Modified 2013 John Cooper Works Mini GP - One Take

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  • Опубліковано 21 жов 2024

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  • @SelimxBradley
    @SelimxBradley 6 років тому +268

    Seeing how excited and happy this guy is talking about his Mini is what being a car enthusiast is all about. Have fun out there boiz

    • @johnnyls7714
      @johnnyls7714 6 років тому +3

      So true

    • @FurkanCemTurfanda
      @FurkanCemTurfanda 6 років тому +7

      My Mini makes me smile every single day.

    • @TheAwkwardBanana
      @TheAwkwardBanana 6 років тому +1

      Especially since he inherited it from his father, that's so sweet. Makes it just that much more special.

    • @lowcountrydawg2525
      @lowcountrydawg2525 4 роки тому

      @@TheAwkwardBanana He didn't inherit it, he says he had to buy it from his father's estate.

  • @mitchellsteindler
    @mitchellsteindler 6 років тому +78

    Why are people hating on this guy and his car? It's an awesome car and he's in love with it. Yall are mad because the car is unreliable and expensive? Why is that something to be mad about? All I hear is jealousy.

    • @tomatos9445
      @tomatos9445 6 років тому +7

      people are miserable. Thats why.

    • @FurkanCemTurfanda
      @FurkanCemTurfanda 4 роки тому +2

      Exactly, I love my Mini but I run into haters often too.

    • @knitthetwit1139
      @knitthetwit1139 4 роки тому

      @@FurkanCemTurfanda I loved my GP2 - I had number 226 (If I remember correctly). This little car used to smoke my mates RS3 around the bends on Cap Town mountain roads. After a 135i, 130i, MPS - it was a different level of fun.

  • @jashy66
    @jashy66 6 років тому +47

    I'm sure people will complain about something but I enjoyed the video he loves the car and cool to see his dads car being cared for

    • @アマ-p2l
      @アマ-p2l 6 років тому +1

      Yeah as much as I dislike these cars because I see to many of them and they don't make sense to me, I can't hate on the fact that they are fun. If they weren't fun then people wouldn't be enjoying them so much. Personally I can never get myself to like them because they are overpriced and I can get sick RWD cars for the money, possibly an AMG, it can lift off oversteer but it doesn't drift, some of them don't let you turn on the ESP and the system won't let you give it throttle while steering (probably not hard to bypass though), it's complete shit on the autobahn and I just don't like the looks and the interior (except the shifter and wheel). Looks and interior never stopped me from liking a car though.

  • @jeffk464
    @jeffk464 6 років тому +119

    These do look fun. Something great about small cars for public roads.
    PS: don't let Matt scare you, hold onto it.

    • @Krezo200
      @Krezo200 6 років тому +4

      Jeff K i bet they are fun
      But the quality (reliability) is horrible
      Always something needs to be repaired
      Just disgusting

    • @vwporschefreak97
      @vwporschefreak97 6 років тому

      4/11nightnheaven peugeot you mean

    • @jeffk464
      @jeffk464 6 років тому +4

      +krezo - oh well, I bought my GTI knowing it won't have Toyota Corolla reliability.
      PS: I would hate to drive said corolla

    • @Trendyflute
      @Trendyflute 6 років тому +3

      If it were a Cooper S or Cooper S JCW, I'd get rid of it before it became too problematic. But with the GP, that's definitely a keeper.

    • @brendankosubinsky1494
      @brendankosubinsky1494 6 років тому +1

      used to work at bmw and mini and the gp's were a blast to drive,

  • @x310gtsx
    @x310gtsx 6 років тому +28

    i enjoyed how excited this guy was, looked like he had a blast lol.

    • @snackinglots
      @snackinglots 6 років тому

      Finally, I had to scroll through like half a page of comments to make sure someone said this

  • @ChaosphereIX
    @ChaosphereIX 6 років тому +27

    Had an 06 R53 with a bunch of bolt ons...was a complete riot and nothing went wrong. Miss that car.

