a GP is a special edition MINI (2000 made world wide, 500 state side) they are more aerodynamic with bits under body panels, spoiler, front lip. Also if i remember correctly a better tune, pulley bigger inter cooler... the interior is basic, no back seats, no rear audio speakers. i dont own one so this is me speaking from what i've seen and read about. there is a lot of info on the web that can give you beeter info then i did. either way they are pure awesome 1st gens at lease.

 

331 - many thanks - that helps

 

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co.../ppuser/133612

 

Did you order the one from Outmotoring? If so then you probably got the JCW style grill not the AERO grill. There is a difference. I have the AERO grill and it took about 45 min to fit the lower grill.

http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...rsion_kit.html

http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...rsion_kit.html

 

You're correct - I ordered the JCW and mis-referred to it as Aero - it took me a bit longer to fit it in any event - but after I figured everything out it was pretty straight forward
Personally I prefer those front ends to the 49 Chevy horizontal bars, but then again others prefer and pay for the bars rather than the "plastic" grille.

 

Can anyone give a step-by-step on installing the lower grill as I have the aero grill from outmotoring.
Thanks, ROD.