Community Status Updates

Vinay-RS

:( It will be worth it if you can get the mini running better by spending a bit on it though.
Apr 04 2017 10:18 AM

Anthony30

Yep. Really is the job I hate doing. Such a PITA. I enjoy removing/fitting heads, fitting manifolds ect. I also needed to remove the tank to fit new pipes, and needed to remove the tank cover. what a PITA. But, to be fair, I did build that particular problem. :/
Apr 01 2017 08:18 PM

Vinay-RS

I need to remove the tank to get to the rear taillight cluster and I'm dreading the job. Mainly since draining the tank seems like a good way to end up getting fuel everywhere.
Apr 02 2017 01:18 PM

Anthony30

yep. :(
Apr 02 2017 05:02 PM

jchomme

What are you implying about the other guy? Maybe, like me, Minis make them poor and they can't stomach too much risk.


Mar 29 2017 02:42 PM

Anthony30

I just think It's sad that there's no trust within the community anymore. More and more scammers out there willing to rip people off doesn't help the situation either. :(
Mar 29 2017 05:32 PM

jchomme

You are good for bringing up the issue. I'd add, We probably do this because business has become so impersonal and integrity is an afterthought. Lucky there is TMF and the like, otherwise we'd be on our own.
Mar 30 2017 04:20 PM

Will16

sounds familiar mate :(
Mar 26 2017 09:13 AM

Vinay-RS

What did you have to remove to fix?

Mar 26 2017 11:50 AM

Anthony30

Just done one job then took another part off. got a million and one jobs left. :(
Mar 26 2017 04:55 PM

Anthony30

:) Don't think I would like to work with minis to be honest. I would rather keep my hobbies and work live separate, if possible. Some days I would rather have a desk job, but it would bug me sitting on a computer all day, 5-6 days a week. I do also enjoy the majority of my work.
Mar 06 2017 09:58 PM

IainStallard

Working as a mechanic by trade, I can honestly say I'd rather it just be a hobby, it does take the enjoyment out of working on the mini. Not that I'd change anything, just my two pence lol
Mar 07 2017 08:09 PM

Anthony30

I don't know. I still enjoy working on the mini at home, but can't be bothered fixing other peoples cars sometimes. Rather just service, and chuck it out. :/ Hopefully be a MOT tester in 2 years time. I would rather do that all day.
Mar 07 2017 08:16 PM

ukcooper

good lad tubby best looking fat lad around
Mar 05 2017 06:27 PM

Steve220

At least it's protein... just surrounded by saturated fat.

Mar 06 2017 11:09 AM

Vinay-RS

:)
Mar 04 2017 02:35 PM

Will16

its a sign!
Mar 04 2017 10:34 PM

Steve220

^ as above. The std ones have a cap cover
Mar 02 2017 04:07 PM

Anthony30

Thanks. So it can't fail the MOT on that then, if that's how it come standard. :)
Mar 02 2017 09:14 PM

Steve220

Correct otherwise it's an injustice.
Mar 03 2017 04:58 AM

Vinay-RS

Hahaha!!! That was great!
Feb 26 2017 04:12 PM

Vinay-RS

I can relate. I need to start exercising again :\
Feb 18 2017 07:43 AM

sledgehammer

same here
used to be very fit
now a fat git
need to move more often
Feb 18 2017 04:39 PM

Anthony30

I eat muffins, crisps and liquorice allorts during work most days. :(
Feb 18 2017 06:00 PM

Anthony30

will do. :)

Feb 11 2017 05:04 PM

Anthony30

Got a set of K&N pancake filter waiting, and the will arrive in a box with my maniflow manifold. Yay.
Feb 11 2017 05:23 PM

Vinay-RS

These sound like a very nice set of upgrades.
Feb 11 2017 05:42 PM

Anthony30

Mainly FBI Case Files, Forensic Detectives ect on I.D.
Feb 04 2017 05:56 PM

Vinay-RS

Ouch. I've tried watching those shows. They're usually really dark.
Feb 04 2017 06:21 PM

Anthony30

yep. :/
Feb 04 2017 06:32 PM

1984mini25

Most of the forums are dead, or at the ones I visit. But then if you ask/post on Facebook you either get ignored or slagged off.
Jan 27 2017 12:13 PM

Sam14

People have discovered the 'Search' bar so all those repeated posts have stopped haha
Jan 27 2017 09:35 PM

mab01uk

This new International Cooper Forum is worth a look, covers all types of Mini's
http://www.minicooperforum.org/index.php
Jan 30 2017 12:00 AM