  • @sugarsaint
    @sugarsaint 6 років тому +1

    sorry to hear about your dad, your amazing smile and positive attitude will be making proud

  • @ItsMikeArre
    @ItsMikeArre 6 років тому +92

    Thanks to donut media and everything you need to know to get up to speed I know exactly who John cooper is and what this cars history is nice lil build

  • @fullofhopkins1322
    @fullofhopkins1322 6 років тому +1

    I love this guy, he's so stoked on his car. I don't give two shits about Minis but I clicked on this because I was bored and watched the whole thing. That's a true enthusiast

  • @ChristopherWoods
    @ChristopherWoods 6 років тому +1

    These cars are quick and nimble enough straight from the factory - modifying them is borderline insanity! Great job.

    • @shaft9000
      @shaft9000 6 років тому

      Minis are rather portly for their small size; they look ~500 lbs lighter than they usually are.
      I dunno, seems that the sure-fire mod is to remove excess 'go-slower' weight like the back seats, noise baffling, install a smaller battery etc before touching any mechanical internals.

    • @ChristopherWoods
      @ChristopherWoods 6 років тому +1

      shaft9000 true there's weight savings to be had, but having had a passenger ride in a MY17 JCW, I was very impressed. My daily drive is a Fiesta ST for comparison and the mini holds its own very well. What it might lack in weight saving, it makes up for with a very nice interior - way better than my own Fiesta. I'd buy one if I weren't so happy with my pocket rocket!

  • @JaylenFast
    @JaylenFast 6 років тому +2

    I drive an 05 JCW. Im a biggg mini fan. Just something about it. Small, unique, nimble. It's literally a go-kart.
    And I agree about getting tickets in these things. Drives me crazy!

    • @markyb3575
      @markyb3575 5 років тому

      03 JCW here... after my second impoundment, I was relucatantly forced to take off my lead driving shoes and install a radar detector.

  • @umyeahyup7309
    @umyeahyup7309 6 років тому +1

    Glad to see how excited the owner is!

  •  6 років тому +3

    This Mini GP 2 is perfect from factory!!! I have #203 in my garage! This car was both track car of the year and car of the year for Evo Magazine! This is an amazing car. No after market part is needed.

    • @ModMINI
      @ModMINI 6 років тому +2

      I have #0147. I've put some mods on it - not over the top, makes the car like it could have been from the factory if they weren't trying to hit a price point. Tune, Quaife limited slip diff, downpipe, sway bar. That's all it really needed to be perfect.

    • @dazcooper9273
      @dazcooper9273 4 роки тому

      #1892 here. Such a fun car and never fails to make me smile.

  • @botdingo
    @botdingo 6 років тому +49

    At 2:55 Matt says "zoom-zoom" for some odd reason thinking this is a Mazda...

  • @brendankosubinsky1494
    @brendankosubinsky1494 6 років тому +1

    I've driven a few working at bmw and mini. Plenty of power, great handling, transmission is butter plus bmw interior/infotainment. Fell in love w them the first time i drove one

  • @JKEOJKEO
    @JKEOJKEO 6 років тому +1

    It is so wonderful seeing people so passionate and excited by their cars, great video.

  • @joes.7536
    @joes.7536 6 років тому +1

    I probably would never buy a mini but I would sure like to drive that one in the canyons like you just did. Excellent wheel choice too.

  • @PaulGrahamHealth
    @PaulGrahamHealth 6 років тому +1

    Back in the day - Had me an 1963 Austin Mini Cooper 997 and a little later the Cooper S 1275, do I wish I had them now :)

  • @Devon_Meadows
    @Devon_Meadows 6 років тому +2

    This is what mini’s do to people. Unlimited happiness 🤩

  • @brandonwright2067
    @brandonwright2067 6 років тому +1

    The best Mini Cooper body style ever made

  • @McClenaghanSR
    @McClenaghanSR 6 років тому +1

    I have a 2016 Cooper S and are overjoyed about its performance. I watch tons of Minis being driven around New England by a bunch of little old lady drivers doing 25 mph. In reality, you can zoom through the New England back country at thrilling speeds and lots of curves.

  • @ayrton_rambles
    @ayrton_rambles 6 років тому +1

    These things look like a riot, makes me want to drive a small car again. As much fun as my 6MT 5 series is, there's nothing like chucking a small hot hatch around some corners

  • @s2000101
    @s2000101 6 років тому +1

    The resale on these things are insane.

