Holler from Germany. I have an r53 JCW..with basic mods and mostly suspension upgrades. Nothing beats the whine of an open filtered supercharger. Although not something to brag home about on our autobahns...but on our silky smooth B roads...she’s probably no less fun then cars of much higher caliber. Really enjoy your channel. Keep’em rolling...peace👍
These are awesome r53's and a great video of them. I think ive watched the video 5 times now! just makes me want to get out and drive mine! Great work to the builders and you mate as the presenter!
Hello Peter, Cracking vlog! I had an R53 Mini a few years ago - only a One D but I loved it - a hoot to drive. Still love the R53 and R56 Mins, but have no time or love for the bloated things they call Mini’s these days, even the Cooper S. So, I hope that these two drives have made you reconsider spending silly money on a new car? Get Ruby Roadster tuned and up-specced and keep it as a fast road car. The smile on your face says it all. Keep it Mini! Or swap her for a mint Cooper S Checkmate and do some subtle mods to that? Or find a GP1 or 2.... Food for some deep thought, Peter! Minis are more fun per mile than a lot of so called sports cars. And you could join the B Road Hunting Club as well..! I’m sure there will be a good few other Peddlers that think the same as I do. All the best, mate. I look forward to seeing where you go with this.
GP will rev to 7180 by the way not 7000 and the charger doesn't spool quicker its fixed, a smaller pulley just increases the velocity of the rotors compared to engine rpm. Ideal B road setup on 16's (will need some special fitment to clear the brakes), leave the stock works springs on and chuck in some B6 shocks, assure you you'll be able to hit higher speeds without feeling like you're gonna bounce of the road 😍. Good video and chat though, nice one
Damn right, this is in winter before my 250bhp+LSD build. At the time this was the longer ratio box and yet it was still pulling through the gears quicker than most face-lift do with the shorter box. They're good to go unless you slam them then you don't get enough compliance at high speeds on B roads th-cam.com/video/2Fz9RQO5P3g/w-d-xo.html
I called it a day with my r56 cooper SD 2 months ago was turning into an unreliable money pit ….so I’ve just bought a Cooper S R52 instead 🤣🤣🤣got to learn about the car all over again 🤦🏻♂️
Hello. Loooooooooooooooove that opener. Awesome whine! I’d love to have a day on track with those two. You are sooooo like me with ya thoughts and views. Baker, a good name ya see lol. Damn the first is a lush sound. Buy it, buy it, buy it. So much character. A pity our roads are so harsh, as you know, hats off to Florida for their road conditions. Mini defo has a knack of letting you feel integrated to the tarmac, even as standard, so after being ‘played’ with, astounding.
Have to say having owned eight MINIS since 2005 it’s been a blast and kudos to these guys for their love of these great cars. I’m missing my GP2 already after only three weeks since waving it goodbye, but that time in my life to move on has finally arrived. Good luck with your passion & thanks for sharing with us. Question is Peter; will you or won’t you be performing some mechanical alchemy to Ruby Roadster ? Cheers Geof
Hi GeofYep, Ruby is getting a Stage 1, new wheels and tyres, coilovers, de-chrome, resonator delete...for now !New car announcement tonight which I think you will approve of 👍
Just found this video, really enjoyed it, great job...the R53 what a great car....had mine since 05 and has 181k and it's still great fun to drive..I love driving the B roads in the UK, not as many roads like that here in the states.
The GP sounds so good compared to the pre facelift S. Mostly the janspeed manifold I think right? Since they run the same non res JCW exhaust. (of course facelift/GP/JCW's pop more anyway)
Love this one, worth the wait! A little track car to drive on the road. Liked everything about it, gearbox sounds nice and tight ,short shifts.I just don`t like pink, but could live with that I think as such an amazing drive. How about this for your new car ,Pete?
