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minispaceman · Apr 29th, 2006, 05:14 PM

Hey everyone,

I'm sure it's been posted before, but in case you missed it there's a video of the Cooper S GP on Google Video...

If i had 5 posts i'd put the link here.. but as I don't

...

video.google.com and search for "Cooper S GP" it's the first hit.

Ben

Squire · Apr 29th, 2006, 05:23 PM

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...s+gp& pl=true

GR33NIE · Apr 29th, 2006, 05:26 PM

One word Awesome!!!

minispaceman · Apr 29th, 2006, 05:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Squire

Ta muchley

Lawrothegreat · Apr 29th, 2006, 05:56 PM

I haven't seen the interior pictures yet of the GP. Those darkened speedometer and rev counter dials are just awesome. Can they be retrofitted?!!

But I just hate alloy wheels with less than five main spoke directions, but I'm probably the only one.

Paul · Apr 29th, 2006, 06:46 PM

From the main "GP" Thread in this Cooper S forum (first post)....

Images here: http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showg...ing/what/title

Video here:

http://www.mini2.com/galleries/data/...s_gp_large.wmv
http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showp.../31190/cat/525

All video/images: http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showg...si/GP%20Tuning

Main thread: http://www.mini2.com/forum/mini-coop...uning-kit.html

Lewby S · Apr 29th, 2006, 10:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

From the main "GP" Thread in this Cooper S forum (first post)....

Images here: http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showg...ing/what/title

Video here:

http://www.mini2.com/galleries/data/...s_gp_large.wmv
http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showp.../31190/cat/525

All video/images: http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showg...si/GP%20Tuning

Good links there, whats everyone think to the GP, do u think its worth the 22k, half tempted to order one as my dealership has 2 available.

Brewmeister · Apr 29th, 2006, 11:48 PM

Awesome!

Urban_Assault_JCW · Apr 30th, 2006, 04:02 AM

not really feeling the wheels either, also the read mirror cover and red rear side panel. I love the color and the spoiler. I ordered a JCW MCS and for what the GP's worth I would have hoped for more in the HP department. I mean 207 for the JCW and its like 214 for the GP.
I found the rear seat delete for 99.00 US and a MTH tune will make a JCW car more capabale the GP. Another Idea is a 2% crank pully has the simular effect to removing 100 pounds from the car the same weight Removed from the GP. So do I like the GP yes, except for the two items mention in the top of my reply, would I buy one, yes but only because its a Limited Edition, Would I buy it for performance , nope I'd stick with the JCW, get the ECU tuned and swap the springs = less money and should still retain the full mini warrenty.

minispaceman · Apr 30th, 2006, 11:09 AM

I saw it up close at the geneva motorshow... I don't like the wheels and the red mirror caps either. Honestly, it looks a bit like a chav-machine.

Ok, it's not all bad, at least it sounds excellent on those videos.

I was hoping that the GP would be a one of those "got to have it" machines. But sadly it missed the mark for me.

Ben

insane*mini · Apr 30th, 2006, 03:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minispaceman

I saw it up close at the geneva motorshow... I don't like the wheels and the red mirror caps either. Honestly, it looks a bit like a chav-machine.

Ok, it's not all bad, at least it sounds excellent on those videos.

I was hoping that the GP would be a one of those "got to have it" machines. But sadly it missed the mark for me.

Ben

Yea, I think a LOT of people are going to be disappointed when it's released. They should have made it a "performance" MINI and made it crazy. It's basicly a stock JCW MINI with a wing, wheels, and red mirror caps....and seat delete.

-Cody

LMB · Apr 30th, 2006, 04:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by insane*mini

Yea, I think a LOT of people are going to be disappointed when it's released. They should have made it a "performance" MINI and made it crazy. It's basicly a stock JCW MINI with a wing, wheels, and red mirror caps....and seat delete.

-Cody

Why disappointed? I know exactly what I'm buying as I am sure others are.

Granted power wise it is basically a stock JCW S, albeit with a slightly tweaked Rev range. I did spec up a JCW S but it was going to cost me a few grand more than the GP. So I thought I'd go for it. It is something a bit different and is great value for the money.

Since it is a last of line, I also think the GP will hold it's money slightly better than a stock JCW S.

MOTOPAT · Apr 30th, 2006, 05:38 PM

I like the wheels, they look good with the color. It appears there is no way to upgrade for more performance though.

ktn · Apr 30th, 2006, 06:36 PM

not feeling the wheels or the chav spoiler but the red mirrors are heavy, and red roof would complete that look!!!

