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[RobFox]

I passed my driving test today first time with three minors


Now im really happy about passing and can't wait to get driving about but I feel like I need to treat my car to something..

I have a fairly standard 1996 Mini Cooper, the only things changed are the back speakers, new head-unit and clear indicator lights.

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I do not want to get bigger wheels or tires so I was thinking of getting some new arches, maybe even the same ones I have now but just body coloured. Also I was thinking of getting a new exhaust - I was thinking of something simular to the one I have at the moment just a bit bigger and ofc have a sporty sound. The biggest thing is I want to keep a feel of originality to the car and not butcher her with loads of new era modifications.

My question for TMF is which do you think would be the next thing I should get for her? Considering im 17 and price does play a bit of a factor.

• New Exhaust
• Centre Console
• Arches ( If so which ones )
• Other , please comment.

Thanks in advance Rob,

Edited by RobFox, 26 July 2010 - 04:49 PM.

[mini-man-dan]

You're not Rob Fox who lives in Nailsea? (Sorry, majorly off topic )

[RobFox]

You're not Rob Fox who lives in Nailsea? (Sorry, majorly off topic )

Maybe...

[mini-man-dan]

Alright mate! Think the last time I spoke to you was at nursery school Wow, time flies! Congrats on passing your test today, I passed last week. Forever seeing Jack in his driving round Nailsea, and Luke's on his drive looking sorry for itself

You all coming to our club meet 1st Tuesday of August? I'll PM you and tell y'all about it

Anyways, back on topic...

I'd get some new wheels, maybe 12x5 or 12x5.5's, then you can keep your arches but the wheels will be flush to them. Then maybe a set of hi-los to lower it slightly, will look even smarter then. Or just get some hi-los so it isn't sitting quite as high, and a half decent exhaust system. I don't mind giving you a hand fitting some of the bits if you need a hand.

What engine is it?

Nice car by the way!

Dan

Edited by mini-man-dan, 26 July 2010 - 05:16 PM.

[RobFox]

Dan Wright yeah ? I don't know why your picture didn't click with me being on your FB and all

Thank you and congratulations to you for passing! Did you do it in Bristol or WSM?

Hahaa yeah - Luke's is being worked on at the moment around Jacks , not sure what on though. What/which club meet is this?

Well the problem with lowering it is that my exhuast scrapes on the speed bumps . I fitted the front with ( I think ) Hi-Lows but it didn't do it any help, originally I thought it was the suspension. So that pushes me towards get a new exhaust system. If I do get that and you could that would be great thanks - I have a very limited knowledge with mechanics =[ .

The engine is a standard 1275 .

Rob

[mini-man-dan]

Yh, that's me!

Not sure why you're exhaust is scraping, mine's lowered and it's never touched...

What you up to tonight? If you're about I'll pop round and have a look why it's scraping the floor And I'll let you know about our club

PM me

Dan

[RobFox]

Small world

I PM'd you my address if you want to pop round

Rob

[minikev84]

It would have to be sport pack arches for me.

[Scallywag630]

I'd go for a nice walnut dash...or anythingelse that will not put up your insurance.

[leaky]

I would add a set of group 2 arches the same colour as the body and maybe an RC40. Those wont cost that much altogether.

[RobFox]

Thanks guys for all your sugestions so far

I have done some browsing for exhausts, this is one I found that takes my fancy. Does anyone have any knoweldge on Sportex or reccomendations as to which company is the best for exhausts?

Clicky4Exhaust

Rob

Edited by RobFox, 27 July 2010 - 09:31 AM.

[bushy46468]

if you want a loud exhaust which will turn heads then sportex is perfect!
they are well manufactured and fit well to mini's.
I changed mine the other day to a slightly quieter one big improvement!
nice mini good luck
Aaron

[samsfern]

group 2 arches!

[..mini...dave..]

Hi,
Off topic but do you mind me asking who you insure with as i'm looking for a mini, been driving for a year and can't get quoted on a cooper.

[RobFox]

Thanks Aaron,, I will post pics up when one is fitted

For those of you who have mentioned group 2 arches, which ones do you mean - the rally 1.75" or the race 3.5" ones?

Hi,
Off topic but do you mind me asking who you insure with as i'm looking for a mini, been driving for a year and can't get quoted on a cooper.

Im with Adrian Flux, they gave me a fair quote compared to everyone else ( Still expensive! ). Other companies where quoting £3000+ for a year but Adrian Flux quoted me at £2400 for a year which allowed me to drive before I passed and after I passed without paying extra.