Community Status Updates
herdy
Stripped out the mini and found out the bloke who did my sill last year just welded over. F*** SAKE!!
Jan 19 2014 10:29 AM
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herdy
I feel completely robbed.
Jan 19 2014 05:08 PM -
silver_toes
I'm in a similar position. Can you go back and try and get a refund (maybe at least a partial one) as I assume you don't want the same guy working on it again. At least that way you've got some money to put towards getting the job done right. It can be pretty depressing finding something like this though.
Jan 19 2014 05:38 PM -
herdy
Unfortunately I don't think I can. It was a cash job.
Jan 19 2014 06:38 PM
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IainStallard
Surely that's better than having to drag them out of bed? :P
Jan 19 2014 07:52 AM -
MaxAndPaddy
i dont let them go to bed until MOTD finishes, that does the trick ;-)
Jan 19 2014 09:04 AM
MiniGrin
Regretting putting so many pictures of my mini up on my profile, keep seing them and it makes me miss it even more :',(
Jan 18 2014 10:11 PM
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megamini_jb
Are they making any progress on it mate?
Jan 18 2014 10:14 PM -
MiniGrin
Slowly but surely, the box is now being refurbished, went to a local refurbishes on Friday (was planning on sending it to guess works but the garage didn't think much of sending it down to near London from up here near Sheffield), but this local guy he has taken it to is also a mini engine and gearbox guy (don't know who). So im guessing the box will be ready Monday, refitted Tuesday and ready for me picking to car up Wednesday.... hopefully :)
Jan 18 2014 10:18 PM
M J W J
You know its been too long since you last cleaned your car when you find that what you thought was part of the door rubbing strip is in fact you side repeater light. Under the mud it was hard to tell
Jan 18 2014 09:31 PM
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MiniGrin
I feel sorry for your car!! XD
Jan 18 2014 10:13 PM -
M J W J
By the time I get to work on Monday it will go back to looking like it did. At least it is clean until then.
Jan 18 2014 10:45 PM -
Midas Mk1
A guy in my office had his car fail it's mot for being too dirty lol
Jan 18 2014 11:12 PM
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RossKnight
Yes?
Jan 18 2014 09:13 PM -
Minigirl
<3
Jan 20 2014 09:56 PM
Grimshaw17
Where can i buy the sleeve the windscreen wiper mechanism goes through?
Jan 18 2014 07:47 PM
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59 Speed
There's one on eBay, search classic mini wiper mechanism
Jan 18 2014 08:04 PM -
jonny f
http://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/windscreen-wiper-motor-bundy-tube-1100mm
Used that to move mine inside the car.
Jan 18 2014 08:41 PM -
Grimshaw17
Thanks guys!
Jan 18 2014 08:49 PM
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cooperdan
Oh yeh where is it then, spill beans :-p
Jan 18 2014 07:39 PM -
Ministage2
also got one - very very cool bit of kit - dont metion it in the Security section though you will get a kicking from everyone on there
Jan 18 2014 08:06 PM -
ShaunaFTW
Urgh be careful! I have one of these on my work van and most of the time doesn't start after 3 days because it's drained the battery :(
Jan 18 2014 08:21 PM
Muscle
Have an idea of making a In-Car Entertainent system using a raspberry Pi. My plan should allow it to act as the cars radio, play mp3s, sat-nav. Could be used to control other things. I don't own a mini but i have thoguht of this idea. Other stuff could be done like security, controlling Heater, hands-free phone calls. Do you think it could sell? I think the possible market price would be £150. Or am i just crazy.
Jan 18 2014 04:54 PM
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Muscle
I'm thinkinh it should be touch screen.
Jan 18 2014 04:59 PM -
Daniel_moody25
I think that could be a fairly decent idea, you'd need to amp the output for the audio though otherwise it would sound abit naff
Jan 18 2014 06:00 PM -
Muscle
Thanks.
Jan 18 2014 06:37 PM
RossKnight
Bit the bullet, purchased most of the panels needed, no going back now...
Jan 18 2014 03:49 PM
lukepilot
Anybody interested in Cameras I might have two old 35mm ones for sale, to fund my mini
Jan 18 2014 02:01 PM
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RossKnight
I shouldn't... but tempt me
Jan 18 2014 03:07 PM -
HarrysMini
Not cameras, have enough of those bloody things. Don't suppose you have any lenses though?
Jan 18 2014 05:38 PM -
lukepilot
Decided not to sell, gift from my dad they were, sentimental value and all that
Jan 18 2014 11:10 PM
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sherly
Me too! Can't wait... :)
Jan 18 2014 04:25 PM
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MaxAndPaddy
buy a 998 :-(
Jan 18 2014 01:18 PM -
HarrysMini
1300! The cheapest I can get is double that! The joys of having a Cooper. Kind of wish I'd gone for a BOC now. I'll probably fit a Webasto as soon as I can afford one anyway.
Jan 18 2014 01:28 PM -
lukepilot
I'd love a 998, I prefer the sound and having to floor it on the hilly roads on the way to 6th form. Anything with a carb really, easier to tune
Jan 18 2014 02:00 PM
