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[Simples]

Hi, been on here a while. This is my 3rd Mini (84 City, 72 Povo spec!), thought it was about time I put some pictures up for you all.
Quick spec:
998cc
Stg 4 head
HIF 38, drilled airbox with K&N element
8.4" drilled disc/ Greenstuff pads
Hi-lows
Revolutions & Falken tyres

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Unfortunately it's MOT time Cue pictures of rot, and in this case lumps of filler in the floor! >

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This is the repair so far that I started today (in the snow! ), I know plating isn't the best way to do it, but it'll suffice until next summer when I can do it properly

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Hope you like, I'll update as I go

Edited by Simples, 20 December 2009 - 12:17 AM.

[Sir Cheat]

Nice, Do you know what power that engine makes?

[Simples]

Nice, Do you know what power that engine makes?

Haven't got a clue but you always want more than you've got!!!
It needs setting up since I fit the HIF so it's a job to know how quick it is (another job on the list!)

Edited by Simples, 14 March 2010 - 09:20 PM.

[Simples]

Haven't updated this for a while,have taken it for it's first MOT, you can guess the result!

List was: 2 Track Rod Ends, Re-shim both upper ball joints, play in both radius arms, emissions, unbalanced front brakes and 2 patches of welding.

As before it's plated until the weather improves and I can do it properly. Couple of pictures,

Got a bit of paintwork to do
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The initial repairs
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The bits the tester found (still the original sills!)
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It was due to go back tomorrow but tonight the starter has decided to seize
Early start for me (it's far too cold & dark now!! )

EDIT: Can a mod/admin correct my title spelling please?

Edited by Simples, 26 January 2010 - 09:53 PM.

[Simples]

Small update: Managed to get it started this morning (note: unseizing a starter @ 7:30am is not fun!), took it for another test and got another fail, ball joints and radius arms still! > Seemed fine when I did them 1st time round (maybe because it was dark and I was cold and hungry )
At least it should be an easy fix, will keep you posted!

[Simples]

Does anyone have any radius arms?
Mine are only good for scrap!!Wanted Post

[Simples]

Picked up some good used radius arms yesterday, hopefully some proper progress to report over the weekend!

[foxfan]

Theres nothing wrong with plating mate. If its done with the correct gauge steel and the weld is good, then plating is totally a good cure to the dreaded rust

[Simples]

Theres nothing wrong with plating mate. If its done with the correct gauge steel and the weld is good, then plating is totally a good cure to the dreaded rust

I know but I want it done properly when the weathers better, just me being fussy to be honest but there you go

[Simples]

Good weekend for me both radius arms are fitted-no more play there!!!
Still can't get the ball joint to split (broke my splitter) so I'm going to have a word with my MOT tester about doing it for me, sorry for the lack of pictures but it was dark both nights when I finished

Edited by Simples, 07 February 2010 - 09:48 PM.

[Simples]

Hi all (another picture-less update Sorry!)
Went for the 2nd re-test and the ball joint to be done today, hopefully have 12 months ticket on it tomorrow!!!

[Simples]

Finally got it back on Saturday with 12 months ticket

Spent 4 hours cleaning it for it toget filthy again on Sunday!!!
Will post some pictures at the weekend

Change of job is on the cards so I may have to sell it though

[Simples]

SOLD

Edited by Simples, 28 March 2010 - 03:43 PM.

[Sam Walters]

Not to worry Chris, its in good hands.

[Simples]

Yeah I know. Make sure you start a topic!