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[analogue_radio]

Oh okay mate! Not to worry, I dropped the bloke on Turbominis a pm so hopefully he'll get back to me soon.

Front flip should be arriving soon but it's not gonna fit under the Christmas tree

[analogue_radio]

Thinking about buying these for my new lights, Lucas P700. They cost twice as much as the ones I was originally going to get (http://www.minispare....aspx?pid=37818) but they're really nice and I don't think I've ever seen them on a mini before, I know people do have them.. but I mean I haven't seen any.

[buddylove]

Go for it, they look good Wonder how they would look on a Clubman, haven't seen that yet. Where ya gonna get them from?

[buddylove]

nm, found them on the Holden website

[analogue_radio]

Just ordered this lot,

MSSK014 - BRAKE DISC 8.4"NON VENTED PAIR PLUS KEVLAR PADS x1 £20.21


GBK1017 - BRAKE PAD CLIPS AND PINS NON VENTED 4 POT CALIPER LX0064 x2 £8.00


114713 - CALIPER PISTON 2" dia FOR 8.4"DISC 12"WHEEL CALIPER x4 £27.00


GRK5008 - CALIPER SEAL REPAIR KIT 12" WHEEL / LK12601 genuine x2 £7.90

The rear shoes where replaced a few weekends ago so the front discs need replacing & the calipers need refurbishing.

[analogue_radio]

Well I've been packing in the overtime lately at Tesco and grabbing all the extra hours I can, I get paid the day after Christmas but the problem is that any work I do the week before that won't be counted for and I'll get that money in late January.. so I won't be able to buy all the parts as soon as I can, which shouldn't be a problem anyway because the extension isn't finished yet so I can't use the garage!

I just wanted the bits sitting in my room so I could play with them but I think what I will do is start buying the bits and assembling everything on the flip front, numberplate, cut the holes for lights.. fit the lights etc.. grille, bumper and whatever else.

[buddylove]

Just be careful... I did that once, ordered a crap ton of parts and overwhelmed myself. Always fun to see the pile of parts though. Decide on the lights yet?

[analogue_radio]

Well I need all the parts & panels ready for when I cut the front off, then I can do it all as soon as possible & I'm not waiting for things to come in the post. It's a daily drive so I'd need it back as soon as possible.

Yup, I think I will go for the P700s, they are different and so so nice. Twice as much as the ones I wanted but considering how long they will last it doesn't seem that much extra.

Anyway, I've got another 9 hour shift starting at 9 so I'd better go .

[Down&Out]

i think iv only ever seen them on about 3 or 4 minis. am probably going for some myself. good choice.

[analogue_radio]

I don't need special headlight bowls & surrounds do I? The normal standard ones should fit fine I hope.

[buddylove]

Curious about this as well.

[analogue_radio]

Thought I'd post up some pictures of the hinges I'm getting from Dez off here.

[AndrewJ530]

They look good man. I found a thread on how to make your own brace bars in the FAQ bit bud. It's in the misc section i think. I'll check now.

EDIT: Heres the link http://www.theminifo...showtopic=30476

Edited by AndrewJ530, 21 December 2008 - 10:10 PM.

[buddylove]

The hinges look good. Guess just order the lights and see what needs to happen?

[analogue_radio]

Yeah I might ring the bloke up whose selling them on ebay and ask him about it, it'd seem silly to spend 60 odd notes on them and then find out I need special bits to fit them.. I'm sure they'll be fine though.

Man I'm so excited about everything now

Question, I'll have a garage to use so a dry and safe place to store her overnight. I'll be cutting the wings off for the front flip & replacing the inner wings, door hinge panels & scuttle etc.. will it be easier to drop the engine & subframe out, so I can work? I'd give the bulkhead a well needed clean down and spray it all black or something, I know it's in a right state now! Is that a big job? I can't see it being that tricky.