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SecretSugar
Don't you just love brain dead drivers what cause serious life threatening crashes on motorways!
Aug 24 2013 08:14 PM
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'Chop'
I think anyone that has a collision whilst eating a chocolate bar, should be banned for life, have their car crushed and given custodian sentence for wasting sweet confectionaries and I should have the choccy, because I've just walked up to the village shop to get a Mars bar and they were closed :-( Need chocolate.....
Aug 25 2013 12:10 PM -
TehMarchant
Best reply ever chop,but ehem. This is still a serious matter.
Aug 25 2013 12:53 PM -
SecretSugar
To make matters worst, the lorry driver what caused the crash pretended to be hurt, then got out of the van, walked around ringing people and as soon as the ambulance and police were near, he jumped back in his lorry and was hurt again...grrrr
Aug 25 2013 01:59 PM
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silve1999
awesome, looking forward to seeing it. you gonna stick with original colours? :)
Aug 25 2013 07:11 AM -
rhys-89
Yes keeping it all as original as poss still got original engine and interior - the carpets
May 09 2014 06:20 AM
lyndseyp27
So, electrician 'fixed' my electrics again. Now my high beams will work when flashed, but won't stay on. Any advice what to check?
Aug 24 2013 05:23 PM
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minirage
This electrician sounds a bit of a fool, where's he based?
Aug 25 2013 09:33 AM -
lyndseyp27
I shall have another look today - not sorted yet, not sure what I'm doing but ill give it a go. Ill try another indicator stalk today to see if that works, if not ill look for this slam panel you mention :)
He's a nightmare electrician! (He's a mechanic who said he was amazing with electrics for minis...) names mark from mj mobile mechanic (although he has a unit now).
Aug 25 2013 10:10 AM -
lyndseyp27
In pelsall, Walsall way.
Aug 25 2013 10:10 AM
tomb1992
pay some on to fit a 1275 or just mod my 998 for road and sprint mini :/??
Aug 24 2013 02:12 PM
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tomb1992
don't really have the tools and know how. never done a swap/ performance mods on a project besides services :/
Aug 24 2013 04:14 PM -
miniman24
If you have the means to lift the engine out of the car, an engine change is one of the easier jobs on a Mini :D
Aug 24 2013 05:15 PM -
HarrysMini
You don't need an engine crane; Support with wood/bricks and unbolt the subby, then just get a mate to help you lift the shell over the engine. Obviously disconnect anything connected to the engine first.
Aug 24 2013 05:58 PM
Carlsmini
Cone filter and correct needle fitted. Carb precisely tuned and now car feels and sounds great :)! Surprised by the difference
Aug 24 2013 06:09 AM
MiniMan1996
In need of a new engine block. Kind of broke the threads when torquing the head down. Would like to just put a bike engine in instead, but the price is kind of a downer.
Aug 24 2013 02:01 AM
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MiniMan1996
Can I do that with a tap and dye set or do I need to buy a special tool?
Aug 29 2013 10:37 PM -
Domneon
You need to get the thread size and then search for the right Helicoil set. It consists of an over sized drill bit, over sized tap, thread inserts and insertion tool. You have to be careful so if you don't have the confidence then get a machine shop to do it. Cheaper than buying a new block
Aug 29 2013 10:52 PM -
MiniMan1996
Well Im at college at the moment, and we basically have a workshop with every tool needed. So Ill go back to college and see what I can do, because need be Ill get my tutor to give me a hand and for free. So definitely a lot cheaper. Cheers mate, appreciate it
Aug 31 2013 10:46 PM
Wise Old Elf
Thinking of buying a Bini from my boss. Not really my thing but low mileage and nice red leather interior!
Aug 23 2013 05:50 PM
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jaydee
1hr and no one still noticed..
On a mini forum they should have pointed out that.
Aug 23 2013 08:07 PM -
TehMarchant
Doesn't affect me jaydee, mine is a '78 :)
Aug 23 2013 08:41 PM -
100ev8
its just a car ! what difference does the name make ?
Aug 23 2013 08:49 PM
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robminibcy
I followed one once. Was so nice to feel really big and powerful for a change!
Aug 23 2013 06:29 PM -
Hrimfaxi
Only opportunity to "Lord it up" in a Mini haha. This 500 didn't hang about though!
Aug 23 2013 06:43 PM
jsiggee
Hopefuly get Mary back next weekend looking all shiny, rust and dent free! :D
Aug 23 2013 03:32 PM
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RWRio93
mine is on tuesday... good luck!
Aug 23 2013 07:56 PM
IainStallard
Hate road surface dressing. Tar and stones are no substitute for proper tarmac!
Aug 23 2013 01:23 PM
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sledgehammer
good for stone chips
Aug 23 2013 02:07 PM -
IainStallard
I hate the fact that I'm crawling along at less than 20mph trying to avoid stones flicking up, and then some enormous range rover comes storming along the other way, throwing stones everywhere!
Aug 23 2013 02:14 PM -
jsiggee
Complain to the council. Probably won't get anywhere but its always good to have a moan!
Aug 23 2013 03:31 PM
MiniMaly
9 days until I set off to travel the world - no mini but I will be living in a campervan for the 1st 2 months in Australia!!!
Aug 23 2013 11:52 AM
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feeenix14
awesome, i did the same thing a few years back, started in sydney drove all the way down the great ocean road round to melbourne adelaide and up all the way to ayers rock !! unforgettable. if you are into cars then try and get to the batthurst race track, they have a good museum and its free to go around the track, but bear in mind that cornering hard in a campervan will usually mean pots and pans everywhere
Aug 23 2013 03:27 PM -
MiniMaly
That's the same route as we're doing! I doubt I'll take the van on track as I don't want to shed out loads on insurance if it breaks! Although I hear there's a massive drift scene in New Zealnd so I'll get involved in that when I get there!!
Aug 30 2013 01:21 PM
