Bought a GP2 with front end collision, thought it's not a big deal to fix it. However after taking the front end out, noticed the bellhousing was knocked a hole by the crushed turbo auxiliary water pump & wastegate actuator mounting points on the quick spool valve (I guess that is how it called) are broken. It turned out to be a more complex and time consuming project.

The car will be used for short work commute & moderate trackday. The budget is limited, but all works will be done by myself except the painting. Since I will take the transmission out, I'd rather upgrade necessary components together. I need some advice from you on which performance parts should I put in the car?

Below is my thought and I will keep updating the list. Any comment on my thought or new idea will be greatly appreciated!
- Bushing: Torque Solution Lower Engine Mount.
- Intercooler: Kept the OEM
- LSD Diff: Quaife.
- Clutch: OS Giken STR
- small upgrades
*PLM catless downpipe
*wheel studs
*ecstuning ss brake line
*transmission temp & boost gauges

THANKS to
Louisvdd76, holkki, ECSTuning(Mike)

 

Good to see you saving a GP2 from the crusher. I have a GP2 and love it so can't wait to hear what you think when it's together. I've also rebuilt many wrecked MINIs over the years.

For sure you will want some powerflex front control arm bushings and easy swap while you have the subframe out for the trans.

See if they can weld the trans. Not just anyone can as these are very porous material, but have done it a time or two.

For intercooler I have the Forge IC on mine and recommend it.

 

Thanks for the info. WayMotorWorks. I rebuilt 350Z and currently building an E30, but never worked on mini, wish it won't be too hard.

I am thinking of using JB weld, or find a shop to weld it.

 

Good you saved the GP2 from the junkyard...

Maybe you have something on my topic? http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f272...0953-a-187617/
if you have questions contact my via facebook...

 

Thanks Louisvdd76! good writeup, it will definitely help me. how to find you on facebook? Did you drop the subframe to remove the transmission? Can it be pulled out without dropping the engine?

 

I just send you a PM

 

update

 

I have a couple of airbag control modules, never fired. Taken out of brand new GP2's when I was building them into racecars. Let me know if you are looking for that part.

Good luck with the project

 

Pmed

 

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update

 

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Finally received the clutch in early Feb, then found out the kit doesn't come with the flywheel bolts. From other people's thread, it seems the OEM bolts have to be shortened, but confirmed with OG, the thickness of the flywheel that connects to the engine is redesigned to match the OEM's. Ordered new flywheel bolts, but due to the shipping issue, bolts came in the last week of Feb...


installation is straight forward. torque it 6 ft-lb-->22 ft-lb-->90 degree





use engine crane to put it back on



body parts are ready :D

 

I like lol

 

cool cool cool.

 

updates - car is ready to take out for test run except waiting for installing the lower engine mount.

 

I have a new printplate shipped from Linear Logic for $30 to Holland. Now it's just setting up the correct x-gauges to have the oil pressure and (calculated) oil temperature.

 

not sure what is it, but sounds cool

 

test drive

 

Somebody must have pissed in that cop's coffee that day... what a killjoy. Obviously he's not a gearhead.

 

Five tickets?!

 

no insurance
no headlights
no front license plate
no inspection (bought from other state)
unsafe condition

 

lol ouch

 

Maybe I’m a bitter person, but if you drive the car on public roads like that and he saw you... you kind of deserve it, don’t you? Sort of like playing Russian roulette and complaining that you got shot.

 

I dont think he complained one bit. Just shared the experience with us....? Its sort of a funny story. Heck, the Roadkill guys drive cars like that around all the time. They tend to get off though...maybe you need a half-dozen Go-Pros mounted to it hahah