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by pump101
Sun Apr 27, 2014 8:25 pm
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: 79 Swift Gti Conversion.
Replies: 20
Views: 13821

79 Swift Gti Conversion.

Its about time I set up a build thread. Iv been collecting bits and pieces for a good while now and have started to get stuck into the project with the good weather. The mini is a 79 mini1000 I bought as a unfinished project. It had a good few panels replaced when I got it, inner and outer sills, qu...
by pump101
Sat Apr 26, 2014 8:15 am
Forum: General
Topic: suspension recommendation
Replies: 10
Views: 6023

Re: suspension recommendation

Are you running standard cones or have you hi los or similar? Theres so many options im bamboozled with it all.
by pump101
Sat Apr 19, 2014 5:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: suspension recommendation
Replies: 10
Views: 6023

suspension recommendation

Hi everyone.. just wondering what everyones opinions are on suspension up grades. Theres just so many and il like to know whats the best. The mini will be running a tuned 1398cc suzuki swift gti engine with custom subframe, running 12in wheels , 4 pot etc. 1. There are a few hi lo kits but which is ...
by pump101
Mon Apr 07, 2014 8:30 pm
Forum: General
Topic: New member from Dublin *mini found*
Replies: 88
Views: 59851

Re: New member from Dublin *mini found*

I love the sump guard
by pump101
Fri Mar 21, 2014 6:25 pm
Forum: General
Topic: New member from Dublin *mini found*
Replies: 88
Views: 59851

Re: New member from Dublin *mini found*

Looking well
by pump101
Thu Mar 20, 2014 5:55 pm
Forum: General
Topic: New member from Dublin *mini found*
Replies: 88
Views: 59851

Re: New member from Dublin *mini found*

Yea l like it.. im partial to a black grille and bumpers myself. Its coming along nice. Its amazing the difference a few bits can make to a car. You will be forever adding bits and changing bits now.
by pump101
Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:48 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Copper Coast Run 16th March Waterford
Replies: 11
Views: 6811

Re: Copper Coast Run 16th March Waterford

Ian Murphy+ Elaine Ormonde
by pump101
Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Minis on RTE
Replies: 3
Views: 2967

Re: Minis on RTE

I dont think id drive it anyway.
by pump101
Sat Feb 22, 2014 1:25 pm
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: 1275GTi conversion
Replies: 151
Views: 55373

Re: 1275GTi conversion

Good stuff il await with anticipation. Il mine shortly too. As soon as I finish the girlfriends Mini25. Iv been hoarding bits on the sly for 2 years. . Soon as 25 is done il be flat out at it. Would love to see the one you have now in the flesh some time.
by pump101
Thu Feb 20, 2014 7:20 pm
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: Project Shorty
Replies: 61
Views: 28467

Re: Project Shorty

Who painted it Jp. ?
by pump101
Thu Feb 13, 2014 10:06 pm
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: 1275GTi conversion
Replies: 151
Views: 55373

Re: 1275GTi conversion

The engine is running gxr throttle bodies so I think il be ok with bulkhead clearence.
My local scrap man had one, well he said its from a 1300 swift , am I right in assuming its a glx? What are you doing for a subframe on the estate? Im going to try tackle one my self.
by pump101
Thu Feb 13, 2014 6:22 pm
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: 1275GTi conversion
Replies: 151
Views: 55373

Re: 1275GTi conversion

Thats great thanks.. I can get a 1.3 for 110e so thats a few pound saved. Are you running a hydraulic clutch on your conversion? Is there any pitfalls I should be aware of? Thanks for your quick reply.
by pump101
Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:44 am
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: 1275GTi conversion
Replies: 151
Views: 55373

Re: 1275GTi conversion

Hi there im doing this conversion myself.. I have a 1395cc tuned gti engine buy have not got a gear box as of yet. Do you know if a 1ltr or 1.3l will fit or suit with gear ratios. I will be running 12in wheels by the way. I can get a gti box but its bout 3 times the price of the others. Sorry if I d...