Starting My Mini Up
Posted 27 October 2018 - 12:39 PM
Hello, I've recently brought a 1981 mini Clubman E they were only made in South Africa I believe and I think that its basically the 1275 GT with a different name. There is virtually no information about in online, so any info will be good because I want to know if I can fit a RC40 exhaust on it and new wheels but I'm not sure what size is best. This is my first mini and my second car so I'm very new to this world.
Thankyou
Moved Into The Garage
Posted 27 October 2018 - 01:19 PM
it is still a Mini and just about everything is the same. so yes an RC40 will fit. and subject to brake size (if discs) any Mini wheel will fit. arch may be needed and body work may require trimming as per any Mini.
One Carb Or Two?
Posted 27 October 2018 - 02:01 PM
Hello and Welcome
Vinay-RS will probably to advise best if you want to keep the car original, here's a link to his 1275E
http://www.theminifo...65523&hl=+1275e
Edited by JXC Mini GT, 27 October 2018 - 02:04 PM.
Put's foolish ideas in peoples heads
Posted 27 October 2018 - 05:14 PM
Hi, Welcome to TMF :)
Yes, I've got a 1275 E and while info on original cars is limited there is some available.
Here's a good one: http://www.minipassi...75E 1980 SA.pdf
Although the pictures are specific to the 1980 1275 E (which had a different pattern interior, and two thick stripes as opposed to 1 thick and one thin stripe). The steering wheel was also different between the 1980 cars and the later cars. They were made in South Africa from 1980 to 1983 (early 84).
In terms of engine, suspension, gearbox and brakes, they all had the same specs.
I did a write-up on the differences in the engine bay too between models from different years (just a post from my Mini's thread).
http://www.theminifo...275e/?p=3478221
Hope that helps :)
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