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by cod7
Mon May 27, 2013 5:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Fitting 13" Sportspack wheels
Replies: 5
Views: 2461

Re: Fitting 13" Sportspack wheels

The car's pretty much standard, so small arches, original ride height and rubber cones. That link seems to be spot on, thanks for the advice. Now for the cutting....
by cod7
Mon May 27, 2013 2:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Fitting 13" Sportspack wheels
Replies: 5
Views: 2461

Fitting 13" Sportspack wheels

Hi, my friend recently bought a 95 Rover Mini BRG Jap import and the first thing he wanted to upgrade were the wheels, so against my advice, he bought 13" Sportspack rims! However, they're rubbing the front inner arches (like I told him....) So the question is, what does he need, and where does...
by cod7
Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Young drivers, Old cars
Replies: 7
Views: 3102

Re: Young drivers, Old cars

A couple years back i was 19 and insured in an 89 austin mini on my own policy with AXA for 1400 which wasn't too bad.
by cod7
Mon May 11, 2009 2:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Anywhere to do interiors?
Replies: 5
Views: 2224

Anywhere to do interiors?

Is there anywhere around that anybody would recommend which does seat re-trimming. And is it pricey? Thanks.
by cod7
Tue Nov 11, 2008 1:53 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Eastern Regions November run
Replies: 22
Views: 8937

Re: Eastern Regions November run

Although i didnt make it to the Boyne centre i really enjoyed my first drive with such a large convoy of minis on some great roads. Hopefully i can make it to upcoming events and runs!

Thanks guys.
by cod7
Sat Oct 25, 2008 5:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Seen a Mini?
Replies: 2237
Views: 1687588

Re: Seen a Mini?

A 97 D red sportspack with a learner was parked just off the Navan road at Kinvara for a while last night, very clean car, made me jealous!
by cod7
Tue Oct 14, 2008 3:26 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Dave C,s wander around Wicklow
Replies: 11
Views: 5307

Re: Dave C,s wander around Wicklow

A friend of mine called Keith in Clondalkin owns the car, its had a lot work done since he bought it. Nice car. Good to see a few clubmans coming back into the club. Spicooper ************************ Up tools and cut the rust out Does Keith own a few minis?? I'm bulling i couldn't make the run mys...
by cod7
Tue Oct 14, 2008 3:18 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Seen a Mini?
Replies: 2237
Views: 1687588

Re: Seen a Mini?

Grey 93 reg with black wide arches exiting the Blanchardstown roundabout travelling north up the M50.
by cod7
Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:33 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Rolling Road and tuning
Replies: 4
Views: 2430

Rolling Road and tuning

Are there any places in Ireland that do the rolling road or have any Irish clubs ever organised this?

Also, i was looking at fitting a Stage 1 kit to my 1275 carb sprite, would it be worth it or would i have to splash out more money to make it wothwhile?
by cod7
Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:44 am
Forum: General
Topic: Webmaster 30th
Replies: 1
Views: 1802

Re: Webmaster 30th

Fantastic, my local!!
by cod7
Tue Sep 30, 2008 1:04 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Rear window plastic sunvisor
Replies: 4
Views: 2032

Rear window plastic sunvisor

I know of one person with one of these in question and saw another on sunday at the Dunboyne car show, but does anyone know of anywhere to pick these up? http://www.type34.org/images/articles/20030916143759419_2.jpg Also, it seems difficult enough to find a cooper rally type roof rack, any ideas? Th...
by cod7
Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:39 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Alloy refurbisment
Replies: 4
Views: 2329

Re: Alloy refurbisment

Elbow grease with sand paper?? They're 12inch miniltes. Is there a different type of paint needed? Roughly how much would the cost be for DIY?

Appreciate the help.
by cod7
Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:02 am
Forum: General
Topic: Alloy refurbisment
Replies: 4
Views: 2329

Alloy refurbisment

My wheels are flaking and i was wondering about restoring them, is it an expensive job or could an average Joe like myself do the work??
by cod7
Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:44 am
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: my mini 91 dual carbs!
Replies: 51
Views: 20371

Re: my mini 91 dual carbs!

Do you mind me asking how you got the car for so cheap,looks great,hope you get the carb problem sorted.
by cod7
Fri May 23, 2008 11:56 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Kilbeggan Sunday?
Replies: 3
Views: 3542

Kilbeggan Sunday?

I think there is a car show on here on Sunday, did anyone else hear or plan on going??
by cod7
Sat May 03, 2008 3:24 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Upcoming shows
Replies: 8
Views: 5969

Re: Upcoming shows

glennon wrote:me dad and i will be headin to this so he can show off his new 61 van...
The Enfield show? Any use? Worth travelling from Dublin anyway?
by cod7
Sat May 03, 2008 3:16 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Upcoming shows
Replies: 8
Views: 5969

Re: Upcoming shows

I heard of a show in Enfield tomorrow, is it any use does anyone know? And where is ballymahon?