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- Sun Feb 09, 2020 8:01 am
- Forum: Projects and My Mini
- Topic: 1981 Mini City 1000
- Replies: 318
- Views: 2966115
Re: 1981 Mini City 1000
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.
- Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:50 pm
- Forum: Technical Section
- Topic: Removing the Cat on a 1994 Carb Mini
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10747
Re: Removing the Cat on a 1994 Carb Mini
davem wrote:If it's not mine, then there's at least 2!woody wrote:I know of at least one that passes without the cat.
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?
- Wed Sep 27, 2017 6:55 am
- Forum: Technical Section
- Topic: Removing the Cat on a 1994 Carb Mini
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10747
Re: Removing the Cat on a 1994 Carb Mini
So would that mean without the cat the car will likely fail?
- Tue Sep 26, 2017 4:43 pm
- Forum: Technical Section
- Topic: Removing the Cat on a 1994 Carb Mini
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10747
Removing the Cat on a 1994 Carb Mini
Just wondering if this would cause problems with the emissions for the nct?
- Fri Jul 28, 2017 1:26 pm
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: 1.3 mini for breaking
- Replies: 25
- Views: 32505
Re: 1.3 mini for breaking
How much for the chrome handle set and cap?
- Mon Jun 26, 2017 1:29 pm
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: 12x5 Wheels
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10709
Re: 12x5 Wheels
daniel garry wrote:Jknight wrote:Are these sold?
they are! they're sitting in my shed somewhere!
Ha ha fair enough
- Sun Jun 25, 2017 4:19 pm
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Wheels for sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4392
Re: Wheels for sale
Are these sold?
- Sun Jun 25, 2017 4:17 pm
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: 12x5 Wheels
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10709
Re: 12x5 Wheels
Are these sold?
- Thu Jun 22, 2017 10:14 am
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Swap Set of Revolutuion Style Wheels?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4453
Swap Set of Revolutuion Style Wheels?
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.
- Tue Apr 25, 2017 10:35 pm
- Forum: Technical Section
- Topic: Rough Idle on 1994 Carb Mini
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9424
Re: Rough Idle on 1994 Carb Mini
So the connector of the vacuum pipe is broken at the dizzy side. Where can I get a replacement.
- Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:03 pm
- Forum: Technical Section
- Topic: Rough Idle on 1994 Carb Mini
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9424
Re: Rough Idle on 1994 Carb Mini
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?
- Mon Apr 24, 2017 11:14 pm
- Forum: Technical Section
- Topic: Rough Idle on 1994 Carb Mini
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9424
Rough Idle on 1994 Carb Mini
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?
- Sun Oct 19, 2014 8:49 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Another Dodgy Mini
- Replies: 95
- Views: 329700
Re: Another Dodgy Mini
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.kerryminigringo wrote:Not much from the 70's on this one either
http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for ... k-/7347289
- Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:22 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: MPI Discussion
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4827
Re: 00 Mpi Cooper For Swap or Sale( No longer for Sale)
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...
- Thu Mar 15, 2012 7:33 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Improving Performance on an Mpi
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13764
Re: Improving Performance on an Mpi
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!
- Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:37 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Improving Performance on an Mpi
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13764
Re: Improving Performance on an Mpi
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
- Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:31 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Can Anybody Recommend a Good Panel Beater in Cork??
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4471
Re: Can Anybody Recommend a Good Panel Beater in Cork??
Thanks. Where is he based?
- Mon Mar 12, 2012 8:30 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Improving Performance on an Mpi
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13764
Re: Improving Performance on an Mpi
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...
- Mon Mar 12, 2012 7:18 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Can Anybody Recommend a Good Panel Beater in Cork??
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4471
Can Anybody Recommend a Good Panel Beater in Cork??
Just wondering where is the best panel beater around Cork for future reference?
- Mon Mar 12, 2012 5:12 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Improving Performance on an Mpi
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13764
Re: Improving Performance on an Mpi
Does swapping the throttle body make any real difference?
- Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:27 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: MPI Discussion
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4827
Re: 00 Mpi Cooper For Swap or Sale( No longer for Sale)
Decided after much thought to hold on to her.
Thanks
Jon.
Thanks
Jon.
- Mon Mar 12, 2012 2:43 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: MPI Discussion
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4827
MPI Discussion
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...