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robminibcy

:-0 well that's an eventful first drive! Hope its ok. Feels great the first time though.
Apr 07 2014 12:06 AM

Vicky1000

Haha was very eventful well we found out that the wheel wasn't right as when on it wobbled so put spare on and it didn't move. Yeah luckily the way the wheel fell into the arch it stopped any damage, we think the only damage it's done is knocked the tracking out slightly but I'm getting new wheels on her soon so will get that done at same time. And yeah felt amazing getting to finally drive it :D
Apr 07 2014 08:24 AM

RossKnight

still got the other side to do, both door steps, both outer sills, whole front end, scuttle and rear valance aha
Apr 03 2014 08:14 PM

Midas Mk1

Will be looking out for you Ross, you've got a busy few weeks ahead! aha
Apr 03 2014 08:16 PM

Vicky1000

Wow okay you've got a lot to do, I've gotta figure out why mines not starting. Flat and polish it, learn how to clean it to perfection for show n shine and put interior together once my gauges are working lol
Apr 04 2014 08:22 AM

Dan

You can always ask in the technical section if you want some help, we've all been there.
Apr 01 2014 06:45 PM

jackmason

Good luck finding and stopping the leak :)
Apr 01 2014 06:54 PM

Vicky1000

Yeah pretty gutted on the way its going at the moment. Its hard to ask in technical section as not sure what id be asking and thinks its cause the gasket on water pump broke and thought that instant gasket would help but don't think it has, so gotta re strip the alternator, radiator ect to have a look lol. Just want to drive it now ive got my license :(
Apr 01 2014 06:54 PM

cal844

Is there fuel and a spark?! Does the starter motor spin or click?!

Mar 31 2014 09:14 PM

Vicky1000

Yeah there is spark and fuel. And yes it bump starts its almost as though the battery is draining after one start ordered another new battery but trying a more powerful one. It's frustrating me that it's sat on my drive and not moving lol only get a chance to work on it Sundays too so can never get a huge amount done.
Mar 31 2014 10:12 PM

Kieranlee999

take your spark plugs out and tell us what colour mine is fuel just not enough if they are pinky orange then its running too lean
Apr 01 2014 07:46 AM

geoff-d

I run falkens on all my rd mini's. Get about 1500mls out of a set & no problem with grip or rd noise
Mar 28 2014 07:55 PM

IainStallard

I'd buy yoko A539s :) my falkens are downright scary in the wet
Mar 28 2014 10:54 PM

megamini_jb

+1 for A539
Mar 29 2014 09:03 AM

Midas Mk1

Well done! :D
Mar 26 2014 08:24 AM

hols_kitty

Congratulations! Hope you celebrated last night :-)
Mar 26 2014 05:18 PM

Vicky1000

Thank you :) and yeah celebrated with boyfriend he brought me some lovely roses and took me for pizza hut :) X
Mar 26 2014 06:11 PM

Vicky1000

Will do, starting to get really bad butterfly's lol
Mar 25 2014 01:11 PM

Mini-Mad-Craig

I know exactly how you feel. Honestly! Just take it as it comes and take a few deep breaths, stay calm. Take no chances at all, even if a gap seems big enough then hold back if you're unsure and just wait, make the instructor feel safe. I held back a few times and expected to get minors for hesitation but I didnt get a single one so it really is best to hold back if you're unsure, even if the car is a fair way away. Just know you can do it, and you'll do it. I know you can do...
Mar 25 2014 01:18 PM

Mini-Mad-Craig

It, lets get TMF two passes in one day
Mar 25 2014 01:18 PM

Vicky1000

well i can go from 3 hours to 8 hours and it sucks as wears me out so bad, but nothing compared to an a 11 hour shift i suppose lol
Mar 20 2014 08:05 PM

Artful Dodger

wow that sucks. 3 hours work cant be too bad though :P

haha yeah but im building a chevron B8 at the moment, its hardly work:D
Mar 20 2014 08:29 PM

Vicky1000

Awesome, it's alright doing 3hours in sense of getting afternoon to self but when pay comes it sucks and annoying when can't afford things for the mini lol
Mar 21 2014 08:52 AM

loobies-dad

I had a similar one for £94000...I wouldn't mind but it was for the mini and I am over 40 with over 20 years driving experience!
Mar 18 2014 02:29 PM

Vicky1000

Wow some insurance companies do take the mickey!
Mar 18 2014 05:04 PM

JOE123

seems legit
Mar 19 2014 10:38 AM

minikidx14

bla bla bla...
Mar 12 2014 08:25 PM

Vicky1000

Haha!
Mar 12 2014 08:25 PM

RossKnight

All jap minis run 10s ;)
Mar 12 2014 08:53 PM

Vicky1000

Haha funily enough plenty of people after said i shouldt have wore bagey clothes haha! And i deffo learned from the mistake i made so bring on the 25th! :D
Mar 12 2014 06:11 PM

BronkoMini

Good luck
Mar 12 2014 06:19 PM

Vicky1000

Thank you :)
Mar 12 2014 06:20 PM

sherly

Good luck! Sounds like a good day of spannering ahead.
Mar 01 2014 10:01 AM