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irishminis »
Tue Mar 31, 2015 9:43 am
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Hi all, I have enabled a feature that allows you to upload ten photo's to each post. Below is a quick guide on how to upload your photo's to the...
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I'd the same problem even though they were under 2mb
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Mon Oct 01, 2018 10:21 pm
Forum Introduction and help
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irishminis »
Sat Sep 05, 2009 1:04 am
Forum Introduction
Hello and welcome to the Irish Mini Owners Club forum. We are glad you have decided to join us. We have a number of different...
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Sat Sep 05, 2009 1:04 am
Help with insurance!
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siobhanie »
Mon Sep 17, 2018 6:10 pm
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Hello there,
I am hoping to buy a Mini, and it will qualify as a 'classic' - over 30 years old - I am in talks to buy one now, the only issue I...
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Did you try autoline up the north. Seen on another group that drivers didn't need a second car. R u a named driver on a work van or anything
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Last post by spud1979
Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:33 pm
SAVE THE CARS PETITION
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woody »
Wed Aug 29, 2018 5:31 pm
Autobiz has launched a petition to get lower insurance quotes for cars over 10 years old.
Details here.
Petition here.
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Last post by woody
Wed Aug 29, 2018 5:31 pm
Here's one for ye lads.
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Pete079 »
Wed Aug 08, 2018 3:07 pm
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I was looking at a 98 cooper s touring over in England, I done a bit of research that same car 3 years earlier was for 15 grand less. So the it was...
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I know bit of digging required.
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Last post by Pete079
Sat Aug 11, 2018 7:05 pm
Buying mini. A question. Technical.
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Pete079 »
Sun Aug 05, 2018 3:55 pm
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Can anyone tell me the easiest way of identifying the difference between sequential and simutanilus fuel injection on the mpi. I know sequential has...
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OK. When I get mine I'll delve further I've been researching the mpi and came across this. I will update later. I'm putting a plan together.
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Last post by Pete079
Tue Aug 07, 2018 11:47 am
CLASSIC INSURANCE
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woody »
Wed Aug 01, 2018 10:08 am
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I'm with AXA at the moment, what other companies are offering multi car classic policies.
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I'm with Barrett Private Insurance and can't recommend them highly enough.
Have had 2 Minis, a van, and 3 cars insured all on the same policy and...
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Last post by Underhauled
Thu Aug 02, 2018 6:17 pm
tyre fitting tool
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minimike »
Thu Jul 05, 2018 4:06 pm
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I see there are A few posts on this forum where lads buy and sell second hand tyres and they're also relatively cheap on minispares etc. I can't...
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Don't bother digging it out just yet, I'm not sure I'll buy one at all to be honest. Was just wondering about experience of guys on here. I've a set...
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Last post by minimike
Fri Jul 06, 2018 11:11 am
Mini Racing Green Edition
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Jameslucey »
Tue Jun 26, 2018 7:15 pm
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Looking for information about Racing Green Edition Minis.
Recently bought a 1989 mini with all the decals and black interior is there anyway to tell...
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The Racing Green, Flame Red and Checkmate were limited editions based on the 998cc Mini Mayfair and were green, red and black respectively with a...
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Wed Jun 27, 2018 12:30 am
cylinder head help
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Autograss steve »
Sun Jun 24, 2018 9:23 pm
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hiya lads new to minis have a 998,whos best around to work a cylinder head looking for skim and valve work thanks
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Welcome Steve,
Welcome to the Forum.
Are you modifying the 998 for the road or is it for autograss ?
Have you had any other work done to the engine...
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Mon Jun 25, 2018 3:07 pm
Photobucket is back again for free!
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Billy »
Sun Jun 17, 2018 5:29 pm
Last year's decision by photobucket to charge users to post their images has now been reversed.
Check your old posts on this forum. The photos are...
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Last post by Billy
Sun Jun 17, 2018 5:29 pm
what size are drive sahft seals
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minimike »
Tue Jun 05, 2018 3:41 pm
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Hi guys,
Anybody know off hand what size dire shaft seals are for a 998. 1991 reg?
Motor factors don't know how long it will take but might be...
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As an FYI dimensions are below which I found after a lot of googling! May help others if they need them asap. Measurements are in inches:
1.25 x...
