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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 11:53 AM
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GP1727 w/list of mods..pics to come!

Hey Everyone!
Portland Oregon GP here! So far I have added a few goodies on my gee pee:
MINI Madness air filter
JCW strut brace
Whalen shift ****
JCW CF Boot handle
CF license plate frame
Full clearmask.

Mods to come:
Cravenspeed short shifter

Shes broke in and RIPS!! I have driven countless MINIs...I work as a MA at Rasmussen MINI so you could imagine the cars I have driven. Everything from DINAN cars to fully modded S's and I have to say that the GP is by far the must fun and has the most linear power band. Now with a pic!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 01:25 PM
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Nice - show those pics!
 
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 09:10 AM
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Here is a pic of my Whalen shift ****!
 
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 09:44 AM
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That is a beautiful shift ****. How did you get it made? How much did it cost? Where can I get one? and most importantly how do you like the feel of the Whalen (is it as good as they say) i'm thinking about getting one but I definitely want to put a custom engraving on
 
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 09:51 AM
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That is a beautiful shift ****. How did you get it made? How much did it cost? Where can I get one? and most importantly how do you like the feel of the Whalen (is it as good as they say) i'm thinking about getting one but I definitely want to put a custom engraving on
I LOVE MY WHALEN!! www.whalenshiftmachine.com I have had my **** for about two years now and got it directly from Doug. I cant remember how much it was but it was WORTH IT! I will not drive a MINI/BMW without it! I have two MINIs currently...My 06 GP and an O6 Cooper....The **** is currently living in the GP and when I drive the cooper...WOW what a difference 18oz. makes on the ****. The feel of the shift is totally different. If you know ANYONE close to you with a Whalen....see if they will let you borrow it for a trip around the block... YOU WILL BE SOLD!!!
 
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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Nice! I like the look of the CF boot handle + CF plate frame!

Do you know of http://gpmini.net/forum ? Good meeting place for us GP owners!
 
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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Jarid you need to give me a ride in that thing. I got snubbed the last time I saw you, and only got to peer in someone elses!

Hook a brother up?
 
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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Here is a pic of my Whalen shift ****!
More than meets the eye.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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Very Cool Jarid! So where do we sign up for viewings and test drives...or test rides!
 
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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The Gee Pee will be available for viewing at the PDX MINI 2007 kickoff party next Saturday!!
 
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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Wish I could be there...but I just got back to work in cold, windy, Western Oklahoma...wont be back until February.....Might have to see if you are around when I make it back to town. I need to stop in and say hello to Josh as well
 
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Whats up with the shift ****. Who's emblem is on that? Madness.
Why not a JCW GP emblen.
Very nice car. The rear handle goes well with the wing.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by newbs49
Whats up with the shift ****. Who's emblem is on that? Madness.
Why not a JCW GP emblen.
Very nice car. The rear handle goes well with the wing.
The embelem is the Trasformers Autobot insignia. I have had this **** in four other MINIS before the GP. As JCW DRIVER stated...More Than Meets The Eye!!
 
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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Transformers
Ok. They were out before my son was born and he's 23.
Very nice though.

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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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Transformers
Ok. They were out before my son was born and he's 23.
Very nice though.

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They came out before he was born and are STILL goin strong! New Transformers live action movie coming out this summer!!
 
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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Which MINI Madness air filter do you have? Pictures please :D and is it louder than stock gp filter?
 
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 08:49 AM
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I have the madness replacment air filter for the airbox. I didnt take a pic of the filter goin in the box sorry! I also did the "flap" mod where you wedge the air flap open to make it true "cold air" all the time....That mod in conjunction with the better flowing airfilter definitely makes a different in the sound the airbox makes. I like!
 
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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My Cravenspeed shifter will be here Tomorrow! I also orderered.....
CF shifter surround
CF Ebrake handle
CF cupholder surround..

Im also thinking of the downtubes and CF dash ONLY IF I can get MINI to get me a replacement GP sticker for my dash!!
 
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