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Midas Mk1

Need a new cam for the 1380, replace the 276 with an 276, or SW8?
Jun 14 2016 10:10 PM
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Midas Mk1

Really not looking forward to the 5.30 start tomorrow for the run to 'palace.
May 20 2016 08:40 PM
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    pothole
    What happened to the 3pm kickoff, are they giving the man u coach enough time to get there☺
    May 21 2016 07:20 AM
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    RooBoonix
    5:30? Me and my dad are going to have to leave at around 5am, which means getting up at 4 to walk the dogs!
    May 21 2016 08:13 AM
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    Midas Mk1
    I'm still here, chronic miss fire at 2.5-3.5k, changed all ignition components with no luck. Times like this wish I was into football not cars aha ��
    May 21 2016 01:10 PM
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Midas Mk1

Dyno session @ Minisport today - nervous!
Apr 26 2016 07:50 AM
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Midas Mk1

Had tracking done at the weekend on 13's, put my 10's back on and its pulling to one side worse than before... Can wheel size effect tracking? (blonde moment question)
Apr 11 2016 06:48 AM
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    jb93
    May be the camber of the road if it's lowered? My 9n3 was properly sensitive and pulled to the left, even though tracking and everything was spot on.
    Apr 11 2016 07:11 PM
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Midas Mk1

Looking at getting my spare MPi block rebored, new cam bearings, and worked crank. Who would be suggest that would do it in a reasonable lead time, and not cost the earth?
Mar 24 2016 03:38 PM
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    Fast Ivan
    Ac Dodd for the block work, around 130 for next size up, and cam bearings, he'll need your pistons. He can also get your crank ground but longer lead time
    Mar 24 2016 05:47 PM
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Midas Mk1

What exhaust for a near stupidly low mini? Love my centre exit play mini, but its got 3/4" clearance :(
Mar 06 2016 10:36 PM
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    JetBlackEreg
    You could cut and weld the mounts higher/shorter. Ask Cooper man hes bound to know :-)
    Mar 08 2016 03:44 PM
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Midas Mk1

To or not to take the MPi to work tomorrow for the first time since its resto. Itching to drive it, but rain is forecast.. :(
Feb 29 2016 05:46 PM
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    megamini_jb
    Agreed, take it to work :D
    Feb 29 2016 10:31 PM
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    Midas Mk1
    Done! manned up in the rain aha :)
    Mar 01 2016 07:47 AM
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    OhDear
    Lol..when I restored mine I never washed it for a year..I dare ya
    Mar 01 2016 06:02 PM
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Midas Mk1

Can't decide on either an SW5 or SW8 for my daily, any experience? Got an sw10 currently in my other, which is soon to have a 276 instead.
Feb 09 2016 08:02 PM
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    Midas Mk1
    Didn't think about AC's cams, the saga continues haha

    Had a 266 in my borrowed (from dad) 1275 and it was awesome, thinking the SW5, don't want it too tame, but then I've been dealing with the SW10 which is a hoot on cam, but a dog when off aha.
    Feb 10 2016 10:23 PM
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    Midas Mk1
    Forgot this is going in an MPi block, but i'm not using the cam sensor, so I don't think it matters cam wise? i.e. normal carb cam will be fine?
    Feb 10 2016 10:24 PM
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    Fast Ivan
    yes a normal cam should work, cant think of a reason why not.
    Feb 11 2016 08:50 AM
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Midas Mk1

Is there a cheaper alternative to the rubbish cardboard battery protector? Need one for my MPi and they're a pretty penny! :(
Jan 07 2016 10:15 PM
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    Steve220
    They're a terrible design. Just bin it and get a battery box to fit in there.
    Jan 08 2016 02:53 PM
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    inim_repooc
    I quite like it.. aha
    Jan 08 2016 03:44 PM
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    mister bridger
    Made my own out of art card, PVA'd both sides to stiffen it.
    Jan 09 2016 01:54 PM
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Midas Mk1

Anyone fitted full led headlight, like the ones currently popular with the defender scene?
Dec 16 2015 07:24 PM
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    BronkoMini
    Yeah just bought some. (For the defender though) lol
    Dec 16 2015 10:31 PM
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Midas Mk1

Tempted to replace the SW10 in my 1312 for either an SW8, SW5, or Kent 266! Can't decide!
Dec 02 2015 09:36 PM
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    JetBlackEreg
    Kent 276 ;)
    Dec 03 2015 04:43 PM
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    Midas Mk1
    Got a 276 in my other 1380, want to have it slightly different ;)
    Dec 13 2015 07:45 PM
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Midas Mk1

Forgot how long it takes to build a Mini up from a rolling shell properly! OCD is really kicking in..
Oct 21 2015 11:17 AM
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    David128
    mine took 12 years start to fininis
    Oct 21 2015 11:20 AM
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    Stevie W
    Yep..similar time for me too....darn OCD!!!
    Oct 22 2015 05:29 PM
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Midas Mk1

Finally back from the paintshop and i'm in love <3 haha
Sep 26 2015 02:07 PM
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Midas Mk1

Going from max to min oil in about 250miles, plugs are the correct biscuit colour, and it's not smoking on startup or load, what else can I check? (no leaks!)
Sep 23 2015 11:12 AM
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    spiguy
    Current one does about 600-700 to the pint, but does smoke on cold start.
    Sep 23 2015 01:06 PM
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    Steve220
    The drive. Might find a pool.
    Sep 23 2015 03:10 PM
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    Midas Mk1
    Garage has no spots of oil, even after a long hot run. Got a whining noise from the diff now, the engine & box have done about 6k ish since being built, completely paranoid about it now aha.
    Sep 24 2015 11:07 AM
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Midas Mk1

bealach na ba + sorted Mini = :D :D :D - Well worth the 1100 mile weekend exploration! :D
Aug 27 2015 08:04 PM
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    FlyingScot
    Nice route, glad you had fun!
    Aug 27 2015 09:03 PM