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Old 08-19-2012, 12:03 AM
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Gp0297 "gpworkz"

heres some pics of GP0297, had it for about 2 years now, i really luv this car, its been modded so some will like it and hate it...

thanks to Vinyl Stylez,WayMotorWorks, Outmotoring, JS and Group4 for all the sick parts!!!

EXTERIOR:
group4 front and rear diffuser
JS GP wing tip
JS cannards
jcw CF hood scoop
jcw CF trunk handle
jcw front grill
CF door handle insert
Vinyle Stylez chrome black out wrap, CF headlight ring, CF gas lid, rear tail-light all red
black inside headlight mod, did myself
red front tow hook
PIAA wipers
jcw indoor car cover
GP license plate frame w/ custom plate "GPWORKZ"
HID headlight 6k
Euro rear mid center light in red
stubby CF antenna
euro smoke side markers

INTERIOR:
Bride cuga seats
custom roll cage
jcw alcantara steering wheel
jcw leather shift ****
jcw leather e-brake
jcw checkered floor mats
jcw cf steering wheel bottom insert
jcw boost/volt guage
custom GP "ultamite pedal set"
glove box organizer

ELECTRONICS:
sprint booster

ENGINE:
MSD coil
nology wires
ALTA intercooler couplers
ALTA intake tube
DDM intercooler cover
jcw replacement air filter with open flap mod
magnetic drain bolt
TSW upper motor mount
BSH oil catch can
Forge aluminum radiator tank
CF oil,radiator,power steering cap cover from JAPAN
GROUP4 custom full exhaust system
MOTUL full syntec oil

SUSPENSION:
Megan coilovers
ALTA 3way rear sway bar
20mm wheel spacers all around
M7 strut tower brace
M7 CF air plate diverter
HSPORT rear control arms
WMW extended studs
Project kicks neo chrome lug nuts
OEM cabrio cross brace












Euro smoke side marker & Group4 badge


Group4 rear diffuser






Got into a JDM magazine called "mini lovers" , thanks to my buddy Yu for the awesome photo spread!!!


"Canyon Run"


Kumho Ecsta SPT 225/40/18






more pics to come......
 

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Old 08-19-2012, 12:12 PM
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Love it!
 
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Old 08-20-2012, 08:18 AM
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Lookin good!

Where in CA are you?
 
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Old 08-20-2012, 09:55 AM
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nice ride brodad

whered you get the Canards? you make? available to purchase?!
 
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Old 08-20-2012, 10:32 AM
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ThumperMCS: Thanks, I'm located in the bay area San Jose
 

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Old 08-20-2012, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by astroBlackMetallic_Mini
nice ride brodad

whered you get the Canards? you make? available to purchase?!
I got the canards from Group4autosport, it's specially made for the GP but I know he made some for the R53, their custom made to order so contact them to get yours...
 
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Old 08-20-2012, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by GP0297
I got the canards from Group4autosport, it's specially made for the GP but I know he made some for the R53, their custom made to order so contact them to get yours...
All the Group4 stuff is what Jan runs on his GP...its quality stuff and actually functional

 
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Old 08-20-2012, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by GP0297
I got the canards from Group4autosport, it's specially made for the GP but I know he made some for the R53, their custom made to order so contact them to get yours...

Thought I would make a correction. I made the canards and the Wing Tip Extension as seen here on GP0297, as well as the those on Jan's car, and I am in no way connected to/with Group4. If anyone wants to connect me, you may do so through a PM here. Thank you.
 
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Damn,that look hot for the GP
Love the rear diffuser!how can i get in touch with group 4 parts?
 
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Old 08-23-2012, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by djtiti
Damn,that look hot for the GP
Love the rear diffuser!how can i get in touch with group 4 parts?
thanks,seems like the group4autosport website is down, i gotten my parts over a year ago so i dont know how to get a hold of them, i tried searching online and found out thier goin through a transition phase???
 
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Canards are sexy...

+1 for JS he does quality work
 
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Nice looking car. How did you get around the airbag light going off for the passenger seat? Or do you have a constant bright yellow light on your dash?
 
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Love it! Any rubbing issues with 20mm spacers?
 
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Old 08-24-2012, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by LordOfTheFlies
Nice looking car. How did you get around the airbag light going off for the passenger seat? Or do you have a constant bright yellow light on your dash?
i tried to do the dio-resistor mod to not trigger the airbag light but failed, it didnt work for me so yea i do have a constant bright yellow light on my dash, it doesnt bug me as much anymore, i guess i got used to it, i dont want to go to the dealer and get charged just to turn it off, if anybody knows how to turn the airbag light off after setting it off, let me know....i appreciate it
 
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Old 08-24-2012, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by jwconnexion
Love it! Any rubbing issues with 20mm spacers?
no issues with 20mm spacers all around, maybe because my suspension is pretty stiff, i have MEGANS and it set on 17, i think thats street canyon carving set up, 24 is full race stiffness...

rear has about 1 1/2 finger gap
front has 1 finger gap

i did notice the front tire rubbed a tiny bit on the plastic wheel arch and removed a very tiny bit of plastic from the inside but not noticeable at all, probably happened when goin up driveways or hitting bumpy roads at high speed...
 
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Originally Posted by GP0297
no issues with 20mm spacers all around, maybe because my suspension is pretty stiff, i have MEGANS and it set on 17, i think thats street canyon carving set up, 24 is full race stiffness...

rear has about 1 1/2 finger gap
front has 1 finger gap

i did notice the front tire rubbed a tiny bit on the plastic wheel arch and removed a very tiny bit of plastic from the inside but not noticeable at all, probably happened when goin up driveways or hitting bumpy roads at high speed...
Thanks! I was looking at 5mm all around, now itching for 20mm One of the best gps out there man good job!
 
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For your airbag issues,maybe this help:
http://www.mini2.com/forum/first-gen...resistors.html
 
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Found this thread too
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Originally Posted by PorscheMini
How'd you get past the airbag light with the sweet sparcos?
I used 0,5w and 2.2 ohm resistors as the pictures:

http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/4174/1021360gu8.jpg

http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/835/1021361jw6.jpg

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/5434/1021362bz2.jpg
 
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Originally Posted by GP0297
thanks,seems like the group4autosport website is down, i gotten my parts over a year ago so i dont know how to get a hold of them, i tried searching online and found out thier goin through a transition phase???
I can get you in touch with the new owners of Group4, please contact me with your questions and I will direct them accordingly. The parts are second to none and like everyone says, they are actually functional!

Thanks everyone for your interest.
 
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Hey I have just been looking lately and have looked all over and have quit.... Where can you pick up those JS canards? or canards that would fit a mini? anybody know?
 
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Old 09-14-2012, 05:29 AM
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i too have been looking for Mini canards, for some time now skaufman, and to no avail :(

ive also been looking for universal ones on the internet, trying to find something to fit mini. no luck! :(
 
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Old 09-14-2012, 12:17 PM
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Dang... I always see them on the M7 car or the GP cars and didn't know if they were VIP only thing kind of like the wing on the Mini Challenge car where they dont sell to the public. I guess just keep looking, if anyone finds them please send me a shout out!
 
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I'm a little late to this thread but I have to say, SWEET GP! You just cost me some money
 
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niiiice.
 
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Page 1 updated, just wanted to share , gp0297 made it into a Japanese magazine called "mini lovers"

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