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the_samkingdon15

ahaha
May 21 2014 09:49 AM

RossKnight

well I say fine, they touch the b pillar I seem to remember, but they don't get in the way of anything.
May 21 2014 11:15 AM

the_samkingdon15

how about height ross? would i need to raise the runners?
May 21 2014 11:19 AM

RossKnight

I've only sat in them in other peoples cars, but I'm 6'1 and the height seemed a lot better actually
May 21 2014 11:51 AM

the_samkingdon15

depends where.. i have one inside but not a seaed building and it started within a few weeks.. id only sanded rear quarter
May 21 2014 09:41 AM

Domneon

More money to spend on Minis
May 21 2014 10:01 AM

petehuws

Damn, it's tough buddy... Been there myself more times than I'd like, but you do bounce back in time... Keep positive, I know how you're feeling, look forward to the summer & enjoy for the moment spending more time with your buddies! Everything happens for a reason.
May 21 2014 10:16 AM

rally515

+1 That, my emotions have toughened after the first few relationships didn't go so well so I just go with the outlook of enjoying the good times and ignoring the bad, lifes for living so don't waist another day down in the dumps (When you could be on TMF looking at project threads to motovate your own like I do Hahha)
May 21 2014 04:44 PM

SuperDeLuxeNick

like?
May 20 2014 08:57 PM

robminibcy

Yes they are drums, disc hubs have the flange on the side not the bottom. The flange on those simply holds the brake back plate on,
May 20 2014 07:26 PM

robminibcy

http://minispares.com/product/Classic/Brakes/Front/FAM2390.aspx?0401&ReturnUrl=/search/classic/hubs.aspx|Back to search
here the tab goes length ways between the ball joints where as the drum hubs you linked there is 1 either side
May 20 2014 07:28 PM

Deathrow

The hubs in the auction you've linked are disc brake hubs.
May 20 2014 08:36 PM

rally515

I don't have a picture but i can tell you that it runs up from the floor pan, to the upright of the bulkhead under the crossmember and then around the bulkhead crossmember into the T-piece and then the master cylinder :)
May 21 2014 06:42 AM

Abimini

Thanks!
May 21 2014 06:58 AM

rally515

You're welcome :D
May 21 2014 07:10 AM

JonnyAlpha

Try swapping it at a Pub? or switch to Argon / CO2 / O2 mix, for a lot better welding results, there is / was a deal with BOC Volkzone massive thread on it in the link below.

I am stuck with Adams Gas not a bad deal though, no rental about £50 refundable deposit and £30 for the gas, they have suppliers all over the country, or look for a welding supplier in your area that does Hobby Gas (I don't mean the small bottles) poss Wellington Welding)? Their Hobby Gas is abou...
May 20 2014 06:44 PM

megamini_jb

Weld bits of chocolate onto mini? :p
May 20 2014 12:53 PM

Richie83

A chocolate mini would be awesome

May 20 2014 04:39 PM

miniboy1993

What did it fail on ??
May 20 2014 06:32 PM