Your first G_P driving impressions - do tell

[mGP]

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB

The black finish looked like a sticker to me and the numbers on the roof are stuck on but they're not flat. The numbers are rubber like and stuck on individually. I did question their durability as Mini folk do like to wash their cars. And I was told this has been taken into account.

But I am still concerned.

??? Not to sure what to make of that; I thought the numbers were sprayed on; sounds a bit iffy, looks like we will have to go carefull with our chamois' around those areas!!

[GBMINI]

Quote: Originally Posted by damsas

Is everyone planning on using their GP in snow? I was just wondering, because I have a civic Si now and a deposit on a GP Works. I'm still hedging back and forth because i'd be using the GP Works as a daily driver (I commute about 4 miles to work). I'd have to use it occasionally in the snow. Just wondering as to everyone's opinion on that. Thanks.

Damsas,
You might be better to ask that question over on this thread

Where are you located? GP & snow will depend on the amount & likelihood. Here just north of Boston, MA, I'm thinking the GP will not be a good winter car - at least it needs snow tires, with limited choices compatible with the JCW brake kit ...

[R1]

Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original)

I'll have a job sleeping tonight I think

Good luck for today!

[AidenL]

Yep, good luck Stu

[Joogle]

Quote: Originally Posted by Chief_Charlie (original)

What's with all the glove box talk? Doesn't it come with an enclosed glovebox? or is it a solid panel on a right hand drive, and a parcel shelf on the passenger side.

Car only has the shelf, it in the promo photos.

[Mini Princess]

Car looks MINTER - I'm well envious, though looking forward to seeing one on the road near me soon.

[Goonery]

100 miles Its just wonderful Got a few pics of it being handed over at the dealer which will be posted later. Out again in a minute, watch out Oxfordshire

[Pobsey]

Glad you liking it

[PmP]

Quote: Originally Posted by zoooooom (original)

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...F0062Small.jpg

Loving the number plate mate.

Got a GP plate for our GP too.

How is the front number plate attached? As I'd rather have no crappy plastic holder like on my aero kit.

[Rakey]

Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original)

100 miles Its just wonderful Got a few pics of it being handed over at the dealer which will be posted later. Out again in a minute, watch out Oxfordshire

get up norf with it, I want to see it

pleased for you mate

[AidenL]

Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original)

100 miles Its just wonderful Got a few pics of it being handed over at the dealer which will be posted later. Out again in a minute, watch out Oxfordshire

Where are the pics?

[mGP]

Quote: Originally Posted by PmP (original)

Loving the number plate mate.

Got a GP plate for our GP too.
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I hope it wasn't you that beat me to the one I had in mind for mine

[Lorien]

Quote: Originally Posted by GBMINI (original)

Damsas,
You might be better to ask that question over on this thread

Where are you located? GP & snow will depend on the amount & likelihood. Here just north of Boston, MA, I'm thinking the GP will not be a good winter car - at least it needs snow tires, with limited choices compatible with the JCW brake kit ...

Ian Hi
which snow tires are compatible? also do I need anything else other than a tire? i have never drivin in the snow and the area I moved to (Umbria) will have some in some months. so I need to get ready. any help and advice would be great

thanks

Lorien

btw.. heard my t-shirts arrived. will drop you an "official" thank you note once I see them on the 20th

[GBMINI]

Snow tires will be tricky on the GP because of the JCW brake kit - a standard MINI 16" wheel won't fit.
You want smaller wheels for the winter so that the tire width is also narrower - but only one 16" MINI wheel is suitable (don't remember the number). In USA, tirerack can advise a couple of aftermarket 16" wheels.

I don't know if an 18" snow tire exists at all - but personally I'd want to change the wheel/tire combo to minimize the number of tire changes to the special GP wheels (so minimize the risk of wheel damage) - as well as the narrower tire issue.

And of course I'd choose aftermarket non-runflat snow tires; lots more choice at better prices.


There are also other reasons why it might not be good to take a GP through winter - it's lowered (less clearance), and the aero panels under the car might collect winter crud / salt / etc, risking rust. I think I'd have to get the panels removed and cleaned underneath, if I drive the GP through winter.

[GBMINI]

Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original)

100 miles Its just wonderful Got a few pics of it being handed over at the dealer which will be posted later

It's later, now