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roland2003 · Dec 21st, 2006, 01:13 PM

Hi guys, just to let you know we are currently working on a new turbo (only) conversion for the MCS. Although probably more work than twincharged or bigger SC kit. Turbo only is IMO without doubt the 'right' way to go. We expect to have the car running by spring and hopefully on sale by the summer. Engine manifold, turbo manifold (downpipe) ,intercooler and many other parts will be designed/made in house. Our goal is a kit with unsurpassed everyday reliability & driveability (lots of mid range pull& no lag).Initially approx. 300bhp kit with cost efective upgrades to around 350bhp.
Obviously we want to keep some things to ourselves for now ,but heres some info for you ;-
-GTT spec Roller bearing turbo + T3 actuator + GTT cockpit adjustable boost control user adjustable and fully variable between 8psi and 20psi + boost guage
- GTT tig welded thick wall fabricated manifold (with 3-5 year guarantee)
-Electric water pump,with digital temperature control; user adjustable
-GTT large front mount intercooler.
-GTT Downpipe with flexijoint and removable sports cat ,+ optional de-cat pipe.
Our aim is to release the 300bhp version fully fitted (with a good warranty) from circa £6K +vat.

Happy christmas
Roland GTT

PmP · Dec 21st, 2006, 01:25 PM

What BMW should have done with the new R56 imo!

Good luck, this will be interesting to see when its ready!

CC07ERS · Dec 21st, 2006, 01:29 PM

is this for the old model or the r56 but wow what a power boost to 350bhp

roland2003 · Dec 21st, 2006, 01:35 PM

The GTT300T is for the Supercharged models. R56 mods will be commencing March 07, though nothing this radical in the early stages.
Best Regards Roland GTT

CC07ERS · Dec 21st, 2006, 01:43 PM

good keep us posted on r56

uncle albert · Dec 21st, 2006, 01:55 PM

That is going to be quite a weapon! Trouble is, surely such a thing would be useless in the wet? Mine has great difficulty in the lower gears, although this might be partially down to the tyres.

James

jonnyc · Dec 21st, 2006, 02:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by uncle albert (original)

That is going to be quite a weapon! Trouble is, surely such a thing would be useless in the wet? Mine has great difficulty in the lower gears, although this might be partially down to the tyres.

James

In any car, you drive to the grip that’s available, if that means being on a relatively small amount of throttle in any gear in any condition then you need to accept that’s what you have to do..

If you’re driving in snow, in any car, then chances are that your going to have enough power to break traction, you telling me that you’re cars going to be useless?

By having more power it doesn’t mean that you have less grip, it just means its going to be relatively easier to break traction..

Sorry if it seems like I’m going on here but hey..

JonnyC

drumzz · Dec 21st, 2006, 03:11 PM

will it be possible to fit this turbo kit in a cooper/one?

Perm · Dec 21st, 2006, 03:11 PM

Roland,
Thanks for this info...... I have been thinking of looking into a R56 but have now can see myself going down this route !

The idea of 300 BHP plus unsurpassed everyday reliability & driveability is just what I am looking for. I guess to make the car safe I will need to budget for upgraded brakes and handling also.....

Can not wait to see this come into life.

Perm

uncle albert · Dec 21st, 2006, 03:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jonnyc (original)

By having more power it doesn’t mean that you have less grip, it just means its going to be relatively easier to break traction..

And that's exactly my point - what's the point of all those extra geegee's, if you don't have sufficient traction? To be honest, if I wanted any more power than I've got now, I'd go four wheel-drive.

James

GTT 280 · Dec 21st, 2006, 03:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original)

The GTT300T is for the Supercharged models. R56 mods will be commencing March 07, though nothing this radical in the early stages.
Best Regards Roland GTT

Can the two kits be combined, anything for us brand new GTT260 customers??

PS. your website needs updating with all the parts you have introduced recently...and these new ones as they arrive.

Cheers,
K.

ScottishcooperS · Dec 21st, 2006, 04:10 PM

You have just made my day Roland and maybe even my xmas, great news! Sounds like just the conversion iv been looking for, and with the GTT badge on it.... makes it ever more trustworthy than all the other turbo kits out there!

Let the saving begin

Willie

roland2003 · Dec 21st, 2006, 04:13 PM

Hi, yes certainly some parts of the GTT260 will be included anyway , and ultimatly you could upgrade to it. We want to long term test things to ensure the best possible reliability & performance.,with everything ironed out before we launch it. I dont want you guys being guinea pigs for something thats not been tested long/hard enough.(eg smoking turbos , cracked exhaust manifolds etc.

)
For more grip consider Toyo R888tyres (or similar) and a LSD

Best Regards Roland GTT

GTT 280 · Dec 21st, 2006, 04:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original)

Hi, yes certainly some parts of the GTT260 will be included anyway , and ultimatly you could upgrade to it. We want to long term test things to ensure the best possible reliability & performance.,with everything ironed out before we launch it. I dont want you guys being guinea pigs for something thats not been tested long/hard enough.(eg smoking turbos , cracked exhaust manifolds etc.