  • @Kirwy13
    @Kirwy13 6 років тому +3

    10/10, would drive! Currently I own r53, and it's pure fun. Pretty cool car for the price.

  • @FurkanCemTurfanda
    @FurkanCemTurfanda 4 роки тому +1

    I honestly think Minis are near perfect. Quick, efficient, practical, can cut through traffic like a knife through butter, and hang with much more expensive cars in the twisties.

    • @wellwh0
      @wellwh0 3 роки тому

      they are great, but reliability wise are terrible especially r56s engines (drinks oil like crazy, and many other problems). You can have Fiesta for less money and is rock solid compare. I prefer how Fiesta drives.

  • @Shiffty_4G
    @Shiffty_4G 6 років тому +4

    I've got a modified 05 Mini Cooper S with 140,000 miles and shes still running hard.
    Making about 200 to the wheel and still have more mods to come

    • @francogroppi406
      @francogroppi406 6 років тому

      geronimo Apperson thinking about buying one( i now hace an r52). Recomendations for getting the right one?

    • @markyb3575
      @markyb3575 5 років тому

      @@francogroppi406 The best years for R53 are 05-06 for two main reasons, optional LSD and better geared transmissions. Also, the xenons are much more stylish, but those can easily be swapped to an older model as I did with my 03 JCW. I would opt for the JCW IF you can find one, even if it's an 03 or 04, but they're fairly rare. I would look for one without a sunroof if you care about performance/handling. It's about 75 lbs up above you where you don't want it for driving dynamics sake. Lastly, as with all cars, low km and well maintained with service records is key.

  • @davidbunnell2912
    @davidbunnell2912 5 років тому

    I drove this car both before and after the suspension was done. It's a great car and TC Kline is a genius with suspension, both in materials and settings. Oh, and hi there J.P.

  • @dacasman
    @dacasman 6 років тому +8

    Not sure what you mean by "at 50k they tend to fall apart"
    Mine is going on 190k and its still totally solid and reliable.

    • @ModMINI
      @ModMINI 6 років тому +4

      You must not have a 2007-2010 MINI.
      Those years tarnished the name.

    • @monsieurdiecasts3393
      @monsieurdiecasts3393 5 років тому +1

      @@ModMINI indeed, the N14 engine

    • @ickedude6759
      @ickedude6759 4 роки тому

      @@monsieurdiecasts3393 Those were Peugeot engines, I believe.

    • @lowcountrydawg2525
      @lowcountrydawg2525 4 роки тому

      @@ickedude6759 N18 is also a Peugeot engine and they are very good.

    • @ickedude6759
      @ickedude6759 4 роки тому

      @@lowcountrydawg2525 those were the 1.6s, if I'm not mistaken

  • @ConorHildebrandt
    @ConorHildebrandt 6 років тому +1

    Die hard MINI fan, I have a 2016 Cooper S and I've been looking for another car. But I think I've finally decided just to mod my Cooper S a bit to keep it fresh, and then as soon as we can order the new GP, I'm getting it.

  • @stymiesnerdly771
    @stymiesnerdly771 6 років тому +1

    Love these cars! I've wanted a street legal go-kart for years.

  • @thomastrotta7859
    @thomastrotta7859 6 років тому +22

    I’mma a MINI guy!😂 R53 for life!

    • @youngstayoung6633
      @youngstayoung6633 5 років тому +1

      R53 is the only legit mini after the old ones . Love mine

    • @monsieurdiecasts3393
      @monsieurdiecasts3393 5 років тому

      R53 elitist checking in, yes, R53 is the best gen and the GP1 is the best of the best. I own a regular R53, GP1 is illegal in Canada as it was never sold here, have to wait till 2021 (15 years rule) to import one from the States. Prices are climbing though...

    • @markyb3575
      @markyb3575 5 років тому +1

      @@monsieurdiecasts3393 Canadian R53 JCW elitist checking in here as well... I had no idea that the GP1's are not allowed to be imported here, I just thought they weren't sent to our market, only to the states and europe? I've seen a number of GP2's around and never a GP1 so that makes sense.

