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The guage is the standard smiths guage in the 3 clock centre dash with the C N H markings on it. When at idle the needle sits just over 3/4 way towards H

The only hoses that haven't been changed are the bottom and top hose. The hoses going into and out of the matrix were replaced with the matrix. I have been wrecking my head all day and can't find the problem.
I had thought of a 82 deg thermostat but couldnt see this helping either problem

Hi guys I've got a mini with an 88deg thermostat fitted which when left ideling for 15mins or so will creep very close to the "H" on the temp gauge. The ignition timing is set to 10deg btdc and the fueling seems to be spot on. The rad cap is a 13lbs one and the heater matrix has just been ...

also worthwhile checking the heater matrix as it could be leaking through that

i just got round to fitting mine there last weekend with the help of my dads mate we started by fitting the headlining to the rods (cant remember the colour order off the top of my head) fit to the car, center the headlining and roll the rods up get a few people to help you pull the headlining tight...

you can normally get away with an unskimmed 1275 head running the standard cam. always beat to trial fit and make sure nothing hits. I.e valves and pistons if your planning on changing the cam then you will have to pocket the block to allow clearebce for tue exhaust valves. if you have a copy of min...

http://www.guess-works.com/Tech/ratio.htm

you should be able to calculate it using the above link

best thing to do would be to get someone to photoshop a picture of your gt, changing the bits of the grille to the colour you want at least this way you will see what it looks like before you sand it down to paint it only to regret doing it :) to change to 10s youd need to have 7.5" discs (coop...

CLUBMANGT wrote:

how did you find the cobra/corbeau classics?
are they comfy to sit in?
im thinking about getting a set of these in the summer

just after finding this website while looking for soundproofing
pre shaped sound deading, light, cheap = result:D
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what do you guys recommend for added soundproofing? extra stick on sheets similar to the standard soundproofing or the stuff that is used for audio installs (dynamat) however it seems a tad on the expensive side
thanks

http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/in ... &hl=carbon

any of you's on TMF take a look at that build
very tastily done with lots of carbon used:)

ive just got my mini back from the painters and will be fitting the headling...has anyone any tips on putting it in? :) *the headlining i have is black, along with black carpets, black door cards...black parcel shelf...you get the idea lol does anyone else thinkthis will be a tad on the 'dull' side?...