SERIAL DRIVER NURBURGRING : Mini Cooper S R53 JCW GP 8min29 BTG

Last lap of the week end. Very lucky to get a clean lap without traffic, I was going for probably under 8min20.... but not enough petrol in the tank, car stopped to accelerate after Karroussel 2

[@twobimmers]

love seeing rare versions of cars driven as they were intended to be instead of stashed away in a shed for the next guy to enjoy

[@shaun8256]

twobimmers haha nice profile pic I got the other half!

[@dbs_jd]

Nice Mini's fellas!

[@lumbergyeah]

i just got one and cant wait to see what it can do!

[@TylerHennebury]

THIS. IS. EPIC. R53 Cooper GP is hands down the best mini to date. AWESOME!!

[@ZappBranning]

And still is.

[@kenacycle]

You got that right!

[@christianm4459]

You bet I love the way they sound I wish they would come back in style

[@SkylineGTR_BNR32]

That supercharger sounds so GOOD!

[@rootsmanuva82]

Anyone who says FWD cars can't handle needs to watch this. It's completely neutral with almost no understeer. The front end has so much grip without resorting to dreaded understeer. The first time it truly understeered wasn't until @7:28, when the tires were probably getting pretty greasy/too hot. A huge benefit of FWD is the ability to claw out of corners too. That's why I love my MINI. On paper they don't look all that fast. Then you drive one and realize you can pretty much go flat out, all the time. The gear ratios are perfectly spaced. And yes, they're fast. ~220 hp in a 2,700 lb car is more than enough to keep up with just about anything out in the real world (i.e not a drag strip). Mustangs, M3's, 350Z's ect. I do it ALL the time ha ha.

[@AndrewGeierMelons]

di foo!! - there are so many tricks to make FWD handle well, you're absolutely right. I explain some on my channel.

[@cwakadrake]

Actually that corner on the ring is a point where almost any type of car will understeer. Due to that a lot of driver's crash because they tend to lift the throttle when getting understeer, resulting in snap oversteer.

[@ryanwalley7159]

Preach!

[@arkad4357]

I drive a MINI one 2018 and even with only 102 HP it's a lot of fun on the twisties

[@arkad4357]

I wouldn't complain about more power tho 😂

[@IMCABLETV]

FINALLY!!!! I’ve spent two hours looking for a video of someone actually driving the snot out of one of these. Ive owned one for probably 9 years now and it’s been broken and being built now. And I miss just raging the piss out of this car on back roads like this. Awesome driving mate. Love the car

[@equaliser2265]

If you can find a back road like this track, give us all the GPS coordinates.

[@adamdonovan5633]

Car feels and SOUNDS FANTASTIC......incredible run......supercharger whine @ redline....NOTHING LIKE IT!! My face hurts from smiling:+))) Big Thanks! Mini's rule der Nordschleife!

[@kylemlm]

Wow.. you're down shifts are beyond perfect. I grew up with exotic cars. I have a pristine 2004 JWC in my garage. You do not have to spend a lot of $$$ to have a fantastic sports car.

[@SerialDriver]

thanks

[@lukeboustead992]

Superb driving there mate, nice to see a GP being used for its purpose. Absolute dream of a car

[@SerialDriver]

Luke Boustead thanks. It's indeed a real go kart and joy to drive

[@tannerp-p]

What these cars are capable of is just so impressive. I absolutely love Mini.

[@surrept1979]

Dang, nice driving! You know that car as well as you know the track. Well done!

[@Joshkemponcars]

POV of this video is great, because you feel like you're actually on track yourself! Great driving, me and my brother were thinking of coming up at some point to give it a go! I've got a Mini Clubman JCW and my brother has a Mini Countryman WRC edition with various mods!

[@jpmonkman]

Hi Im in my 50s with failing health,my first car was a very old mini 850 and Ive had about 5 of various models and now I drive a 21 countryman cooper S and even though its bigger it still drives like a mini. Loads of power from what may be my last car. 1st and last. Love em!!

[@NormalCleanCars]

J'ai acheter une R53 mini 2006 4 jours passer, modèle S et non GP, une merveille! Ton style de conduite est fou! Salut du Canada!

