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[TORZIEnJIM]

Had an idea, lots of people hard up at the minute (me too!) so why not lost here all the improvements that can be made to a mini to make mini life easier, just for those people who want to tinker but run out of funds!

Plus there may be something you've done for free that has made driving better, more fun, easier etc that no one else knows or newbies could do

I'll start with a common one,

Seat adjuster brackets, £5. More leg room!!

[TORZIEnJIM]

Could someone edit title to say tenner please, stupid autocorrect!!!

[jmini22]

steering column lowering bracket better driving position :) £3

[minimaxie]

maybe you should put links (if possible) or places you got them from too, to help others if they need that particular part?? just a suggestion

[TORZIEnJIM]

Good idea minimaxie.

[TORZIEnJIM]

Grille buttons, make removing grille instant £8

[Duncy H]

Engine steady bushes! They can transform a car if they are worn out.
http://www.minispare...ty=pb&pid=37855

As said an steering column drop bracket. Makes the driving position so much better!!
http://www.minispare...id=35616&title=

[TORZIEnJIM]

Whoops link for grille buttons

http://www.minispare...ty=pb&pid=35124

[minimaxie]

heres one (even though i dont actually own a mini lol) universal choke cable- £7.69

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item5647ee88c4

good ol ebay!

Edited by minimaxie, 25 January 2012 - 12:25 PM.

[TfcIan]

http://www.halfords....source=shopping

Autoglym Metal Polish. Makes old bumpers look nice and shiny for a few days

[greenwheels]

Cheaper than Grill Buttons - a couple of long bolts, 1/4 inch diameter , wing nuts and penny size washers. Looks very 60's.
Maybe find the bits in your junk box.

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Rod change gear linkage oil seal repair kit http://www.minispare...ty=pb&pid=35775

[RossKnight]

If you use the standard air box... Drill 1/4" holes in the bottom and at the front... voila car now breaths better, sounds better and it's free

[whuiron]

Anyone got a link for the seat adjuster brackets?

[bluesprite]

http://www.amazon.co...27497979&sr=8-1

I know it's over a tenner but if you've just bought a mini, unless you know what the previous owner put in, it's probably a good idea to get some 20w50 in. It's cheap but at least it's comma, and because of the weight amazon ship it via courier even if you click the free p&p option!

it's probably more like £15 once you've bought an oil filter.