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inim_repooc
*shuts heater valve* *breaks* *opens glove box and closes it *catch locks it in* Not a good day!
Feb 24 2016 04:37 PM
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Steve220
Where did your valve break?
Feb 25 2016 01:16 PM -
inim_repooc
Clip has shot off the back
Feb 25 2016 04:59 PM
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inim_repooc
Causaly drove home with the song '16 tonnes' playing on the radio...
Feb 19 2016 11:55 PM
inim_repooc
When double clutching through gears, should you take the clutch to the floor, or like I do and just dip it say a third to half way?
Feb 17 2016 06:28 PM
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Steve220
Why are you double clutching?
Feb 18 2016 08:04 AM -
inim_repooc
3rd to 2nd syncho
Feb 18 2016 09:50 AM -
spiguy
You will be pressing the clutch pedal to come out of 3rd, and also to go into 2nd, so in both cases you need to have the clutch fully depressed. The only question would be when letting the clutch out in neutral between the gears, do you need to let it fully out, to which I would say you could probably get away with only letting it out half way or so, as the point is just to spin the gears up in neutral.
Feb 18 2016 05:01 PM
inim_repooc
Washed the mini - the colour is the worst - any slight spec or smudge stands out :(
Feb 15 2016 02:35 PM
inim_repooc
A simple way of knowing when my oils is getting low is once the gears start getting a bit notchy, its on the min line... Hmmm
Feb 12 2016 12:15 AM
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Anthony30
I take it you don't change the oil every 4k miles. :)
Feb 12 2016 06:32 AM -
inim_repooc
That's about right Haha, rocker cover gasket has been leaking that's the main problem - the engine its self doesn't 'use' much at all got to get around to that gasket!
Feb 12 2016 08:40 AM -
Anthony30
Yep, I've had the same problem in the past. :(
Feb 12 2016 06:14 PM
inim_repooc
Am I right in thinking the late minis, mpi years, had the same engine, cooper or not (apart from the works stuff etc..)
Feb 10 2016 03:47 PM
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inim_repooc
indeed!
Feb 10 2016 05:21 PM -
Corey96Williams
What are the differences on the SPi and the SPi Cooper? I thought those were mainly rebadged.
Feb 10 2016 07:50 PM -
Fast Ivan
different cam, higher compression ratio, ecu gave a richer mixture, different final drive
Feb 10 2016 08:21 PM
inim_repooc
Random thought, how secure are the locks on the late rover minis? I'd guess about as good as all of the previous ones with that design, which is not very? Haha
Feb 09 2016 12:35 AM
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inim_repooc
*van
Feb 09 2016 10:25 PM -
pusb
Did the later ones still have separate door and ignition keys?
Feb 09 2016 10:31 PM -
inim_repooc
Yup
Feb 09 2016 10:32 PM
inim_repooc
Me: sorry mini, your taking me to work today even if it is crap weather! Mini: nope
Feb 08 2016 09:09 AM
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Fast Ivan
Lol
Feb 08 2016 10:46 AM -
inim_repooc
it literally refused to start after I walk into the garage and said that haha!then I remembered I left the inertia cutoff switch unplugged... lol
Feb 08 2016 03:52 PM
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inim_repooc
Took the wheel off and there was a black line that matched where I thought it wanted moving to, do I'd guess that it was straight and that it's been moved before.
Feb 06 2016 01:39 PM -
Steve220
You can, but there's nothing to say that might be wrong. However, give it a go!
Feb 06 2016 06:03 PM -
inim_repooc
Set it lke that (sempt about right as to where I thought it should be anyway) will see how it is when this sodding rain goes away!
Feb 06 2016 07:05 PM
inim_repooc
any tips on how to reduce the sound of the rad fan inside the cabin? (bar removing it!)
Feb 04 2016 08:22 PM
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RossKnight
never ever have I heard the fan over the induction/exhaust/road noise
Feb 04 2016 11:42 PM -
Midas Mk1
Aha same, even with a metal export fan I can only hear it when the bonnets open and i'm stood next to it.
Used Dynamat on my latests resto, makes a massive difference even when used sparingly
Feb 05 2016 08:09 AM -
Steve220
You're not going to make a night and day change as the later mini's come with a fair bit of sound proofing. I would suggest checking all your engine mounts and tie bar bushes are OK as the vibrations will travel through the body if they're perishing.
Feb 05 2016 04:02 PM
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Anthony30
Yep, very classy. :)
Jan 31 2016 06:41 PM -
Domneon
I loved the dash
Jan 31 2016 07:54 PM -
inim_repooc
Yeah, its not to some peoples' taste, that's fine, Ill have it! :D it also has the seats I want for my mini!
http://www.woodandpickett.com/uploads/carsale/161.big.jpg
Jan 31 2016 08:45 PM
inim_repooc
I keep seeing minis on 10's that I like... But I just brought new 13" tires and overhauled all the brakes - plus my bank account says no.. But... Ahhhrhhggg, help me! Haha
Jan 29 2016 07:29 PM
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Fast Ivan
Just keep your eyes open and pick the bits up bit by bit. Some ap 7.5" calipers went for 60 on the bay the other week
Jan 29 2016 07:46 PM -
inim_repooc
It's certainly something I like the idea of doing, but I dont want to 'mess up' my mini as right now it has it's original wheels and arches... (sportspack)
I have been considering the following routes:
keep it the same - original and doesn't look too bad from the right angles...
deepdish 13's to better fill sportspack arches
Keep current wheels and look at different arches that aren't as 'over the top' as the s...
Jan 29 2016 08:20 PM -
59 Speed
You're not the only one! :) Got some deep dished 7x13s and I've also got some exactions that I'm considering getting made into 2 piece - can't make my mind up!
Jan 29 2016 09:15 PM
inim_repooc
funny that, you need experience in retail to get a job in retail, to get experience in retail... to get a job in retail..
Jan 22 2016 11:48 PM
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Down&Out
You dont want to work in retail anyway, trust me!
Jan 23 2016 09:01 PM -
Anthony30
Better than getting your hands dirty, full of diesel, and always cold for peanuts!
Jan 23 2016 09:39 PM -
inim_repooc
I don't want to end up full time in retail, I just picked up a retail job before Christmas and this is the issue I had when getting the job! As mentioned above, how do they prove you don't have experience? Hehe
Jan 24 2016 03:13 PM
