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Jun 13, 2005 20:29:46 GMT
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Following my newbie thread in General, here are some pics and specs of my car - hope you like them! I will update the photos when I get access to a real camera!       Its basically a 1996 (hope thats not too new!) Rover Mini-Cooper Spi, with: - Stage III head - Swiftune SW5i cam - 3.44 diff - Safety Devices cage and Willans Harnesses - Works style arches - De-striped. Comments please!!  |
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Jun 13, 2005 20:35:36 GMT
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Very subtle. I like it. Without being able to see the numberplate it could have rolled out anywhere between about 1970 and 1999. This is a good thing. I like it alot.  |
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Jun 13, 2005 20:39:34 GMT
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Very nice indeed, love those retro lamps  Do you have arch clearance problems at the rear? I can't seem to get mine as low as that  |
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Jun 13, 2005 20:40:55 GMT
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I'm usually impartial (no pun intended) to minis. but i likes this un need to lose a spotlight though  ;D |
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Jun 13, 2005 20:47:41 GMT
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Very nice! You scared of the dark with all those lamps?
Who you insured with btw, i have nightmares about insurance with cages...
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GJM
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Alloy engines; like communism- great in theory.
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Jun 13, 2005 20:48:11 GMT
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Must admit like tonycocacola I'm not a one for minis but i must say i like this, the red and white roof looks great and the vast amounts of polished alloys looks kicks ass ;D
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Jun 13, 2005 21:05:51 GMT
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Looks great I don't think its to new to be on here as its a Retro design. |
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BS Nymph
Singer Chamois Coupe
Series 3 Landy
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Jun 13, 2005 21:06:04 GMT
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Cheers for the replies people!! Nick B - its a 1996 'N' on a private 'B' plate so does confuse some people! Ministrone - Its got hyrdrolastic rear bump stops on the rear which helps, although I've just had it set-up and I think its a bit low as it scraped earlier :S Tonycocacola - Don't worry - I like Imps too All - the lamps have only just been fixed, so I did without them well enough Lewis K78 - Adrian Fluz for me... no problem with the cage! GJM - Polished? They're just very clean Thanks all for your kind comments. Would it be good enough for the club stand at RCS...? |
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Kris
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Jun 13, 2005 21:30:23 GMT
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Nice Mini! I like the Gp2 arches, I have them fitted to mine but am having difficulty fitting the chrome trim. I like the colour coded cage, very subtle. I bet its pretty swift off the mark with the 3.44 diff, aren`t they 2.95 as standard for that year? Are you running hi-los? Ministrone, I've got turned trumpets on the rear (0.5 inches shorter) and have got it as low as it will go whilst still being driveable (~1 inch from the arch), scrubs a little of very heavy cornering. Have you got newish cones on the rear? |
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Jun 13, 2005 21:39:48 GMT
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Ministrone, I've got turned trumpets on the rear (0.5 inches shorter) and have got it as low as it will go whilst still being driveable (~1 inch from the arch), scrubs a little of very heavy cornering. Have you got newish cones on the rear? Nah! the cones are original 1974 leyland. I am using Hi-Los and ive just fitted Neg camber brackets. Ive got it set as low as I can go without the wheels catching too often when loaded. Ive got a few changes on the cards for RCS so i'll have another tinker. Maybe I should just loose some weight?? SupaMiniCupa - Thanks for the bumpstop idea |
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Davenger
Club Retro Rides Member
It's only metal
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Jun 13, 2005 22:32:55 GMT
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That's sweet, I'm jealous, you mini works properly ;D
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Jun 13, 2005 22:56:29 GMT
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Oooh nice Min! A proper one too. Not one of them German things ;D . Definitely not too new - Real Mini's are age-less. Good work! Would it be good enough for the club stand at RCS...? Have you seen my Mazda?! You'd certainly be welcome! We don't do snobbery on this 'ere forum! |
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Jun 14, 2005 10:46:23 GMT
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Verrry nice ;D White and black ones are faster though  |
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Jun 14, 2005 10:54:48 GMT
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Lovely!! I always wanted those arches on my old Mini but never got round to it!
Only thing I'd change is the mirrors, for some lovely old-spec chrome ones!
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Jun 14, 2005 12:05:10 GMT
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love it, its gorgeous. And i prefer the 4 lamps over 3. Ive got the fun of insuring a caged car to come too ....
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Jun 14, 2005 17:46:30 GMT
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love it, its gorgeous. And i prefer the 4 lamps over 3. Ive got the fun of insuring a caged car to come too .... Crackin' car dude.... I *think* Abi has the Samba insured with Sureterm... didn't mind about the cage at all..... Prior to that, I think Dan had it insured with AON? |
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Last Edit: Jun 14, 2005 17:47:41 GMT by rainking
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Jun 14, 2005 18:32:39 GMT
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Minion - Aye I'm well chuffed with the 3.44 - goes through the revs nicely! Think the speedo is out though :/ ...Yep Hi-los (or similar!) or there too Darren - Hmmmmm Downton mirrors may have to be on the shopping list soon Everyone - Thanks again for the comments - I'm glad you like. Might have to sort myself a ticket with RCS then!! |
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emzay
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Jun 14, 2005 19:38:54 GMT
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Coorrr *rubs legs vic reeves style* - what a stunner! Makes me tempted to post my cooper, altho it's even younger (2000)  |
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Jun 14, 2005 19:43:00 GMT
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Post it post it!!!! |
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Jun 14, 2005 19:52:47 GMT
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Coorrr *rubs legs vic reeves style* - what a stunner! Makes me tempted to post my cooper, altho it's even younger (2000) As the man says. Post it, post it. |
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BS Nymph
Singer Chamois Coupe
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;D
