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[Dog]

Been busy this weekend...
Got my "sound" box sorted now




Yes 6x9's but they are speakers, thats all, I really couldn't give a C**p if their not SQ prefect, its sound, thats all that matters

And I'm glad I never got rid of my floor pans...




Oh well, something to do next weekend

[Dog]

well needed the floor pan replaced for MOT...
So started it this weekend..




I did finish it today, but never got any pics...

Next weeks job is a trip up to minispares midlands, to get new radius arms, new brakes, and a few other bits n bobs... then its MOT time... then Rivi Run

Edited by Ðogmatix, 21 April 2007 - 08:35 PM.

[Dog]

Busy busy weekend again!

this weekend, I've sorted out my rusty floor pans, covered my "ICE" box, cleaned the inside, and completely stonechip under sealed the underside...



Job done


Covering process...



In and looking bloody awesome!! It sounds better now too!


All sorted with washed carpet, clean seats, and things all correct - just the dash to sort now...




As for next weekend...

• New radius arms
• New built up back plates
• New handbrake cable
• New rad
• New water pump
• New hoses
• New wheel bearings (back)
• Wash + polish

Think I might be taking the Monday off too!

[mad4mins]

that head unit is in an interesting place DM!!

but i see why youve done it

looks good .. make sure you put some beers in that "ICE" box for the rivi run!

[Dog]

Its actually, quite convenitant where it is
Not that hard to control it, but it helps having the remote control

I just didn't want the clutter the front up, and to be honest, didn't want to ruin the "old" look...

Beers are going in, don't panic about that, as the box is a storage box too!

[miniboo]

I think you should change the steering wheel for an older looking /styled one.

love the seats though

[mad4mins]

Not that hard to control it, but it helps having the remote control

smart ar53.. lol

Beers are going in, don't panic about that, as the box is a storage box too!

Awesome! master carpenter too hey!

yep im with miniboo and nice wooden steering wheel would look the part.

whens your mot due?? did you say before the rivi run?

[Dog]

Its due end of May, 23rd I think...

I've got the old metal steering wheel, but I hate it, hate the feel etc...
You really think a monary wooden wheel would suit it more?

[Dog]

Well spent a few hours sorting my cooling system






New water pump VS old water pump..

Tell you what is made hell of a differance, I've fitted a new Minispares 2 core rad, and flushed the system a lot better, even the heater matrix... also my 4 blade fan, and a 15lb rad cap...

I can finally say, my temp gauge now, slightly rises off N in town, but other than, its finally sorted

I've also managed to pick up, some Cooper S forged Rockers...

These will be going on my 1380, once I can afford some "higher" followers, and my Camshaft...

[Pie]

Nice one!

How much did the 2core rad, water pump and rad cap come to in total mate outta intrest as i need to order mine sometime lol

It currently has 20years of gunk and sludge in it nicht gut as they say in gerMINI

[Dog]

erm, it was £70 for the Rad, £8 for the Fan, £3 for the new thermostat, £20 for the pump, £free for the new belt...
Its been more than worth it, I tell thee... it even feels more grunty now too...

Just need to sort the handling etc, as I've got the rear end to do, and I need to see if the cooper rims I've been offered fit under the arch without extra arches...

[nev_payne]

dog, is the 850 from this still availbile? PM me please

[Dog]

No 'fraid not... it already had the 998 in it when I got it, why one arth do you want an 850 anyways?

[Retro_10s]

Because they're a bullet proof little engine, and whilst not particuarly fast compared to a decent 998, they're one of the most fun A-series IMO.

[Pie]

The 998's are also indistructable, im still to find someone who has destroyed one whilst driving!!