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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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New GP need accessory help

Just got my Gp and Im looking to change a few things on it and was looking for help locating the parts.

1) new set of GP floor mats, i was going to order them from min mania or mossmini. unless anyone has a better suggestion

2) i was looking for the leather dash kit with the red stitching. I cant find it anywhere but i do have the s/n for it 51450404445 as well as the two pillars for the center stack which has the same s/n as the dash kit but ends with 446 instead of 445.

3) a front grille that will match the bottom grille

4) a set of the gauge cluster with the boost and amp gauges.

5) leather accent rings for the shift boot, and cup holders

if anyone could point me in the direction of any of those parts it would be a great help. I have attached some pictures to show what im looking for (they are from other cars i have seen.)
 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 05:37 PM
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Regarding the JCW leather dash, I believe you're in luck. That's the only stitching option available now. I was looking for the grey just last week.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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Give us a call I don't have the parts on our site, but could get them all for you for a good price.

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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by matthew-w
Regarding the JCW leather dash, I believe you're in luck. That's the only stitching option available now. I was looking for the grey just last week.
I know that option is available but what I don't know is where is can find it... And leads??
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 04:12 AM
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I would not get the boost and amp gauges that go on Steering Cluster, I would get the one that goes under toggle switches and changes those gauges to boost and amp gauges. The gray "steering column" gauges contrast terrible with GP gauges.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 04:14 AM
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BTW what is wrong with your current GP mats? Interested in selling them? Do they have an embroided "stitched edge?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by howsoonisnow1985
I would not get the boost and amp gauges that go on Steering Cluster, I would get the one that goes under toggle switches and changes those gauges to boost and amp gauges. The gray "steering column" gauges contrast terrible with GP gauges.
Did you do this in your GP? If so can i see a picture so i can see how it looks?
I kinda wanted to keep the car mostly stock thats why i was thinking about adding the optional boost/amp gauges from MINI.

Also the car now does not have GP floor mats they are checkered ones.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by JeremyB
Did you do this in your GP? If so can i see a picture so i can see how it looks?
I kinda wanted to keep the car mostly stock thats why i was thinking about adding the optional boost/amp gauges from MINI.

Also the car now does not have GP floor mats they are checkered ones.
howsoon is talking about this kit (which I conveniently have for sale, lol): https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ate/1284400031

You can replace either gauge with a boost gauge if you wanted to.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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thanks howsoon and lfz, but i think i wanna stick with the stock optional cluster on the column. If i decide i dont like the color of the gauge face i can always just order 2 new aftermarket gauges, but for boost i dont really want to be looking down while driving.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 10:04 AM
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For aftermarket mats this is what I am going to go with.. http://www.cocomats.com/coco-mats-story.htm I have heard nothing but good things about them.

There is not an exact match, that I have seen anyway, to the bottom grill, the Aero comes close though.

These guys.. http://www.redlinegoods.com/ might be able to help you out with the shift boot, accent rings .....

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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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GOkart, my dad has a set of those mats in his porsche speedster. Only problem that i see with them is because the weave is so thick lots of debris coming from your shoes gets trapped in the mat and it pretty difficult to get it out, just a heads up
 
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 03:44 PM
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Thanks for the heads up!

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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 10:24 PM
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Any Updates
 
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by howsoonisnow1985
Any Updates
Yeah, i decided to keep everything stock inside (no gauge clusters). I still wanna find the GP mats they're unavailable everywhere. I got the top front grill so it would match the bottom bumper grill, and i just got a clear bra for the front. Now im doing the debate as to if i should keep the car stock or start doing suspension/tuning mods.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 08:42 PM
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Prestige MINI has the mats, no deals though at $96 but free shipping.
You mean the original grill or the JCW aero grill.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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Gauge clusters

I am pulling the gauge clusters out of my '04 soon to sell, can't use them as I installed the steering column gps - if interested PM me.

Mods - I moded my '04 MCS but it still does not feel as smooth as the GP, I would leave the GP as stock as you can until parts start wearing out and replace with upgrades (shocks, brakes etc.)

I did get Jan to tune my GP - it screams a little more now and quicker at the start....
I added back some sound proofing under the seat bay and under the rear cargo area, strapped on a M7 front strut bar and got that new DDM intercooler cover - just bolt on mods.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenIguana
I am pulling the gauge clusters out of my '04 soon to sell, can't use them as I installed the steering column gps - if interested PM me.

Mods - I moded my '04 MCS but it still does not feel as smooth as the GP, I would leave the GP as stock as you can until parts start wearing out and replace with upgrades (shocks, brakes etc.)

I did get Jan to tune my GP - it screams a little more now and quicker at the start....
I added back some sound proofing under the seat bay and under the rear cargo area, strapped on a M7 front strut bar and got that new DDM intercooler cover - just bolt on mods.
What kind of sound proofing did you add? any pics? how much did it help?
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by iflymini
What kind of sound proofing did you add? any pics? how much did it help?

I bought a roll from Crutchfield, it did help.... I will take a look this weekend - I garage the car so not with me currently.
 
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