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Last post by minimike
Wed Jun 13, 2018 11:16 pm
door mirror fixing nut tool
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minimike »
Fri Jun 01, 2018 2:58 pm
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Hi guys,
Do any oy ye have a door mirror fixing nut tool? Seems like there's a special tool to fix these to be skins and I didn't realise but under...
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Hi guys,
I managed to get a lend of one from a friend of a friend.
thanks
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Last post by minimike
Sun Jun 03, 2018 1:41 pm
1970's Mini.
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johnnyj »
Sun May 13, 2018 12:13 am
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Hi all, i am about to pickup a mini that needs work ( alot of it),
it is a mid to late 70's from what i can gather, a round nose, where should i look...
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There is the vin plate with the chassis number and engine number on the slam panel as you say. Spot welded to the slam panel on the opposite side is...
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Last post by johnnyj
Sun May 27, 2018 3:37 pm
Mini cut out
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antodeco »
Thu May 17, 2018 6:50 pm
Hi all,
My 1275GT decided to die today. It hasn't been started in about 2 months and hasn't been ran since last year. It started fine but died after...
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Last post by antodeco
Thu May 17, 2018 6:50 pm
New Facebook page for members only
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Laurna77 »
Wed Apr 18, 2018 10:05 pm
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Hi folks, as you all know we have set up a new Facebook page (Irish Mini Owners Club Members Only) so of you are a paid up member and you haven't got...
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Would it be nice to renew our licences on line
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Last post by minionly
Wed Apr 25, 2018 4:03 pm
92 Cooper for sale
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Capalea »
Tue Apr 24, 2018 9:29 pm
Hi All. I have a 1992 Mini Cooper in British racing green. I unfortunately have to sell it due to a house purchase. I bought it for my daughter and...
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Last post by Capalea
Tue Apr 24, 2018 9:29 pm
GDPR Act 2018
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miniman35 »
Fri Apr 06, 2018 12:20 pm
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Hi, question for the Committee. Are the Committee aware of the up coming GDPR act that comes into compliance on the 25th of May this year? If so,...
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Found this on the RTE website today.
I'm assuming it would apply to how members' data is held and distributed within the club?
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Last post by Billy
Mon Apr 09, 2018 3:54 pm
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Last post by CB_Phil
Tue Feb 27, 2018 9:48 pm
DIY at its best
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woody »
Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:05 pm
I heard recently Billy was teaching Colin how to make Hydrolastic fluid, perhaps he would like to try brake fluid as well. :D
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Last post by woody
Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:05 pm
Calling all Club Members
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spicooper »
Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:57 pm
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As part of the up and coming club 30th next year and the Mini 60th next year we are going to put together a photo gallery of the last 30 years of...
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Yes that a good idea I just need to spend a few months gathering the pictures.
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Last post by spicooper
Wed Feb 21, 2018 10:01 am
Membership mailing
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Laurna77 »
Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:32 am
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As the AGM is now over all paid up members for 2018 will receive text message / Email of up coming events. Anyone who hasn't renewed there membership...
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I better send off my renewal in that case!
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Last post by DaveC
Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:05 pm
Uploading pictures issues
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LIX_818 »
Fri Feb 02, 2018 6:50 pm
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hi guys,
im trying to upload pictures for my project thread but the following comes up after I press add the file:
Sorry, the board attachment...
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Just tried that there, it's working
Thanks
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Last post by LIX_818
Sat Feb 03, 2018 12:57 am
mechanic wanted
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blankenberghe »
Sun Jan 21, 2018 4:09 pm
hello i just purchased a 1992 mini cooper im looking for someone to do work to it im useless at welding ect pls folks im based in kerry
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Last post by blankenberghe
Sun Jan 21, 2018 4:09 pm
MINI Modifications
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woody »
Tue Jan 16, 2018 12:33 pm
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I may have to modify Deirdre's Mini.
I'll drink ,she can drive :D
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Nothing new there!
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Last post by Billy
Tue Jan 16, 2018 2:10 pm
IMOC in Irish Vintage Scene
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Billy »
Wed Jan 03, 2018 9:29 am
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Picked up the January edition of Irish Vintage Scene to check out the list of club events planned around the country for 2018 and sure enough,...
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One of the largest shows in the South held in June only making it to print in the January edition isn't great and the single largest international...
