GP Talk (2006) Discussion of the limited edition, MINI Cooper S (R53)-based, John Cooper Works GP.

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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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EDGE you also missed the instruments are anthacite in color. The rear "strut bar" has no structual value and is called a cargo bar to prevent bags, etc that you may carry in the back flying forward under a panic stop. Of course it has the larger injectors as well. the pulley is approx. 11.2% reduction so a 15% would bring it to life. Also has the JCW brakes.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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Oh alright. lol I guess you could use the bar for something more useful though, like some 5 pt. harnesses.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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You can go as far as your imagination lets you on a GP!

Just don't use the cargo bar for mounting seat belts, cause it isn't strong enough.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Gmann2369
EDGE you also missed the instruments are anthacite in color. The rear "strut bar" has no structual value and is called a cargo bar to prevent bags, etc that you may carry in the back flying forward under a panic stop.
OK OK, I have added the instruments and cargo bar to my post.
Originally Posted by Gmann2369
Of course it has the larger injectors as well. the pulley is approx. 11.2% reduction so a 15% would bring it to life. Also has the JCW brakes.
Those don't count though, because they aren't unique to the GP. At the start of my post, I specifically said "Unique to the GP (beyond an R53 JCW)"
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Oh alright. lol I guess you could use the bar for something more useful though, like some 5 pt. harnesses.
Hmmm... would you trust your life on a support bar not originally designed for a harness?
 
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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I did a few tasteful (in my opinion) mods...K/N filter in the JCW airbox, Alta V2.0 header, Alta PNP ECU, Oil Catch Can, JCW strut brace.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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Do what ever you want to the GP, it will be YOUR car! Just keep all the stock parts so if you decide to sell it in the future, you won't have to worry about devaluation of a limited car.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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Sorry i haven't been in a GP. I wouldn't know how strong it is. My bad.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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back on topic.here is mine.modyfing the lighter GP is more exciting than my old r53.you feel the gains .....stronger.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=157794
 
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