutting if necessary.

I know this is blasphemous, but there are other CAI kits

Haggi · Sep 22nd, 2006, 06:20 PM

my omp one looks very very wimpy next to that i fear a trip down souf is on order and rowland feel free to butcher my coopers battery box all you need

uncle albert · Sep 23rd, 2006, 07:22 AM

Damn it, I need one of those in my life! I'll add it to the GTT wishlist...

James

roland2003 · Sep 23rd, 2006, 07:40 AM

Morning Guys,OK I have driven the car over 30 miles of B roads I know inside out , My heart is still pounding with excitement,I couldnt sleep and Ive come in an hour early just to drive it again and confirm it wasnt all placebo effect.?..... ....It was'nt!
OK 'This GTT product IMO gives the most significant upgrade in handling that I have ever experienced on any car ' Even more so than other cars that we have produced a 'similar product' for. The improvement is so great I can feel it every second of the journey on any type of road/surface. I could even feel it driving out of the industrial site. My grip on the steering wheel ,which is normally very tight on bumpy B roads, now doesnt need to be. All the tugging ,and twitching as you put one wheel through ruts and grooves has gone! It feels to me like the chassis is longer flexing.....and thats exactly what it is. Under braking I'm correcting much less and Ive just realised all the dash rattles have just stopped.
We can sell you a Bilstein kit for £1400 ,or this new GTT Strutbrace , for a fraction of the cost ,which IMO improves things more . (irrespective of the huge price difference!)I
I have run my car with both OMP and JCW strutbraces and I found them to make little or (JCW) no difference at all. We knew the GTT Strutbrace would be many times more rigid than these, but if the chassis isn't actually flexing in the first place ,then it still wouldnt improve things. My before & after test drive confirms not only was it flexing, but alot more so than we expected. In summary this Strutbrace does for handling what a GTT220 does for performance. We will test it furher on the track at the Castle Combe Track Day next Saturday- Be there!!!
BTW it fits over the stock or JCW airbox without any mods,and doesnt dig into the under bonnet lining.
PRICE £199+vat (£234inc)

Availability... Initially 1-2 weeks delivery. Six available ,£50 deposit secures. Just telephone/ email / pm card details to reserve.
Best Regards Roland GT Tuning

PS Heaven knows what a difference it would make on a Cabriolet ,these things twist all over the place

tnoy66 · Sep 23rd, 2006, 08:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original)

Six available

Only 5 now, cheers Roland

Root Ginger · Sep 23rd, 2006, 08:09 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by obehave (original)

I know this is blasphemous, but there are other CAI kits

Did I not say he has mentioned supplying a template for cutting? This just needs to be applied to your CAI of choice

I'll let Roland fill in all the details though in case this has changed.

roland2003 · Sep 23rd, 2006, 08:24 AM

Yes if you have the GTT Cold Ram Kit the cutout is very easy as the lower face of the GTT S'Brace is flat and runs parellel to the top edge of the GTT Airbox. (ie no curved cut outs). Also it is only necessary to trim the (taller) inner skin ,the outer 'heatshield' skin is lower to start with. In effect you trim the taller inner skin to the same height as the outer skin . Its very easy. We will do this mod for £10 ,but to be honest all you need is a junior hacksaw. The cut is covered with rubber trim anyway. -Its almost impossible to mess it up. Same/ similar applies to other brands too.
Best Regards Roland GT Tuning

humph · Sep 23rd, 2006, 09:26 AM

Will your new brace clear the battery box on a Cooper or will the cover need to be butchered?

And what sort of P&P are we looking at?

rkw · Sep 23rd, 2006, 09:28 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original)

BTW it fits over the stock or JCW airbox without any mods,and doesnt dig into the under bonnet lining.

What year is your car? The bonnet lining starting in 2005 models is significantly thicker than previous years. I have a 2006 MC cabrio and the lining already has indentations even from pressing against stock engine components. I am interested in adding a strut brace but have hesitated because there is no available extra clearance and it may cause rear of the bonnet to be raised. This has happened for many people, using various brands of strut braces.

roland2003 · Sep 23rd, 2006, 09:42 AM

Hi, the GTT Strutbrace was designed for MCS has not been tried on a Cooper or One yet However it may go over the One /Cooper battery box lid ok? If not and you want perfection

we could possibly even mill a cutout in the plastic lid. We will have some more Strutbraces coming in in around 1-2 weeks, if someone brings a Cooper/One down we will try it first. We have tried it on 2 MCS's an 04 & an 05. It will touch the lining but is not stressing the bonnet or making it reluctant to close in any way.
-UK P&P is £12+vat
Best Regards Roland GTT

T-bone S · Sep 23rd, 2006, 10:37 AM

This just is not fair - I had planned to spend max 100 pounds on the MINI in October. Now look what you've gone and done.

My hand is being forced!

Shorty · Sep 23rd, 2006, 10:50 AM

Mines ordered!

