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Flap mod takes all of 5 mins on a jcw airbox. Make sure you block vacumn line off from manifold
MINI John Cooper Works GP
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minibutmighty
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It definitely does, along with a ITG filter.
I had the same works airbox as the GP fitted to my old Cooper S, then I just removed the bulkhead flap and left the flap mechanics in place. Later I swapped it out for a much cheaper challenge car version that deleted the flap and suction assembly completely. The only issue with that is if you remove the flap assembly completely you have to reroute several suction pipes back to the standard cars layout, some people just plugged the suction pipe though in the past with a golf tee.
Must get round to fitting some of these parts.
I had the same works airbox as the GP fitted to my old Cooper S, then I just removed the bulkhead flap and left the flap mechanics in place. Later I swapped it out for a much cheaper challenge car version that deleted the flap and suction assembly completely. The only issue with that is if you remove the flap assembly completely you have to reroute several suction pipes back to the standard cars layout, some people just plugged the suction pipe though in the past with a golf tee.
Must get round to fitting some of these parts.
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I was the same giggled like a 12yr old with the whine of the super charger, then giggled even more when I lifted my foot off the throttle. 
What I loved was no matter how hard I pushed into a corner the wee car just kept going. Just a pity it was as reliable as a babies arse.
What I loved was no matter how hard I pushed into a corner the wee car just kept going. Just a pity it was as reliable as a babies arse
.@gav525 that is a stunning wee car
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Got back from work/holiday late last night so got stuck into the wee car today.
So far I've stuck a stubby aerial on, aero wipers, full LED lights inside plus number plate and sidelights. Also replaced the dipstick with a metal cravenspeed one as the standard plastic ones are known to snap the ends off into the sump!
I then remembered the MOT was up this week so booked one for this afternoon which the car promptly failed on a worn ball joint.
Was actually an advisory for the last 2 years looking at the history, but must finally have gone. No worries though, I'll stick a new one on tomorrow, should be an easy enough job.
Then i remembered I stuck my registration on it when I was away, so had to quickly stick the only plates I had already made up on it before going to the MOT. They were the same ones I had on the Audi and I think full size plates would look better on this. Was also the subject of some debate at MOT lol, but manager passed them as legal.
Apart from that I had a cracking drive to Downpatrick and back! Love it
So far I've stuck a stubby aerial on, aero wipers, full LED lights inside plus number plate and sidelights. Also replaced the dipstick with a metal cravenspeed one as the standard plastic ones are known to snap the ends off into the sump!
I then remembered the MOT was up this week so booked one for this afternoon which the car promptly failed on a worn ball joint
. Was actually an advisory for the last 2 years looking at the history, but must finally have gone. No worries though, I'll stick a new one on tomorrow, should be an easy enough job.
Then i remembered I stuck my registration on it when I was away, so had to quickly stick the only plates I had already made up on it before going to the MOT. They were the same ones I had on the Audi and I think full size plates would look better on this. Was also the subject of some debate at MOT lol, but manager passed them as legal.
Apart from that I had a cracking drive to Downpatrick and back! Love it
hannakournikova
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Miltek on yet?
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Miltek on yet?
It's sitting in the garage next to it! Arrived this morning
The car is in Prentice getting serviced this Friday, so will be sticking it on after that. Don't want to start it tomorrow to then shear bolts/run into difficulties and miss my service booking lolhannakournikova
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In fairness mine wasn't too bad to fit. Potential for 6 bolts on middle bracket that could cause concern but the rest can be cut out handily.It's sitting in the garage next to it! Arrived this morning
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Ah hadn't thought about that part being a c-unit, I was more thinking about the manifold to head bolts shearing! I'll have plenty time next week to work away at it though, I'll know who to ask when I run into issues now lol
Wheels and brakes are in the country, courier lifted them from Essex on Tuesday so hoping for delivery tomorrow!
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Forgot you bought full system. I only fitted cat back :/
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Ball joint replaced today and got a retest for tonight so full years ticket on the wee car now
Nice simple job that would've taken less than 5mins had it not been seized solid on to the hub carrier!
Then got a couple of other wee jobs ticked off. Replaced a few rusty bolts with stainless ones that come as part of a kit. Just a cosmetic thing really, and the mirror and spoiler bolts aren't even visible but I feel better knowing they're done.
