Danny Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Brake pipe ordered! Hopefully finishing work a bit early tomorrow so I can get to the nut n bolt shop and get the nuts and bolts I'm missing from the front suspension. Does anyone know what size the bushes are in Mini spec Gaz coilovers? Mine are all a bit shot to be honest, so worth replacing whilst it's all apart. if anyone has a set of metro 4 pots and fancies a set of Fiesta brakes then let me know! I'm looking to upsize again What brake pipe did you need?I'd contact gaz directly for the bushes. They are pretty cheap at rebuilding failed shocks so i'm sure they would supply them no problem.Ive got most of the dim-dip system out and the loom unwrapped. Taking crappy electrical tape off a loom which you can barely get to behind a dash is a nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Minispares have them http://www.minispares.com/product/Classic/Suspension/SPAX-EYE.aspx?19&ReturnUrl=/search/classic/gaz bush.aspx|Back to search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Cheers Danny. Top man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Well today I finally finished off the bits and it now has 12 months MOT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Awesome! Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Anyone else go to mitp? Paul wingtons sprint :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 What happened to his sprint? that thing was immaculate. Edit: Owch Thread: http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/topic/262609-crash-on-the-strip-at-mitp/page-3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Proper sucks. Like someone on turbo minis pointed out thou, fully deseamed sprint, all that body chopping and not a hint of cracked filler What a masterpiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 The guys worked for Aston Martin as a panel beater for 24 years hah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Yeah, it's a proper testimony to his work. It'll be back definitely. I've seen my uncle push worse then that out so god knows what Paul can do with it. Did you ever see the alloy center binnacle he made from sheet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 It is quite impressive the lack of filler you'd expect to see with a de seam. I've been driving the mini daily for a while while trying to collect a few bits to finish it off. Today I got some Italian job door cards and rear seats. Other than that I don't think there's much else I need to sell it now. I was possibly think of putting narrower arches on but not sure if its worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 It's finally up for sale! http://bit.ly/185Ajit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 That is beautiful... Shame it's double my budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Looks well dunc, shame your selling thou man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Had two people look today, first one I thought was gunna take it then said it was too expensive. Second one the bleeding thing wouldn't start. Got it going and wouldn't tick over right but run fine. As soon as he left it ran fine.... He liked the bodywork and understood though. Said he was gunna look at one tomorrow and get back to me. Fingers crossed. I've come to the end of my tether driving unreliable things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Any idea why it wouldn't start? Maybe she doesn't want to go :-p I've been fitting new cones to the back of mine today for the first time I think since it was new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Ah feck. Bit low then either that or the cattle grid jump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted August 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 What we looking at there Danny??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 That small patch of rust is where the brake pipe union on the top of the radius arm has smashed into the boot floor at both sides. I noticed while fitting new cones to the rear. Ive got these http://www.minispares.com/product/Classic/Brakes/Hoses/C-AJJ4031B.aspxandhttp://www.minispares.com/product/Classic/Suspension/ERA1190.aspxready to fit this weekend and will raise the back a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted August 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Ahhh yeah, I see it now. That's awesome. I really wanna start working on mine soon. I'm getting so ready to drive it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Took a deposit for the mini just now. Getting picked up on Thursday. Feels odd. Not upset or happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that NBR dude Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 I'll just leave these here... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Beast. What engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that NBR dude Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Its in the process of being rebuilt but rough spec: 1275 A+ block Bill Richards Stage 4 head Weber 45 carb 1.5 roller rockers Med carbon steel Pushrods Piper STR930 cam with iSky followers Omega pistons MED Vernier duplex MED alloy timing backplate MED straight cut 1.09 drop gears MED X-pin diff with 3.77 FD MED Ultralight flywheel MED Ultralight backplate CG Clutch paddle plate Maniflow exhaust system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted October 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Bet that makes strong power man. What figures you expecting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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