    • @FurkanCemTurfanda
      @FurkanCemTurfanda 4 роки тому

      R56 is a better daily, and still the same chassis as an R53. I do like the R53 though don't crucify me 😂😂

    • @maxoberg4642
      @maxoberg4642 3 роки тому

      R56 gp

  • @zvonimirkrajina2211
    @zvonimirkrajina2211 6 років тому +61

    Did he get a cold air intake? I didn't quite get that.

    • @crazyhorse6596
      @crazyhorse6596 6 років тому +16

      And it's not even a cold air intake... Thats more like a hot air intake

    • @ikebabosaurusiable
      @ikebabosaurusiable 6 років тому

      I mean it's right below the massive bonnet scoop

    • @UnlinealHand
      @UnlinealHand 6 років тому +6

      That "massive bonnet scoop" is half blocked off from the factory anyway, and the intake sits behind the engine about 1.5 feet back from where the scoop is. I've had that intake on my Mini, it's fine once you're moving and makes a whole bunch of noise which is fun, but once you get below 20 MPH or sit for about 30 seconds, the intake temps spike up to 100F faster than a thermometer in boiling water. The AEM intake is a much better kit for the money as it has a attachment on the hood that funnels air into the airbox from the hood scoop. Or you could just use the stock airbox which has a cold air feed from the grille anyway. The NM intake in the video is just an open filter sitting between the valve cover and the intake manifold.

    • @ikebabosaurusiable
      @ikebabosaurusiable 6 років тому +4

      As long as it makes zututu sounds that's all that matters lmao

    • @SI0AX
      @SI0AX 6 років тому +7

      For a turbo-charged car, hell even supercharged... -basically anything with an intercooler negates the "hot air intake" setup anyway. The intercooler does like 99.9% of the cooling job as the air is going to get hot anyway from the compression of air, so you could run with no intake at all, just having the turbo suck in air unfiltered and it would make no noticeable performance difference if it's running an intercooler or even with no intercooler, but with a water/methanol injection kit.
      Non-forced induction cars are usually the ones that benefit from long intake tubes to suck in air from a cold place. But for a turbo car, it's pointless and you just add a hydro-locking risk for virtually no reward.

  • @v_alexiadis
    @v_alexiadis 6 років тому +1

    Love the GP. Such a cool car!

  • @everydaymechanic4657
    @everydaymechanic4657 6 років тому +2

    I've got 163k on my r53 s runs perfect
    Started right up in 4° weather after sitting for a month

  • @jody024
    @jody024 6 років тому +4

    Respect for buying back his father's car!

  • @Tcflohr
    @Tcflohr 6 років тому +1

    I love the GP1 and GP2. I'm hoping I can find a low mileage GP1 in a few years. My r53 was a favorite car of mine when I had it.

  • @BLK_GOD
    @BLK_GOD 6 років тому +103

    no thanks on the microtransaction game.

  • @cmj20002
    @cmj20002 6 років тому +3

    Yea, don't get rid of it, just keep the miles down and it will serve you well. Just because one had problems doesn't mean they all will and this one has collector value. I would hang on to it and keep the mileage down to preserve the collector value.

  • @wavyvibesradio
    @wavyvibesradio 6 років тому +2

    iam about to hit 150,000 miles on my 05 r53 runs like a champ!

  • @willywillywillywillywilly
    @willywillywillywillywilly 6 років тому +2

    Lol at the “cold” air intake pulling hot air directly from the engine bay...

  • @ImBarryScottCSS
    @ImBarryScottCSS 6 років тому +1

    One thing about the performance minis is damn do they make a 4pot sound good.

  • @kenjenkillasounds
    @kenjenkillasounds 6 років тому +2

    Nice car man and RIP to pops man much respect on the mini

  • @shaft9000
    @shaft9000 6 років тому +3

    cars like this only make me long for a clio v6 or R5 turbo2 - but we don't get those kinds of toys in the USA.
    hot-hatch j-turns and liftoff OS are nice but in the end FWD is like having an itch... but you can only scratch part of one ball.

