15 replies to this topic

[Euan]

Hi
Is there a repair panel available with the 2 captive nuts on it that the front of the back subframe bolts onto?

[Archived4]

Yes, I used an M machine panel to do my mini, both sides. great repair piece! about £14 I think!

[rally515]

TADA:

 

http://www.minisport...te-genuine.html

[Wise Old Elf]

 

Yes

 

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2562edc74a

 

 

[Minidarren83]

I would suggest this panel and use what you need off of it as it gas the captive nuts and inner sill stiffener attached

http://www.minispare...|Back to search

Obviously If you need the other side then buy the other half listed as subframe mount on minispares

Darren

[alex-95]

TADA:

 

http://www.minisport...te-genuine.html

or

 

http://www.minisport...duction-lh.html

 

Or make your own

[Daz1968]

I used m-machine ones and they fitted fine, I really rate their panels as good value and quality.

[sonikk4]

 

Yes

 

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2562edc74a

 

 

 

I really hate these ones as they are not all that good. You can buy a decent repair panel as already mentioned or you can make your own like this

 

 

 

you can buy the heelboard subframe mounting bracket from M machine

11.32.02.27 Bracket, Rear Sub Frame Mounting with captive nuts, LH 4.00 4.80

11.32.02.28 Bracket, Rear Sub Frame Mounting with captive nuts, RH 4.00 4.80

[Euan]

Thanks guys 2 repair panels ordered from mini sport

[sonikk4]

Thanks guys 2 repair panels ordered from mini sport

 

When you get them add some extra weld to the captive nuts.

[Wise Old Elf]

I also have a full length panel in the garage but could not see the point of replacing the whole panel for the sake of rotten ends. When I got the car the PO had removed so much metal the heelboard was about the only thing keeping the car together. 

[Euan]

Thanks I'll beef up welds.
Is there a problem with oversills, I've cut 2 off,it's a bit rotten underneath but I was just going to patch it up and put new oversills back on.

[alex-95]

If you are taking the old oversills off and replacing them, then get some proper sills or chop the oversills in half.

[sonikk4]

Thanks I'll beef up welds.
Is there a problem with oversills, I've cut 2 off,it's a bit rotten underneath but I was just going to patch it up and put new oversills back on.

 

No don't put oversills back on. They are not correct and no matter what the arguments are for using them they will create problems.

 

Use the correct short sills and they will not cause your inner sills and floors to rust.

[corrado vr6]

And stop your mini from being de-valued due to oversills, as anyone in the know unless they are after a project will be put off buying a mini with oversills