[@peteglanton9259]

Awesome drive 👍 like me when I’m late for work 🙂

[@GPDANI-lq8tm]

Muy buen video amigo es increíble lo bien que se comporta el mini en el mejor circuito del mundo 👏

[@jakedexter184]

I think I’ve found my new favourite KZbin video 😂

[@Kiieerrann_xx]

I could listen to that supercharger all day! :D

[@gazrees1981]

I have a R53 Cooper S. 2005 and on 140,000mls! Goes like stink, goes round corners and still a bloody fun car to drive! I just make sure it’s regularly serviced and it looks after me :) I use Kumho Ecsta tyres and they’re grippy but wear quickly.

[@mathieu3684]

alore je laisse pas souvent des commentaire mes bravo le son de ta caisse et magnifique tu pilote très bien "on voit que tu connais le circuit " et en + ces mon circuit préféré bravo et merci lamie :)

[@rare6499]

Nice driving man!! Love the car, I had a R53 JCW but not a GP...always wanted a GP...so tempted !!

[@SerialDriver]

thanks

[@kenacycle]

get it!

[@figenmays1602]

the best car mini ever made

[@cleanerpropalermo]

Folle. Complimenti 🎉

[@LewReviews]

Wow man you can fucking drive I love watching stuff like this. Makes me want to keep doing my mini up might make it track worthy.

[@mr.wheel86]

How tf did I miss this video, great driving mate and awesome car.

[@SerialDriver]

Thanks mate. I loved this car. But I also love my new nurb toy ;)

[@mr.wheel86]

@@SerialDriver consider that I finished just now to wash up my stock R53 after 1 year being stored. Because of your video I watched yesterday. What's your toy right now?

[@SerialDriver]

@@mr.wheel86 147 GTA modified in clubsport mode

[@dair919]

Great driving!!

[@rabmc]

Fantastic driving sir! I'm actually in the market for a gp hence why I found this video, but I'm 50/50 between the gp1 and gp2...

[@jonesehr5312]

Rab Mc Gp1, for the supercharged goodness

[@ZappBranning]

The mini GP is the best mini ever made.

[@jucotta2a677]

Tu gère vraiment !! Sacré pilotage

[@igna0101]

Great driving 😎

[@walsheian]

Awsome lap!

[@SerialDriver]

thanks mate

[@tmp61]

niceee driving 🔝🔝

[@SerialDriver]

thanks !

[@jordang6644]

Vraiment un très beau pilotage, juste une question comment arrives-tu a jauger tes gazs pour que le train avant de sous-vire pas ?

[@julianrobinson0]

THAT SOUND!!!!

[@featoner]

Salut, bravo pour ta video, je te connais via le forum cooper s :) a bientot :)

[@shaun8256]

Less than a minute off from the fastest bike around this track and you had more traffic to deal with.

[@erwanfournaise544]

@Serial Driver Une des rares vidéos de pilotage que j’ai regardé jusqu’au bout avec plaisir! C’est quoi comme ligne dessus? Ça sonne vraiment plus fort qu’à l’origine sur la vidéo

[@fredericmorand8002]

Vraiment dommage de tomber en rade juste après le 2nd carroussel !! 30s plus tard et c'était beau !

[@mikesa9325]

Nice one mate

[@radioactivepotato2068]

You've got her on a string. Reminded me of Alonso in a Renault. Quality vid.

[@SuperNegawsklov]

AWESOME !!! @ 7:30 min. WOW

[@TheXeolias]

Belle vidéo, bonne conduite très peu de fautes. Bravo

[@SerialDriver]

merci

[@jakubkoubovsky2273]

I fucking love sound of kompressor

[@bendude6748]

I keep thinking more and more about buying a mini, I think I’m gonna treat myself soon lol..

[@joerahman1]

I’ve got a 2012 Mini Cooper S r58 and I’d love to take it on this track!!

[@pierrebelboom2353]

Salut! Super pilotage, un plaisir à regarder!! Auriez-vous un lien pour votre support téléphone? L'emplacement semble parfait! Merci

[@MegaH215]

Amazing video! seemed like you were getting undeersteer at times, which was odd to me since I had an 04 cooper s, and it would lean oversteer a lot more, whats the reason for this, was it just the track, or does the GP tend to understeer?

[@SerialDriver]

It's not an understeering car. Just adapt the driving for this track

[@maestrovso]

Nice driving there with the R53 GP. Too bad you ran out of petrol. I was wondering if you mis-shifted when it happen.