  • @joshuarobinson7522
    @joshuarobinson7522 6 років тому

    Matt i have had the Sumitomo HTRZ III in the past on a Subaru and as a summer tire they stick very well and temps 50 and up. The Japanese company owns and manufactures Falken Tires and some Dunlop Products as well. Very good tires for the money!

  • @khunopie9159
    @khunopie9159 6 років тому +8

    I will build a huge virtual army, but instead of gunpowder, I will issue them balls powder

  • @mk3gtidriver
    @mk3gtidriver 6 років тому +3

    A lot of cars fall apart before hitting 80k it all depends on the driver and how about all the people that wreck brand new cars fresh out of the dealer, hate on that instead not someone who has a nice mini you can have lots of fun in. People act like it’s fallen apart already.

  • @JavierCR25
    @JavierCR25 6 років тому

    I had the Sumis in my old car and I can attest to the quality of those tires. TireRack ranked them amazingly.

  • @malcolmbradley-sinotte1943
    @malcolmbradley-sinotte1943 6 років тому +1

    Awesome owner, great personality

  • @Modmaann
    @Modmaann 7 місяців тому +1

    Such an underrated car
    The more people think they are unreliable the better for the people that really know about the reliable engines lol

  • @matiasg19
    @matiasg19 6 років тому

    it's so sad that these are not relaible up to today. My uncle had a first gen cooper and he got hooked severel times when the car became 10 years old.

  • @mattportnoyTLV
    @mattportnoyTLV 5 років тому +1

    09 R56 JCW here. I bought it 3 years ago with 56k miles. 17k miles later I’ve spent almost 60% of the purchase price on maintenance. I’ve also got a ‘13 BMW 135i. It’s faster and much more refined. The Mini is pretty much a rich guy’s cheap car.

  • @cameronstevens8566
    @cameronstevens8566 6 років тому +1

    Im usually not a fan of the minis, but Thats a good lookin car,

  • @catnapwat
    @catnapwat 6 років тому +20

    Sweet hot exhaust air intake bruh

    • @navyrescue
      @navyrescue 6 років тому +4

      catnapwat how about that shoe lace holding it to the strut tower brace... gtfoh

  • @Logsi27
    @Logsi27 6 років тому

    That howling sloth moon t-shirt is dope!

  • @francogroppi406
    @francogroppi406 6 років тому +1

    Yessssss finally the gp

  • @bwxmoto
    @bwxmoto 6 років тому

    I had Sumitomos once on an old Prelude, very cheap and didn't last long but good tires.

  • @RamosDominicano
    @RamosDominicano 6 років тому

    I miss my MINI. I had the same NM CF intake this guy has, a ton of stuff from Alta and a custom titanium exhaust :(

  • @operamatthew
    @operamatthew 6 років тому +1

    always wanted one of these

  • @CarsnStuff
    @CarsnStuff 6 років тому +4

    minis are fun cars. even the basic mini s 6 speed is like a go kart. i feel like they're underappreciated but i do not like working on them. good looking car nevertheless.

  • @garretmctavish2953
    @garretmctavish2953 6 років тому +34

    That's a warm air intake

    • @willywillywillywillywilly
      @willywillywillywillywilly 6 років тому +1

      Garret McTavish It certainly is.

    • @thenerdycanadian7172
      @thenerdycanadian7172 6 років тому +3

      pretty sure it has a hood scoop that goes right to where the intake is

    • @borderwave2
      @borderwave2 6 років тому +5

      The stock intake pulls air from right behind the front grill and is a true cold air intake.

  • @spencerfellows4724
    @spencerfellows4724 6 років тому

    I have an 04 mini s with the jcw kit 120k miles driven hard. Only thing it's needed is clutch so much for unreliable. Also I've taken some impressive cars on the track with it . Biggest issue is the lack of LSD. I sadly didn't have the money to do the LSD when I did my clutch.

  • @TotalMotorcycle
    @TotalMotorcycle 6 років тому

    Awesome car, love the GP looks. Great purchase.
    I think Mini marketed the 2013-15 Mini Cooper Coupe John Cooper Works is the fastest, no?
    I miss old Matt, new Matt seems car jaded now (understandably so) with all the cars he has driven.