Cheers Roland

-=cHiLli=- · Sep 23rd, 2006, 12:13 PM

I bet getting to the oil filter is a fair bit trickier now...

i++(

)

wilo · Sep 23rd, 2006, 01:05 PM

whats the score with this fitting over the alta CAI if it willl fit straight on with no messing put me down for one whats your guys number?
also what about fitting is it stright forward or does it need some messing around??

T-bone S · Sep 23rd, 2006, 01:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by i++ (original)

I bet getting to the oil filter is a fair bit trickier now...

i++(

)

Nope - look at the pics - there is a nice little cut out for the oil filler

Quote: Originally Posted by wilo (original)

whats the score with this fitting over the alta CAI if it willl fit straight on with no messing put me down for one whats your guys number?
also what about fitting is it stright forward or does it need some messing around??

Fitting will be simple and as for the CAI - should go on straight over the top - the ALTA has a soft rubber seal which is 'squishable' so shouldn't be a problem. Check out the pics of Roland's on the car over his GTT Kit

Sep 22nd, 2006, 05:26 PM	#22 (permalink)
tnoy66 POP..POPPOP..POP Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huddersfield Local Time: 11:11 PM Posts: 1,876 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by obehave (original) I'm stunned. 20 posts and not one asking about induction kit or bonnet clearance You people are slipping We trust him Pepper White MCS Registry All Welcome

Sep 22nd, 2006, 05:53 PM	#24 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 11:11 PM Posts: 4,673 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by obehave (original) I'm stunned. 20 posts and not one asking about induction kit or bonnet clearance You people are slipping Already read about it when he first mentioned the strut brace that's why. As you can see from the pics the GTT unit has been modified and sealed. He has said that he would supply a template for cutting if necessary. It was acceptable in the 80's

Sep 22nd, 2006, 06:20 PM	#27 (permalink)
Haggi formerly JWF Join Date: Dec 2004 Local Time: 11:11 PM Posts: 1,773 Offline	my omp one looks very very wimpy next to that i fear a trip down souf is on order and rowland feel free to butcher my coopers battery box all you need Thinking MINI's Powered by DDM/M7

Sep 23rd, 2006, 07:40 AM	#29 (permalink)
roland2003 MINI 2 Sponsor GT Tuning Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 11:11 PM Posts: 2,738 Offline	Morning Guys,OK I have driven the car over 30 miles of B roads I know inside out , My heart is still pounding with excitement,I couldnt sleep and Ive come in an hour early just to drive it again and confirm it wasnt all placebo effect.?..... ....It was'nt! OK 'This GTT product IMO gives the most significant upgrade in handling that I have ever experienced on any car ' Even more so than other cars that we have produced a 'similar product' for. The improvement is so great I can feel it every second of the journey on any type of road/surface. I could even feel it driving out of the industrial site. My grip on the steering wheel ,which is normally very tight on bumpy B roads, now doesnt need to be. All the tugging ,and twitching as you put one wheel through ruts and grooves has gone! It feels to me like the chassis is longer flexing.....and thats exactly what it is. Under braking I'm correcting much less and Ive just realised all the dash rattles have just stopped. We can sell you a Bilstein kit for £1400 ,or this new GTT Strutbrace , for a fraction of the cost ,which IMO improves things more . (irrespective of the huge price difference!)I I have run my car with both OMP and JCW strutbraces and I found them to make little or (JCW) no difference at all. We knew the GTT Strutbrace would be many times more rigid than these, but if the chassis isn't actually flexing in the first place ,then it still wouldnt improve things. My before & after test drive confirms not only was it flexing, but alot more so than we expected. In summary this Strutbrace does for handling what a GTT220 does for performance. We will test it furher on the track at the Castle Combe Track Day next Saturday- Be there!!! BTW it fits over the stock or JCW airbox without any mods,and doesnt dig into the under bonnet lining. PRICE £199+vat (£234inc) Availability... Initially 1-2 weeks delivery. Six available ,£50 deposit secures. Just telephone/ email / pm card details to reserve. Best Regards Roland GT Tuning PS Heaven knows what a difference it would make on a Cabriolet ,these things twist all over the place www.gttuning.com

Sep 23rd, 2006, 08:05 AM	#30 (permalink)
tnoy66 POP..POPPOP..POP Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huddersfield Local Time: 11:11 PM Posts: 1,876 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original) Six available Only 5 now, cheers Roland Pepper White MCS Registry All Welcome

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Sep 22nd, 2006, 05:48 PM	#23 (permalink)
Robboc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Epsom, Surrey Local Time: 11:11 PM Posts: 286 Offline	how about bonnet clearance and induction kits?

Sep 22nd, 2006, 06:01 PM	#25 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 11:11 PM Posts: 6,260 Offline	So from which bridge did you nick these girders Roland....? Definalty cant be accussed of being a bit wimpy, can it....? Bet it dont fit over a Works airbox though.....

