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was hoping to have it ready for this but its not going to happen
maybe worth a trip up there to watch though, sure there will be a few other b series mini's there
b series mini project..
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was hoping to have it ready for this but its not going to happen
maybe worth a trip up there to watch though, sure there will be a few other b series mini's there
SlipCivic
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was hoping to have it ready for this but its not going to happen
maybe worth a trip up there to watch though, sure there will be a few other b series mini's there
Yeah i'm going this year aswell, last year there was a B16 mini in white.
It's a shame, would so love to see yours around the track.
SlipCivic
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That's correct, it's a good day out! I didn't go last year, but I did the year before that. Just hope it's as good as it was when I last went and hasn't faded out.
There are usally lots of places there to buy bits, new and used. I got a new rear subframe from there for quite cheap.
That was back in the day when I had the Mini. Still be attending this thought. Comming from Cornwall is a hefty trip indeed.
There are usally lots of places there to buy bits, new and used. I got a new rear subframe from there for quite cheap.
That was back in the day when I had the Mini. Still be attending this thought. Comming from Cornwall is a hefty trip indeed.
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dont think i will be attending now, which is a shame.
need to save the money for other things (something with two wheels)
not really in a rush to finish the mini now, as it wont be used untill the weather gets better- next year
need to save the money for other things (something with two wheels)
not really in a rush to finish the mini now, as it wont be used untill the weather gets better- next year
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small update for those interested,
not much has been done in quite a while due to other commitments and a months holiday in australia
had some spare time last weekend and finally got round to finishing the inlet manifold and wire loom (well sort of), fitted the throttle body's and, after a bit of messing around got the engine started for the first time, no nasty supprises,
throttle body's need balancing for starters and some attention to the fuel map is needed.
maybe i will finally finish it this year.........
not much has been done in quite a while due to other commitments and a months holiday in australia
had some spare time last weekend and finally got round to finishing the inlet manifold and wire loom (well sort of), fitted the throttle body's and, after a bit of messing around got the engine started for the first time, no nasty supprises,
throttle body's need balancing for starters and some attention to the fuel map is needed.
maybe i will finally finish it this year.........
TheyCallMe Tim
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I'll snap some pictures tomorrow, we have a B16A swapped mini cooper at work, it's an absolute riot to drive, though I think on the streets the original RHD Morris Cooper S we have is more fun.
small update for those interested,
not much has been done in quite a while due to other commitments and a months holiday in australia
had some spare time last weekend and finally got round to finishing the inlet manifold and wire loom (well sort of), fitted the throttle body's and, after a bit of messing around got the engine started for the first time, no nasty supprises,
throttle body's need balancing for starters and some attention to the fuel map is needed.
maybe i will finally finish it this year.........
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I see a lot of time, energy and money has gone into your build. Really impressive mate!
What process did you go through to get to top-coat? I assume you did the painting yourself as I can see some newspaper covering the door in a few pictures.
What process did you go through to get to top-coat? I assume you did the painting yourself as I can see some newspaper covering the door in a few pictures.
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Crack-on lad!
I see a lot of time, energy and money has gone into your build. Really impressive mate!
What process did you go through to get to top-coat? I assume you did the painting yourself as I can see some newspaper covering the door in a few pictures.
replied to you other thread regarding paint processes
going to get a few new photos and some updates to add, a friend of mine has just finished making some custom ram pipes for the itb's which look awsome