Community Status Updates
chipmongrel360
What's the going rate for a 1275 engine these days? seen one for sale for £200, complete with gearbox etc, but hasn't been running for 4 years and isn't seized...was apparently running perfect before removal.
Feb 25 2014 07:29 PM
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TehMarchant
Around that price unfortunately mate. When buying an engine just assume that it will need a full rebuild.
Feb 25 2014 07:30 PM -
ShaunaFTW
Wahhh! £200 is cheap! Sure some people are selling them for close to twice as much as that, everyone is after 1275s atm.
Feb 25 2014 08:37 PM -
chipmongrel360
yea, thought it was a decent sorta price, may go have a look at it, would be very nice if it was good enough for a straight swap :D
cheers guys
Feb 25 2014 08:44 PM
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lukepilot
Black Box insurance reduces my premium by £250 to below £1000 for my first car. RESULT
Feb 25 2014 06:07 PM
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lukepilot
I finish work before half 10 and never wake up before 6 - winner :D
Feb 25 2014 07:28 PM -
ShaunaFTW
Do they limit your mileage? They charge to take it away too I've heard.
Feb 25 2014 07:40 PM -
lukepilot
Free installation etc
Feb 25 2014 07:53 PM
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Moggyton
>8^)
Feb 25 2014 07:43 PM -
porl
<(")
Feb 25 2014 08:39 PM -
SecretSugar
:P
Feb 25 2014 08:40 PM
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deanymini
Now there's the spirit. Whatever happened to trying your best in everything you do?
Feb 25 2014 04:55 PM -
the_samkingdon15
I don't mind the cooking and to be honest the theory.. but the teacher is such an asshole.. I ******* HATE HER
Feb 25 2014 05:14 PM -
JOE123
sam but you cant cook either ;)
Feb 25 2014 07:16 PM
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Moggyton
The lack of VAT can be very misleading
Feb 25 2014 12:00 PM -
lewBlew
It has the price with VAT right underneath it? Perhaps they could swap them.
Feb 25 2014 04:54 PM -
SecretSugar
Maybe they could make an option when you sign on your account, you can choose to view items with only VAT prices on for customers like us.
Feb 25 2014 05:01 PM
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adampat84
Just had a phone call from my local Staples saying my Parcel has arrived!
Feb 25 2014 10:44 AM -
lewBlew
Agree, they can be very quick sometimes. I love Mini Spares (and my discount).
Feb 25 2014 04:53 PM
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lyndseyp27
Have fun :)
Feb 25 2014 10:16 AM -
porl
I want to go there
Feb 25 2014 08:40 PM -
Vicky1000
Its well worth going, was amazing learning about the things you don't see:-)
Feb 26 2014 11:44 AM
lukesanders
Would love to know if the previous owner is on the forum. Anyone from Wolverhampton that used to have a Red Hot?
Feb 24 2014 09:30 PM
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big-jay
Snap ;-)
Feb 25 2014 12:13 AM -
Midas Mk1
I stored most of my stuff during the resto in my room lol, had centre binacle, steering wheel, mirrors on my shelf ahaha
Feb 25 2014 07:46 AM -
M J W J
I think its about equal with me.
Feb 25 2014 08:46 AM
IainStallard
Was driving along today and someone flashed their lights at me; was getting dark so I thought it was because my lights weren't on. Then I notice my bonnet flapping around... what could cause the bonnet to un-latch?
Feb 24 2014 08:30 PM
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miniman24
Jacking up wouldnt do it unless your shell is very weakened by rust or bad repairs, the Mini shell is very stiff :) Sure you closed it properly haha
Feb 25 2014 01:44 AM -
silve1999
last time you opened the bonnet you may have bent the pin slightly, bend it back make sure it all mates up when closing push firmlty down and try and tug the bonnet up once closed
Feb 25 2014 09:15 AM -
IainStallard
It all seems secure, hopefully it was just a one off
Feb 25 2014 09:50 AM
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Grimshaw17
I'm enjoying the luxuries at the minute but it fails to put the smile on my face like the mini does
Feb 24 2014 09:48 PM -
robminibcy
What you got?
Feb 24 2014 09:54 PM -
Grimshaw17
IS200 with the benefits of running LPG :)
Feb 24 2014 09:59 PM
Artful Dodger
time to draw me up a new wiring loom. wish me luck! going to need a LOT of beer and ponderin'
Feb 24 2014 07:41 PM
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Artful Dodger
its fiine i do my best work track side with a beer in hand.
horn? indicators? man this a a RACECAR! aint none of that
Feb 24 2014 08:05 PM -
'Chop'
You only need a pencil to draw a loom.... should be easy :-P
Feb 24 2014 09:51 PM -
Artful Dodger
Done half.. That's good enough for me to start ordering stuff to build it this weekend:D
Feb 24 2014 10:52 PM
Beard16
Just got my car back from the people over at Gloucester-mini.co.uk and just here to say how happy I am with the work they have done on my car. Not only is the work amazing quality, but also they were so helpful when it came down to what had to be done to the car! The speed at which they worked at was amazing and had my car done in under a week with some very major work done and a lot of rust cleaned out, during the work they also sent me images of the work, which kept me up to date with w...
Feb 24 2014 06:39 PM
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silver_toes
Good to hear a positive review of mini specialist. Stick the review up in this section if you've got time so it's not lost http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/forum/191-products-and-services-reviews/
Feb 24 2014 06:58 PM
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Domneon
as usual, check for rust and don't be afraid of poking around underneath and under carpets. They shouldn't mind if they don't have anything to hide. If everything checks out mechanically, document wise and the price is right, then go for it
Feb 24 2014 06:50 PM -
lukepilot
I'm hoping so it's less than 2 hours away, then a party that night so if I get it I can pull ;-)
Feb 24 2014 07:08 PM