)
For more grip consider Toyo R888tyres (or similar) and a LSD

Best Regards Roland GTT

I'm enrolling myself now, an easy £5k

Well i am defo up for a clutch, flywheel, LSD, and raised idle to 1000 rpm.
Also interested in bilsteins.

Don't think i can get 215/35/18 Toyo 888's

If you know anyone that wants Dare X4's with GSD3 F1 all round, then shout, and i'll get OZ 17" with 888's.

One suggestion for 2007... get the website update redesigned for the mini and get those photos of new parts posted - being a webdesigner/developer amongst other things these issues stand out to me!

Very excited at developments for 2007.

Improvement Addict !!

Cheers,
K.

drumzz · Dec 21st, 2006, 04:48 PM

will it be possible to fit this turbo kit in a cooper/one?

alski · Dec 21st, 2006, 07:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original)

Hi, yes certainly some parts of the GTT260 will be included anyway , and ultimatly you could upgrade to it. We want to long term test things to ensure the best possible reliability & performance.,with everything ironed out before we launch it. I dont want you guys being guinea pigs for something thats not been tested long/hard enough.(eg smoking turbos , cracked exhaust manifolds etc.

)
For more grip consider Toyo R888tyres (or similar) and a LSD

Best Regards Roland GTT

well i will need to add this to my Santa's wish list, + add better tyres, wheels, suspension
wipe clean seats etc before even thinking of all that extra umph,
but please tell me you can do all this and still keep a "stock look" the thought of an M3 being wasted by the so called "baby" BMW and not knowing whats hit him will be worth every penny

GTT 280 · Dec 21st, 2006, 07:17 PM

Roland,

What offset, spacer depth, and wheel make/model do you run?

Cheers,
K.

Shorty · Dec 21st, 2006, 09:47 PM

How exciting is this

May have to postpone the move to an R56

Babes · Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:19 AM

Roland best you make a visit to oz with a few conversion kits too mate!

roland2003 · Dec 22nd, 2006, 01:48 PM

Thanks guys, BTW it wont fit the one/cooper just the supercharged MCS.
Best Regards Roland GTT

Dec 21st, 2006, 01:13 PM	#1
roland2003 MINI 2 Sponsor GT Tuning Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 2,731 Offline	New GTT300T conversion coming soon! Hi guys, just to let you know we are currently working on a new turbo (only) conversion for the MCS. Although probably more work than twincharged or bigger SC kit. Turbo only is IMO without doubt the 'right' way to go. We expect to have the car running by spring and hopefully on sale by the summer. Engine manifold, turbo manifold (downpipe) ,intercooler and many other parts will be designed/made in house. Our goal is a kit with unsurpassed everyday reliability & driveability (lots of mid range pull& no lag).Initially approx. 300bhp kit with cost efective upgrades to around 350bhp. Obviously we want to keep some things to ourselves for now ,but heres some info for you ;- -GTT spec Roller bearing turbo + T3 actuator + GTT cockpit adjustable boost control user adjustable and fully variable between 8psi and 20psi + boost guage - GTT tig welded thick wall fabricated manifold (with 3-5 year guarantee) -Electric water pump,with digital temperature control; user adjustable -GTT large front mount intercooler. -GTT Downpipe with flexijoint and removable sports cat ,+ optional de-cat pipe. Our aim is to release the 300bhp version fully fitted (with a good warranty) from circa £6K +vat. Happy christmas Roland GTT www.gttuning.com Last edited by roland2003 : Jan 3rd, 2007 at 01:17 PM.

Dec 21st, 2006, 01:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
roland2003 MINI 2 Sponsor GT Tuning Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 2,731 Offline	The GTT300T is for the Supercharged models. R56 mods will be commencing March 07, though nothing this radical in the early stages. Best Regards Roland GTT www.gttuning.com

Dec 21st, 2006, 03:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 2,472 Offline	Details... Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original) The GTT300T is for the Supercharged models. R56 mods will be commencing March 07, though nothing this radical in the early stages. Best Regards Roland GTT Can the two kits be combined, anything for us brand new GTT260 customers?? PS. your website needs updating with all the parts you have introduced recently...and these new ones as they arrive. Cheers, K. Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

Dec 21st, 2006, 04:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
ScottishcooperS MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Aberdeen Local Time: 12:33 PM Posts: 388 Offline	You have just made my day Roland and maybe even my xmas, great news! Sounds like just the conversion iv been looking for, and with the GTT badge on it.... makes it ever more trustworthy than all the other turbo kits out there! Let the saving begin Willie a l t a - j c w - e i b a c h - u l t r a - g t t m i l l t e k - s p e e d l i n e

Dec 21st, 2006, 04:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
roland2003 MINI 2 Sponsor GT Tuning Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 2,731 Offline	Hi, yes certainly some parts of the GTT260 will be included anyway , and ultimatly you could upgrade to it. We want to long term test things to ensure the best possible reliability & performance.,with everything ironed out before we launch it. I dont want you guys being guinea pigs for something thats not been tested long/hard enough.(eg smoking turbos , cracked exhaust manifolds etc. ) For more grip consider Toyo R888tyres (or similar) and a LSD Best Regards Roland GTT www.gttuning.com

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Dec 21st, 2006, 01:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
PmP GP 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 2,627 Offline	What BMW should have done with the new R56 imo! Good luck, this will be interesting to see when its ready!

