Comments on: John Cooper Works GP Kit – In Depth http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/ MINI Cooper news, reviews and opinion. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:51:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: AUSringers.com » MINI JCW GP TF lap http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/comment-page-2/#comment-275550 AUSringers.com » MINI JCW GP TF lap Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:31:16 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/#comment-275550 <p>[...] a nice, clean Touristenfahrten lap filmed from inside a MINI JCW GP, the last Cooper S special built on the R53 platform. Many consider the GP to be the ultimate (BMW) [...]</p> [...] a nice, clean Touristenfahrten lap filmed from inside a MINI JCW GP, the last Cooper S special built on the R53 platform. Many consider the GP to be the ultimate (BMW) [...]

]]> By: AUSmotive.com » MINI plans new GP and 50th anniversary models http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/comment-page-2/#comment-250083 AUSmotive.com » MINI plans new GP and 50th anniversary models Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:56:01 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/#comment-250083 <p>[...] emerge from MotoringFile is their story that a new “GP” model is in the pipeline. The previous generation GP (pictured above) was limited to just 2000 models worldwide. It was the most powerful R53 MINI, [...]</p> [...] emerge from MotoringFile is their story that a new “GP” model is in the pipeline. The previous generation GP (pictured above) was limited to just 2000 models worldwide. It was the most powerful R53 MINI, [...]

]]> By: Jimmy http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/comment-page-2/#comment-33354 Jimmy Tue, 14 Mar 2006 22:26:59 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/#comment-33354 <p>By the way why don't you ever see pics of euro car engines??? I want to see the JCW GP engine.</p> By the way why don’t you ever see pics of euro car engines??? I want to see the JCW GP engine.

]]> By: Jimmy http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/comment-page-2/#comment-33352 Jimmy Tue, 14 Mar 2006 22:19:59 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/#comment-33352 <p>As an American with a Spanish wife and soon to be moving to Spain I have had alot of trouble deciding whats worth buying in the EU. I like the Subaru Impreza WRX-STI BUT its too big for the EU parking spots BUT the mini jcw gp is looking good! But what you all see to fail to mention is that Holley maker of Nos has a nitrous kit for this little mini :) so add NOS and to the drag strip... wait do you have drag strips?</p> As an American with a Spanish wife and soon to be moving to Spain I have had alot of trouble deciding whats worth buying in the EU. I like the Subaru Impreza WRX-STI BUT its too big for the EU parking spots BUT the mini jcw gp is looking good! But what you all see to fail to mention is that Holley maker of Nos has a nitrous kit for this little mini :) so add NOS and to the drag strip… wait do you have drag strips?

]]> By: Gilbert http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/comment-page-2/#comment-32841 Gilbert Mon, 06 Mar 2006 13:12:16 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/#comment-32841 <p>I don't believe on this 218 hp.....it is salesmanship guess what A buddy of mine went to a dyno day at OC he had 200hp JCW's found out 163Hp at the wheel then prove that...</p> <p>So... what are we paying for JCW..</p> I don’t believe on this 218 hp…..it is salesmanship guess what A buddy of mine went to a dyno day at OC he had 200hp JCW’s found out 163Hp at the wheel then prove that…

So… what are we paying for JCW..

]]> By: Giacomo http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/comment-page-2/#comment-32805 Giacomo Sat, 04 Mar 2006 17:45:07 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/#comment-32805 <p>I like the Dick Dale-ish music.</p> I like the Dick Dale-ish music.

]]> By: Richard http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/comment-page-2/#comment-32730 Richard Thu, 02 Mar 2006 21:35:08 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/#comment-32730 <p>I have to hand it to the marketers. I've been no more than just curious about the GP (can't afford another new car), but the sound, music, and flashy graphics in the interactive presentation make me want one.</p> I have to hand it to the marketers. I’ve been no more than just curious about the GP (can’t afford another new car), but the sound, music, and flashy graphics in the interactive presentation make me want one.

]]> By: Richard http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/comment-page-2/#comment-32686 Richard Thu, 02 Mar 2006 06:56:56 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/#comment-32686 <p>I couldn't get Helmut's link to work, but I found the following GP interactive presentation on the MINI international site, which might be the same thing: <strong><a href="http://www.mini.com/com/en/mini_cooper_s/index.jsp?content=jcw_gp/main.jsp" rel="nofollow">CLICK HERE</a></strong></p> I couldn’t get Helmut’s link to work, but I found the following GP interactive presentation on the MINI international site, which might be the same thing: CLICK HERE

]]> By: Charles http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/comment-page-2/#comment-32676 Charles Wed, 01 Mar 2006 20:08:33 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/#comment-32676 <p>A report from the Geneva auto show quotes US pricing for the GP at 'about $32,000.'</p> A report from the Geneva auto show quotes US pricing for the GP at ‘about $32,000.’

]]> By: Mark http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/comment-page-2/#comment-32640 Mark Wed, 01 Mar 2006 15:37:37 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/#comment-32640 <p>Sold what for $32K?</p> Sold what for $32K?