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Last post by kerryminigringo
Thu Jan 11, 2018 9:26 pm
Angela Murphy RIP
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spud1979 »
Sat Dec 30, 2017 3:01 pm
On behalf of the club, I'd like to extend sympathies to member Eamonn Murphy on the death of his mother Angela. Funeral details are posted below...
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Last post by spud1979
Sat Dec 30, 2017 3:01 pm
Merry Xmas
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woody »
Mon Dec 25, 2017 12:52 pm
Merry Xmas everybody, Hope Santa has been good and brought loads of shiny bits for the Minis.
Look forward to seeing you all in the new year.
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Last post by woody
Mon Dec 25, 2017 12:52 pm
1979 Mini 398Ei whereabouts ?
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Pauld1 »
Fri Nov 03, 2017 1:44 pm
Hi folks
Anyone here know off or own a sandlgow 850cc 1979 Mini Reg 398Ei Sold it few years ago to someone in kilkenny/kildare area would love to...
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Last post by Pauld1
Fri Nov 03, 2017 1:44 pm
minis in television
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macker »
Wed Nov 01, 2017 11:46 pm
Post any clips of minis in television programmes that you can think of where the mini is very much a part of the show.
Morecambe & Wise, Starsky &...
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Last post by macker
Wed Nov 01, 2017 11:46 pm
Jack Daniels cup
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spud1979 »
Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:36 pm
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Every year the club presents the Jack Daniels Memorial Trophy in memory of the engineer Jack Daniels who worked beside Alec Issigonis in designing...
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Just a reminder that the Closing date for nominations is this Tuseday to 31st October
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Last post by Laurna77
Thu Oct 26, 2017 2:47 pm
Electrics Help
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Joe_flanagan »
Wed Oct 18, 2017 1:58 pm
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Hi lads,
Just looking for some help diagnosing some electrical issues I am having. Its for a 1990 Mini. So for some reason my passenger side dipped...
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There are no fuses on the headlights on a 1990 mini and if both lights are gone the problem will be between the dip switch and the bullet connectors...
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Last post by woody
Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:01 pm
IRISH VINTAGE SCENE
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woody »
Thu Sep 28, 2017 6:09 pm
Well done to Neville for getting his Radford on the cover and there is an artical on the IMM in Westport.
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Last post by woody
Thu Sep 28, 2017 6:09 pm
Maximum Mini
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woody »
Wed Sep 27, 2017 6:18 pm
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For anybody who missed this book first time round and doesn't want to spend over €200 on a first edition , the 2nd. edition has now been released in...
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If you can get a new copy of Maximum Mini 1 for €200 buy it.
There are presently only two copies available on Amazon, second hand, and they are over...
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:30 pm
PhotoBucket photo sharing
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by
EAMOSPUD »
Sun Sep 17, 2017 11:50 am
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Hi Gang
just noticed photos I have shared on the forum via photobucket not allowed any more unless I updated my package to a paid service.
any one...
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I had the same problem.
You can now post the pictures directly onto the forum, just go back and edit your posts.
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Last post by woody
Sun Sep 17, 2017 12:43 pm
Fabric
by
Mini850 »
Fri Sep 15, 2017 9:39 am
hello all mini owners
I'm looking for a fabric that looks like it in the picture. do you know where you can find it thanks in advance peter sweden.
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Last post by Mini850
Fri Sep 15, 2017 9:39 am
Soup Classic Motoring Videos
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DaveC »
Thu Sep 07, 2017 4:59 pm
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Episode 10 of Soup Classic Motoring Videos was released recently. An Irish guy restoring a Range Rover, Lotus Esprit and VW Panel Van and covering...
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That's George alright, his member name on here was Mofo, really sound guy,
share the videos around as much as you can
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Last post by macker
Mon Sep 11, 2017 10:18 pm
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Last post by cianmini1
Fri Sep 08, 2017 10:21 am
Death of western reps mother Maddie Conboy
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spud1979 »
Sat Aug 26, 2017 7:36 pm
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With sadness I want to pass on my condolences to our regional rep Joseph Convoy and his daughter Laurna our PRO and club member Geoffrey on the...
