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The back story, I was late to the ordering of the GP3 as I only ordered mine in early June, I got it in Georgia (even though I live in Florida) there is a story there but its a stupid one that does not matter. I Paid Cash and drove it home 400 Miles, very happy with my purchase.
So the Mods had actually began before I took delivery - I had order a Phone Mount (Pro Clip) and a JCW Pro Exhaust Kit, and I already had a JCW Carbon Fiber intake scoop.
Mods so far:
Installed JCW Pro Exhaust w/ carbon fiber tip/kit
3D printed holder for the JCW exhaust flap
JCW Carbon Fiber intake scoop installed *
Tinted the Windows (35% Ceramic [Fl legal])
Coded Body Computer to Default to Auto Start/Stop OFF and turn off seat belt chine [but not dash warning] - BimmerCode
Future Mods:
Pro Clip Phone Mount (not installed yet wait till I finish the P3 Gauge kit install)
P3 Gauge vent Kit (ordered and shipped)
Add side visor and 'oh ****' handle (Ordered just waiting for it to arrive)
Down Pipe (waiting to get confirmation that it fits and does not trigger a CEL)
Eventuri Intake System (this is being make right now)
Some sort of pop and burble tune (I know bytronic has made this work already, but was really hoping there would be an OEM one)
Larger Intercooler - but I want a good one that requires no mods to the car to install
* So the story with the JCW CF scoop is I already owned it, I had bought it for my F57 and when I changed the intake on that car to the Eventuri I just boxed it back up. I will do the same again once the Eventuri kit for the GP is out.
I just wanted to create this thread so it will be searchable for others - I am on the Fb GP3 group but that is not a web searchable forum.
Here is some youtube videos we made about the install of the exhaust and the sounds of it. I will make another video about the P3 Install.
I must have a different exhaust. I have 2 exhaust tips but they're on different sides of the rear bumper. They're both open in the Sport mode only. And I can hear the difference even with music playing in the car. Interesting.
I must have a different exhaust. I have 2 exhaust tips but they're on different sides of the rear bumper. They're both open in the Sport mode only. And I can hear the difference even with music playing in the car. Interesting.
te JCW clubman and GP3 are totally different animals, and GP3 has some pretty significant differences as mentioned by the GP article thread. For starters the F56 and F54 use different chassis, so obviously the exhausts are different. In addition. The GP exhaust does not have an electronic valve in it from factory, the op has modified their exhaust with the F56 JCW Pro exhaust.
te JCW clubman and GP3 are totally different animals, and GP3 has some pretty significant differences as mentioned by the GP article thread. For starters the F56 and F54 use different chassis, so obviously the exhausts are different. In addition. The GP exhaust does not have an electronic valve in it from factory, the op has modified their exhaust with the F56 JCW Pro exhaust.
That is correct this is NOT the exhaust that was fitted from the factory, but is a factory option (mostly to be fitted by the dealer).
I am not really planning to do many mods to the car, other than brake pads and tires.
But the P3 is very interesting to me. It’s on my short list. Would you suggest it to others?
I noticed in one of the pictures of your GP3 that your headliner appears to be gray. Ours is black and I thought that is sort of odd as I assumed they were all the same color.
I noticed in one of the pictures of your GP3 that your headliner appears to be gray. Ours is black and I thought that is sort of odd as I assumed they were all the same color.
The photo is definitely washed out, it looks like it was taken by a cellphone and the phone couldn't handle the amount of ambient light. All GPs have anthracite headliner.
I am not really planning to do many mods to the car, other than brake pads and tires.
But the P3 is very interesting to me. It’s on my short list. Would you suggest it to others?
It works great and has a lot of features and readings, install is straight forward, and the integration into the vent is well thought out.
Down side is it is totally blocked by the steering wheel - you have to move you head slightly to see the gauge. Not P3's fault its just where the vent is and therefore the gauge.
I noticed in one of the pictures of your GP3 that your headliner appears to be gray. Ours is black and I thought that is sort of odd as I assumed they were all the same color.
They are all the same I think its just how the flash made it look, it was really hard to get that photo as the sun was facing a well lite window and I was taking a photo of Black on Black.
te JCW clubman and GP3 are totally different animals, and GP3 has some pretty significant differences as mentioned by the GP article thread. For starters the F56 and F54 use different chassis, so obviously the exhausts are different. In addition. The GP exhaust does not have an electronic valve in it from factory, the op has modified their exhaust with the F56 JCW Pro exhaust.
I don't have a JCW F54/56 model. I have the same chassis (not suspension), brakes, tranny, and engine as the GP3. My suspension is different, I have the adjustable dampers, the GP3 doesn't, it's slightly lower with stiffer dampers and maybe different AWBs. What I was asking was whether my exhaust if different too (I suspect it is). I do have an electronic valve obviously, that opens the second exhaust (on the left) in the Sport mode. Sounds like the op's GP3 doesn't have that.
Last edited by TheBigNewt; Sep 1, 2020 at 11:59 AM.
I don't have a JCW F54/56 model. I have the same chassis (not suspension), brakes, tranny, and engine as the GP3. My suspension is different, I have the adjustable dampers, the GP3 doesn't, it's slightly lower with stiffer dampers and maybe different AWBs. What I was asking was whether my exhaust if different too (I suspect it is). I do have an electronic valve obviously, that opens the second exhaust (on the left) in the Sport mode. Sounds like the op's GP3 doesn't have that.
Not saying you are wrong, but just wondering if that is true, that the JCW 2020 clubman is the same chassis as the GP3?
