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[Mini_Rob_Cov]

My car doesn't seem to have the 'go' it should. At the moment i can only get 80mph (85 down hill lol) tops, surely it should be more for a 1275 single carb

Anyone know a good tuning garage in or around coventry (west midlands area) with a rolling road so i can get my engine set up properly?

[starmag1275gt]

Myself and JetBLICK went to Collins Motoring services in Erdington, on the edge of Birmingham about 35-40 mins from cov. He did a fantastic job with both our cars and is a really top bloke.

Website for details: http://www.mini-specialist.co.uk/

Edited by starmag1275gt, 06 November 2007 - 08:26 PM.

[Bean]

I've heard good things about Southam Mini & Metro centre

They've moved recently to Napton


Southam Mini & Metro Centre
5 Brickyard Rd,
Napton,
Southam,
CV47 8NT

01926 815681

[Dog]

Myself and JetBLICK went to Collins Motoring services in Erdington, on the edge of Birmingham about 35-40 mins from cov. He did a fantastic job with both our cars and is a really top bloke.

Website for details: http://www.mini-specialist.co.uk/

I can also second that...

Or theres Aldon near Merryhill!!

[94Sprite]

Myself and JetBLICK went to Collins Motoring services in Erdington, on the edge of Birmingham about 35-40 mins from cov. He did a fantastic job with both our cars and is a really top bloke.

Website for details: http://www.mini-specialist.co.uk/

I can also vouch for this guy. He is a top bloke who does top work. He did my car, more bhp, more torque, less emissions, just what i asked for lol.

[alexcrosse]

last time i was at SMMC they hadnt calibrated the RR or fully moved into the new place. So ring n check. But i shall be there in 350 miles

[Mini_Rob_Cov]

Myself and JetBLICK went to Collins Motoring services in Erdington, on the edge of Birmingham about 35-40 mins from cov. He did a fantastic job with both our cars and is a really top bloke.

Website for details: http://www.mini-specialist.co.uk/

cheers for that starmag, great help!
jus another thing before i go spending my hard earned cash, they offer 4 different options for the rolling road tuning, 1hour, 2 hour, half day and full day.

to be honest i couldnt afford a full day, so which out of the
other 3 options would you recomend? and how much u reckon VAT would add to the price?
i cant see her needing much work, just yer basic tune up to get better performance out of the 1275 A+

[Baldspeed Racing]

Speak to Colin at SMMC he knows his stuff and will not over charge you or take the pi55 like some other places. its also a bit closer to you if you are Cov.

His rollers are fully installed and have been up and running for just over a month and a bit now.

[starmag1275gt]

Myself and JetBLICK went to Collins Motoring services in Erdington, on the edge of Birmingham about 35-40 mins from cov. He did a fantastic job with both our cars and is a really top bloke.

Website for details: http://www.mini-specialist.co.uk/

cheers for that starmag, great help!
jus another thing before i go spending my hard earned cash, they offer 4 different options for the rolling road tuning, 1hour, 2 hour, half day and full day.

to be honest i couldnt afford a full day, so which out of the
other 3 options would you recomend? and how much u reckon VAT would add to the price?
i cant see her needing much work, just yer basic tune up to get better performance out of the 1275 A+

My car needed about an hour and a half because it had never been set up properly before and needed a couple of new ignition bits- which to be honest i should have replaced myself before the rolling road. JetBLICK's car was only on the rollers for 1 hour and didn't need anything fitted.

So if you want to keep costs down i would make sure all your ignition system is in good order, things like spark plugs, points, dizzy cap etc that way it'll just be a tune on the rolling road. So an hour would be just over £50, but i would suggest you give them a ring and have a chat about it.

I've also heard good things about SMMC so it might be worth giving them a ring or popping over there to have a chat and see what they suggest

Edited by starmag1275gt, 07 November 2007 - 10:49 AM.

[alexcrosse]

Speak to Colin at SMMC he knows his stuff and will not over charge you or take the pi55 like some other places. its also a bit closer to you if you are Cov.

His rollers are fully installed and have been up and running for just over a month and a bit now.

just under a month! gotta be, i was there 4 weeks ago. lol. Yer, they said 60 for the first hour and 45 for ever hour after that for setting up my weber. And apparently they have never done one in over an hour!

And they dont get oodles of complaints anymore because there in the middle of nowhere.

Good group of guys, been in the game for years, no their stuff, enjoy their work and dont overcharge.

[Baldspeed Racing]

Ive know the guys for as long as I can remember, yeh as they over in Napton noise isnt an issue lol.

[mini_kev]

I've heard good things about Southam Mini & Metro centre

They've moved recently to Napton


Southam Mini & Metro Centre
5 Brickyard Rd,
Napton,
Southam,
CV47 8NT

01926 815681

Speak to Colin at SMMC he knows his stuff and will not over charge you or take the pi55 like some other places. its also a bit closer to you if you are Cov.

His rollers are fully installed and have been up and running for just over a month and a bit now.

yep, top guys, would recommend them over anyone else.

[Jake Blues]

We've had two club days there so far (Central Minis) and we use them for rolling road work, very recommendable!