  • @youngstayoung6633
    @youngstayoung6633 5 років тому

    When your air filter is open it ain't cold air. Specially at the back of the engine where the heat is being pushed. Use a cone but put it in a box

  • @GlennsCarCollection
    @GlennsCarCollection 6 років тому +1

    Cool. I had a Mini Cooper S, great car. I need to review one for my UA-cam channel

  • @SideWaysiscool
    @SideWaysiscool 6 років тому

    lol talking about tires, they're Sumitomo HTRZII on this Mini. Pretty much same guys as Falken and Dunlop in case anyone wanted to know

  • @trackah123
    @trackah123 6 років тому +1

    Pretty fast for a little car like that :) nice

  • @rootsmanuva82
    @rootsmanuva82 6 років тому +1

    God I miss my R56 Cooper S. I currently have a MK6 GTI and it’s like novocaine in comparison. The GTI is probably just as capable but it doesn’t “feel” it.

    • @tnetroP
      @tnetroP 6 років тому

      I'm moving to an R56 Cooper S after my Mk6 Golf GTI suffered chain failure. Can't wait to find the right one.

  • @Ch28Kid
    @Ch28Kid 6 років тому +1

    You should get a tune from Manic, it will really wake that beast up.

  • @Offishu
    @Offishu 6 років тому

    Matt would you prefer the tuned Fiesta ST over Mini Cooper JCW GP?

  • @gregmakridis
    @gregmakridis 6 років тому

    i got a peugoet 207 lemans series (same engine) and they are very tricky cars and often full of problems....if you are thinking to add more power you should deffinately consider forged pistons and rods

  • @TheKnuckles65
    @TheKnuckles65 6 років тому +4

    Anyone else get sad each time a new One Take pops up knowing we’re nearing the end?

    • @Whacintosh
      @Whacintosh 6 років тому

      Superstickx you’re not excited about a watch podcast???

    • @TheKnuckles65
      @TheKnuckles65 6 років тому

      Silverhold no, I have chronomentrophobia

  • @fakealexstrong
    @fakealexstrong 6 років тому +1

    Thing has a nice stance 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @untouchableali
    @untouchableali 6 років тому +1

    The owner is awesome!

  • @CRatcliffe
    @CRatcliffe 6 років тому

    Ah I love the gp wheels I wonder if he still has the OEM wheels

  • @johntyson
    @johntyson 6 років тому +4

    I can’t be the only one that tried to scratch that spot off my phone screen.

  • @mgreene011
    @mgreene011 6 років тому +2

    My favorite passengers so far. LOL

  • @Marathon13240
    @Marathon13240 6 років тому

    Lmao hearing him saying he got a fuckload of tickets is funny af because I got quite a bit in my '12 cooper S , got a 107 in a 50 recently, a God damn 380 dollar ticket, but so much God damn fun doing it honestly

  • @TheSigp220
    @TheSigp220 6 років тому

    "I love the Spacement of the pedals..." Just because you write well doesn't mean you get to make up words, Matt. lol

  • @jameshartle3645
    @jameshartle3645 6 років тому

    Little off on how much power you can squeeze out of them , software will take his car to 300hp , turbo up grade can easily go to 400whp although upgraded internals will be needed. Heck there are a few r53's busting 400whp. As always enjoy all you vids

  • @brandonurban5215
    @brandonurban5215 6 років тому

    Im running the same tires. They are pretty dam good for how cheap they are.

  • @rpowell138
    @rpowell138 6 років тому

    The Neuspeed stuff is marketed under the name NM Engineering. Nice stuff for the MINI.

  •  6 років тому +4

    I had this car for almost 3 years...nothing but gasoline and Drive!!!

  • @Thomas-wg3ls
    @Thomas-wg3ls 5 років тому

    I have one of these near where I live and it makes a real loud whining sound but it's sounds amazing. Almost as if it's electric. Idk what this noise is though

    • @markyb3575
      @markyb3575 5 років тому

      Supercharger. It's the previous generation of Mini's that are all supercharged.

