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Anthony30

Still here, though it’s been a while! Unfortunately had to sell the mini and engine, but planning to buy it back very soon. I would love to go 16v head with a view to going turbo. :)
Jul 17 2023 01:24 PM
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    Aly-g
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    you didn't sell it to cash convertors did you ?
    Aug 15 2023 05:53 PM
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Anthony30

I’ve gone to the dark side, and going vtec. :()
Jul 05 2022 08:38 PM
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    Nick B580
    EV conversion 300 bhp omg
    Aug 27 2022 06:36 PM
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Anthony30

I've committed a sin, and bought a BINI as a daily driver.
Jun 13 2020 07:01 PM
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    Anthony30
    Yeah. I like the supercharger noise. just done the coil pack plugs, ht leads,clutch/flywheel, just waiting for my radiator to turn up. The supercharger isn't far off either. :(

    Jun 14 2020 07:48 PM
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    mab01uk
    R53 is fast becoming a future classic, great fun to drive, worth getting a good one to keep.
    Jun 26 2020 06:56 PM
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    Anthony30
    Hopefully. I'm also getting the supercharger looked at, gears upgraded, new seals, oil changed ect in a few weeks. Want to try and keep it until the thirty is restored. I like it, and can't be bothered with the hassle of buying/selling again.
    Jun 26 2020 10:41 PM
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Anthony30

Powerlite slimline starter motor ordered. Now I'm poor! :(
May 07 2020 05:20 PM
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Anthony30

Really want a set of Corbeau revenge seats. :) so comfy.
Aug 19 2019 08:25 PM
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Anthony30

Bank holiday monday is making me bankrupt. :)
May 27 2019 01:11 PM
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Anthony30

Just bought a new flywheel, radiator fan, clutch housing bolts and clutch kit to build a RTS clutch. :) Wish they would get the valve guides in stock.
Feb 17 2019 05:04 PM
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Anthony30

The mini is now effectively down to a shell. :( Let the money throwing begin.
Dec 02 2018 08:59 PM
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    Lucas1988
    I've spent well over 11k in getting the shell sorted, 1.8k on panels alone but i just argue the point that if i don't do it properly i will have to do it in a few years time.. at least this way it should last about 15 years before needing doing again
    Dec 06 2018 10:24 PM
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    Anthony30
    :()
    Dec 07 2018 09:14 PM
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    Lucas1988
    photos of shell condition to be added soon

    Dec 08 2018 10:02 AM
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Anthony30

Anywhere got a pre verto ap grey clutch cover still in stock? :/ AP have stopped producing them for some silly reason.
Jun 26 2018 11:19 PM
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    AlexMozza
    Try swiftune

    Jun 28 2018 08:59 PM
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    Anthony30
    Yeah. All sorted now. Getting one from Avonbar in a couple of weeks. :)
    Jun 28 2018 09:28 PM
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Anthony30

Would anyone be interested in a Specialist Components 7 port cylinder head group buy? :/ Thinking around £1400 If we can get 4/5 people?
Mar 11 2018 05:19 PM
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    sonikk4
    i would be in but i need the injection setup as well.

    Mar 12 2018 07:10 PM
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Anthony30

Collecting my new engine tomorrow. yay. :)
Feb 10 2018 09:35 PM
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    Anthony30
    Yep. Lots more parts to buy. A bit daunting to be honest. Also sold me a 2wd cosworth intercooler. :) He will also be doing my cylinder head in a month or so. Doing it properly, no shortcuts.

    Feb 11 2018 05:14 PM
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    Vinay-RS
    Agreed. Don't take shortcuts with the a performance motor build.
    Feb 12 2018 03:49 AM
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    TobyM2018
    Cool project. Keep us all posted. Will help me steal your ideas for later!
    Feb 14 2018 06:47 PM
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Anthony30

12G295 now on ebay
Jan 14 2018 01:02 PM
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Anthony30

Anyone know when AB Garage, Cheshire will be back open?
Dec 28 2017 09:32 PM
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Anthony30

Twin SU carbs are driving me insane. GRRR! :(
Dec 24 2017 02:57 PM
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    Vinay-RS
    What's wrong with them?

    Dec 25 2017 08:12 AM
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    Anthony30
    Just being a massive pain.
    Dec 25 2017 01:33 PM
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Anthony30

damn you twin carbs. grrrr!!!!
Aug 26 2017 08:19 PM
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    Anthony30
    it wont run with the twin carbs. gy needles fitted mixture set 16 flats/2.6 turns. 3 psi fuel pressure. It should run theoretically. :(

    Aug 26 2017 08:29 PM
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    Vinay-RS
    Perhaps the settings for your car are a bit different? Like maybe the mixture needs to be a bit richer?
    Aug 26 2017 08:34 PM
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    Avtovaz
    i had a lada 2105, fitted a 1600 engine, cam with bits etc, it ran fine at first, but went onto 3, looked at everything, it had a single 45 with a rae sharret inlet, all looked ok, could i find out what? so i tookt he head off, put it back on, fitted twin 40s t hat i had , starndard dizzy, back to the golf one, differnt fuel, engien back out to rae, back in, all was ok, what was up?


    6 months of proper upset, my heat shield under the 45 had loosened a bolt that held the chokes...
    Aug 26 2017 10:54 PM