Peter, Takes this old fart back too his youth and my first car and tinkering with my Cooper S, such fun but in those days not the most reliable of tuned cars. especially when you were on an apprentice budget and not using the bank of mum & dad when it went bang.
Gotta love a modified Mini. I've got a R56 and a Classic Mini and both are different but great fun to drive. Only problem is the condition of the roads which are abysmal and can destroy a car hitting one of these craters. Worst roads in Europe are in the UK
Another solid review Pete...i guess just what keep the vanity mirror in for the wife.. Seriously I wonder how his wife takes the hours away and quite a bit of money going into the car..need to be earning a comfortable wage persumably.
Will you do anything to yours mate? I got a 1.9 z3 that I used only in the summer I have the same supercharger that the mini has ready to go on some time in the near future..
Still love my supercharged mini, have a 2005 coopers convertable, great video as always but added points for minis ! Have a short clip of my mini on my channel
Has anyone ever tried to fit a super charger to an R56 Cooper engine ( i.e. the naturally aspirated one ) ? Is it possible? Has one been made? What would prevent it?
Can I start a chapter of the B Road Hunting Club in Northern California? I have a standard Mini S. I would love to do some mods but don't know where to start.
two peas in a pod.... time for a shave for the pair of you? ahha minis have always been great.... countryman asside... which is in its own right, but not mini right..
The GP1 came with 218bhp but this one has a little more than then. Ed talks about it in the film. The other car is a stock engine Cooper S which came with 163bhp 👍
![Was ordering a Mini GP3 a mistake ?! [Driving the ultimate 285bhp Lohen Mini]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/L-oU48aUdQQ/mqdefault.jpg)
I keep coming back to this one as its great seeing people drive R53s for the first time, even stock its hard not to laugh as it winds up. Love it
Mega little things 👍
Holler from Germany. I have an r53 JCW..with basic mods and mostly suspension upgrades. Nothing beats the whine of an open filtered supercharger. Although not something to brag home about on our autobahns...but on our silky smooth B roads...she’s probably no less fun then cars of much higher caliber. Really enjoy your channel. Keep’em rolling...peace👍
Guten Tag ! You are so right about the Supercharger 👌
These are awesome r53's and a great video of them. I think ive watched the video 5 times now! just makes me want to get out and drive mine! Great work to the builders and you mate as the presenter!
Cheers. Great little cars indeed 👍
Hello Peter,
Cracking vlog!
I had an R53 Mini a few years ago - only a One D but I loved it - a hoot to drive.
Still love the R53 and R56 Mins, but have no time or love for the bloated things they call Mini’s these days, even the Cooper S.
So, I hope that these two drives have made you reconsider spending silly money on a new car? Get Ruby Roadster tuned and up-specced and keep it as a fast road car.
The smile on your face says it all. Keep it Mini!
Or swap her for a mint Cooper S Checkmate and do some subtle mods to that? Or find a GP1 or 2....
Food for some deep thought, Peter!
Minis are more fun per mile than a lot of so called sports cars.
And you could join the B Road Hunting Club as well..!
I’m sure there will be a good few other Peddlers that think the same as I do.
All the best, mate. I look forward to seeing where you go with this.
Watch tonight's video 😜
Mini R53 its a legend,the best front wheel drive car from all times.
They sure are 👌
Awesome! The look on your face is what driving fun is all about - how I feel in my MINI!
Exactly 👏
My favourite part of driving my friend's JCW Mini ... the supercharger whine ... very grin worthy and habit forming ... :) ...
Cheers!
Oh...totally 😜
Just purchased a Cooper Checkmate today as I missed my old one. You cannot beat them for the money and what they offer in return.
