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[longtimenomini]

I did this with friend once on his escort wheels. The seal was great but we didn't do a very good job of spreading the silicone and it really upset the balance.   I'm sure you've already thought of this.

Yes, done a few times now without any issues re balance. Split rims seemingly more picky when it comes to balance, but have managed so far ( famous last words)

[cooperS]

use a penny/coin to spread the silicone on it, it works!

 

 

 

Edited by cooperS, 25 February 2022 - 08:14 PM.

[longtimenomini]

Good idea , thanks

[longtimenomini]

Broken cover …… 6 months later

He’s out , gave him a quick wash … went for a drive (shakedown ) with family and friends - lovely day

Held water temp , wheel didn’t fall apart, no leaks , gear-lever precise and not flopping around…. Just need to tweak Rev limiter lights to a lower rpm, but all in great jobs done

[Hman205]

looking lovely `nice write up on the wheels if i ever manage to get some i will know what to do now :) 

[longtimenomini]

looking lovely `nice write up on the wheels if i ever manage to get some i will know what to do now :)

Thank you and your welcome ….. splits make everything look better, go for it

[Hman205]

 

looking lovely `nice write up on the wheels if i ever manage to get some i will know what to do now :)

Thank you and your welcome ….. splits make everything look better, go for it

 

Would love too, but I'm Gearbox hunting after last weekends failed attempt of getting it to an mot

[longtimenomini]

Gave the stablemate a wash …. Will polish another time …. In between life

[longtimenomini]

Seeing as though the heater valve is always open …… why not !

Pics fitted to follow

[longtimenomini]

Before




Think I might need bigger diameter hosing

[longtimenomini]

Car bits

Is it shiny?
Can I fit it in seconds without tools?
Can I buy it on eBay the early hours of the morning?
Is it something I don’t really need ?


Yeah, go on then

[longtimenomini]

Repainted lettering on tyres …. Of which now are getting to an age when I need to think about replacing .

Had 15 year old tyres on another mini and they were like hard plastic ! Tyre fitter struggled to actually get them off the rims!






parts of painted trim ( faux wood) have reacted again … bubbles/ blisters ( after 4 years of being painted) . Last time had a section repainted … now blistering on a different section (s) . Have been thinking about getting the trim vinyl wrapped , if it can be done properly / neatly enough to look like ‘paint’ . Panels are riveted on and chrome trim / clips are fragile at best so would have to be done in situ. Obviously if not prepped properly , would blister underneath vinyl and ‘show’ ….. still thinking this through







Clear shot of paint blistering

[longtimenomini]

Out today on a run …. Missus, myself and mate

On way back met up with these two … Citroen and a v8 sd1

Uber cool

[panky]

I had a BX GTi many moons ago and I've been hankering after another ever since I sold it - to buy the mini

[imack]

Nice looking SD1