[@SerialDriver]

V Sohn thanks

[@shirotanabe3295]

👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@frankfitzpatrick5300]

Im looking at one tomorrow. afternoon # 263 of 500 in Silverstone Grey . low miles . What would be a good wholesale price on it. ? Thanks in advance !

[@shaun8256]

At 4:30ish I've done that to a few stangs and they just don't seem to like being past by a four banger let alone a Mini!

[@r3rd698]

I dont think the mustang guy was trying ...

[@mehmettatlici3017]

Amazing driving, amazing shifts. Are the tires semi slick or is there any modification because the handling of the car is amazing?

[@SerialDriver]

Standard with just ps4 tires

[@kevindouglas2093]

Ya I love the minis I’m selling my 330i cause I want a John cooper 🇨🇦🤘🍻

[@echa7597]

Cheek engine on!

[@SerialDriver]

Decat ;)

[@joshbrookes6439]

Definately a sub 8:15 mate, possibly even sub 10. Props to you for even displaying the 8;29 lap time when its not a accurate reflection of your cars obvious potential and your skilled driving. Do you have an email or pm i could write to? i have just bought my first Mini and im looking for decent advice from a experienced Mini Owner / Modifier. Ive got 5 technical questions not sure youtube would allow me to post em here? I've never seen your Black Faced Speedo / Tacho Gauges before now? They look great, where did you get these from mate? Cheers

[@SerialDriver]

sure, write me directly and I will try to help you

[@fornellilaurent3076]

C'est le bruit stock?

[@dibbledabble4039]

awesome dude hreat driving, what mods have you made?

[@SerialDriver]

Car is almost standard. Just decent brake pads, -17% supercharger pulley, janspeed manifold and decat.

[@Spunksock]

Nice drive 🎉

[@Gucci19zoo]

elle a quoi de spécial cette voiture svp ?

[@mickjagger306]

What kind of transmission/clutch/shifter combo are you using?

[@SerialDriver]

all that was standard. Just smaller SC pulley and better brake pads

[@mickjagger306]

What?! That’s awesome! I have a 15% reduction I’m about to put on my R53. Now I can’t wait!! Thanks brother

[@mickjagger306]

Ohhh...it’s also a JCW. Missed that lol

[@AndrewGeierMelons]

I greatly appreciate your driving. With a slight bit of practice, you might be ready for some racing at Nordschleife. I've seen far worse drivers driving much faster cars slower than you.

[@SerialDriver]

thanks mate

[@pec2757]

Tres propre

[@mccutchun9035]

Chapeau! On aurais presque l'impression que le moteur est pas stock

[@SerialDriver]

Effectivement y a un collecteur janspeed, decata, et petite poulie -17%

[@erwanfournaise544]

Serial Driver Salut! J’aimerais savoir si tu as fait une gestion en accompagnement de la poulie de réduction?

[@53kaba]

Is ıt stock? or Which modification did you do ?

[@jacksonsmith5490]

Sounds like 17% pulley reduction.

[@lsx_moe]

I've never seen a GP on a track before

[@dbs_jd]

Search frigo1996 here on KZbin. He has raced his GP against a M5 and a few Porsches.

[@slknaskjfasdasfas2717]

4:20 RIP mustang hahahaha

[@air911cooled]

NICE! What tires do you use?

[@SerialDriver]

michelin PS4 in 215/40 R18

[@air911cooled]

thx - I'll look after these. They also have very good reviews!

[@crc0889]

@@SerialDriver 18s!? Wow!

[@thibautp.9117]

@Serial DRIVER Est-ce la voiture qui t'as donné le plus de plaisir sur circuit ?

[@SerialDriver]

sur le nurb probablement... en attendant que la GTA soit prête. Sur un plus petit circuit, je dirais l'elise S1

[@thibautp.9117]

@@SerialDriver oki merci. Si je pose cette question c'est parce que je suis en pleine réflexion / chercher d'une petite sportive pour de faire plaisir occasionnellement pour environ 6000€ et la Mini 170cv est dans ces tarifs. Mais là fiabilité est loin d'être son point fort du coup j'exclus pas d'autre modèle. D'ailleurs si tu as un une voiture à conseiller je suis tout à fait preneur . Bonne route à toi et merci pour tes vidéos 👍😜

[@oOLuNaTiC93Oo]

@@thibautp.9117 Fiat Coupé T20, en ration prix/perfs impossible de faire mieux et avec peu de choses il peut devenir redoutable.

