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[stirx]

hey rach im kirsty! welcome to the forum

[Barnett]

Yep welcome rach!!

Get the popcorn out, pull up a chair, put ya feet up and enjoy the site!!

[rachminibitch]

project Suki update :grin:

suki bk from garage..ive had murder with the garage trying to push them into getting her pannels on etc..its been 1 year since she was on the road last so im going for it to get her ready for Newquay (rivrun)

SCUTTLE PANEL
2X SILLS
2X FRONT FLOOR
2X FRONT WINGS
FRONT PANEL
REAR VALANCE
WHOLE REAR PANEL
2 DOOR SKINS
BOOT FLOOR
2 A PANELS
RESPRAY IN BLACK
ENGINE REBUILD -FAST ROAD 998
ALLEYCAT 8X13"
LIMITED EDITION MANNIFLOW TWIN BIKE CAN EXHAUST
SATIN BLACK DOWNTON MIRRORS
COSWORTH RECAROS
RED CARPET AND DOOR CARDS

all above has been done so now weve got a complete refit of bare shell and get engine running ..then the cars going bk to sprayer for cut back and polish of paint..wish us luck



my spanking new engine :wink:


Engine 998cc
STD MG Metro Head - unleaded conversion - 35.7mm inlet & 29mm exhaust valves

Engine block skimmed to 0.005" above deck height giving 10.5:1 compression ratio

Flat top low drag pistons, EN16T Crankshaft (Cooper) STD Con Rods

Minisport CA2 Camshaft timed straight up @ 106 degrees ATDC

Duplex Timing Chain & Sprockets

Mini Spares high - flow oil pump (NEW)

Modified Thermostat & Water Pump also small water pump drive pulley

Std Verto Clutch with new Friction Plate - Pre-engaged starter ring gear

Gearbox
The gearbox was stripped completely and inspected, it was found to be in very good condition, as you would expect from a unit that has covered just over 20,000 miles. The bearings on the main shaft were replaced as a matter of course, these are the ones most prone to failure. The other items such as selectors, syncromesh hubs, baulk rings, and the needle roller bearings between the main shaft and gears were all found to be in excellent condition. These were all cleaned and refitted. The diff was stripped a hardened pin fitted, along with a Central oil pick up pipe.


limited edition exhaust














today im off to get the bits to recover door cards.. i got a busy afternoon ahead of me.. interior is going red

[Jake Blues]

Just don't paint the doors white :gasp:

[rachminibitch]

:erm: :erm: thanks foir that advice mate :wink:

[Jake Blues]

You can be another Bluesmobile if you want!

[rachminibitch]

:grin: that your beauty?

[Jake Blues]

No, it is this one, still under construction........(and has been for a bit)....one day tho....




liking your exhaust by the way!

[crocstarr]

nice car rach, welcome to the forum. needed a lot of work done to it didnt it, well at least you'll have a rust free mini for a few weeks anyway. nice exhaust aswell

i knew jammy would be straight in asking for pics..............so where are they?

[happymini]

:grin: im new too

[minipixie]

welcome to the forum rach!
lovin' the mini!

[]GoD[Zander]

rach your car looks great hope you have fun at the forum

[BabyBek]

Lookin nice!!

Out of intrest Rach, which garage did u use? I'm in Cardiff so not to far from you, and want to find a mini friendly place.

[rachminibitch]

Honestly Beck the guy was good at his job but ive been messed around rotten hun..i wouldnt recomend him to anyone..he was a pain in arse .. my mini took 9 months longer than planned thanks to him.. but at least shes bk now ay? :tongue:

[liam_italian]

Hello southie!!

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