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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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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
ECU Engine diagnosis needed...
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ricoh »
Mon Jun 19, 2006 2:33 am
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Help needed...
I have a 1.3 '96 single point Injection.
It has a slight hesitation while crusing & also dosent over-take too well, seems like a loss...
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Your answer has just restored my faith in humanity
Aint this a wonderfull site for Mini owners ???
Again TNX lads, I will check out every one of...
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Tue Jun 20, 2006 1:42 am
boot repair panel
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Eanna »
Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:50 pm
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i know to some it may seem like a stupid question but how does it fit?
it wont fit in the boot so its not from the top down, so it must be from...
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If its the panel I think it is it includes the mountings for the rear bumper.
You remove the rear valance to fit it.
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Last post by woody
Tue Jun 20, 2006 12:26 am
Got Mini!
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sjbrophy »
Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:11 pm
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So yesterday... hoo boy what a day. Gather round and I shell tell you a tale.
A very groggy me was chased from my bed at 4am, and into my...
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U R BRAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I always wanted to take a chance like that but after several months of searching i picked my mini...
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Last post by just_st3v3n
Mon Jun 19, 2006 11:55 pm
need some help
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emmastaunton »
Mon Jun 19, 2006 9:36 am
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Hi i was wondering if any one could tell me where i could buy or order a petrol cap chrome in colour .Mine snapped and i am driving around with a...
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Drop an email to Zoe at southeasternregion@irishminis.ie, and she should be able to bring you up to speed on the goings on in your region.
You could...
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Mon Jun 19, 2006 9:57 am
INSURANCE
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stephenlovesminis »
Fri Jun 16, 2006 11:26 pm
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i am not 17 yet but i have a mini its a project but i am just thinking i will be robed i will have so much money spent on the car and then the...
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you should try get a few lessons (i.e. birthday and xmas presents) and go for the full licence as soon as you can.
try getting somebody to insure...
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Last post by Eanna
Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:42 pm
radio problems...??
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just_st3v3n »
Thu Jun 08, 2006 11:24 am
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i just bought a new stereo wit cd player but everytime i have it wired up it plays songs for about a minute and then the fuse coming from main...
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oops! forgot to mention DON'T turn the volumn up above 3!!
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Last post by woody
Sat Jun 17, 2006 12:10 pm
stuff for under mini?
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just_st3v3n »
Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:22 pm
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I know im posting a lot of messages but like i say i am only a noob on minis and want to learn more about them. :D they'r cool!
anyway, showed the...
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When I go woody resprayed the whole underside was shults as well as under the wheelarches ,this was then sprayed the same colour as the car. No rust...
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Last post by woody
Sat Jun 17, 2006 12:06 pm
MTM on TV3
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ricoh »
Wed May 10, 2006 8:50 pm
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I am reliably informed that TV3 will be showing what they got on this years MTM. It will be shown sometime between 7am & 9am Thurs 11th May...set the...
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Hi,
92C thanks very much for the link!!
Saludos.
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Last post by 1.3_LHD
Fri Jun 16, 2006 11:00 am
IMM 2007 UPDATE
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The Marcos Graveyard »
Wed Jun 14, 2006 11:55 am
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Here is the latest on the 2007 International Mini Meeting that I received from Tom Kost from Mini Clique Wessermarch yesterday.
At the...
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Hey, I know what happened, I just want to hear what you think you know to see if you really know and then I'll know what you don't know you know, you...
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Fri Jun 16, 2006 9:39 am
Car treasure hunt (From the events page)
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The Marcos Graveyard »
Thu Jun 15, 2006 10:23 am
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A treasure hunt has been organised to raise funds for Concern. The Irish Mini Owners Club Have been invited to partake.The event will take place in...
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I'm guessing it's not the Oven's Bar on Oliver Plunkett Street?
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Last post by ned78
Thu Jun 15, 2006 12:15 pm
:? some advice!
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minigirlie »
Wed Jun 14, 2006 11:33 pm
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:roll: my NCT is coming up next week and iv a couple of minor problems such as the horn not working(its not to do with the fusebox as this was...
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If the lights flash, then there is power, so the problem has to be at the connection at the horn itself. Clean the connection up with a little sand...
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Thu Jun 15, 2006 12:15 pm
Minifix?
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chrisbonnie »
Mon May 15, 2006 5:06 pm
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alright lads,
i need a bit of spray painting done on the wee fella (not my flute) and someone recommended minifix, i cant see an add in the yellow...
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With a yellow Refresher in the bottom of the bottle no less.
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:55 am
Mini Restoration
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thewilleffect »
Tue Jun 06, 2006 9:08 pm
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Hi Guys
Wondering if anybody could recommend where I could get my mini restored.
Its needs a total respray and a few dents to be beaten out.
Got a...
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Mal
Think I have someone sorted for restoring the car.
Thanks for the reply.
Will
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Last post by thewilleffect
Wed Jun 14, 2006 1:44 pm
Northern Ireland Mini Weekend
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Douzeper »
Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:37 pm
I emailed this into the website but see no mention of it?
Just to let you all know NIMW is on THIS weekend 16th 17th 18th June.
Please for...
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Last post by Douzeper
Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:37 pm
heelboard replacement
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kerryminigringo »
Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:50 pm
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on a scale of 1 to 10 what is the difficulty in replacing a heelboard.It,s got rust holes on both sides so a complete panel loos like its needed
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will know more tomorrow when i drop the subframe but maybe locaol repairs are the way to go cos if its not exact everything is fubared
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Last post by kerryminigringo
Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:25 pm
Is there something wrong wit my engine???
