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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 01:55 PM
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GP 1616 has new home at WMW

GP 1616 has just been given a new home at WMW. I've wanted a GP since they came out and now I finally have one. Now my question is to mod or not to so we'll see how far I go.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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Wahoo! Congrats!!!
 
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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Dump the runflats !
DDM Works GP Diverter !
Power Flex bushings all around !
TSW Engine Damper !
SSK !

Mod away !
 
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 04:15 PM
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Congrats!
Shall I add you to the owners list?
http://gpmini.net/wp/introduction/
 
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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Congrats Waylen

Originally Posted by WayMotorWorks
GP 1616 has just been given a new home at WMW. I've wanted a GP since they came out and now I finally have one. Now my question is to mod or not to so we'll see how far I go.
Ofcourse you should mod it. You can always return it to stock. BTW thanks for all your help, I really appreciate it. Jim
 
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 12:10 AM
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Wow! How cool! Congrats! To celebrate your acquisition of a GP, can all GP owners get discounts !?!?!
 
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 05:55 AM
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Congrats!
 
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 06:24 AM
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Congrats on the new GP.
I vote for Mods.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 12:32 PM
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Lovely Jubbly
 
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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Pics! + Congrats!
 
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 12:05 AM
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Congrats on the GP!!!
I say mods that are not visible, no yellow wires, red MSD coil, Blue silicone pipes, aftermarket CAI, etc. I have a discreet 17% pulley that looks stock, dealer even shines his LED flashlight to look at pulley and see if there is aftermarket stuff every time and never notices.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 05:53 AM
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You have to mod it! Start with your BVH head.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 05:55 AM
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Congrats on your car you will love it. I love mine as well.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 06:06 AM
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How can you NOT mod it?
 
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 06:53 AM
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You have modded Minis already, leave this baby alone she is a "Mona Lisa" and should be left as she is.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 07:39 AM
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Nice
 
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 08:00 AM
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congrats, I'd say tune it, rear sway, camber plates and coilovers and be done modding it.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 02:48 PM
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Outstanding! Will be interested to see what you do to improve on the GP. Let us know what sort of baseline you get and what you tweak it to. BTW, my Way-Tune on TRACKRAT is doing just fine.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 07:40 PM
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Just got some pics I'll post ASAP
 
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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Lets try this


Here is the damage that totaled the car, soon to be fixed
 
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 09:00 PM
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Nice project car. Looks like you have a little work to do but in the end you will have a nice car.

I have to think the price was right??

Congratulations.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 09:21 PM
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It is amazing the minor amount of damage that will total a car.
My 2003 MCS was totaled ($26,000) in 2006 by sliding sideways into a curb and bending the floor pan slightly near a seat belt mount.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 09:37 PM
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Wait, you just got the GP and you crashed it already?
 
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 04:45 AM
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A track toy thats now a project car. Awesome!
 
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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Wait, you just got the GP and you crashed it already?
NO bought it that way, I work on MINI's I can't afford a perfect one.

That silly rocker panel is about $700, I about had a heart attack.
 
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