Community Status Updates

spiguy

it's a modification because it is a deviation from what was fitted as standard, assuming your car didn't come with em and they were changed later.. It would be easy for an insurance company to claim it was done to improve the handling, which then suggests that you were trying to improve 'performance' with the subsequent implication that you would use this new found performance...
Jun 03 2015 10:04 PM

OfMini&Men

Then you can say non genuine parts are a modification aswell. I told my insurance company id soild mounted mine and they didn't even put it up
Jun 03 2015 10:15 PM

RooBoonix

But I'm still a learner at the moment and when I pass my insurance will already be high enough. For a complete set of new rubber mounts it's almost £100 + VAT from Minispares! I might have to go non-genuine :(
Jun 03 2015 10:22 PM

RooBoonix

Milwaukee do seem to be one of the best. Apparently The batteries are better too
May 22 2015 10:42 PM

SiZT

Sounds like it was on it's last legs or there was something wrong with the rod. The Milwaukee guns are good
May 23 2015 09:49 AM

RooBoonix

It was only a cheapish one, Techway I think. I was given it after the batteries were knackered (which I fixed). Oh well
May 23 2015 09:52 AM

Ben_O

same here
May 09 2015 12:58 PM

RooBoonix

Comes back every now and then, so I take advantage while I can :P
May 09 2015 01:00 PM

RooBoonix

I have a special grease for that, keep it in my door pocket ;)
Apr 14 2015 10:14 PM

spiguy

I've always found that wd40 / gt85 / ptfe spray does nothing for cables of any sort, including bike brake and gear cables. Oil is always the best option.
Apr 15 2015 11:52 AM

RooBoonix

I'll try oil tonight, thanks
Apr 15 2015 11:59 AM

RooBoonix

I've bought replacement ball joint sets from Minispares, for both hubs and I'm just buying the splitter now.
Mar 31 2015 09:36 PM

Ben_O

I would put the nut on even if you are replacing the ball joints as it will give you a better surface area to push against and there will be less chance of it slipping off. Personally i like the fork type splitters and a BIG hammer
Apr 01 2015 03:36 AM

RooBoonix

I've ordered the cup type, there seems to be alot of differing opinions on splitters... IF it works, it works, if not i'll order another one :P
Apr 01 2015 08:34 AM

RooBoonix

What's an acceptable draw for an SPI?
Sep 25 2014 08:45 PM

IainStallard

No idea, I could always check mine tomorrow but I've got a clock and radio memory as my draw so will be interesting to see what the drain is
Sep 25 2014 09:00 PM

RooBoonix

Well I have a radio and the A Series alarm/immobiliser installed. Don't worry too much mate, I'll have a poke around with my multimeter tomorrow and see what I can find. It got too dark for me to do anything further tonight.
Sep 25 2014 09:11 PM

1984mini25

A new separate fuse live direct from the solenoid would be best and most reliable option.
Sep 11 2014 08:32 PM

RooBoonix

I thought that. Might get one of those fused distribution boards to split it and fuse each connection. Then any earths on the screws fixing it down. Keeps it all neat and in one piece then :D
Sep 11 2014 08:39 PM

RooBoonix

Yeah the black arches are under the covers. Minispares says the white ones were fitted then. Oh well. "Exterior decorative changes" puts the insurance up millions so may have to leave the boring look for a while
Jun 05 2014 09:43 PM

alex-95

The black arches look better IMO, chrome ones look a tad tacky. I wouldn't have thought that would put the price up that much. If it was like it when you bought it I wouldn't put it down...

Jun 05 2014 09:50 PM

RooBoonix

Well I'm going to be 17 and it almost doubles it. I wasn't going to note it down, I wasn't sure if the chrome was the equivalent to an "optional extra" fitted from factory? I'm not sure I want to risk it
Jun 05 2014 09:52 PM