Thanks. The little research I've done yielded these components:

Suspension: KW V1 Coilover Struts and Shocks/ Vorshlag front camber plates.

Brakes: Standard MINI Brake system with Carbotech Brake Pads and Way Motorworks Stainless Steel Braided hoses.

Safety Equipment: Kirk Racing Roll Cage with Kirkey Intermediate Road Racing Seat and Schroth Hybrid III Harnesses, Cage Nets and Window Net.

Wheel / Tire: 15 x 7 Kosei K1 aluminum alloy / Hoosier SM6 205-50-15

Don't know if that is still valid or what if anything else can be modified??? I read something about a 30% restricter plate for the Mini as well(?).

Seems odd you'd have to purchase from one source and only specific brands of parts, seats, rims, etc...

Is this all starting ONLY with a complete BASE MODEL with no sport package or add-ons?

Also, how does your B-Spec muffler delete fit into the parts pie? I must say I am puzzled... Should be a detailed spec sheet somewhere.

 

Oh, yeah, I see where I said that. Right, I was talking about the ST series car explaining how much cheaper this series is that that one. Should have been more clear!

Shoot me a PM and I'll send you the list... or just check out the price-less one below.


There's not really a "spec sheet" anywhere. Here's the closest thing to a Spec Sheet I've seen and I get all the B-Spec emails straight from Brad Davis, the guy who is behind the MINI B-Spec setup.

This is the latest "Parts/Price Sheet" from them, just without prices. I need to ask Brad before I start posting the prices and such just in case.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41540337@N07/7185781368/http://www.flickr.com/photos/41540337@N07/7185781368/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/41540337@N07/, on Flickr

A few notes:

-There are a few optional items not shown on this pic of the list: Bolt-in Cage, removable steering wheel, tires, and the Muffler Delete Kit.

-The Muffler Bypass (first item) is no longer legal, for Grand Am, at least. The Muffler Delete kit has now been made mandatory... the kit designed by Bruce Hollander of Fast Toys, Inc., whose car is in the video I posted previously.

-The Shocks and Springs are custom KW V1s developed with KW and Brad Davis/MINI of Charleston. The camber plates are Vorshlag. The Brakes are stock with WMW SS lines and Carbotech pads.

-The ECU Flash that was mentioned in previous lists was removed. It didn't make any noticeable difference on the track and cost $1000+

-The Wheels aren't REQUIRED to be Kosei K1's... as long as your wheels are the same size and aren't lighter than 13lb. There's been some difficulty getting K1s due to the tsunami in Japan.

-When you run Grand AM, you're required to buy the spec Continental Tires from Continental.

-The race seat is not included or specified. MINI of Charleston decided it was better to let the drivers pick a seat they liked/preferred.

-The restrictor plate takes the stock 60mm opening down to 33mm. A 60mm opening is ~3.5 times the cross-sectional area of a 33mm opening.

-The restrictor plate for Grand Am races is supplied by Grand Am on Saturday morning before the first practice, and must be returned to Grand Am after the race on Sunday.


Regarding your other questions, BlackIce:

-The only other modifications that can be made to the car other than the above is taking out weight. Basically, you strip out the entire car except the dash and it can weigh ~2600lb with driver, no less.

-Some things aren't required to be identical amongst all the cars: Wheels and seats, for instance, but most of the mods are the same and must be purchased through MINI of Charleston. They are not marking these parts up. In fact, most are below retail. They just want to get people into the series. There may be some more leeway when it comes to parts if you're doing something other than Grand-Am.

-The guys who have BRAND NEW cars for this series (MINI of Charleston, Pioneer Racing) I'm sure bought cars with ZERO options, but other people have cars that came with some options. For instance, Bruce Hollander's car (above), originally even had a sunroof. But, most options, even sport package options, will be removed when the car is modified for this series, suspension and wheels, for instance. There are a couple questions I would have, however. For instance, my car has DTC, which can't be completely turned off, and means I have an electronic limited slip differential that some of the other cars might not have. I will ask if that is an issue. I'm not sure this question has ever come up. Also, my car ('09 Sport Package) came with a different rear spoiler than the BASE car does. I don't know if that's an issue, but I will ask also. Obviously, the spoiler would be a much easier fix than the DTC.


Good questions, BlackIce. Hopefully my answers helped clarify somewhat and didn't just make more questions :D

 

Yes. Thank you for posting more detail. It sounds like the nitty-gritty will be worked out over time. I'm a long way off from Grand-am and my current MC is an automatic. Another question would be about using an automatic and if it can be modified to something like the Mini rally cars use? Also, any gearing or clutch restictions?

I understand them resticting tire brand, size and rim weight to level the playing field. Is there a reason they went with 15", over 16" or 17"?

 

So this set of summer wheels are headed to a different MINI tomorrow.

I've decided that black is the way to go for me - I should have Enkei Imola's within the next two weeks. Just in time for a trip up to the Adirondacks to camp with my five year old daughter for a few days. Can't wait!!!

 

Ill put up some pics when I get these on my MINI, I can't wait! Looking forward to seeing your new wheels Thanks again!

 

see below...

 

Originally Posted by Albiecrazy
So this set of summer wheels are headed to a different MINI tomorrow.

I've decided that black is the way to go for me - I should have Enkei Imola's within the next two weeks. Just in time for a trip up to the Adirondacks to camp with my five year old daughter for a few days. Can't wait!!!



"Keep on moddin' baby,
You got to keep on, moddin..."

 

Thanks for the wheels Albiecrazy. They are in great condition! They will be on Birdman68's car soon.

 

hi from turkey

 

That threw me for minute - thought my old man delivered them to the wrong MINI!! Yeah - I try to take care of stuff. After curb rashing my first set of aftermarket wheels, I vowed to drive better.

 

I must know what grille that is on our Justa! I've been looking high and low for a grille like that for mine. If you could post some details, that'd be awesome!

 

Nice ONE!

 

Looks like a JCW grill

 

I think the JCW grille only worked on '07-'10 MINIs. There's a thread on it somewhere (maybe even earlier in this thread?).

That almost looks like an S grille - I kinda chalked it up to him being from Turkey. Europe seems to get better options earlier than us.

 

Delete me!

 

Benefits to be expected

 

Maybe its a diesel, that's why it has bigger low grille..

 

it's a Mini One. if it was i diesel it would have the OneD badge.

 

Yes, that's right.. But the badge could be removed..

 

this grill is mini cooper jcw 07-10



Grill is the same, only we shortened the lower grill bar slightly

and also this mini is 2011 Mini One R56 Lci (not d)

 

Ahhh... Mystery solved. I still can't figure out why they don't make the black mesh grille an option on Straight Coopers. Or why an aftermarket option that doesn't require cutting/sizing just disappeared after 2010. Seems like a pretty popular mod to me.

 

white Wheels are done. Loving the new look

 

^^^

Looks good.

 

Like the white wheels, Drakosd. There's something about a MINI with matching roof, mirrors and wheels that just looks right to me.