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[Monstrous]

An early start this morning..

Off she goes to the paintshop, doesn't she look so sad to leave

[GreGGers]

i was thinking about getting them coil springs to replace the rubber cones, but not to sure because of what they say about not using them on the road. have you used them before on the road ???

[Monstrous]

i was thinking about getting them coil springs to replace the rubber cones, but not to sure because of what they say about not using them on the road. have you used them before on the road ???

Well these coils are designed for fast road use, so should be perfectly suitable

Never used them before, so will let you know when i get the car on the road, i'll be using them alongside GAZ adjustable dampers

[GreGGers]

where did you get them from ?

[Monstrous]

Mini-tastic

They do 3 different variants, mine are the fast road, was going to go for the full race ones, but heard that they have to be used with a very low rideheight, and aren't terribly comfortable, so went for more of a compromise.

[mymini007]

I too have just ordered them, They should be here tomorrow

[Monstrous]

Well maybe you'll get to test them out before me

You can let me know then haha

Just spoke to my paint guy, said it should be ready by monday, the roof has been painted, the rest is all primed, and colour is being shot tomorrow, then being flatted and polished over the weekend

The crank should also be here early next week as there was a bit of a delay there, but all sorted now.

[mymini007]

Will do, The front ones are fitted now, and the rears will go in before the car goes back on the road. Will let you know, should be in before combe.

[Monstrous]

Will do, The front ones are fitted now, and the rears will go in before the car goes back on the road. Will let you know, should be in before combe.

Good Stuff!

What dampers are you using with them?

In other news, the mini is completely painted now, so i believe it's coming back tuesday, took a bit longer than expected, but all done now, im hopefully getting some pictures sent over this evening

I'm also a bit annoyed, as i got outbid on a mint set of 5 mini special alloys on ebay, that went for £51 and i forgot to raise my max bid up from £50
Was thinking i might get them split by force-racing. Will have to keep my eyes peeled

[Monstrous]

Nothing big, just waiting on the shell to come back, and engine parts to arrive, so been painting some bits so they're ready to go on, when it's back

[Monstrous]

Finally got the crank back from regrinding, along with the shells, and a dizzy blanking plug, Big thankyou to Martin at MRA!

Also got a bargain on ebay, two TRS 5 point 3" wrap around harnesses for £120! less than the price for just one new!

[Monstrous]

Another early start, but she's back!

Excellent job, am so pleased with it, and was an extremely good price, just need to re-shim the doors as they're a bit tight to the A-panel

i'll let the pictures do the talking

[Leon_mini]

WOW really like the colour, and the whole project, keep it up!

[zeemax mini1]

your so lucky to have a big garage ................ ,been following this , looking good

[zeemax mini1]

ohh and how much was the paint job if you dont mind me asking ?