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Jan 19, 2007 13:35:10 GMT
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front end isnt too bad tbh, theres a bit of crud on the drivers wing, and its startoing to rust on the valence, i got a fg front end with removeable bonnet for 130 quid so I'm gonna slap that on there, flip front styleeeee.
those arches look cool, did u struggle to get hold of some, i heard W&P had a bit of a shortgage a while ago
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hammoj28
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Jan 19, 2007 16:25:20 GMT
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Oh right. Cool. I have always been tempted with a flip front. Will prob do that when i need another font end tho as iv just replaced mine.lol. Good to avoid gettin rust eh.lol
Yeah, i like em too. Diferent from the usual sportspack.
Nope, i mentioned to a guy i speak to that i needed a set and he had a set lying in his garage so he donated them to my project which i was chuffed about as it really helps me.
I have heard that too. you could always get a replica set from some of the other mini specialists?
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Jan 19, 2007 17:28:28 GMT
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i was thinking of getting some groups 2s and smoothing the holes over.
rust is another reason why i want a fg front, cat be arsed doing all the work toput a new front end on and then having to do it all again the year after. plus i can whip the hole front off when I'm working on it, no more oily cuts, well at least not as many
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hammoj28
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Jan 19, 2007 17:44:36 GMT
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Yeah, i was gonna go for some extra wide group 2's but then i decided to get the W%P's. Group 2's do look awesome.
Hehe, how sharp is the bloomin front panel! Always manage to cut myself on it.
FG front would make working on it so much easier.
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depending on what wheels i get ill have to see which arches to use, if i had 12x5s and got extra wide arches then they would be filled properly. unless i spaced the wheels out, which ive heard isnt a good idea on minis
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hammoj28
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Jan 20, 2007 18:33:57 GMT
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Oh right. I'm sure that 5.12's would work fine under normal group2's and look just as cool.
Yep, your right. Wheel spacers are meant to be a very bad idea on a mini.
I'm just going for a set of 6x12" dished minilites til i can get 10's on it probably.
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hammoj28
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Jan 21, 2007 20:35:41 GMT
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Oh dear. I have just bought something that has now put a endless grin on my face. its gonna be fun!  |
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hammoj28
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Well, i ordered a solid mount kit from mini spares on thursday nite and it arrived sat morning. Really good service, will be using them again:  Also got my bulkhead box:  Oh and heres another piccy of the engine. it turns over, turbo spins freely, and inside loooks extremely well looked after. Looks like its had regular oil changes etc. I also got the rad from the metro with an eleccy fan still attatched so il try use some of that. Got the ECU and fuel pressure reg too. Needs a bloody good clean though and a lick of paint!lol  |
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good man going the turbo route, thats what'll be in mine for avon park mini showdown this year  |
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Mini 998cc grp bonnet & boot, lightend shell, 6-point cage, soon to have a turbo on the 998 engine (t2 frm a r5gt) rs turbo intercooler, hoping to get 120ish bhp?
father is building a Mini Van 1330, 45 weber, 100bhp@wheels
'RIP' 1.8 Metro GTi, 15.23 1/4mile
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hammoj28
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Hehe, yeah i think its one of the best ways and surely the funnest. cant wiat to drive it!lol.
Cool. A 998 turbo would be dam cool. Iv always had a soft spot for 998's.
Eventually mine will get lots done for more power but the stock turbo engine will be fine for a start I'm sure.
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Mark
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Feb 10, 2007 17:57:33 GMT
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Mmmmmmm turbo.  Cars coming along well man! |
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Feb 10, 2007 19:16:30 GMT
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I'm sure ull have enough on your hands with the turbo motor for th time being. what bhp do they put out as standard??
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Feb 11, 2007 11:21:01 GMT
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around 90bhp as standard not bad in a mini!!! Looking good man nice to see more mini boys getting on here |
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hammoj28
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Yeah, they are around 94bhp which should be pretty nippy. Especially since the 998 was only 42bhp or something.lol.
Thanks for the comments guys. its coming along. Its just finding the money and time to do it.
Cant wait to have it on the road!
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hammoj28
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Well, i did the floorpan at the weekend. Worked out quite well. its still not finished as i am going to give it another coat before i waxoil it but it is soooo much better now. Anyways, Before:  inbetween:  After:   |
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bet u feel better for getting the floor sealed, need to do mine this yar, dreading it tho, horrid job
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hammoj28
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Yeh, i feel so much better. feels like its a huge part of the buid done for some reason. prob cos i actually have a result.lol.
I have to do 3 more coats of the floor and under all the arches, inside of new wings etc. Then I'm gonna waxoil the whole lot!
Its not that bad really if you have a bare shell, big shed and a big matress.lol.
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Mark
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Looks great man!
Why isnt this on MR?!
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hammoj28
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Cheers. Hehe, i dunno, i get fed up of posting it on lotsa forums so i only do it on a few. You think i should post it up on there?
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Mark
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Yup - I reckon you should. A few bare shell rebuilds going on at the mo!
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