Sep 22nd, 2006, 06:19 PM	#26 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 06:11 PM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Root Ginger (original) Already read about it when he first mentioned the strut brace that's why. As you can see from the pics the GTT unit has been modified and sealed. He has said that he would supply a template for cutting if necessary. I know this is blasphemous, but there are other CAI kits

Sep 23rd, 2006, 07:22 AM	#28 (permalink)
uncle albert MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hereford/Cwmbran Local Time: 11:11 PM Posts: 830 Offline	Damn it, I need one of those in my life! I'll add it to the GTT wishlist... James

Sep 23rd, 2006, 08:09 AM	#31 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 11:11 PM Posts: 4,673 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by obehave (original) I know this is blasphemous, but there are other CAI kits Did I not say he has mentioned supplying a template for cutting? This just needs to be applied to your CAI of choice I'll let Roland fill in all the details though in case this has changed. It was acceptable in the 80's

Sep 23rd, 2006, 08:24 AM	#32 (permalink)
roland2003 MINI 2 Sponsor GT Tuning Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 11:11 PM Posts: 2,738 Offline	Yes if you have the GTT Cold Ram Kit the cutout is very easy as the lower face of the GTT S'Brace is flat and runs parellel to the top edge of the GTT Airbox. (ie no curved cut outs). Also it is only necessary to trim the (taller) inner skin ,the outer 'heatshield' skin is lower to start with. In effect you trim the taller inner skin to the same height as the outer skin . Its very easy. We will do this mod for £10 ,but to be honest all you need is a junior hacksaw. The cut is covered with rubber trim anyway. -Its almost impossible to mess it up. Same/ similar applies to other brands too. Best Regards Roland GT Tuning www.gttuning.com

Sep 23rd, 2006, 09:26 AM	#33 (permalink)
humph Back To My Old Self Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Wind Local Time: 11:11 PM Posts: 2,622 Offline	Will your new brace clear the battery box on a Cooper or will the cover need to be butchered? And what sort of P&P are we looking at? MODERN MINI - BEST COOPER NOMINEE - PLEASE VOTE FOR ME!!!

Sep 23rd, 2006, 09:28 AM	#34 (permalink)
rkw MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Local Time: 03:11 PM Posts: 595 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original) BTW it fits over the stock or JCW airbox without any mods,and doesnt dig into the under bonnet lining. What year is your car? The bonnet lining starting in 2005 models is significantly thicker than previous years. I have a 2006 MC cabrio and the lining already has indentations even from pressing against stock engine components. I am interested in adding a strut brace but have hesitated because there is no available extra clearance and it may cause rear of the bonnet to be raised. This has happened for many people, using various brands of strut braces.

Sep 23rd, 2006, 09:42 AM	#35 (permalink)
roland2003 MINI 2 Sponsor GT Tuning Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 11:11 PM Posts: 2,738 Offline	Hi, the GTT Strutbrace was designed for MCS has not been tried on a Cooper or One yet However it may go over the One /Cooper battery box lid ok? If not and you want perfection we could possibly even mill a cutout in the plastic lid. We will have some more Strutbraces coming in in around 1-2 weeks, if someone brings a Cooper/One down we will try it first. We have tried it on 2 MCS's an 04 & an 05. It will touch the lining but is not stressing the bonnet or making it reluctant to close in any way. -UK P&P is £12+vat Best Regards Roland GTT www.gttuning.com

Sep 23rd, 2006, 10:37 AM	#36 (permalink)
T-bone S MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2006 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 10:11 PM Posts: 571 Offline	This just is not fair - I had planned to spend max 100 pounds on the MINI in October. Now look what you've gone and done. My hand is being forced! MY05 MINI COOPER S - DS/B - GTT OPTIMISED- THANKS FOR THE RIDE - ENTER THE R56 JCW Last edited by T-bone S : Sep 23rd, 2006 at 12:09 PM.

Sep 23rd, 2006, 10:50 AM	#37 (permalink)
Shorty MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Stourbridge Local Time: 11:11 PM Posts: 1,361 Offline	Mines ordered! Cheers Roland

Sep 23rd, 2006, 12:13 PM	#38 (permalink)
-=cHiLli=- Banned Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: land of the nerds... Local Time: 11:11 PM Posts: 229 Offline	I bet getting to the oil filter is a fair bit trickier now... i++()

Sep 23rd, 2006, 01:05 PM	#39 (permalink)
wilo MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool Local Time: 11:11 PM Posts: 155 Offline	whats the score with this fitting over the alta CAI if it willl fit straight on with no messing put me down for one whats your guys number? also what about fitting is it stright forward or does it need some messing around??

Sep 23rd, 2006, 01:26 PM	#40 (permalink)
T-bone S MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2006 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 10:11 PM Posts: 571 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by i++ (original) I bet getting to the oil filter is a fair bit trickier now... i++() Nope - look at the pics - there is a nice little cut out for the oil filler Quote: Originally Posted by wilo (original) whats the score with this fitting over the alta CAI if it willl fit straight on with no messing put me down for one whats your guys number? also what about fitting is it stright forward or does it need some messing around?? Fitting will be simple and as for the CAI - should go on straight over the top - the ALTA has a soft rubber seal which is 'squishable' so shouldn't be a problem. Check out the pics of Roland's on the car over his GTT Kit MY05 MINI COOPER S - DS/B - GTT OPTIMISED- THANKS FOR THE RIDE - ENTER THE R56 JCW

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