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#211 rozzer!

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Posted 23 September 2007 - 02:27 PM

That's a nice offer Fifi I hope I can do it before then I have to say, lol...

But if I can't get the old one off how would I get a new one on?

If I can remove the old one I will be able to do what I wanted to do but it's being awkward :D

if memory serves, the wires unclip as they are only spade terminals. cant u mask the lights off with masking take and paint the lamp unit that way? lemme know if this works. if it doesnt i will rifle thru the garage and grab it for you

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Posted 23 September 2007 - 02:35 PM

It'd be useful to undo the screws as you'd need to anyway if you ever have to change the bulb.

Try an impact driver - I think they're only self tappers. If you don't have an impact driver you could give the screwdriver a few sharp taps to try'n loosen them.

Failing that you might be able to get at the screws from inside the housing with a set of pliers - don't try this if they're machine threads though!


PEE ESSS,

Think you'll find there are some bullet connectors on t'other end of the wires to the no plate lamps if you want to take the housing off yer motor vehickle

Edited by Ethel, 23 September 2007 - 02:42 PM.


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Posted 23 September 2007 - 04:11 PM

Pics taken today, new exhaust yay!! Lovely mini :D

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Posted 23 September 2007 - 06:41 PM

so thats a RC40 and stage one kit right?
notice any performance increase?

your be suprised how much it does with the right exhaust on.

my black one had a just a big bore on the end,
changed it all, with my old straight through RC40 with metro carb, and you can hear the difference instantly!

plus i love the cream seats :genius:
dont they get dirty easy though? but i like the head rests in them, the normal ones look funny. unless the car is really old.

but its looking nice!

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Posted 23 September 2007 - 06:50 PM

It's a full Maniflow single box exhaust, cooper freeflow manifold, and stage 1 bits & bobs, all from Somerford Mini :)

I noticed the difference immediately, as did Pete & Josh when I squealed down the road :thumbsup:

It sounds excellent & runs alot better, it's definitely faster too, feels alot faster but I'm not RRing it to find out how much - too expensive!

It wasn't running exceptionally well before because the old manifold was blowing quite badly so I lost all the power before it even got as far as the exhaust :withstupid:

So much better now :P *vvvvvvvrrooooooommmm* :crazy: :P

Oh and the seats... yes they do get dirty easily :genius: But since it's normally only me in the car I'm careful! MOT man got a bit of grime on it and it got a spot or 2 of mud at MITP but nothing that won't come off.... yet *gulp*

Only a girl could keep those seats clean :P :ermm:

Edited by minili, 23 September 2007 - 06:52 PM.


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Posted 23 September 2007 - 07:50 PM

Which is fortunate, because only a girl would have those seats :genius:

Glad minty's in tip-top shape now, does he have a good rumble now then?

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Posted 23 September 2007 - 08:03 PM

Minili did you pick the freeflow manifold over the LCB or was it just part of the kit? like the 998 minispares one, because im still deciding which one to go with, being that freeflow is preferred for small bore engines apparently

loving Minty, he's ace!

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Posted 23 September 2007 - 09:13 PM

It's a full Maniflow single box exhaust, cooper freeflow manifold, and stage 1 bits & bobs, all from Somerford Mini :thumbsup:

I noticed the difference immediately, as did Pete & Josh when I squealed down the road :genius:

It sounds excellent & runs alot better, it's definitely faster too, feels alot faster but I'm not RRing it to find out how much - too expensive!

the rr session for fifi is £60 per hour which due to my engine being "special!" i dont think is too bad considering! had to buy a new airfilter tho as old one was pants! u will almost keep up with fifi as long as i dont use the 2nd choke on my carb! "yeah, like thats really gonna happen! stoopid heavy right foot!"

are you gonna use the rollcage or still thinking about it. i am interested if you want to shift it.

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Posted 23 September 2007 - 10:39 PM

I'm thinking about it but I'm erring on the side of yes, I'll let you know if I change my mind though Fifi you'll get first dibs :genius:

I specifically wanted a Freeflow manifold as I had been told they are much better than an LCB for the 998 - the kit from Somerford Minis happens to combine the right manifold, the Maniflow exhaust, AND a choice of K&N filters (I took the element for the air box as I'm told the 998 doesn't know what to do with all the extra air a pancake shoves in so you have to set it up for racing or cruising, I'd quite like both so went for the air box filter) :P

And costs £175 or £179 (I forget already lol) but either way it's a good price and comes with good parts :ermm:

Ooh and Marc, yes he does have a lovely rumble now :thumbsup:

Edited by minili, 23 September 2007 - 10:40 PM.


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Posted 24 September 2007 - 06:29 AM

thats cool, not to worry if minty wears the cage!

before fifi got her new engine she wore a full maniflow system manifolds back, that made more power along with a k and n element filter. ran lovely! on the quest for power i added a set of twin carbs and it developed even more power top end was raised aswell! twins next for minty??!!! :genius:

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Posted 24 September 2007 - 07:23 PM

Just so long as if you put the cage in, you paint it cream or minty-green first :genius:

Or better paint it, then decide against having it in minty and sell it to fifi painted cream :thumbsup:

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Posted 26 September 2007 - 07:58 PM

Just so long as if you put the cage in, you paint it cream or minty-green first :gimme:

Or better paint it, then decide against having it in minty and sell it to fifi painted cream :P

how the hell did you guess i was gonna paint it cream???????????!!!!!!!!!!! will match my interior perfectly!

#223 Ethel

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Posted 26 September 2007 - 08:17 PM

You can't really have too big an air filter, just too small - as long as it flows more air than the engine needs it won't make any difference how big it is. The standard mini filter case will restrict the engines breathing, but then a cone type bolt on filter will make your car sound like a Dyson on steroids :gimme:

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Posted 29 September 2007 - 02:40 PM

Looks like the number plate light is there to stay, the screws on the glass just won't come off :D

Shame because the front of the car looks so nice and I think the back lets it down :)

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Posted 29 September 2007 - 04:23 PM

smash it off?




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