GP Ground Clearance
GP Ground Clearance
Does anyone know exactly what the ground clearance for the GP is? I'm asking because I have a GP on order (late October) and I every Monday - Friday I have to go through a traffic flow device that requires at least 6" of ground clearance. I'd hate to rip up my nice new GP because it's too low
I doubt a normal MINI has 6" ground clearance!
The GP is supposed to be about 1-1/2" lower than a stock MINI.
There is a low "tab" on the front bumper - but it's flexible so probably not damaged when it hits the ground.
At the rear, the side skirts come closer to the ground to "flow" air round the rear wheels - these parts could be damaged!
However, the stock MINI has a "tab" near the rear wheel that looks similarly low - but more flexible.
You can see the lower GP part in this picture, just in front of the rear wheel:

(click for bigger)
The GP is supposed to be about 1-1/2" lower than a stock MINI.
There is a low "tab" on the front bumper - but it's flexible so probably not damaged when it hits the ground.
At the rear, the side skirts come closer to the ground to "flow" air round the rear wheels - these parts could be damaged!
However, the stock MINI has a "tab" near the rear wheel that looks similarly low - but more flexible.
You can see the lower GP part in this picture, just in front of the rear wheel:

(click for bigger)
Front tabs, left and right are at 2 7/8". Easy to replace if worn down.(5 screws per side) main spoiler is at 4 1/2"
Does anyone know exactly what the ground clearance for the GP is? I'm asking because I have a GP on order (late October) and I every Monday - Friday I have to go through a traffic flow device that requires at least 6" of ground clearance. I'd hate to rip up my nice new GP because it's too low 

Tag,
NO WAY are you going to clear that device. Sorry. :-(
No MINI exec at delivery would admit to the ride height and it is very, very low. My worst spot is the under-body on the aero kit just in front of the rear wheels. The nose is tight too but as everyone has pointed out, the splitters are disposable. I have a long gravel driveway and it is a tiptoe just to get past the ordinary ruts and such. But once I am on that smooth pavement at the end AHHHHH.. Magnificent!
Motor On!
Jeff
NO WAY are you going to clear that device. Sorry. :-(
No MINI exec at delivery would admit to the ride height and it is very, very low. My worst spot is the under-body on the aero kit just in front of the rear wheels. The nose is tight too but as everyone has pointed out, the splitters are disposable. I have a long gravel driveway and it is a tiptoe just to get past the ordinary ruts and such. But once I am on that smooth pavement at the end AHHHHH.. Magnificent!
Motor On!
Jeff
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