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RIP Maddie
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Last post by macker
Wed Aug 30, 2017 12:59 am
baby grandaughter for shay martin
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shay »
Sun Aug 20, 2017 10:21 pm
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announcement lisa fitzgerald daughter of shay martin gave birth to a baby girl today mother and baby fine name ella fitzgerald
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Congratulations Grandad :D
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Last post by macker
Tue Aug 22, 2017 1:57 am
IMM 2018 - Portugal
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BlackSe7en »
Wed Jul 19, 2017 4:36 pm
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It looks like the venue for the IMM 2018 in Portugal has been moved to a new location. Their Facebook page is now showing ,
Parque Municipal de...
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Hmmmm, google has that as a 2667km excursion from my front door.. . I'm In! *
*if i have a car ready
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Last post by keith
Sat Jul 22, 2017 2:50 pm
2007 R58 Mini Cooper Problem - Help please
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Lincslad »
Mon Jul 03, 2017 10:01 pm
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Hope someone on here could give me some advice on my Mini.
The car starts ok and drives ok, but when coming to a stop at say a traffic lights the...
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Best to get a live readout if the fault code didn't cure it otherwise you spend money replacing parts you don't need.
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Last post by woody
Mon Jul 10, 2017 5:48 pm
Changing the club logo?
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zakgt »
Mon Jun 12, 2017 6:14 pm
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Post IMM 2017 there is a clear and positive association of the 3 Minis Logo with the IMOC. Would it worth considering capitalising on this...
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I for one think, this is a very good idea.
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Last post by keith
Tue Jun 13, 2017 6:36 pm
Vin number, is my car Irish built?
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hybridized »
Sat Jun 03, 2017 4:33 am
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Hi lads, I'm new to this club, almost finished restoring my first mini, I've had an interest in them for a long time as my dad served his time in...
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Front windscreen has a shamrock but none of the others do.
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Last post by hybridized
Fri Jun 09, 2017 3:58 pm
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Last post by Kdrmodelracing
Wed Jun 07, 2017 5:20 pm
100k km maintenance on 2005 Mini Cooper. What's needed?
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MayoMini »
Thu Jun 01, 2017 10:29 pm
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None of the maintenance records were filled in and I am a new Mini owner. The computer on the dash says i need maintenance in 4000 km. I've already...
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When my wife took her MINI to BMW for its 5 year free services at first they didn't fill in or stamp the service record book because they keep the...
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Last post by woody
Fri Jun 02, 2017 10:45 am
IMM 2017 club t-shirts
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spud1979 »
Wed Apr 26, 2017 8:08 pm
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I'm looking to put in an order next week for our club t-shirts. They usually work out at roughly €10 each. Can you add your name and size if you wish...
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Good Morning All, for anyone that has ordered a club t-shirt, you can collect them from anytime now, please call with payment to the IMM Info office
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Last post by Laurna77
Wed May 24, 2017 11:47 am
Waterford mini restoration
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kona »
Tue May 16, 2017 7:57 pm
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Hi,
Does anybody have any contact detail for chris? I need to talk to him and his usual number is going unanswered the last while.
Thanks.
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Got in contact with him there. All good.
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Last post by kona
Fri May 19, 2017 9:24 pm
Events & IMM
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Laurna77 »
Wed May 17, 2017 2:02 pm
Emails have been sent out today to all paid up members, in relation to events been held over the year and in relation to IMM.
Any member that has not...
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Last post by Laurna77
Wed May 17, 2017 2:02 pm
teething Problems with rebuild 1275
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williamt »
Sat Mar 11, 2017 3:16 pm
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Right heres the problem and a long story lol... had an engine built its in and going well now.. but accelerates well up to 75 then nothing not even...
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Don't forget to change the speedo drives to suit your setup.Calculator at link below
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Last post by woody
Tue May 16, 2017 10:21 am
Final Drive Ratio's
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Joe_flanagan »
Tue May 09, 2017 3:08 pm
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Hey lads,
Just looking for some advice on final drive ratios and what people typically run. I recently swapped out my 998cc engine for a 1275 high...
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Thanks for the quick replies lads I really appreciate the advice. I am running 13 wheels as well which I should have mentioned. I didn't know it was...
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Last post by Joe_flanagan
Fri May 12, 2017 5:30 pm
Looking for 1 weekend ticket.
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openmini »
Wed May 10, 2017 7:48 pm
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Hi lads, I'm looking for 1 weekend ticket, I've already got 1 but need another for the IMM. I'm located in the east Leinster area. thanks
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There seem to be a few knocking about, try the Facebook IMM page and they should be able to sort you
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Wed May 10, 2017 8:41 pm
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