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- Sun Apr 27, 2014 8:25 pm
- Forum: Projects and My Mini
- Topic: 79 Swift Gti Conversion.
- Replies: 20
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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...
- 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.
- 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 ...
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. ?
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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...