[@alexisdelossantos8487]

what year is your mini?

[@SerialDriver]

All R53 GP are 2006

[@heislikejim]

I was wondering... what tires? :)

[@SerialDriver]

If I remember properly, Michelin ps4

[@jonathanrogers611]

Is this standard or modified?

[@ApexGears]

Standard except a smaller pulley on the SC and a manifold I believe.. also better pads.

[@robertbidochon7949]

+CaptainBigleux2833 Vignette CT, je te vois, je sais que vous êtes un petit Frenchie ;) "Drive it like you stole it" est l'expression adéquate Vroom vroom!!

[@SerialDriver]

et oui, les ptits français sont assez présents au nurb' ;)

[@iserved1642]

What color is this mini?

[@SerialDriver]

Specific color of the GPmk1. I believe the official name is thunder blue. But its more like a dark grey with blue tone

[@nickenglishphotography1222]

What was your brake setup here please?

[@SerialDriver]

Nick English Photography standard with yellow ebc, and cooling ducks

[@nickenglishphotography1222]

Serial Driver Thank you. I'm running the same calipers and am undecided on pads. Would you highly recommend the yellow stuff pads? Also looking at the DS2500s

[@SerialDriver]

Nick English Photography don't know ds2500. Tried brembo hp2000, wasnt good. Yellow are great value for money. Just bé careful when cold

[@nickenglishphotography1222]

Serial Driver Around £100 for the fronts? Are you on standard OEM discs?

[@stvwrnr]

I used EBC Yellowstuff on my R53 JCW - lasted 1 trackday! Now I use Carbotech XP8 or XP10 - they are awesome pads and last much much longer too

[@djdyx]

apparemment tu est français ducoup je voulais savoir la marque de tes pneus ? j ai une s r53 checkmate 170 voila.

[@SerialDriver]

je suis en Michelin PS4. Sauf que les GP sont en 18", mais je crois qu'ils sont également disponibles dans la taille cooper S (205/45r17)

[@djdyx]

merci pour le commentaire. faute de budget je cherche à limiter les frais trop élever.je pensait aux pilot sport 3 quand dit tu? effectivement la taille de mes pneus est (205/45r17)

[@djdyx]

tant que j'y suis tu est de qu'elle région? peut être que l'ont pourrait ce croiser ^^ je suis proche de lyon

[@SerialDriver]

pas du tout vers Lyon désolé

[@djdyx]

tant pis merci quand même ^^

[@stasisthebest]

does any1 here know if it is possible to do an engine swap from diesel to a honda vtec? cars are extremely expensive in my country, even modding is but still cheaper.

[@motordude1234]

fuckin' good driving!

[@SerialDriver]

thanks, it was fun

[@brent3569]

Nice lap but light the tach and speedos next time so we can see whats. Happening

[@romsasleilighet6382]

Looks like the "service engine" / "check engine" lights are on? Is it safe to push the engine hard at that stage?

[@SerialDriver]

the light is on only because of the decat ;)

[@travismollison7080]

stability control is off.. light goes on.

[@StergiosSotiriou]

Its the antispin light, when you turn it off the light is on

[@otterpat]

06 or 13?

[@SerialDriver]

?

[@otterpat]

Serial Driver what year it is a gp correct?

[@SerialDriver]

ah ok. R53, so 2006

[@031417464]

MINI needs a cigarette breake after that...

[@victorduartee2682]

Oem car??

[@jacksonsmith5490]

haha not this one, can't ya hear the pulley?

[@equaliser2265]

Smoother steering needed don't snatch.

[@warwickdean]

What time did you get?

[@equaliser2265]

7,52 he's a great driver, but could knock a second or two off. 🤔

[@lechatethere7710]

J'ai joui

[@dantelickc]

The most funny ccar ever i had , but the same time the most unreliable.

[@mehmettatlici3017]

İs the exhaust orijinal or aftermarket? And if it is what is it? İt sounds amazing, amazing driving, amazing car, amazing lap. @serialdriver

[@SerialDriver]

Thanks. It had at this time the standard exhaust except decat janspeed manifold

[@dibbledabble4039]

awesome dude hreat driving, what mods have you made?

[@SerialDriver]

thanks. At this time the car had -17% sc pulley, janspeed manifold and decat