I have begun making my GP "mine". here's what I've done so far.

-Carbon fiber dash, center console, door handle covers, gas cap cover, parking brake handle, steering wheel spoke covers, door handle pulls, door handle lever rings and antenna cover.
-Stubby antenna
-LED scuttle turn signals
-OEM "secret" compartment.
-OEM Driving light kit- with yellow tint
-OEM black injection moulded headlight and taillight rings.
-Volk TE37 gunmetal wheels 17x7.5
-wheel stud conversion
-NM Engineering Turbo heat shield
-Way Motor Works left side reverse light & console switch
-Outmotoring black out trim tape.
-Rennline driver and passenger floor board
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More stuff bought just awaiting installation...
- BR Racing Roll cage, in Chili Red. Going in after coilover swap.


-OEM Arm rest (realised I needed to change out the mounting bracket below the center console- part on order)
-18x9 HRE wheels
-H&R RSS Coilover setup with Camber plates.
-OEM carbon fiber hood scoop.
-M7 Carbon fiber Splitter
-Outmotoring LED Foglight kit
-no hole front plate bracket (holding out for as long as I can before putting front plate on)
-carbon fiber door speaker covers

Bought but not sure if I'll install:
- carbon fiber door panel hoops.
- carbon fiber front brake intake ducts.

Still need to buy:
-GP decal for carbon hood scoop.
- cross drilled rotors
- rear control arms if needed for 9" HRE wheel install
-???


Stay tuned

 

Wow! Amazing. Truly.

 

Thanks man

 

Can it keep up with the Lambo in the back yet?

 

 

Are any of the carbon fiber pieces OEM? If so, which ones?

 

Yes, only the door pull handle is OEM. the rest are a combination of CarbonMini-(dash & center console).. and NVD Autosport (door rings and ebrake handle).

 

While everything you've done is drool-worthy, i'm salivating over your VOLKS the most

 

Thanks Damon... If you're a wheel fan, you'll love my HRE wheels that are being installed this week...

 

I'm just a huge TE37 fan. I've owned a set on every car i've ever owned... except for the MINI :(

 

I like it! What tires (and size) did you go with on the new wheels?

I kept my Kumho's but they'll be torn up by the end of next weekend. Depending on how they feel on the track, I may go with a set of HRE wheels and a fresh set of Kumho's for future track dates. Haven't settled on my eventual street tires yet.

 

Hey Tim,
On the Volks, I stayed with the stock Kuhmo V700's...wheel specs are 17x7.5 +37 offset. I loved Toyo R888's on my old GT3RS for street and track use but they are also a summer tire with soft compound and wear very quickly...I highly recommend giving them a try. Depending on how much you track your car, you might just want to bite the bullet and go full track rubber (Hoosier etc) since you're already looking at new rims... no street tire will compare to track tires.
~Tim P

 

That is weird. I ran both R888's and R6's on my 997 GT3RS before I sold it. And I run R6's now on my E46 M3 race car. I'll probably go with hoo-hoo's on my track wheels for the GP but I was going to give the Kumho's a shot since I've never run them before...and they're already mounted.

The GP is going to be my DD, so I'm looking for something a little longer lasting. I'm hoping someone out there has something to say about Yoko's, Conti's or Pilots in this particular size.

Thanks, Tim!

 

did you need spacers for the Volks? I like those

 

we have similar taste in vehicles so did you not like the R888's ? I havent checked to see if they are available for a 7.5" wheel. I like the feel of the stock Kuhmo's but they are surprisingly loud for not being super low-profile. I have direct experience with all those tires on your list but unfortunately none within OEM Mini specs -that is- besides the Continental run-flats that were on my '12 FJCW R55...they were not bad for a daily driver despite their harsh reviews... I personally have nothing bad to say about them. Sounds like you have a good handle on what you're looking for- keep me posted on your trials and tribulations.

 

Nope... no spacers needed. clear brakes and coilovers without issues

 

Update:
I installed the roll cage today... only needed my wife's hand when installing the "X" brace.. BR Racing really did a top notch job with these units. I had planned on installing it on Wednesday after the coilovers get installed...thought about tackling that today on my own but decided to wait since the car will need to get an alignment done. So I had some free time and knocked it out... worst part about it was doing it in on and off rain... damn PNW weather!
I'll take better photos once we get a break in the rain- so maybe in July

 

Wish I had your money to do my MINI up some more. Freaking awesome dude.

 

Ditto and ditto - very coolness.

 

Thanks guys.

 

Oh, that cage is hot.
I did like the R888's but ended up settling for the R6's even though they cost more. I had a similar experience with NT01's on my M3 before I changed to R6's. I usually get a good 6-8 heat cycles per set now and sell the old ones to other drivers in DE groups who aren't depending on the same grip I need in race group.

 

Drooling over those center carbon interior bits.

 

What I liked most about the pattern was it reminded me of the carbon weave found in a Pagani Huayra... now that thing is drool worthy

 

Beautiful

 

This is looking awesome

How difficult were the door handles to install? I am slowly putting the parts together to dechrome mine and they look great!