Community Status Updates

TobyM2018

Congratulations

Missing driving mine in a big way but hoping to tax and MOT in April. How was the car?
Mar 12 2018 07:09 PM

Northernpower

You forget how much fun they are. My van doesn't rev to 7,500 in third!
Mar 12 2018 07:21 PM

TobyM2018

Ahhh ;)

Just seen the short engine spec in your profile. Bit more fun than "standard haha
Mar 12 2018 07:55 PM

minifreek1

^^^^^^^ Should get yourself 1 of these :)
Oct 14 2017 12:38 PM

Northernpower

I fitted one of the these, great value and very low profile, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-28-LED-Car-Rear-3RD-Third-Brake-Stop-Tail-Light-High-Mount-Light-12V/151980212880?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Oct 14 2017 07:13 PM

Mini Manannán

I wish I could think of a solution for a clubby estate.
Oct 19 2017 01:20 PM

Northernpower

Its alright for you, I have to write it. By the time I'm finished I'm ready to reach for a bucket. The next one may be even faster, although on the last attempt the image ran out of balance.
Sep 30 2017 01:39 PM

Mini Manannán

Refilled or new design NP?
Sep 11 2017 07:38 AM

Northernpower

New design see this thread http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/topic/329735-oil-condenser/
Sep 11 2017 09:58 AM

Orange-Phantom

Just done the session, was a bit nervous being honest but was all good, mine came out at 112 but need to tweak the carbs as they are running rich and then can tweak the ignition mapping so there is power to be had there. Changed the emulsion tubes and it's running much better but still work to be done! My brothers was impressive, 136 bhp on a five port head 296 scatter cam whereas mine is a SW10 7 port. I revved mine to 7500, my bro was going up to 8500! I think I need to up my...
Aug 26 2017 01:34 PM

Northernpower

Sounds like you've got a great set up and impressive bhp figures. More importantly what sort of torque are you getting?
Aug 26 2017 01:43 PM

Orange-Phantom

Mine was 90.29 ft.lbs and my brothers was 112.70. Mine definitely needs more work doing with the carbs but it's great being able to see what's going on and at what rpm.
Aug 26 2017 01:54 PM

Northernpower

Wrong tap, its a tapered one not a bottom one.
Aug 18 2017 04:51 PM

Orange-Phantom

Eeek! Hope you get it sorted!
Aug 18 2017 08:49 PM

Northernpower

So do I, not a happy bunny. I've got a bottom tap in the way so I'm going to find out.
Aug 18 2017 09:26 PM

MIGLIACARS

its what cooperman has been saying for years
Apr 14 2017 09:19 PM

Northernpower

So have I, I've just never got round to changing them.
Apr 14 2017 09:35 PM