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Old 05-13-2011, 12:19 PM
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New member and new to mini

Hello my name is Scott.
I live in Michigan in the metro Detroit area.

On Monday I am buying a 2006 Mini GP.
It has 53,000 miles on it and is 100% stock.

I do not think I will be modifying the mini at all considering I will be building a evo over the next year. I'm sure I'll get the mod bug at some point.

I am heavily involved in the DSM,EVO,Subaru,Honda community.

On my day off (Wednesday) I will be doing a oil change, trans flush, replacing the belt tensioner, belt and will be adding a Detroit tuned tensioner saver.
Also anything else I can find that needs replacing will be replaced.

I will probably be on the forum alot reading and learning as much as possible about these cars.

-Scott.
 
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Old 05-13-2011, 12:37 PM
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Old 05-13-2011, 02:32 PM
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Welcome to the big show!!! Starting off in the wonderful world of MINI in a GP is sure a big first step. Also, I've got a buddy in Albuquerque with a GP and I love it. He is known here on NAM as "CHILLS". Just watch, he's crazy!!!
 
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Old 05-13-2011, 08:54 PM
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I just got home from looking at/driving the gp.

I'm already in love

I can't wait to pick it up on Monday.

I already have the mod bug.
Ordering Strut tower defenders tonight.
 
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Old 05-13-2011, 10:37 PM
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A GP...you're a lucky bastard. Welcome and hope to read more about it when you get the car!
 
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Old 05-14-2011, 03:33 AM
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Welcome to NAM!
Nice selection of car.
 
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Old 05-15-2011, 11:04 PM
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Welcome Scott!
 
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Old 05-16-2011, 02:53 AM
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So jealous of u
 
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Old 05-17-2011, 08:55 AM
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So yesterday I picked up the car.

I put 240 miles on it just driving around

The car is flawless and drives amazingly smooth.
Tomorrow I will update with more pics and some parts I'm adding tomorrow
 
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Old 05-17-2011, 09:48 AM
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Welcome. Nice to hear a GP going to a new Fan.
 
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Old 05-18-2011, 03:43 PM
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Ordered my Lincense plate today. It will be "klwncar".
Today I also went up to Detroit Tuned and picked up a few goodies

If it stops raining I'll post some pics
 
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I hope you know how lucky you are to have the GP, a limited addition
 
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This car has been through a lot. It ended up being neglected and needing a ton of work.
I replaced tons of parts.

The car is finally fixed and everything the way i wanted it. It is currently up for sale now that i feel i have returned it to a proper GP.

Time for another toy/project. I just don't have space to keep the Gp any longer :[.

Read more: http://www.*********************/for...#ixzz2EICdKMMz
 
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