  • @fullthrottle254
    @fullthrottle254 6 років тому

    Thermostat issue is big on R56. i gotta change mine again this weekend, second time :/

  • @machtschnell7452
    @machtschnell7452 6 років тому

    Since when is a cone filter sucking pre-heated under hood air a CAI modification?
    I must have missed that memograph.

  • @rare6499
    @rare6499 6 років тому +1

    Great car! I have a GP1..👍👍😎

  • @AnarchistAaron
    @AnarchistAaron 6 років тому

    God I miss my r53 S the supercharger whine was soo good. They definitely fall apart after 100k though, shame as you’ll be pressed to find a low mileage now

  • @LawrenceTimme
    @LawrenceTimme 6 років тому +21

    A mini Cooper s is really just a rich man's fiesta st

    • @Northrendish
      @Northrendish 6 років тому +1

      Lawrence Timme they're almost exactly the same speed and within like 3g in Canada

    • @buzzedo1
      @buzzedo1 6 років тому +1

      Maybe...but sit in them and you'll see where your cash went.

    • @LawrenceTimme
      @LawrenceTimme 6 років тому +1

      buzzedo1 don't the drain on a fiat grade shit car which falls apart after 5 mins. It's British quality with BMW + minitax pricing

    • @mercoid
      @mercoid 6 років тому

      Lawrence Timme .... I had an 04 Cooper S bought new until 2015. Replaced it with a '15 Fiesta ST. Love em both, but the Mini really was something special. So much more visceral and connected. Repair and maintenance was just too much $ though.

    • @accordv6er
      @accordv6er 6 років тому +3

      A fiesta st is a new copy of a mini with worse rear suspension... A nice R56 can easily be had under 10k

  • @miniman203
    @miniman203 6 років тому

    Mr. Farah, I just bought a vava dash cam, can I come on the podcast now?

  • @Yarxov
    @Yarxov 5 років тому

    Doesnt a "Cold Air intake" just negate the intercooler?

  • @fran20055
    @fran20055 6 років тому

    What tires do you have? I don't know. Closed the video

  • @milaskilathelab
    @milaskilathelab 6 років тому +1

    Needed to leave the GP stripe decal on it! Looks naked with just the GP decal on the side lol

  • @FurkanCemTurfanda
    @FurkanCemTurfanda 6 років тому +1

    I bought my Mini (S) for less than $7k. Best money I've ever spent.

  • @kirbyswarp
    @kirbyswarp 6 років тому

    Tires are either Sumitomo htrz II or htrz III I'd guess based on his slurred description. Good tires

    • @Patrick94GSR
      @Patrick94GSR 6 років тому

      I had HTR-Z II's on my Integra back in the day and they were junk.

    • @kirbyswarp
      @kirbyswarp 6 років тому

      HTRZ III's are great from from what I've heard. Dont know about the 2's

  • @bllxy8226
    @bllxy8226 6 років тому +4

    This car pulls better than my friends ex wife at their divorce case

  • @francogroppi406
    @francogroppi406 6 років тому

    I have a 2004 r52. I was thinking about buying a r53 or a r56. Please if anyone could throw me some tips and diferencws about each other it would be great. I livve around very crapy roads

  • @MotoMedicine904
    @MotoMedicine904 6 років тому

    My R55 weighed in at 2880lbs on the scale at the track with no weight reduction and 3/4 tank. Something's off

  • @GTFour
    @GTFour 6 років тому +5

    Wil Wheaton has a twin brother who owns a mini :o

  • @CountryBoyShane
    @CountryBoyShane 6 років тому

    I love it when these guys can afford to put in 2-way coilovers, but don't know how to hardwire their Valentine :-P

  • @matthewheitzman5993
    @matthewheitzman5993 4 роки тому +1

    They start falling apart after 60-70k? Huh🤔 I bought mine with 60k and have beat the piss out of it with big turbo and stage 2 tune and mines been reliable 😬 93k miles on it now just over a year of owning it

    • @wellwh0
      @wellwh0 3 роки тому

      Does it burns oil? You are lucky.

    • @matthewheitzman5993
      @matthewheitzman5993 3 роки тому

      @@wellwh0 holy shit this was a year ago lol now she’s wide body stage 3
      No, doesn’t burn oil:))))