]]> By: Charles http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/comment-page-2/#comment-32639 Charles Wed, 01 Mar 2006 15:01:29 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/#comment-32639 <p>Today's news from Geneva! SOLD! For $32K.</p> Today’s news from Geneva! SOLD! For $32K.

]]> By: MotoringFile » Archive » Live Shots from Geneva http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/comment-page-2/#comment-32635 MotoringFile » Archive » Live Shots from Geneva Wed, 01 Mar 2006 13:48:39 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/#comment-32635 <p>[...] BTW, anyone think this Smart Brabus BRB looks familiar? [...]</p> [...] BTW, anyone think this Smart Brabus BRB looks familiar? [...]

]]> By: Helmut Zodl http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/comment-page-2/#comment-32634 Helmut Zodl Wed, 01 Mar 2006 12:49:28 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/#comment-32634 <p>See nice interactive presentation on the GP on below link...</p> <p>http://www.mini.de/de/de/mini_cooper_s/index.jsp?content=jcw_gp/content.jsp%3FrefType%3DteaserStandard%26refPage%3D/de/de/general/homepage/content.jsp</p> See nice interactive presentation on the GP on below link…

http://www.mini.de/de/de/mini_cooper_s/index.jsp?content=jcw_gp/content.jsp%3FrefType%3DteaserStandard%26refPage%3D/de/de/general/homepage/content.jsp

]]> By: Mark http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/comment-page-2/#comment-32631 Mark Wed, 01 Mar 2006 08:50:26 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/#comment-32631 <p>The only car knowledge that I lack relates to American cars which are not sold in the UK for reasons I will not venture into - so come back when you can compete!</p> The only car knowledge that I lack relates to American cars which are not sold in the UK for reasons I will not venture into – so come back when you can compete!

]]> By: Charles http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/comment-page-2/#comment-32628 Charles Wed, 01 Mar 2006 02:40:02 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/#comment-32628 <p>For many of us who have a deposit down, I think it's going to come to down to perceived value for the price. There will be a break point for each of us, some in the low $30K's, some at $35K, perhaps some few if it goes higher than say, $37K. At $39K, we're in the arena of many great fairly new used sports sedans and two seaters. If you're on the list, what's your break point, and what alternatives would you consider for $38K or $39 price? (If you have that much to spend!)</p> For many of us who have a deposit down, I think it’s going to come to down to perceived value for the price. There will be a break point for each of us, some in the low $30K’s, some at $35K, perhaps some few if it goes higher than say, $37K. At $39K, we’re in the arena of many great fairly new used sports sedans and two seaters. If you’re on the list, what’s your break point, and what alternatives would you consider for $38K or $39 price? (If you have that much to spend!)

]]> By: Giacomo http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/comment-page-2/#comment-32620 Giacomo Tue, 28 Feb 2006 18:09:40 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/#comment-32620 <p>Mark......my comments were only as me being curious I didn't question your intelligence..but you seem to need to do that so Rave ON! But I do see that your auto knowledge seems to be lacking a bit so I'll leave ya alone. Caio.</p> Mark……my comments were only as me being curious I didn’t question your intelligence..but you seem to need to do that so Rave ON! But I do see that your auto knowledge seems to be lacking a bit so I’ll leave ya alone. Caio.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/comment-page-2/#comment-32619 Gabe Tue, 28 Feb 2006 18:02:55 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/#comment-32619 <p>Ah gotcha. Probably didn't help that there was no "Official News" tag at the top.</p> Ah gotcha. Probably didn’t help that there was no “Official News” tag at the top.

]]> By: tsukiji http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/comment-page-2/#comment-32617 tsukiji Tue, 28 Feb 2006 17:59:52 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/#comment-32617 <p>I was referring to the text following <strong>John Cooper Works GP Kit - In Depth</strong> and ending with the attribution <em>Written By: MF Staff</em>; it wasn't clear to me that it's a press release. Keep up the good work.</p> I was referring to the text following John Cooper Works GP Kit – In Depth and ending with the attribution Written By: MF Staff; it wasn’t clear to me that it’s a press release. Keep up the good work.

]]> By: Mark http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/comment-page-2/#comment-32616 Mark Tue, 28 Feb 2006 17:48:12 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/#comment-32616 <p>I am only talking about removing the rear wing - and you are talking about stripping off all the decals from a 69 GTO Judge (whatever that is) - what?. Oh dear - put the thought process into function!</p> I am only talking about removing the rear wing – and you are talking about stripping off all the decals from a 69 GTO Judge (whatever that is) – what?. Oh dear – put the thought process into function!

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/comment-page-2/#comment-32615 Gabe Tue, 28 Feb 2006 17:43:53 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/02/27/the-john-cooper-works-gp-kit-in-depth/#comment-32615 <blockquote> <p>Question for Gabe: Given that objective observers are decidedly underwhelmed by the JCW GPâ€"why post such sickly sweet purple prose?</p> </blockquote> <p>Are you referring to the "English" version of the press release??</p>

Question for Gabe: Given that objective observers are decidedly underwhelmed by the JCW GP—why post such sickly sweet purple prose?

Are you referring to the “English” version of the press release??

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