Started it up for the first time in 2 months, and gave it a little drive around outside the garage. Takes a lot of cranking to get it going after sitting for so long!
What Did You Do To Your Mini Today
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Ipod
, Apr 10 2010 07:06 PM
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#5521
pusb
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Posted 30 January 2016 - 01:38 PM
#5522
nezbit
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Posted 30 January 2016 - 05:55 PM
well I've lowered mine a little and bought some more stuff to fit, so I'm sure ill be busy before work next week 
#5523
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Posted 04 February 2016 - 11:52 AM
I just manufactured two securing bolts for my battery clamp, Short end the earth lead from the battery to the body work in the boot, tried to start him up after 3 Weeks he dosnt want to play today
Grrrr!!!!!!
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Posted 05 February 2016 - 10:14 AM
well I've been wiring in a centre binnacle only to realise my speedo cable won't work with it 
nightmare haha
#5525
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Posted 05 February 2016 - 02:28 PM
Took it to the body shop. Bye bye hard earned....
#5526
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Posted 05 February 2016 - 02:34 PM
I gave my mini a dirty look as I ventured out with the hound!
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Posted 05 February 2016 - 07:02 PM
just fitted rocker cover and heat shield
Excuse me as i dont know much, but what does the heat shield protect please? And why does it need protecting?
#5528
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Posted 05 February 2016 - 07:58 PM
It's not a heat shield its a water protector. the dizzy etc is all behind the grill so can get soaked when it's raining.
#5529
Walkers1985
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Posted 05 February 2016 - 08:02 PM
Wrapped the mirrors and boot hinges on carbon fibre look vinyl.
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Posted 05 February 2016 - 08:07 PM
just fitted rocker cover and heat shield
Excuse me as i dont know much, but what does the heat shield protect please? And why does it need protecting?
stops crud and water plastering the distributor
#5531
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Posted 05 February 2016 - 08:34 PM
It's not a heat shield its a water protector. the dizzy etc is all behind the grill so can get soaked when it's raining.
stops crud and water plastering the distributorjust fitted rocker cover and heat shield
Excuse me as i dont know much, but what does the heat shield protect please? And why does it need protecting?
Thank you! Think I might invest in one at some point
#5532
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Posted 05 February 2016 - 08:48 PM
You should have one unless you have an MPI. I can't remember if the SPI has/needs one.
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Posted 07 February 2016 - 08:44 AM
which spray did you use?
It's called VHT vinyl dye.
I can post a pic of the seat.
#5534
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Posted 07 February 2016 - 05:30 PM
Made up a fused and relayed headlight loom. Now i just need to fit it and see if it works.
#5535
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Posted 09 February 2016 - 06:17 AM
Fitted my new wheels😬
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Also ordered new rubber cones, Hilo kit and on car adjustable front geometry kit......sooooooo happy
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6 downloadsAlso ordered new rubber cones, Hilo kit and on car adjustable front geometry kit......sooooooo happy
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