26 replies to this topic

[Sam Walters]

I think de-seaming the rear is alright, but a smooth boot lid doesnt cut it for me.

I have smoothed the rear on mine but as above, I'm not a fan of the smooth boot lid. I always think the way you have to mount the number plate elswhere spoils the overall effect.

At least the boot lid is easy to swap if you change your mind.

But hey, it's a mini and whilst differing opinions are good, if it works for you............................





Good luck with whatever you decide

Regards

Steve

Where is that forlight from?

[stevede]

HI Sam

If you check my project thread, you can see all the detail of what it is and how I fitted it.

Cheers

Steve

[Bungle]

i'm back in the land of having internet again

we can now bring up the subject of modified monocoque and falling foul of the DVLA's points system

Edited by Bungle, 04 February 2012 - 02:29 PM.

[dave1293gt]

LOL i missed you Bungle.

[Bungle]

and we don't have a hug smiley

[scubalegg]

I knew soon as i saw your name bungle what your post was gonna say without even reading it lol

[Bungle]

it's something to consider

[Tupers]

it's something to consider

Sadly the modified monocoque rule isn't exactly well defined on what's considered grounds for testing. If you wanted to real hash about it you could say that drilling a hole in the rear panel for a RH tank or fitting home made sills is modifying the structure and would require the car be best tested.

[dave1293gt]

and we don't have a hug smiley

I can't do hugs or smiles as i'm not using a pc.

It is correct that you say its something to consider tho. Untill folk start getting called up for exams then its still an unknown quantity. I don't care so much now mine is sold, and the next one will be on su's instead of a weber.
Unless i keep the running gear out the mini and stick it in a metro. Lol

[nickcooper]

Steve your mini looks the nuts! Its what id have mine look like if I could be bothered and had the money lol.

Superman i was reading your build thread the otherday and didnt finish it but I cant find it now .

I think de bumpered looks good!, I like the recess in the boot and im undesided about the seams.

[minibarnerz]

[jonny f]

My brothers old car had a smooth rear. Much the same as stevede's.

Looks the best, apart from standard of course.