Exactly 👌
GP will rev to 7180 by the way not 7000 and the charger doesn't spool quicker its fixed, a smaller pulley just increases the velocity of the rotors compared to engine rpm. Ideal B road setup on 16's (will need some special fitment to clear the brakes), leave the stock works springs on and chuck in some B6 shocks, assure you you'll be able to hit higher speeds without feeling like you're gonna bounce of the road 😍. Good video and chat though, nice one
Cheers 👍
A well sorted mini on those sort of roads must be so much fun 👏
Just catching up on comments 😂
Damn right, this is in winter before my 250bhp+LSD build. At the time this was the longer ratio box and yet it was still pulling through the gears quicker than most face-lift do with the shorter box. They're good to go unless you slam them then you don't get enough compliance at high speeds on B roads
th-cam.com/video/2Fz9RQO5P3g/w-d-xo.html
And on the new build th-cam.com/video/TzlcbmbrsO8/w-d-xo.html
I called it a day with my r56 cooper SD 2 months ago was turning into an unreliable money pit ….so I’ve just bought a Cooper S R52 instead 🤣🤣🤣got to learn about the car all over again 🤦🏻♂️
Hi Peter sat here with a glass of wine listening to the whine can’t beat a super charged motor 👍🏁🏁😀
It's a great noise !
Hello. Loooooooooooooooove that opener. Awesome whine! I’d love to have a day on track with those two. You are sooooo like me with ya thoughts and views. Baker, a good name ya see lol. Damn the first is a lush sound. Buy it, buy it, buy it. So much character. A pity our roads are so harsh, as you know, hats off to Florida for their road conditions. Mini defo has a knack of letting you feel integrated to the tarmac, even as standard, so after being ‘played’ with, astounding.
I'm have some very special things done to Ruby 😜
Wow Pete, thought the FK2 had a hard ride. This is something else :) What a great sound, so much better than some of the German cars.
They were both pretty firm 😳
Another great video.
Dropping the car 60mm would have to give you bump steer, unless the rack height is changed?
I'll not drop mine that much 👍
If you drop it that much it won't be no B lane driver I assure you 😂
Have to say having owned eight MINIS since 2005 it’s been a blast and kudos to these guys for their love of these great cars. I’m missing my GP2 already after only three weeks since waving it goodbye, but that time in my life to move on has finally arrived. Good luck with your passion & thanks for sharing with us. Question is Peter; will you or won’t you be performing some mechanical alchemy to Ruby Roadster ?
Cheers
Geof
Hi GeofYep, Ruby is getting a Stage 1, new wheels and tyres, coilovers, de-chrome, resonator delete...for now !New car announcement tonight which I think you will approve of 👍
Petrol Ped
Sounds good Peter. I’ll be lurking here at Porsche heaven later on to hear more 👍🏻.
Just found this video, really enjoyed it, great job...the R53 what a great car....had mine since 05 and has 181k and it's still great fun to drive..I love driving the B roads in the UK, not as many roads like that here in the states.
What a giggle those minis must be.
Taking the Mrs’s Cooper S our this weekend coz of this :). Triffic video
Good plan. Always guaranteed to put a smile on your face 👍
The GP sounds so good compared to the pre facelift S. Mostly the janspeed manifold I think right? Since they run the same non res JCW exhaust. (of course facelift/GP/JCW's pop more anyway)
Rover designed body and styling 👌 Prefer these original ‘’newer” minis now
Great video.I love car that are supercharged.Much better than turbocharged for me.
I miss that supercharger whine ... but Ed does keep trying to tempt me. 😁
He is very persuasive 😂
Love this one, worth the wait! A little track car to drive on the road. Liked everything about it, gearbox sounds nice and tight ,short shifts.I just don`t like pink, but could live with that I think as such an amazing drive. How about this for your new car ,Pete?
New car announced tonight Lydia and I think you will approve 👍
29th!!
Looks like you had two great drives in those Mini's. Me thinks I'm gonna have to go for a blast in my Cooper S this weekend, weather dependant.
I hope you did 😜
@@PetrolPed - Sadly not mate. Shite weather and a busy missus put paid to that :-(..
where can one snag one of those lush black b-road hunter hoodies?!?!
