I would try to remove them and have another go. I dont know what the hinges look like but you could drill some holes in it so it allows the fibreglass and resin so seep into it. If that fails then pop some countersunk bolts in and smooth over thembut I dont know how strong that'll be.
Mini Sidewalk Project. *finished!*
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Posted 12 March 2009 - 11:07 PM
Sorted it now, took my time with the fibreglass. Got one on, then ran out of light for the other! Will finish it tomorrow...
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Posted 13 March 2009 - 07:02 PM
Argh...
These hinges are really annoying me now! Thought I had the first one spot on, then put the other on, and it was sat too high.
So I pussed off the fibreglass, lowered it down, and did it again. That set solid, fitted it, and it's still not right!
What's the best way to make sure the hinges are lined up perfectly straight away? I can't afford to keep changing the fibreglass, I'm running out!
These hinges are really annoying me now! Thought I had the first one spot on, then put the other on, and it was sat too high.
So I pussed off the fibreglass, lowered it down, and did it again. That set solid, fitted it, and it's still not right!
What's the best way to make sure the hinges are lined up perfectly straight away? I can't afford to keep changing the fibreglass, I'm running out!
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Posted 14 March 2009 - 06:03 PM
Had to take the Mini out the garage to get a big board of wood out that was down the side. Made a short video of it's first start in a while.
Plus I wanted to hear it with the K&N filter!
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Got me all excited now! Can't wait until it's back on the road!
Had to take the Mini out the garage today to get a big board of wood out...
Youtube Video -> Original Video
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Only got one hinge bolted on at the moment, incase you're wondering what it is at the bottom!
Had to take off the bootlid to make easier access to the battery, seeing as it only just fits in the space in the garage!
Messy interior. 10" Mountney steering wheel, very fun when driving along, not so fun on manouvers! Custom suede dash, Alpine speakers, CB radio, Sony headunit. The dash does need re-fitting and tightening up!
Interior from the other side.
My seats. Recaro GTE, with Securon harnesses. Comfiest seats I've ever sat in! Will get them re-trimmed one day. Thinking black leather, maybe just some black material...
Plus I wanted to hear it with the K&N filter!
SIj05egVRxk
Got me all excited now! Can't wait until it's back on the road!
Had to take the Mini out the garage today to get a big board of wood out...
Youtube Video -> Original Video
Pictures:
Only got one hinge bolted on at the moment, incase you're wondering what it is at the bottom!
Had to take off the bootlid to make easier access to the battery, seeing as it only just fits in the space in the garage!
Messy interior. 10" Mountney steering wheel, very fun when driving along, not so fun on manouvers! Custom suede dash, Alpine speakers, CB radio, Sony headunit. The dash does need re-fitting and tightening up!
Interior from the other side.
My seats. Recaro GTE, with Securon harnesses. Comfiest seats I've ever sat in! Will get them re-trimmed one day. Thinking black leather, maybe just some black material...
Edited by Dan6061, 14 March 2009 - 06:47 PM.
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Posted 16 March 2009 - 03:15 PM
I added you on Flickr man 
Dan have you got some detailed pictures about how you've done your wiring for the front flip?
Dan have you got some detailed pictures about how you've done your wiring for the front flip?
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Posted 17 March 2009 - 10:52 AM
Oh so that's who it was!
I haven't done anything fancy with the wiring yet, the headlights and indicators are just connected the usual way, luckily they all stay on when the front flips, I might just figure out how to keep them tidily tucked away to stop them rattling around the engine bay.
Today I'll hopefully finish trimming down the drivers side, and attatch the other rubber hook, then do the locking bonnet pins on top, and the fron't pretty much done!
I'll take pictures as I go, and get some of my wiring for you.
I haven't done anything fancy with the wiring yet, the headlights and indicators are just connected the usual way, luckily they all stay on when the front flips, I might just figure out how to keep them tidily tucked away to stop them rattling around the engine bay.
Today I'll hopefully finish trimming down the drivers side, and attatch the other rubber hook, then do the locking bonnet pins on top, and the fron't pretty much done!
I'll take pictures as I go, and get some of my wiring for you.
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Posted 17 March 2009 - 11:34 AM
Ah yeah I need some more photos of my mini up got a spare hour at college so I might upload some work.
Mm suppose you're alright with your wiring, I've got more distance to cover when my front lifts up.. need to sort out earth points for the lights, but yeah I wouldn't mind seeing some photos of your wiring
got a spare hour at college so I might upload some work.Mm suppose you're alright with your wiring, I've got more distance to cover when my front lifts up.. need to sort out earth points for the lights, but yeah I wouldn't mind seeing some photos of your wiring
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Posted 17 March 2009 - 09:06 PM
Kinda forgot to get the camera out today, was sidetracked with the excitement of finishing the front!
Only got one of my arches on, so I'll finish the others tomorrow. Spent a lot of time faffing about with a bike brake cable trying to work out how to let it hold the front up, as it's being held by the headlight wiring, and I don't trust that!
Pictures tomorrow, I promise.
Only got one of my arches on, so I'll finish the others tomorrow. Spent a lot of time faffing about with a bike brake cable trying to work out how to let it hold the front up, as it's being held by the headlight wiring, and I don't trust that!
Pictures tomorrow, I promise.
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Posted 18 March 2009 - 03:25 PM
I demand you leave the side of your car looking like that!
The gradient from white to black looks awesome.
Good to see it's coming along chap, I can't wait until I'm at the point where I can get my front fitted up nice and get all the bits and bobs attached to it
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The gradient from white to black looks awesome.
Good to see it's coming along chap, I can't wait until I'm at the point where I can get my front fitted up nice and get all the bits and bobs attached to it
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Posted 18 March 2009 - 07:38 PM
Pretty much finished it today!
Fitted the arches, which I'm loving the look of! Also fitted the side repeaters to the A panels, and found out why my front passenger indicator wasn't working, connecting came loose!
I spent some time going over some scratches with T-Cut, as I did scrap it a couple of times whilst working on it, i'm cack handed...haha!
I still need to get some rubber trim for the front, to stop it vibrating about! Also need to sort out the bonnet lining, as one side has a small gap, the other side is huge!
Going to go over the whole car with t-cut tomorrow to get the paint looking it's best, and generally give it a good clean.
Pictures tomorrow after it's shiney!
Fitted the arches, which I'm loving the look of! Also fitted the side repeaters to the A panels, and found out why my front passenger indicator wasn't working, connecting came loose!
I spent some time going over some scratches with T-Cut, as I did scrap it a couple of times whilst working on it, i'm cack handed...haha!
I still need to get some rubber trim for the front, to stop it vibrating about! Also need to sort out the bonnet lining, as one side has a small gap, the other side is huge!
Going to go over the whole car with t-cut tomorrow to get the paint looking it's best, and generally give it a good clean.
Pictures tomorrow after it's shiney!
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Posted 19 March 2009 - 12:07 PM
Sounds wicked man! 
bet your gleaming, looking forward to pictures.
bet your gleaming, looking forward to pictures.
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Posted 19 March 2009 - 01:21 PM
You want pictures? Oh I'll give you pictures...
Still needs a few little bits doing, and a good clean!
But yeah, I'm stoked.
Still needs a few little bits doing, and a good clean!
But yeah, I'm stoked.
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Posted 19 March 2009 - 02:55 PM
Looks fantastic are you gonna give the front a trim around the lip of the front?
are you gonna give the front a trim around the lip of the front?
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Posted 19 March 2009 - 10:06 PM
I think I might leave it on, bit of a rally look!
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Posted 20 March 2009 - 09:14 AM
Yeah it doesn't look bad, where is your numberplate going?
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