Jim Ray · Apr 30th, 2006, 07:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by insane*mini

Yea, I think a LOT of people are going to be disappointed when it's released. They should have made it a "performance" MINI and made it crazy. It's basicly a stock JCW MINI with a wing, wheels, and red mirror caps....and seat delete.

-Cody

Yep, that's that I thought it was going to be when I wrote the check.

Come on now, play fair. You guys who are slagging the GP need to include a photo of your MINI, so we GP buyers can tell you what we think of your cars.

By the time most people in the states get to see a GP, they will be long sold. My dealer has only one left.

LMB · Apr 30th, 2006, 10:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jim Ray

You guys who are slagging the GP need to include a photo of your MINI, so we GP buyers can tell you what we think of your cars.

Right on

insane*mini · May 1st, 2006, 02:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jim Ray

Come on now, play fair. You guys who are slagging the GP need to include a photo of your MINI, so we GP buyers can tell you what we think of your cars.

Alright here's mine:

wait....I don't have one

....

-Cody

Jim Ray · May 1st, 2006, 07:53 AM

Fair enough Cody, at least we know what your new one won't be!

insane*mini · May 1st, 2006, 10:18 AM

Yea, hopefully It'll be a shiny new 06' or 07'! Can't wait till I can actually motor!

-Cody

minispaceman · May 1st, 2006, 10:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jim Ray

Come on now, play fair. You guys who are slagging the GP need to include a photo of your MINI, so we GP buyers can tell you what we think of your cars.

Haha, mine should arrive next month...

Apr 29th, 2006, 05:14 PM	#1
minispaceman MINI2 Hyper Blue Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Local Time: 11:00 AM Posts: 34 Offline	Cooper S GP Video on Google Video Hey everyone, I'm sure it's been posted before, but in case you missed it there's a video of the Cooper S GP on Google Video... If i had 5 posts i'd put the link here.. but as I don't ... video.google.com and search for "Cooper S GP" it's the first hit. Ben

Apr 29th, 2006, 10:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lewby S aka B4LTH Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: dronfield Local Time: 10:00 AM Posts: 75 Offline	works gp Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett From the main "GP" Thread in this Cooper S forum (first post).... Images here: http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showg...ing/what/title Video here: http://www.mini2.com/galleries/data/...s_gp_large.wmv http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showp.../31190/cat/525 All video/images: http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showg...si/GP%20Tuning Good links there, whats everyone think to the GP, do u think its worth the 22k, half tempted to order one as my dealership has 2 available. Last edited by Paul : Apr 30th, 2006 at 07:45 AM.

Apr 30th, 2006, 03:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
insane*mini polizei -NAM and Focaljet Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Local Time: 05:00 AM Posts: 555 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minispaceman I saw it up close at the geneva motorshow... I don't like the wheels and the red mirror caps either. Honestly, it looks a bit like a chav-machine. Ok, it's not all bad, at least it sounds excellent on those videos. I was hoping that the GP would be a one of those "got to have it" machines. But sadly it missed the mark for me. Ben Yea, I think a LOT of people are going to be disappointed when it's released. They should have made it a "performance" MINI and made it crazy. It's basicly a stock JCW MINI with a wing, wheels, and red mirror caps....and seat delete. -Cody "Gizmo" - 03' IB/B MCS!

Apr 30th, 2006, 04:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 10:00 AM Posts: 24,895 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by *insanemini** Yea, I think a LOT of people are going to be disappointed when it's released. They should have made it a "performance" MINI and made it crazy. It's basicly a stock JCW MINI with a wing, wheels, and red mirror caps....and seat delete. -Cody Why disappointed? I know exactly what I'm buying as I am sure others are. Granted power wise it is basically a stock JCW S, albeit with a slightly tweaked Rev range. I did spec up a JCW S but it was going to cost me a few grand more than the GP. So I thought I'd go for it. It is something a bit different and is great value for the money. Since it is a last of line, I also think the GP will hold it's money slightly better than a stock JCW S. Global Moderator

Apr 30th, 2006, 10:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 10:00 AM Posts: 24,895 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Jim Ray You guys who are slagging the GP need to include a photo of your MINI, so we GP buyers can tell you what we think of your cars. Right on Global Moderator

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Apr 29th, 2006, 05:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Squire oohh that was a good one Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: gloucestershire Local Time: 09:00 AM Posts: 474 Offline	http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...s+gp& pl=true

Apr 29th, 2006, 05:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 10:00 AM Posts: 3,802 Offline	One word Awesome!!!

