Community Status Updates
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IainStallard
Steering lock isn't on! Makes no difference, need a new barrel -.-
Oct 14 2014 09:56 PM -
IainStallard
New steering lock and barrel fitted and sorted :D
Oct 15 2014 11:46 AM -
willava182
Good man :)
Oct 15 2014 05:36 PM
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The Matt
Who are you?
Oct 15 2014 07:11 AM
willava182
Okay I might do a modern engine swap, sick of the a-series always going wrong :(
Oct 14 2014 06:43 PM
Chance
Best insurer to try for my cosmetically modified metro? Wider tyres, stainless exhaust and manifold, lowered...20years old old..2years NCD...1 own fault claim
Oct 14 2014 06:20 PM
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Grimshaw17
Elephant was best for me on the mini. £470 it worked out to be. 19, 1 year NCB, Adjustable suspension, exhaust and manifold, alloys, interior and exterior modifications. All on agreed value and they have a copy of modifications list and pictures :)
Oct 14 2014 07:15 PM
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Domneon
The one I pulled from a 208 isnt too much bigger than an A series engine, the gearbox will of course add some size but won't be too different from the micra and honda engines. It was a ehdi 92 and was incredibly easy to lift around. Has about 92 bhp and 230 nm of torque
Oct 14 2014 05:06 PM -
cubby1701
I think with a red conversion it would be silly fun
Oct 14 2014 06:30 PM -
mini stephen
The vibration and wheight would be to much for the mini some of the more modern small ones will easily produce over a hundred brake but cost could be a bit high
Oct 14 2014 06:54 PM
dprac1ng
Argh! Anybody in NZ have a flywheel puller? Anybody at all? I don't think progress could have stopped any quicker than it it did haha.
Oct 14 2014 03:22 AM
Hsopp97
Looking to sell my Nut & Bolt restored 1979 Austin Morris Mini, I'm in Norfolk. Any questions or queries please do get in touch. Contact Harry on 07825998363
Oct 13 2014 08:01 PM
chuffed
what are pattern boot floor repair panels formed like? the ones that sit next to the wheel arch?
Oct 13 2014 07:37 PM
willava182
Is there anything wrong with charging the car with the battery still connected, shouldn't blow the alternator should it?
Oct 13 2014 05:18 PM
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mini stephen
Hi shouldn't damage the car would just put extra load on charger if u have any extras like alarm or radio has constant feed these will still pull a small amount of current even though turned off I would pull a lead off if ya don't want to do that just make sure ur charger has overload protection
Oct 13 2014 06:17 PM -
RedRuby
Use trickle charge only, don't use a fast charge facility if you charger has one.
Oct 13 2014 07:42 PM
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Big Sam
You're best trying the military renacment forums etc.
Oct 13 2014 04:37 PM -
RedRuby
Have a look at this linkhttp://www.cckw.org/ben_hur_trailers.htm
Oct 13 2014 04:45 PM
Miniminx71
Few tiny rust bubble repairs to scuttle, top of A panel, headlight seam and a bit of a chunk on the rear valance - £400 plus VAT. Jeez, you have to be either minted or do it yourself to afford a Mini these days.I can see why so many are just left to get really rotten.
Oct 13 2014 02:44 PM
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Big Sam
Though conversely, good money to be have if you start your own business!
Oct 13 2014 02:49 PM -
Ben_O
Is that quote to rub down and re-paint the rusty areas or is it to cut out and replace those areas?
Hopefully the latter because mini's rust from the inside out, especially on the seam under the headlight. If it's just rubbed down and re-painted then you would just be chucking £400 away im afraid as the rust will return quickly unless its chopped right out.
Oct 13 2014 02:55 PM -
Miniminx71
Well, apparently not as a one man band. My guy (who's straight as anything) can only charge a max of £40 an hour. Any more than that and he loses out to other garages employing more than one person. His rent and everything has shot up meaning he's actually earning less than he was 5 years ago. 10 hours work is actually about right - little bubbles mean a bigger problem. Ok if you can work out of your own garage I guess. Biggest expense is overheads.
Oct 13 2014 02:59 PM