I don't have a JCW F54/56 model. I have the same chassis (not suspension), brakes, tranny, and engine as the GP3. My suspension is different, I have the adjustable dampers, the GP3 doesn't, it's slightly lower with stiffer dampers and maybe different AWBs. What I was asking was whether my exhaust if different too (I suspect it is). I do have an electronic valve obviously, that opens the second exhaust (on the left) in the Sport mode. Sounds like the op's GP3 doesn't have that.
Just so you know, you own a post-facelift F54 JCW. The F54 denotes that you own a clubman. <- wiki page FYI.
A chassis is the metal pieces the body is mounted to, it's kinda the frame. Since nowadays the body and frame are welded together, it forms the chassis.
The front end of the F54 and F56 are built exactly the same, but the wheelbase of the F56 is much shorter, and therefore a different chassis. Since they are similar, the mounting locations for the GP and Clubman are very likely the same; however, the specs for all rates (spring, shock) and angles (caster, camber, and toe) are different though.
I was stating that since the chassis of the F56 and the F54 were different, the exhaust would not be the same, and further, that the entire design is different. The reason they didn't go with a valve on the GP is that most tracks actually have very strict noise limits.
Let me know if you have any other questions about the differences between the GP and the Clubman, but maybe best over PM so that we don't clutter up co0p3r's show-off thread.
I have been following the GP since the initial concept car and have done extended research on the difference between the 2.
Not saying you are wrong, but just wondering if that is true, that the JCW 2020 clubman is the same chassis as the GP3?
They are wrong. The GP3 is based on the F56 chassis and their Clubman is an F54 even if they don't believe it. See my previous response to them; hopefully, it clarifies things.
Originally Posted by DunkM
Just so you know, you own a post-facelift F54 JCW. The F54 denotes that you own a clubman. <- wiki page FYI.
A chassis is the metal pieces the body is mounted to, it's kinda the frame. Since nowadays the body and frame are welded together, it forms the chassis.
The front end of the F54 and F56 are built exactly the same, but the wheelbase of the F56 is much shorter, and therefore a different chassis. Since they are similar, the mounting locations for the GP and Clubman are very likely the same; however, the specs for all rates (spring, shock) and angles (caster, camber, and toe) are different though.
I was stating that since the chassis of the F56 and the F54 were different, the exhaust would not be the same, and further, that the entire design is different. The reason they didn't go with a valve on the GP is that most tracks actually have very strict noise limits.
Let me know if you have any other questions about the differences between the GP and the Clubman, but maybe best over PM so that we don't clutter up co0p3r's show-off thread.
I have been following the GP since the initial concept car and have done extended research on the difference between the 2.
What I was asking was whether my exhaust if different too (I suspect it is). I do have an electronic valve obviously, that opens the second exhaust (on the left) in the Sport mode. Sounds like the op's GP3 doesn't have that.
I am still a little confused by your questionm but I am going to take a shot at an answer.
The GP3 stock exhaust is very much like a Stock JCW F56, just the pipe is a little larger.
The JCW Pro Exhaust is the same size pipe but has the bypass if you open the flap. My exhaust does NOT open on its own in sport mode, I have to press the remote control button to open the valve.
The Muffler on the JCW Pro is smaller and lighter than the stock GP3 exhaust, by a good bit I would 6 to 10lbs.
I do know that the Clubman uses a different JCW Pro Exhaust then the F56/57 as the motoring advisor at my local MINI, order one for her car and it was a totally different system.
It's a 2020 Launch Edition with the 300hp motor. I am assuming it't the same engine as in GP3. I have checked everywhere and there is nothing available.
It's a 2020 Launch Edition with the 300hp motor. I am assuming it't the same engine as in GP3. I have checked everywhere and there is nothing available.
Yeah in that case I think you are right, there is something about the intake and the part at the front of the hood that is different - hopefully they get it designed and produced quickly.
I currently have the Eventuri Intake on the GP3.
I am going to install Wagner Tuning Intercooler and FI Exhaust + downpipe on the car some time this week.
Will post photos when it's done.
Wagner Tuning intercooler does not require any mods to the car, it is plug and play.
I currently have the Eventuri Intake on the GP3.
I am going to install Wagner Tuning Intercooler and FI Exhaust + downpipe on the car some time this week.
Will post photos when it's done.
Wagner Tuning intercooler does not require any mods to the car, it is plug and play.
Yeah I should have updated this thread - I too installed the Wagner Intercooler (and yes it is a straight bolt it no mods).
So to update what I have done to my GP3:
Wagner Intercooler
JCW Pro Exhaust
Piano Black Belt Line Kit
P3 Vent Mount Gauge
Eventuri Intake Kit
OEM MINI Cooper Stitched Carbon Hatch Handle
OEM Self Dimming Mirror installed
OEM Passenger ('oh ****') handle and Driver side - side Sun Visor
I think that is it so far. I would still like a Downpipe but I am not sure if I want a Tune in which case I will go Catless or not tune the car and go with a 200Cell sport catted Downpipe.
Man if you need more HP than that car's got you're a better driver than yours truly. But for $45k then outta give ya a driver's visor, and grab handle for godsakes (they are in my car). It was explained to me they couldn't use the louder exhaust option like mine has because of noise restrictions at racetracks. But I can quite my exhaust just by changing driving modes, I understand you can't do that in the GP. I'll probably never see one in Prescott AZ.
I do miss the pops and bangs that my JCW has, and I will put an exhaust that has the valve that allows it if I can get one to fit the GP. I don't need more horsepower as it is a handful already and more horsepower is not necessary without significant handling modifications. I have not had it to maximum speed yet, but I may take it to one of the straight line shootouts to see what it will do in a mile strait. I do enjoy the overruns with the JCW just to listen to it, The GP should be able to produce even more with a custom exhaust, that could be shut off on track days.