Apr 29th, 2006, 05:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
minispaceman MINI2 Hyper Blue Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Local Time: 11:00 AM Posts: 34 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Squire Ta muchley

Apr 29th, 2006, 05:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lawrothegreat Mini Design Philosopher Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 10:00 AM Posts: 776 Offline	I haven't seen the interior pictures yet of the GP. Those darkened speedometer and rev counter dials are just awesome. Can they be retrofitted?!! But I just hate alloy wheels with less than five main spoke directions, but I'm probably the only one.

Apr 29th, 2006, 06:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:00 AM Posts: 40,710 Online	From the main "GP" Thread in this Cooper S forum (first post).... Images here: http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showg...ing/what/title Video here: http://www.mini2.com/galleries/data/...s_gp_large.wmv http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showp.../31190/cat/525 All video/images: http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showg...si/GP%20Tuning Main thread: http://www.mini2.com/forum/mini-coop...uning-kit.html

Apr 29th, 2006, 11:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Brewmeister MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Endicott, New York Local Time: 05:00 AM Posts: 89 Offline	Awesome!

Apr 30th, 2006, 04:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
Urban_Assault_JCW MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Local Time: 04:00 AM Posts: 7 Offline	not really feeling the wheels either, also the read mirror cover and red rear side panel. I love the color and the spoiler. I ordered a JCW MCS and for what the GP's worth I would have hoped for more in the HP department. I mean 207 for the JCW and its like 214 for the GP. I found the rear seat delete for 99.00 US and a MTH tune will make a JCW car more capabale the GP. Another Idea is a 2% crank pully has the simular effect to removing 100 pounds from the car the same weight Removed from the GP. So do I like the GP yes, except for the two items mention in the top of my reply, would I buy one, yes but only because its a Limited Edition, Would I buy it for performance , nope I'd stick with the JCW, get the ECU tuned and swap the springs = less money and should still retain the full mini warrenty.

Apr 30th, 2006, 11:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
minispaceman MINI2 Hyper Blue Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Local Time: 11:00 AM Posts: 34 Offline	I saw it up close at the geneva motorshow... I don't like the wheels and the red mirror caps either. Honestly, it looks a bit like a chav-machine. Ok, it's not all bad, at least it sounds excellent on those videos. I was hoping that the GP would be a one of those "got to have it" machines. But sadly it missed the mark for me. Ben

Apr 30th, 2006, 05:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
MOTOPAT MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lacey, WA Local Time: 02:00 AM Posts: 3 Offline	I like the wheels, they look good with the color. It appears there is no way to upgrade for more performance though.

Apr 30th, 2006, 06:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
ktn MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: london Local Time: 09:00 AM Posts: 43 Offline	not feeling the wheels or the chav spoiler but the red mirrors are heavy, and red roof would complete that look!!!

Apr 30th, 2006, 07:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jim Ray AprilWhine's Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Where the wind blows Local Time: 01:00 AM Posts: 1,547 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by *insanemini** Yea, I think a LOT of people are going to be disappointed when it's released. They should have made it a "performance" MINI and made it crazy. It's basicly a stock JCW MINI with a wing, wheels, and red mirror caps....and seat delete. -Cody Yep, that's that I thought it was going to be when I wrote the check. Come on now, play fair. You guys who are slagging the GP need to include a photo of your MINI, so we GP buyers can tell you what we think of your cars. By the time most people in the states get to see a GP, they will be long sold. My dealer has only one left.

May 1st, 2006, 02:42 AM	#17 (permalink)
insane*mini polizei -NAM and Focaljet Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Local Time: 05:00 AM Posts: 555 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Jim Ray Come on now, play fair. You guys who are slagging the GP need to include a photo of your MINI, so we GP buyers can tell you what we think of your cars. Alright here's mine: wait....I don't have one .... -Cody "Gizmo" - 03' IB/B MCS!

May 1st, 2006, 07:53 AM	#18 (permalink)
Jim Ray AprilWhine's Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Where the wind blows Local Time: 01:00 AM Posts: 1,547 Offline	Fair enough Cody, at least we know what your new one won't be!

May 1st, 2006, 10:18 AM	#19 (permalink)
insane*mini polizei -NAM and Focaljet Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Local Time: 05:00 AM Posts: 555 Offline	Yea, hopefully It'll be a shiny new 06' or 07'! Can't wait till I can actually motor! -Cody "Gizmo" - 03' IB/B MCS!

May 1st, 2006, 10:37 AM	#20 (permalink)
minispaceman MINI2 Hyper Blue Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Local Time: 11:00 AM Posts: 34 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Jim Ray Come on now, play fair. You guys who are slagging the GP need to include a photo of your MINI, so we GP buyers can tell you what we think of your cars. Haha, mine should arrive next month...

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