Collected the JCW GP ...

[Sir_Dave]

So on the 10[SUP]th[/SUP] August I picked up this little bad boy, proper review will come at a later date in my ownership thread, but for now, I thought id just put up some pictures. Apologies, my camera skillz are weak, but at least I didn’t use the iPhone4 this time round!! Done over 2k miles in it around France in the past 2 weeks & well, its great to be back in a 'special' car

Outside - looks much better in person strangely, too much going on in pics i think ...

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Inside - red stitching on the leather bits = lovely!

Mmmmm Carbon Fibre

Alloy R56 trailing arms & flat floor - to save weight/improve handling.

Back home - looking clean.

Reims Circuit - on route to the South of France.

Colour coded tent lol … bought way before the GP!!

Hope you like :star:

 

[Adamm.]

So much win, the only mini I'd own.

 

[_Tom]

Finally, a thread about it. I was getting concerned.

Welcome to the limited edition car with clothes hanger club.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Love it, how is it on fuel?

 

[JD]

I just couldn't own a mini. And I can't stand those wheels. But aside from my personal opinions, enjoy!!

 

[Cub.]

Loves awesome, as does the road trip / hol.

 

[couzens]

I hate the fact you went to Reims.

 

[Beef-Mc]

I actually really like the Mini GP's, it appeals to both the grown up and ned in me!

 

[Stefan.]

Awesome cars, just the wheels are awful on these!

 

[dajones]

I love these. Its all about the noise.

 

[Sir_Dave]

Finally, a thread about it. I was getting concerned.

Welcome to the limited edition car with clothes hanger club.

lol, no need to be concerned, been too busy enjoying it!! Oh, & i left all the pics at home so couldnt upload them whilst at work ...

Love it, how is it on fuel?

33.6mpg according to the trip computer for the France trip. Think the Trophy did 35 for a similar journey.

I hate the fact you went to Reims.

Been there 4/5 times now, just not to the old track before Its pretty cool, although perhaps not worth a special trip to see it!!

Re: the wheels, they really do look a lot better in real life. The whole car does tbh, all the daft colours/stickers/textures seem to work a lot better in person. Certainly wont be changing them any time soon, dont want to change anything actually, just need a handsfree kit.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

I love the wheels actually, i just really love them full stop. Good buy.

 

[Crybert]

I thought these had brembos as standard..or is that just the gp2?

 

[.GAZ.]

Real Mini!

 

[aucky]

Love it

 

[Matt W]

Not a fan of these in photos, but there's one local to me that I often get overtaken by. Lovely machine.

Are there any pictures of any with bucket seats in?

 

[Lal B3N]

Awesome car!

I will own one at some point!

Any plans for it?

 

[darkbluesheep]

looks lovely but cant help thinking the steering wheel looks like a playstation controller.

 

[Sir_Dave]

I thought these had brembos as standard..or is that just the gp2?

Just the GP2 has the 6 pots, R56 Works has 4 pot Brembos, GP1 has the same discs/calipers as the normal R56 MCS. Still 294mm and more than capable of stopping it rather quickly with an uprated pad compound. Ive got some Mintex 1144's that ill be swopping off my other Mini over the weekend. 4/6 pots are overkill imho, like on the clio's, more show than go ...

Not a fan of these in photos, but there's one local to me that I often get overtaken by. Lovely machine.

Are there any pictures of any with bucket seats in?

There's a couple floating around with Pole Positions i think, although it would seem that GPOC members are like cliotrophy members.

Standard is best, which i agree with to a point i think. Its quick enough, handles like its on rails and looks good enough already!

Awesome car!

I will own one at some point!

Any plans for it?

No plans really, reason for buying this over tinkering with the MCS was less needs doing lol!!!

looks lovely but cant help thinking the steering wheel looks like a playstation controller.

Now you mention it, i kinda agree ha ha.

 

[Brookie.]

Love it Dave

I really fancy a go in one.

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

Very nice, look a lot better in the metal aswel

 

[CrippsCorner]

I love the wheels! Damn cool car man... enjoy.

 

[BREMBO]

Class only (new) Mini I like

 

[Martin.]

Love them. Lovely cars to drive too, almost bought one a few times.

Don't personally like the wheels, red wing mirrors or the fog light surrounds though.

 

[MG cup]

I appreciate their driving prowess but its just a mini that's been driven through Halfords front window too look at, too many colours going on for me.

 

[Ray Gin]

Looks great! I'd happily own one and I'm not a Mini fan.

 

[Mini182]

​Great cars I had one brand new for a year.

R56 4 pot brakes are a good upgrade.

 

[Sir_Dave]

Love it Dave

I really fancy a go in one.

lol, wouldnt if i were you.

​I only went out for a drive to the South Coast, came back having put a deposit on it ...

 

[davo172]

So much win, the only mini I'd own.

This ^^^

 

[banther]

Saw my first in the flesh t'other day.

Youre right about the pics!! Had a chat with the owner. He was gushing with praise for it.

Must be good!

 

[Waitey]

Needs Climate and HK to be perfect.

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Am I the only one that thinks these look unbelievably tacky?

 

[BigDaveRotary]

Is this one going to be kept clean Dave .... :quiet: ?

 

[Rubicon_]

Am I the only one that thinks these look unbelievably tacky?

Not a fan either, much preferred the other one.

 

[jenic]

I love the car!

As mentioned, it's a shame about the lack of spec comfort wise but still cracking cars.

 

[Harpham]

I love these cars. Always loved the one Addz had. Epic cars.

 

[Keenan172]

Me being stupid here but what engine is in these and how bhp do these produce?

Think the little thing looks stunning tbh

 

[Ian_182]

That doesnt look much like a 4 bed house...lol

 

[jayxx83]

Lovely car dude.

Must be still so tempting to mod though. Swapping out for pole positions will save you 30kg easily. 17" wheels and non RF tyres shed another 8 kg. Get some 2 pc discs for the front wheels and it will totally transform it for the better.

Have to say though the way a works revs around the clock as standard compared to a stock s is night and day. It's addictive!

 

[Hixle]

Love it Dave! How does it feel compared to your other one?