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[Mini_Magic]

A few photos from the weekend...

[Mini_Magic]

Not worked on the Mini at all since my last post, until last night.

Removed the sun visors and replaced the rear view mirror so they're not blocking my view,

My brother sold his Astra a while ago so now the Mini can stay in the garage over winter when I'm not using it. Only gets driven a couple of times a week as I commute on the train.

Still haven't managed to put the de-cat pipe on as one of the bolts is rounded and I'm struggling to split it. Will give it another go tonight.

[Mini_Magic]

Slight change of plan, I've decided that the classic look isn't really for me.

Don't worry, I won't be sticking a Zeemax kit on it or anything!

I'm just going to change a few things to how I want them and not try to conform to a certain "look".

So the top dash rails going back in, going back to the standard steering wheel and gear knob for now, removing all the badges and removing the overrides (they lasted long! ).

After that, I'm going to think up some ideas over the winter and get it ready for the shows next summer.

I seem to have got the Mini love back!

[Mini_Magic]

Got quite a few things done on the Mini today.

• Got fed up with not being able to get the rounded nut off the catalytic converter, so chopped it off with an angle grinder.
• Finally fitted the de-cat pipe, it sounds great.
• Debadged the front and rear.
• Fitting the original steering wheel, gearknob, door handles and top dash rail.
• Removed the overriders and the sun visors.

Was going to grease up the brakes and paint the calipers but it got too dark so will try and do them tomorrow. I'll take some photos too.

Edited by Mini_Magic, 12 November 2011 - 06:59 PM.

[Mini_Magic]

I won a set of chrome 12" Revolution RFX wheels on Ebay today, so will be picking them up sometime next weekend.

Will also be buying some Cooper SPi seats (twin post headrest ones), the matching door cards and some red carpets at the same time hopefully.

[Midas Mk1]

Looking Good! The Overriders would have looked alot better on the front if they were fitted in the correct position

[Mini_Magic]

Yeah I realized that they weren't right when that photo was taken. I did move them but have now decided to remove them completely!

I'll take some more up to date photos once I've fitted the new wheels and interior.

[Mini_Magic]

Bought all of this today...



Now to fit it all to the Mini!

[Mini_Magic]

Test fitted one of the wheels tonight...





Think I might need some arches!

Also fitted the new seats, they are so much more comfy! Really pleased with them.

[leaky]

You don't need arches! Thats looks cool like that lol. Also are you planning on selling the over riders?

[Mini_Magic]

Yeah I probably will.

Got loads of Mini spares to sell, taking up all the space behind the Mini! Seats, wheels, carpet etc.

[leaky]

Fair enough. Well I'm defo interested!

[Mini_Magic]

Fitted the new wheels today and painted the Group 2 arches in red primer.

Tomorrow I will paint them red and possibly fit them to the Mini if I have enough time.

Once that's done, I'll be fitting the carpet and door cards. Looking to get it all finished by next weekend.

[Mini_Magic]

The new wheels are rubbing on the front of the arches a bit, so I'll cut away a bit of metal tonight.

The group 2 arches still haven't been fitted or painted, so hoping to at least get that done by the weekend.

The red carpet and door cards will have to wait until another day when I have more time.

[Mini_Magic]

New wheels, arches and rear lights fitted...