Irish Mini Owners Club

It's amazing to see the differences with Irish registered cars and their UK counterparts for rust. Looking forward to seeing the project, I'm currently starting my own one.

davem wrote:

woody wrote:I know of at least one that passes without the cat.

If it's not mine, then there's at least 2!
1994 1275 Sprite with a stage 1 kit on a HIF38

That's exactly why I'm asking. Thinking of fitting the same to my car. Did the stage one kit make much of a difference?

So would that mean without the cat the car will likely fail?

Just wondering if this would cause problems with the emissions for the nct?

How much for the chrome handle set and cap?

daniel garry wrote:

Jknight wrote:Are these sold?

they are! they're sitting in my shed somewhere!

Ha ha fair enough

Are these sold?

Are these sold?

Hi I have a set of these on my Mini, 5x12, no curbing but need a polish, with very good Falken Tyres. I'm looking to swap for a set of Minilite style in 4.5x12 as I want to keep the car as standard as possible and the revoultions stick out past the arches about 1/2 an inch. I'm in West Cork area.

So the connector of the vacuum pipe is broken at the dizzy side. Where can I get a replacement.

Thank you for the reply. I with give that a go. I did pull a spark plug this morning and its white. That's a lean mixture right?

Hi I have just purchased a 1994 mini 35. It has two issues. A hunting idle and running on when ignition is switched off. Any ideas where I should start?

kerryminigringo wrote:Not much from the 70's on this one either
http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for ... k-/7347289

Went to view this car as I'm coming back to mini ownership at last! Is actually a 97 mpi interior and running gear in an earlier-ish shell.

Have you changed your mind again, Jon? http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3077881 Hopefully not but had some unforseen financial changes the past week so I dont know if I can hold on to her now or not. Said I would renew the donedeal ad just to see if there is any interest. As I said hopefully e...

Dylan8660 wrote:I always find quoting the cost of a new Golf/Panda/Fiesta, its servicing, depreciation and a few comparative parts over a similar period of ownership helps keep that conversation in perspective.

Good point Might just try that next time she is complaining!

Lots of food for thought there. Looks like I will have to take it slowly and get the bits one at a time. Mostly due to my long suffering girlfriend's constant dismay at the money I keep spending on the car

Thanks. Where is he based?

Some say it does, others say it doesn't. The 48mm plastic bodies are known to crack. Burlen supply both 48mm and 52mm metal bodies. The official Cooper Works kit used a 52mm body and a fuel pressure regulator. Apparently you can pick up the regulators cheaply off old Fords. There are plenty out the...

Just wondering where is the best panel beater around Cork for future reference?

Does swapping the throttle body make any real difference?

Decided after much thought to hold on to her.

Thanks

Jon.

You should do a little more research and know what you want out of the tune before you make a final decsision. The mpi reacts very well to a stage 3 head and lcb/exhaust and it doesn't need to be set up on a rolling road either. I'll be at the track day if you want to see what an mpi can do. Your c...