Peter,
Takes this old fart back too his youth and my first car and tinkering with my Cooper S, such fun but in those days not the most reliable of tuned cars. especially when you were on an apprentice budget and not using the bank of mum & dad when it went bang.
Looks like a lot of fun on some of my favourite Goodwood roads. Perhaps you could do some mods on Ruby roadster ?.
That is very much the plan 👍
Gotta love a modified Mini.
I've got a R56 and a Classic Mini and both are different but great fun to drive.
Only problem is the condition of the roads which are abysmal and can destroy a car hitting one of these craters. Worst roads in Europe are in the UK
Solution - 16inch rims and tyres still handles brill
Can you get the dog trailer on the two Mini's here Ped?
Another solid review Pete...i guess just what keep the vanity mirror in for the wife..
Seriously I wonder how his wife takes the hours away and quite a bit of money going into the car..need to be earning a comfortable wage persumably.
Love the noise
Whats the exact wheel specs on the gp1? Looks like its perfect and no rubbing issues
I got a r53 with the uprated supercharger with the limited slip diff....
Nice 👍
Will you do anything to yours mate?
I got a 1.9 z3 that I used only in the summer I have the same supercharger that the mini has ready to go on some time in the near future..
Yes. Stay tuned as I have a big announcement tonight followed by lots of Mods !
Nice review, great cars. Where can I find the colored tach face?
Not sure. Drop Ed an email. His details are in the video description 👍
Love the GP. But CHANGE THE COLOUR OF THOSE LOVELY ATS's! lol
Still love my supercharged mini, have a 2005 coopers convertable, great video as always but added points for minis ! Have a short clip of my mini on my channel
Such great little cars 👍
Dude those wheels are awesome what are they?
The Pink ones ?Team Dynamics 1.2 👍
Has anyone ever tried to fit a super charger to an R56 Cooper engine ( i.e. the naturally aspirated one ) ? Is it possible? Has one been made? What would prevent it?
Not sure of the answers to any of these questions I'm afraid 😥
@@PetrolPed Ahh well, if we're lucky some true Mini-nut will see this and confirm the dream!
Love to be there when you collect it
I might do that 👍
How much is it to get the gp mods so it wines and those seats in it too
I ask the B Road Hunting Club to respond 👍
Great vid ped
Cheers Matt 👍
Those Who saying it's a girly car they haven't drove a mini their entire life
What is that short shifter kit called? Can't seen to find one like that
Tom either cae or coolerworx
Top five!!!!!!
Love them........brilliant
Can I start a chapter of the B Road Hunting Club in Northern California? I have a standard Mini S. I would love to do some mods but don't know where to start.
Their contact details are in the video description. drop them an email 👍
Forgot your right indicator.
The replacement steering wheel and boss remove the indicator cancelling 😥
@@PetrolPed
No excuses. One doesn't have to rely on such advanced technology.
How much where the mods
Difficult to answer as there were so many. I will be doing some mods on my Mini this year and will talk about the cost involved.
two peas in a pod.... time for a shave for the pair of you? ahha
minis have always been great.... countryman asside... which is in its own right, but not mini right..
They are actually great cars to drive though 😬
Doesn't the GP have coilovers as standard?
Not sure 🤔
No, it has ever soo slightly shorter and stiffer shocks. Springs sit roughly - 10mm lower and are slightly stiffer also
Heyyyy
First 👍
what's the bhp
The GP1 came with 218bhp but this one has a little more than then. Ed talks about it in the film. The other car is a stock engine Cooper S which came with 163bhp 👍
WoW i OWN nr 112 !
1st ?
P please confirm who was first it means a huge amount 😂
Third mate 😥
@@PetrolPed doh !!
Second
4th !
The holograms on that GP are horrific 🤢
People shouldn't machine polish cars of they can't do it.
Hope they've since been polished out.
First
Second 😜