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Thanks - good feedback and no worries on MA... that’s actually one of the drivers for me (today) buying a “built” car so i have time to finish out the site while solving and itch . Granted there is already some minor changes I want to do this GP.. if I get it. Regarding, me I’m a builder.. with the site migration the 88M5 stroker project is on hold and I’ve had limited time to help my buddy shove a LS into a 3500 Esprit (while doing a full rebuild... . so this feels odd buying a built car. However I just got through driving it. Couldn’t stop laughing... it was a hoot.

 

@Qik - don’t call my fish ugly... !!! LOL.

(Thats Sarcasim)

 

In all seriousness, I wasn’t looking for this and I’ve only bought one other tuned car.. all my other ones I’ve tuned so I agree with you in many ways. In this case I know it was run hard at the start (their are video’s of tuning that I’m pulling together)... that said I’m also someone who likes to work on things myself. A well built and maintained engine can run hard. In this case it was “short” sprints. No track racing, AutoX etc. Its really hard for me to buy something and not work it over. The 03 you saw when I met you is bone stock and its killing me.. but I have to put the 88 back together before I can work another one (plus put fuel injection on the boys mini RZR).. I went to drive the GP so I could get a “feel” for what a built MINI is like.. frankly, I had a blast. Interior is tight, engine is documented, has a history and its already modded GP.. Between getting MA site migrated and rolling again, plus finishing the stroker engine.. it didn’t leave much time to build a MINI from scratch. It does leave enough time for me to mod.. the modded MINI. Don’t worry - I’ll build one from scratch.. and agree with your points. Those are the the logical choices.

 

OK- so had a few complications when picking up the GP2 (don’t have a name for it yet).. I had the trailer which tilts and the low ramps for lowered cars (use them for race cars). So we were able to get it on the trailer.. but, there is always a but. With the car being so low, there was no safe way to strap it down. So I “had” to drive it back the 117 miles. Everything went well and I was actually surprised at how well it rode considering how low it was. Don’t get me wrong, it was bumpy, stiff, etc. but not jarring. The previous owner did tell me that the exhaust does resonate on the expressway. He was not kidding... which is OK as I do plan on pulling the 3” off and putting a 2.5 back on. That is going to happen sooner than later at this point.

So here are some pics.. it was getting late and sun going down so they are not the best.. will get some better ones along with some video over next few days.

Picking up the car: I had planned pics on the trailer etc.. but given that I ended up driving it back, we don’t have those.




Quick rest stop.. a little David and Golliath:


Back at the house (Was getting dark so some quick pics).. and yes I do need some driveway work.. very cracked.




Interior Shots: (Overall Interior is in really good shape)

Notice the white foam.. that is a quick fix for the meth cover. Nice cover, but I’m going to need to do some more formal “fix”.. I hate rattles and squeaks..







Auqamist is well installed. Researching some other gauges that will fit well and provide me a little more information..

 

Whoops - I said Outmotoring.. means Detroit Tuned.

 

Just ordered my Bentley for it.. . Waiting for some answers on the gauge.. Ie if I can use the P3 (http://www.p3cars.com/shop/mini/mini-r55-59-p3-vent-gauge/ ) with a dash command (or similar) for logging. Also lining up an AEM air intake and revised bar (factory won’t work with AEM)...

My plan is to do a Dyno run to confirm current HP numbers. Then I’ll put on AEM, see difference. I also need to send off the Manic tuner to have it retuned for the Downpipe. Also researching at 2,5” exchaust to replace the 3”