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willieboy Jun 24, 2013 08:22 PM

And what a transformation the last couple of weeks have been. Had Jan tune it and all I can say is WOW! She runs strong. After installing the powerflex control arm bushings, front sway bar bushings, Ireland camber plates and rear sway bar the handling is awesome. I can't stop now. The slope is very slippery :) I'm thinking I would like the polished coolant tank to dress up the engine compartment even more. Anyone have one and if so, where did you get it? Never thought I could have this much fun at 54 :)

GP1257.

quikmni Jun 25, 2013 07:46 AM

Glad you are having a great time with the GP. You sure have some great roads near you, in the Santa Monica Mountains, to exercise the GP.

ThumperMCS Jun 25, 2013 09:56 AM

What'd you end up putting down?

NC TRACKRAT Jun 25, 2013 05:10 PM

Here: http://www.livermoreperformance.com/mini_tanks.html

myles2go Jun 25, 2013 05:48 PM

Talk to Jan, he makes a nice coolant tank!

willieboy Jun 25, 2013 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ThumperMCS (Post 3763726)
What'd you end up putting down?

Here's the chart. It might be my imagination but right after the tune it didn't feel all that much stronger. 250 miles later it seems like the car has adapted or learned the tune and its come alive.

GP1257.

Swimbaxter Jun 25, 2013 06:49 PM

I got one made by Canton Racing from Summit Racing. I like it, looks great and performs well so far. I saw Jan's at MOTD and it looks great as well.

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Z06_Pilot Jun 25, 2013 07:06 PM

if we didn't need the larger size of the Countryman(dogs !), we would have tried getting our hands on a GP. Awesome car.....congrats!

willieboy Jun 25, 2013 09:51 PM


Originally Posted by Z06_Pilot (Post 3763992)
if we didn't need the larger size of the Countryman(dogs !), we would have tried getting our hands on a GP. Awesome car.....congrats!

That Countryman is a great MINI. Wouldn't mind having one for sure. Would be great for the dogs and the bicycles.

GP1257.

Z06_Pilot Jun 26, 2013 03:22 AM


Originally Posted by willieboy (Post 3764070)
That Countryman is a great MINI. Wouldn't mind having one for sure. Would be great for the dogs and the bicycles.

GP1257.

We have to "settle" for a JCW to get the most performance possible from the "family four door" :nod:

myles2go Jun 26, 2013 05:31 AM


Originally Posted by willieboy (Post 3763982)
Here's the chart. It might be my imagination but right after the tune it didn't feel all that much stronger. 250 miles later it seems like the car has adapted or learned the tune and its come alive.

GP1257.

Thanks for posting, I haven't had my GP tuned yet, but I've been wondering what Jan could do with a mostly stock GP.

willieboy Jun 26, 2013 06:15 AM


Originally Posted by myles2go (Post 3764141)

Thanks for posting, I haven't had my GP tuned yet, but I've been wondering what Jan could do with a mostly stock GP.

All mine had before the tune was an madness cone air filter and the Vibra upper motor mount. It's as fast as this drivers ability :) Maybe now with the suspension upgrades my ability will improve a little.

GP1257.

willieboy Jun 26, 2013 06:16 AM


Originally Posted by Z06_Pilot (Post 3764112)

We have to "settle" for a JCW to get the most performance possible from the "family four door" :nod:

Settle? :) I love the looks of that unit.

GP1257.

Helix13mini Jun 26, 2013 07:16 AM


Originally Posted by willieboy (Post 3763982)
Here's the chart. It might be my imagination but right after the tune it didn't feel all that much stronger. 250 miles later it seems like the car has adapted or learned the tune and its come alive.

GP1257.

Those are some pretty nasty torque numbers. Congrats.

ThumperMCS Jun 27, 2013 10:56 AM

Nice numbers out of a stock car with tune! :thumbsup:

You neeeeeeeed to get a cam/header....as you know I was 231whp/195ft-lbs on that same dyno...really brings the car to a whole new level....how it should have been :nod:

willieboy Jun 27, 2013 04:22 PM


Originally Posted by ThumperMCS (Post 3764936)
Nice numbers out of a stock car with tune! :thumbsup:

You neeeeeeeed to get a cam/header....as you know I was 231whp/195ft-lbs on that same dyno...really brings the car to a whole new level....how it should have been :nod:

It's all I can handle at this point :)

GP1257.


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