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Old Apr 30th, 2007, 06:39 PM   #1
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What would you spend £4K on?

Hi,

Our beloved and gorgeous Black Cooper S is due to be replaced at the end of this year, but due to our dislike of the new model we're considering upgrading the current car for another 2 years with a budget of around £4K.

So, what would you spend it on, we're considering the following:

GTT 220+ (Not sure if this includes an exhaust as it needs larger pipes - can someone advise?? Also, is the 230+ package worth the extra?)

New Exhaust if not included within GTT Pack

Brakes Upgrade (Not a clue on this - anyone got suggestions? We're not interested in track useage, just better stopping power with the extra power)

New Alloys (currently got 17" Bullets but are considering 18" Works Wheels 5 spokes)

Full bodykit - currently got side skirts, but think it needs the full kit for a new look

Lowered Springs - Not a clue how this much would cost?????

Full paintwork buff up - Let's be honest, the cars nearly 2.5 years old and has had more than its fair share of supermarket dings and scuffs

Given that £4K may not cover all of that, which would you do and why - the Missus is just as interested in posing as I am in performance.......so, go figure............what would you do with the dosh??

Thanks in advance.

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Old Apr 30th, 2007, 06:42 PM   #2 (permalink)
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15% pulley, GTT CAI

Complete you Aerokit

Brake Upgrade

Save the rest...
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Old May 1st, 2007, 05:53 PM   #3 (permalink)
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GTT 220

Better brakes

Aero kit

Eibach Lowering springs.

Would leave 18's out, not worth it imo.

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Old May 1st, 2007, 06:15 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I'd go to Miami for next years Winter Music Conference and maybe spend what's left on CDs and MINI United and even a little something for my MINI !

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Thanks guys - where do we go for the brakes and springs?
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Aero Kit and Eibach Springs £750 inc VAT, Minisport
GTT230(i've got that) 1645+VAT (get the uprated tenstioner pulleys too) - Includes the exhaust oneball mod too so makes the car sounds so much better!
GTT SpiroSlot brakes front and back £278+VAT (Thats the track pads on the front and kevlar rears) Brilliant brakes!

Get all the fitted and you might still have change if you're lucky. I did say lucky.... damn tax man.
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Old May 1st, 2007, 06:46 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Sounds perfect - do we get bigger exhaust pipes with that, the standard ones just a little too weedy for our liking!!

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Thanks,
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Old May 1st, 2007, 06:49 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Quote: Originally Posted by Mini Vikki (original)
Sounds perfect - do we get bigger exhaust pipes with that, the standard ones just a little too weedy for our liking!!

?

Thanks,

When you talk to Roland at GTT ask about some new tips. You might be suprised that there is some much larger slash cut ones becoming available very soon
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Old May 8th, 2007, 02:57 PM   #9 (permalink)
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GTT 230 £1933 Inc VAT and Fitting
Aerokit £600 fitted or close enough.
Eibach springs £250 Fitted
GTT Spiroslot brake upgrade £220 fitted
Miltek Cat back £600 fitted

= £3603, my fitting prices are not correct just a guess on work ive had done on the past from differnt companies but some of that id do my self if i was buying all that!
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Old May 8th, 2007, 03:13 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Larini cat back exhuast £400
Larini Systems - Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems and Manifolds - Home Page

Lohen stage 2 kit £ 1714 inc fitting
Lohen Brake stage 2 kit £ 585 inc fitting
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walk away with rest of money and have a holiday

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Old May 9th, 2007, 08:56 AM   #11 (permalink)
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GTT 220 conversion, and miltek exhaust. and finish off the aero kit. Walk away with the other 2k in your pocket and save it.

Should be able to do the above for under 2k, also have a pro valet including paint detail for around #150. Again still in your 2k budget. 18's really would'nt be worth it imho, bullets look nice as they are.
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