GP Talk
#1
GP Talk
In creating GP Talk today, I'm realizing just how badly this forum was probably needed for those of you with an interest in the GP, especially since "GP" is too short to use with the search function.
If you know of GP specific threads that aren't already in GP talk, post a link to them in this thread and I will get them moved over.
Thanks!
If you know of GP specific threads that aren't already in GP talk, post a link to them in this thread and I will get them moved over.
Thanks!
#3
In creating GP Talk today, I'm realizing just how badly this forum was probably needed for those of you with an interest in the GP, especially since "GP" is too short to use with the search function.
If you know of GP specific threads that aren't already in GP talk, post a link to them in this thread and I will get them moved over.
Thanks!
If you know of GP specific threads that aren't already in GP talk, post a link to them in this thread and I will get them moved over.
Thanks!
#7
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#8
The problem is that there are no aftermarket bolts for the GP. The lug bolts are 14mm by 1.25.
I have put the V spoke 16" on mine, and they clear fine, but limit cooling. I don't track mine, so cooling is not an issue. Many wheels will fit, even some 15", however if they don't use the stock GP wheel lugs, no way to fit them. Alex at Tire Rack is working on the problem.
GP 0019
#11
#14
In creating GP Talk today, I'm realizing just how badly this forum was probably needed for those of you with an interest in the GP, especially since "GP" is too short to use with the search function.
If you know of GP specific threads that aren't already in GP talk, post a link to them in this thread and I will get them moved over.
Thanks!
If you know of GP specific threads that aren't already in GP talk, post a link to them in this thread and I will get them moved over.
Thanks!
#15
#16
JCW leather dash was not an option.
Here's the options list for US spec GP's:
Here's the options list for US spec GP's:
- 1._______________; no, not that
- 2._______________; not that, either
- 3._______________; nope
- 4. ______________; sorry, no
#17
JCW leather dash was not an option.
Here's the options list for US spec GP's:
Here's the options list for US spec GP's:
- 1._______________; no, not that
- 2._______________; not that, either
- 3._______________; nope
- 4. ______________; sorry, no
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#22
I'm still trying to figure out this naming choice. I hold out hope that there was something rational and substantive behind it, but so far I have not heard a reasonable explanation. Like the rest of the "GP", it may just be the product of half-baked marketing.
#23
MINI GP
From 1958 to 1967 Cooper cars were raced in Formula 1 by John Cooper and his Dad. The Coopers were not the drivers but the constructors. Around 1960-
1961 John Cooper became involved with the Mini. GP is in reference to the Cooper Car Company and its involvement in F1.
Cooper Grand Prix Victories (You might remember a few of the drivers names) LOL
Year Country (Track) Driver Date
1958 Argentine Grand Prix (Buenos Aires) Stirling Moss January 19
Monaco Grand Prix (Monte Carlo) Maurice Trintignant May 18
1959 Monaco Grand Prix (Monte Carlo) Jack Brabham May 10
British Grand Prix (Aintree) Jack Brabham July 18
Portuguese Grand Prix (Monsanto) Stirling Moss August 23
Italian Grand Prix (Monza) Stirling Moss September 13
United States Grand Prix (Sebring) Bruce McLaren December 12
1960 Argentine Grand Prix (Buenos Aires) Bruce McLaren February 7
Dutch Grand Prix (Zandvoort) Jack Brabham June 6
Belgian Grand Prix (Spa-Francorchamps) Jack Brabham June 19
French Grand Prix (Reims) Jack Brabham July 3
British Grand Prix (Silverstone) Jack Brabham July 16
Portuguese Grand Prix (Porto) Jack Brabham August 14
1962 Monaco Grand Prix (Monte Carlo) Bruce McLaren June 3
1966 Mexican Grand Prix (Mexico City) John Surtees October 23
1967 South African Grand Prix (Kyalami) Pedro Rodríguez January 2
1961 John Cooper became involved with the Mini. GP is in reference to the Cooper Car Company and its involvement in F1.
Cooper Grand Prix Victories (You might remember a few of the drivers names) LOL
Year Country (Track) Driver Date
1958 Argentine Grand Prix (Buenos Aires) Stirling Moss January 19
Monaco Grand Prix (Monte Carlo) Maurice Trintignant May 18
1959 Monaco Grand Prix (Monte Carlo) Jack Brabham May 10
British Grand Prix (Aintree) Jack Brabham July 18
Portuguese Grand Prix (Monsanto) Stirling Moss August 23
Italian Grand Prix (Monza) Stirling Moss September 13
United States Grand Prix (Sebring) Bruce McLaren December 12
1960 Argentine Grand Prix (Buenos Aires) Bruce McLaren February 7
Dutch Grand Prix (Zandvoort) Jack Brabham June 6
Belgian Grand Prix (Spa-Francorchamps) Jack Brabham June 19
French Grand Prix (Reims) Jack Brabham July 3
British Grand Prix (Silverstone) Jack Brabham July 16
Portuguese Grand Prix (Porto) Jack Brabham August 14
1962 Monaco Grand Prix (Monte Carlo) Bruce McLaren June 3
1966 Mexican Grand Prix (Mexico City) John Surtees October 23
1967 South African Grand Prix (Kyalami) Pedro Rodríguez January 2
Last edited by MOTORN; 11-15-2007 at 05:51 AM.
#24
But Minis were never raced in any "Grand Prix" events... And, for the record, John Cooper never raced Minis. He tuned them.
GP, I was told by MINI GERMANY officials @ the MISANO MINI GP presentation , was just a marketing pitch !!
Last edited by lastrega; 11-15-2007 at 05:36 AM.
#25
What do they know? Give me a badge and I'm an offical too. "we don't need no stinking badges" They were not aware of the ties either.
Last edited by MOTORN; 11-15-2007 at 05:48 AM.