Irish Mini Owners Club

I'm looking to replace some damaged wheels so I don't necessarily need a full set so if anyone has an odd 10" Minilite or Mamba wheels sitting in a shed then please let me know.

Thanks

Thanks James, let me have a look at my tyre options and what work I'd need to do to get them to fit. Cheers.

jocelynn wrote: 13x6 wheels missing one centre cap 200 euro

Hi James,

I don't suppose you'd have another one of these wheels hanging around to make up a set of 5? (colour of 5th wouldn't matter). If you do I'd be interested in taking all 5 as a set.

Thanks,

James

Hiya,

Are these still available?

Thanks,

J.

I'm looking for somewhere in North Dublin who have the right gear to fit 10" tyres (most places I've tried, their machine can't grab the small wheels). I've been fitting them myself at home with a manual tyre changer, getting the old tyres off isn't too bad but it's a fair struggle to get the n...

You can get DIY kits for this, google 'bedliner', it's used a bit in the States for pickups there.

The main heat problem is where the manifold heats the carb float chamber due to the proximity of both ,its usually worst were you fit an LCB with a HIF carb or Twin HS carbs and its best to fit a heatshield under the carb. In this case (if standard) its a 988 with a HS4 so heat shouldn't be a probl...

Maybe put down plastic under the car to catch drips?

Surely if you believe the parts were stolen you should get the Guards involved?

Sorry I should have been more specific , I used this method to unscrew the ball joint from the end of a trackrod which was stubborn. I have a scissors type splitter for removing the ball joint taper from the hub carrier.

Scary accident. That's why I only ever use a heat gun, I think it's safer, I know it'll never produce the same heat as a gas torch but all you need is a relative heat change (hence the ice cube) to get the stubborn item to crack.

Wow that's a new one one me, did he use a gas torch and make it red hot? I only use a heat gun and an ice cube so it's not getting red hot or anything.

No I don't have an impact driver, I was trying the 'old school' method of turning the screwdriver and hitting it with a hammer. I might also try the hot and cold method which normally works a treat with ball joints on track rod ends

Thanks :D Overall the shell is completely solid. The only rust is on the bottoms of the doors. I'll start tackling them during the week too - once I get them off that is....I tried to remove the passenger door last night but the screws on the hinge didn't want to move. I've sprayed them with penetra...

I went at the passenger footwell this evening with a hammer & chisel for a bit and as I knew it would be, perfectly solid metal. http://jqmx0.brinkster.net/jqmx0/MiniDead/MinideadMeArse.jpg Primary structural fail my arse!! I'll straighten the floorpan a bit before I go back with it. If this was...

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My first car was a Mk2 Fiesta.......ah it takes me back

Thanks for taking the time to take the photos.

I can sense that my credit card is about to take a battering

If you could take photos of your seats that would be great as it'd give me confidence that they will fit without difficulty. I'm not fussed about carrying passengers as this car is mainly for competition.

Thanks for the help guys, seats are a decent investment and I want to make sure I'll be able to live with the ones I get. The Clubman is a nice looking seat and I like the fact it's not too broad at the shoulders as it means (hopefully) I won't have too much trouble fitting them. I presume they don'...

Funnily enough, it was a photo of your interior I found when searching the forum that started me looking at Monaco seats

I'm open to other suggestions if anyone has some.

Mackers car....

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Thanks guys, I'm surprised no-one has mentioned anywhere on the northside of Dublin. If I can't find anywhere then I guess I'll have to head over at some stage.

Can anyone recommend anywhere to fit tyres to 10" wheels in North Dublin? My local place had a go but their equipment won't grip the wheel.

@ minionly : I'm in Dublin @ jocelynn : I was able to reuse the original one, the binding was down to the rear shield. I managed to find a picture of someone in the uk who fitted the kit and they didn't have the shield either. I've tightened up the hub nut and it's all good so far. The new calipers ...