GP Talk
In creating GP Talk today, I'm realizing just how badly this forum was probably needed for those of you with an interest in the GP, especially since "GP" is too short to use with the search function.
If you know of GP specific threads that aren't already in GP talk, post a link to them in this thread and I will get them moved over. Thanks! :thumbsup: |
Thanks ...
so far most of the chat has been on MINI2, for various reasons ... |
Originally Posted by Dave
(Post 1148434)
In creating GP Talk today, I'm realizing just how badly this forum was probably needed for those of you with an interest in the GP, especially since "GP" is too short to use with the search function.
If you know of GP specific threads that aren't already in GP talk, post a link to them in this thread and I will get them moved over. Thanks! :thumbsup: |
Good idea!!
I probably will never see a GP JCW but it will be fun to at least read about people's experiences with it! |
Cool, Let's Motor:thumbsup:
Only took a year Dave!!! LOL |
Thanks for the forum!!!!
iflymini GP1292:thumbsup: |
Great Idea !!
I have a question: I am planning to autoX with my GP but want to save my wheels and I as consindering going with a smaller size tire. Suggestions? ideas? Thanks, GyPsy GP 0142 |
Originally Posted by lastrega
(Post 1150071)
Great Idea !!
I have a question: I am planning to autoX with my GP but want to save my wheels and I as consindering going with a smaller size tire. Suggestions? ideas? Thanks, GyPsy GP 0142 The problem is that there are no aftermarket bolts for the GP. The lug bolts are 14mm by 1.25. I have put the V spoke 16" on mine, and they clear fine, but limit cooling. I don't track mine, so cooling is not an issue. Many wheels will fit, even some 15", however if they don't use the stock GP wheel lugs, no way to fit them. Alex at Tire Rack is working on the problem. GP 0019 |
I got see one when I picked up my cooper, it is an amazing car, I love the color and the wheels are amazing, yall are lucky bunch
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Yes we are very lucky. :) I love my GP so much!!
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Originally Posted by GBMINI
(Post 1148615)
Thanks ...
so far most of the chat has been on MINI2, for various reasons ... |
Did you get a GP, Ian?!
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This thread is in desperate need of photos...:D
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Originally Posted by dave
(Post 1148434)
In creating GP Talk today, I'm realizing just how badly this forum was probably needed for those of you with an interest in the GP, especially since "GP" is too short to use with the search function.
If you know of GP specific threads that aren't already in GP talk, post a link to them in this thread and I will get them moved over. Thanks! :thumbsup: |
Question Re: GP Interiors...
I was looking at used GP's and I thought all GP dashes had a brushed silver finish. But, I saw one that had the JCW black leather dash with red stitching. Was that an option? |
JCW leather dash was not an option.
Here's the options list for US spec GP's:
:roll::wink::grin: |
Originally Posted by jimskater
(Post 1451548)
JCW leather dash was not an option.
Here's the options list for US spec GP's:
:roll::wink::grin: |
Originally Posted by Jim Ray
(Post 1452479)
John Michael Cooper signing the dash? :thumbsup: :nod:
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This might be a stupid question but what does GP stand for?
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GP is a reference to "Grand Prix" racing, the original MINIs were raced by John Cooper (where the "Cooper" name comes from), so the GP is a nod to the history of the MINI/Mini.
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Thanks that's what I would have guessed but there are so many acronyms in the MINI community, I'm trying to get them all straight. :)
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Originally Posted by GBMINI
(Post 1863144)
GP is a reference to "Grand Prix" racing, the original MINIs were raced by John Cooper (where the "Cooper" name comes from), so the GP is a nod to the history of the MINI/Mini.
I'm still trying to figure out this naming choice. I hold out hope that there was something rational and substantive behind it, but so far I have not heard a reasonable explanation. Like the rest of the "GP", it may just be the product of half-baked marketing. |
MINI GP
From 1958 to 1967 Cooper cars were raced in Formula 1 by John Cooper and his Dad. The Coopers were not the drivers but the constructors. Around 1960-
1961 John Cooper became involved with the Mini. GP is in reference to the Cooper Car Company and its involvement in F1. Cooper Grand Prix Victories (You might remember a few of the drivers names) LOL Year Country (Track) Driver Date 1958 Argentine Grand Prix (Buenos Aires) Stirling Moss January 19 Monaco Grand Prix (Monte Carlo) Maurice Trintignant May 18 1959 Monaco Grand Prix (Monte Carlo) Jack Brabham May 10 British Grand Prix (Aintree) Jack Brabham July 18 Portuguese Grand Prix (Monsanto) Stirling Moss August 23 Italian Grand Prix (Monza) Stirling Moss September 13 United States Grand Prix (Sebring) Bruce McLaren December 12 1960 Argentine Grand Prix (Buenos Aires) Bruce McLaren February 7 Dutch Grand Prix (Zandvoort) Jack Brabham June 6 Belgian Grand Prix (Spa-Francorchamps) Jack Brabham June 19 French Grand Prix (Reims) Jack Brabham July 3 British Grand Prix (Silverstone) Jack Brabham July 16 Portuguese Grand Prix (Porto) Jack Brabham August 14 1962 Monaco Grand Prix (Monte Carlo) Bruce McLaren June 3 1966 Mexican Grand Prix (Mexico City) John Surtees October 23 1967 South African Grand Prix (Kyalami) Pedro Rodríguez January 2 |
But Minis were never raced in any "Grand Prix" events... And, for the record, John Cooper never raced Minis. He tuned them. GP, I was told by MINI GERMANY officials @ the MISANO MINI GP presentation , was just a marketing pitch !! |
Originally Posted by lastrega
(Post 1864936)
GP, I was told by MINI GERMANY officials @ the MISANO MINI GP presentation , was just a marketing pitch !!
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