Mirror bolts:
Intercooler cover bolts half done:
Then last thing today was to fit the JCW gear knob and handbrake cover. Actually really like the way the gearknob feels compared to the standard one, way more positive feel to changing gear(for me anyways).
It's in to Prentice for a service and good going over tomorrow so we'll see what other jobs that turns up. I'm only putting it in to keep the stamps up to date in the book, any jobs that need doing I'll probably do myself using genuine or uprated parts and keep receipts.
Nice simple job that would've taken less than 5mins had it not been seized solid on to the hub carrier!
Then got a couple of other wee jobs ticked off. Replaced a few rusty bolts with stainless ones that come as part of a kit. Just a cosmetic thing really, and the mirror and spoiler bolts aren't even visible but I feel better knowing they're done.
Mirror bolts:
Intercooler cover bolts half done:
Then last thing today was to fit the JCW gear knob and handbrake cover. Actually really like the way the gearknob feels compared to the standard one, way more positive feel to changing gear(for me anyways).
It's in to Prentice for a service and good going over tomorrow so we'll see what other jobs that turns up. I'm only putting it in to keep the stamps up to date in the book, any jobs that need doing I'll probably do myself using genuine or uprated parts and keep receipts.
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Do the GP come with same brakes as jcw as standard?
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Oh yes, filled it with fuel for the first time earlier and took the back roads home then up to Mallusk for the retest and loved it. Still need to give it a proper christening on my usual route up over Spelga Dam, hopefully next week though. Want the exhaust fitted first for that!
I'll get stuck into them over the weekend all being well. Was going to order new tyres, but going to try the Nankangs NS2R that are already fitted as they've only done 1000miles and have read some good reviews.
Yep they do mate
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Well the wee car was serviced today at Prentice and really impressed with the service I got. Not many cars I've had before which warranted keeping the service history up to date lol, but was good to get the GP a good going over.
All serviced and good to go, but it needs a driver side ball joint and also needs two brake lines. Sump gasket is weeping slightly an all, but all wee jobs I can do over winter. Shame it wasn't picked up before I bought it but sure....
So now to get the brakes, wheels and exhaust fitted!
Courtesy car was a good job, would recommend a countryman to any families or mothers out there!
All serviced and good to go, but it needs a driver side ball joint and also needs two brake lines. Sump gasket is weeping slightly an all, but all wee jobs I can do over winter. Shame it wasn't picked up before I bought it but sure....
So now to get the brakes, wheels and exhaust fitted!
Courtesy car was a good job, would recommend a countryman to any families or mothers out there!
big_pete
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Awesome Gav, they really are special little cars
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It'll be in with yourself for a ceramic coating at some point soon Pete, just got to find time! They didn't even wash it at Prentice today, phoned me and said the paint looks good so do you want us just to leave the washing? I appreciated that thought like. Definitely be back there!
big_pete
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Prentice are brilliant, Mark send alot of people our way and we do a bit of work for Stephen over in BMW. Never heard a bad word said about Prentice
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Yeah had a few bad experiences with Bavarian when she owned the 1 series and really don't want to set foot in there again if I can help it. Prentice all the way from now on lol
I'll be in touch about the ceramic coating soon
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Only one wee job today due to a the mother of all hangovers!
Fitted the ITG filter and removed the flap from the air box. Now the supercharger whine can be heard all the way through the rev range instead of only above 4k revs
Fitted the ITG filter and removed the flap from the air box. Now the supercharger whine can be heard all the way through the rev range instead of only above 4k revs
Missed you when you were in! Sorry about that, end of quarter madness getting everything done.
Had a quick look around the GP out in the workshop! its a beaut. I would be inclined to take that JCW badge off the dashboard as its not supposed to be there. lol
Had a quick look around the GP out in the workshop! its a beaut. I would be inclined to take that JCW badge off the dashboard as its not supposed to be there. lol
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Ah was wondering if you were in work or not but couldn't see you in the showroom!
Cheers, I never knew that about the badge! There's that many JCW badges on the car I don't know what meant to be there and what's not lol. I'll whip it off tomorrow