Community Status Updates
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megamini_jb
Nice! So what do you think so far?
Aug 20 2015 10:30 PM -
Corey96Williams
Think they're awesome. I feel higher up in the car but it feels better. Having a headrests and side bolsters is such an improvement :)
Aug 22 2015 06:31 PM
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Ben_O
Pretty much what i have just spent. And that was just on a couple of panels...
Aug 15 2015 06:04 PM
Corey96Williams
Been thinking about getting a cheap car for over Winter... But I don't want anything else :(
Aug 02 2015 03:28 PM
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Corey96Williams
Been thinking about a new Mini. Perhaps a red one and spray the wheels grey to match my real Mini. I'd need a sticker that says "I Have a Real Mini At Home".
Aug 02 2015 06:22 PM -
megamini_jb
Binis are cool :) I like the idea of making it like your classic and I had a sticker on the back of my saying 'my other car is an original mini'
Aug 02 2015 06:59 PM -
Corey96Williams
I might do that when the time comes :)
Aug 03 2015 02:39 AM
Corey96Williams
Been thinking about getting a cheap car for over Winter... But I don't want anything else :(
Aug 02 2015 03:28 PM
Corey96Williams
Does Supreme Unleaded do any more good to an old engine than regular? I work at a petrol station and every single classic car that comes in fills up with Supreme.
Jul 28 2015 05:26 PM
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Archived4
My car was setup in 99 octane so that's what I try and run it on.
Jul 28 2015 11:11 PM -
RooBoonix
It just makes me happy to run mine on V-Power and avoid supermarket fuel as I know I'm giving my engine half decent fuel and not gumming it up with crap
Jul 29 2015 02:29 PM -
Anthony30
Using cheap fuel, especially diesel, from petrol stations can cause problems. Stick to the best Shell petrol/diesel available. :)
Jul 29 2015 05:35 PM
Corey96Williams
My father keeps putting an oil drip tray under the car when I park it on the drive for the 2 black dots of oil you get every 24 hours. I pulled off without knowing and it got stuck between my wheel and arch, and cracked the arch!! Not a happy start to my day...
Jul 27 2015 01:48 PM
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Steve220
My dad did the same thing when I had my first mini. Which is why I moved out as soon as I could lol
Jul 27 2015 02:12 PM -
Corey96Williams
My plan exactly, haha. He's the sort of person who will now complain about his flattened tray! Nevermind my bloody car!
Jul 27 2015 02:16 PM
Corey96Williams
Spent something like 4-5 hours show prepping the Mini with Auto Finesse wax and polish. Very pleased with the result :)
Jul 18 2015 04:10 PM
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Vinay-RS
The show and shine section? :) Would be cool to see how it looks. What was the process that you followed in the detailing?
Jul 18 2015 05:08 PM -
Corey96Williams
http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/topic/305980-show-me-your-detailed-minis/ Posted :)
Jul 18 2015 05:33 PM -
Vinay-RS
Very nice :)
Jul 18 2015 05:48 PM
Corey96Williams
What's the best chrome polish? Everyone says Autosol but it seems to do next to nothing...
Jul 16 2015 03:02 PM
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Corey96Williams
I don't suppose you have a brand new tub/pot of AF Mercury to sell too? Haha.
Jul 16 2015 09:20 PM -
ShaunaFTW
I have, AF is the worst metal polish I've used to be honest. It's got not cut at all
Jul 17 2015 07:42 AM -
deanymini
I find Autosol brilliant. I've also heard people rave about using Cola and tin foil. Never tried it, but apparently very good!
Jul 17 2015 10:14 AM
Corey96Williams
After spending a few hundred pounds on the Mini's MOT, it drives like a new car :)
Jun 26 2015 07:42 PM
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Fast Ivan
what did it need?
Jun 26 2015 08:09 PM -
Corey96Williams
Everything, haha. Emmissions, exhaust leak, missing rear fog light, needed new brakes and they needed adjusting, corrosion and a list of advisories I wanted done :)
Jun 26 2015 08:18 PM
Corey96Williams
My Mini's first MOT tomorrow (With my ownership, of course).There's nothing wrong with it, but still a bit nerve racking.
Jun 04 2015 07:45 PM
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Corey96Williams
The emissions were terrible too. But at least the car will be put right, and it's an opportunity to get a RC40/Maniflow that I always wanted :)
Jun 06 2015 12:53 PM -
spiguy
The key plus point there is that there was no mention of body corrosion issues, which is great news. I assume it is the back subframe which has been faulted, which isn't too bad a job.
Jun 06 2015 02:10 PM -
Corey96Williams
Yeah it is the rear subframe :)
Jun 06 2015 02:36 PM
Corey96Williams
My Mini's first classic car show tomorrow... I've been to tons of car shows, first time I'll be parked inside one!
Apr 11 2015 07:57 PM
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BronkoMini
Malvern? as it's also the first time I'll have a car indoors.
Apr 11 2015 09:53 PM -
Stevie W
Good luck, I hope it goes well for you!!!!
Apr 12 2015 06:11 AM -
Corey96Williams
I was more of a mass gathering than an organised show at Bristol Queens Square. It had absolutely everything there, from V8 Pickup Trucks to DeLorens. Much better than expected, loved it :)
Apr 13 2015 07:33 PM
Corey96Williams
Just had an impromptu race with a chav in a Fiesta across a mountain. The phrase "Corners like it's on rails" is definitely accurate!
Feb 05 2015 04:38 PM
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a_woolhouse
haha, bet his girlfriend wishes she was with you and not that donut in his awful fiesta, i used to get it alot at the traffic lights in summer near me
Feb 05 2015 04:58 PM -
Corey96Williams
I was only having a gentle drive over the mountain, and I see this Fiesta approach me a bit too fast. A race he wanted and a race he got ;) I can't see me ever getting rid of it!
Feb 05 2015 05:02 PM -
a_woolhouse
haha well good on you for showing him that classic minis still have it :D
Feb 05 2015 05:07 PM
Corey96Williams
48 hours into Mini ownership, and I find myself at a busy roundabout junction with my hazards on...
Jan 20 2015 06:23 PM
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miniman24
Yup same for me, about 40 mins after buying, conked out and had to join the AA there and then for £120 :D dodgy wire going to the coil, and it was at night in January!
Jan 20 2015 10:11 PM -
lyndseyp27
Hehe oh been there. It's a treat. But taught me not to be scared of it braking down after a few hours at the side of the M1 haha.
Jan 20 2015 10:53 PM -
Corey96Williams
I haven't owned it long, but I doubt it would see much motorway.
I've driven on a motorway only once in my Mini... Anything above 65 is a little nerve racking anyway haha.
Jan 20 2015 11:28 PM