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CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 2,721 Offline	is this for the old model or the r56 but wow what a power boost to 350bhp

Dec 21st, 2006, 01:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 2,721 Offline	good keep us posted on r56

Dec 21st, 2006, 01:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
uncle albert MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefrd/Bath/Cwmbran Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 809 Offline	That is going to be quite a weapon! Trouble is, surely such a thing would be useless in the wet? Mine has great difficulty in the lower gears, although this might be partially down to the tyres. James

Dec 21st, 2006, 02:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
jonnyc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 12:33 PM Posts: 336 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by uncle albert (original) That is going to be quite a weapon! Trouble is, surely such a thing would be useless in the wet? Mine has great difficulty in the lower gears, although this might be partially down to the tyres. James In any car, you drive to the grip that’s available, if that means being on a relatively small amount of throttle in any gear in any condition then you need to accept that’s what you have to do.. If you’re driving in snow, in any car, then chances are that your going to have enough power to break traction, you telling me that you’re cars going to be useless? By having more power it doesn’t mean that you have less grip, it just means its going to be relatively easier to break traction.. Sorry if it seems like I’m going on here but hey.. JonnyC

Dec 21st, 2006, 03:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
drumzz MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 315 Offline	will it be possible to fit this turbo kit in a cooper/one?

Dec 21st, 2006, 03:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Perm MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 480 Offline	Roland, Thanks for this info...... I have been thinking of looking into a R56 but have now can see myself going down this route ! The idea of 300 BHP plus unsurpassed everyday reliability & driveability is just what I am looking for. I guess to make the car safe I will need to budget for upgraded brakes and handling also..... Can not wait to see this come into life. Perm

Dec 21st, 2006, 03:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
uncle albert MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefrd/Bath/Cwmbran Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 809 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jonnyc (original) By having more power it doesn’t mean that you have less grip, it just means its going to be relatively easier to break traction.. And that's exactly my point - what's the point of all those extra geegee's, if you don't have sufficient traction? To be honest, if I wanted any more power than I've got now, I'd go four wheel-drive. James

Dec 21st, 2006, 04:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 2,472 Offline	Medical testing Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original) Hi, yes certainly some parts of the GTT260 will be included anyway , and ultimatly you could upgrade to it. We want to long term test things to ensure the best possible reliability & performance.,with everything ironed out before we launch it. I dont want you guys being guinea pigs for something thats not been tested long/hard enough.(eg smoking turbos , cracked exhaust manifolds etc. ) For more grip consider Toyo R888tyres (or similar) and a LSD Best Regards Roland GTT I'm enrolling myself now, an easy £5k Well i am defo up for a clutch, flywheel, LSD, and raised idle to 1000 rpm. Also interested in bilsteins. Don't think i can get 215/35/18 Toyo 888's If you know anyone that wants Dare X4's with GSD3 F1 all round, then shout, and i'll get OZ 17" with 888's. One suggestion for 2007... get the website update redesigned for the mini and get those photos of new parts posted - being a webdesigner/developer amongst other things these issues stand out to me! Very excited at developments for 2007. Improvement Addict !! Cheers, K. Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

Dec 21st, 2006, 04:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
drumzz MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 315 Offline	will it be possible to fit this turbo kit in a cooper/one?

Dec 21st, 2006, 07:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
alski ever been on a dyno Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: banbury Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 917 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original) Hi, yes certainly some parts of the GTT260 will be included anyway , and ultimatly you could upgrade to it. We want to long term test things to ensure the best possible reliability & performance.,with everything ironed out before we launch it. I dont want you guys being guinea pigs for something thats not been tested long/hard enough.(eg smoking turbos , cracked exhaust manifolds etc. ) For more grip consider Toyo R888tyres (or similar) and a LSD Best Regards Roland GTT well i will need to add this to my Santa's wish list, + add better tyres, wheels, suspension wipe clean seats etc before even thinking of all that extra umph, but please tell me you can do all this and still keep a "stock look" the thought of an M3 being wasted by the so called "baby" BMW and not knowing whats hit him will be worth every penny carefree

Dec 21st, 2006, 07:17 PM	#17 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 2,472 Offline	Wheels and offset Roland, What offset, spacer depth, and wheel make/model do you run? Cheers, K. Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

Dec 21st, 2006, 09:47 PM	#18 (permalink)
Shorty MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Great Malvern Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 1,356 Offline	How exciting is this May have to postpone the move to an R56

Dec 22nd, 2006, 07:19 AM	#19 (permalink)
Babes Cruising In The Minge My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Perth Local Time: 08:33 PM Posts: 746 Offline	Roland best you make a visit to oz with a few conversion kits too mate! 2003 BRG/W JCW MCS 2002 PS/PS JCW MC 1970 BRG/W MK2 Morris Cooper S

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roland2003 MINI 2 Sponsor GT Tuning Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 2,731 Offline	Thanks guys, BTW it wont fit the one/cooper just the supercharged MCS. Best Regards Roland GTT www.gttuning.com

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