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just_st3v3n »
Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:48 pm
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When im driving on main roads sometimes (only sometimes) my car jumps. (my friend calls it kangaroo jump :? ) by jumps i mean it drives normal and...
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Cheak for oil in your dashpot and for air leaks in your breather hose into the carb.
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Last post by woody
Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:14 pm
NATIONAL IMOC MINI DAY
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Billy »
Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:11 am
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Western Folk, if you have been following the discussion on running MTM500 next year for classic Minis, you will have seen that there's talk of...
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Hi all, apoligies for not replying, its been a busy couple of weeks. Just getting up to date with the discussion now!
I agree Billy, National Mini...
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Last post by minis24se7en
Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:09 pm
my lights dont work.....?
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just_st3v3n »
Thu Jun 08, 2006 11:23 pm
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okay im gonna keep buggin u guys till i get all sorted on my car :D
there seems to be a slight prob wit the lights and i dont know whether its a...
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Cheers lads ! much appreciated for the help!
was tricking around with the wires when engine was off, then turned on engine and lights , and they...
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Last post by just_st3v3n
Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:42 pm
Door trip switches for my cooper
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dublincooper »
Tue Jun 13, 2006 3:45 pm
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Hi Folks,
I need to source the trip switches (2 off) that are located in the A post either side of the car that trigger the internal light to come...
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Thanks for that..This forum saves my bacon again.. €8 for the pair.
ordered with thanks
Andy
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Last post by dublincooper
Tue Jun 13, 2006 6:13 pm
Whole new revamp
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frut0000 »
Mon Jun 12, 2006 2:56 pm
Hi everyone,
Does anyone know who i could get to rebuild my 998 spec engine, spray, interior etc, reason for this being i do not have access to a...
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Last post by frut0000
Mon Jun 12, 2006 2:56 pm
Need to contact somebody
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92Coop »
Mon Jun 12, 2006 10:47 am
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Hi there, just wondering if anyone knows the guy who owns the Black Clubbie Estate that was at mosney yesterday? I think he's an IMOC member, well he...
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92Coop, send me an e-mail to oldtrainhouse@eircom.net and I'll send you a photo. It was taken at the start of MTM2000 in Mizen Head. My son Hugh was...
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Last post by Billy
Mon Jun 12, 2006 12:31 pm
mosney car show
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kerryminigringo »
Wed Jun 07, 2006 9:48 pm
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anyone heading to this on sunday,if the weather stays fine it should be a great show
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Alot of us are meeting at the Travelodge in Swords (airside ind estate roundabout) at 10am if people fancy a convoy.
We're taking the backroads...
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Last post by Mark
Sat Jun 10, 2006 11:29 pm
Just bought one!
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sjbrophy »
Sat Jun 10, 2006 1:56 am
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Hi all, my name's Stephen, and I live in Wiklow. I was directed over here by some friends off octane.ie.
I did something a bit mad the other day......
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nice one - I'll have a look on ebay, in buy and sell and whatever. Better get the car before I buy stuff though!
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Last post by sjbrophy
Sat Jun 10, 2006 1:15 pm
clubman side trim
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kerryminigringo »
Tue Jun 06, 2006 5:55 pm
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what is the procedure for getting the chrome side trim with wood insert off the side of a clubman estate,have to get cracking if i,m to make it to...
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yeah got the first strip pff to reveal the rivets,should be fun drilling them out without writing the fasteners off,will be in mosney on sunday,see...
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Last post by kerryminigringo
Thu Jun 08, 2006 7:14 pm
Insurance
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hi_im_fil »
Fri Mar 03, 2006 9:10 pm
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Hello, I am thinking about buying a mini but the insurance may be a problem for me. I am only 18 and insurance is so expensive. Also i have heard...
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If FBD are doing this then it opens up a whole heap of possibilities for driving something interesting as an everyday car aswell, will be checking...
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Last post by Quake
Thu Jun 08, 2006 10:03 am
IMM Info
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The Marcos Graveyard »
Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:55 pm
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Just to let you all know, the IMM in 2007 will now be held in Germany from 26th - 28th May, the venue is provisionally Rodenkirchen and run by Mini...
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DAS IS VERBOTTEN, MEIN HERR.!!!!!
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Last post by wzd345
Wed Jun 07, 2006 10:48 pm
I fInnaly got myself a mini n love it!!!
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just_st3v3n »
Mon Jun 05, 2006 2:53 pm
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after lookin and askin questions on here several months ago on wat 2 look 4 i found the perfect mini!!!! i had given up on lookin 4 one and then one...
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Best of luck with the purchase, good to see another Mini in the upper -midlands.
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:49 pm
Parts wanted
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thewilleffect »
Thu Jun 01, 2006 8:40 am
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Hey Guys
Just wondering if anyone out there knows where to get and what price a drivers door skin would be?
Also looking for a front and rear...
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Any of the British Motor Heritage dealers has doorskins, other panels, complete doors, or complete shells. Door skins for a late model are £46.25. Go...
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Last post by city998
Sat Jun 03, 2006 1:39 pm
Dunbrody Festival Meet
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Mini 850 »
Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:37 pm
right
Guy i know is on the comittee for the Dunbrody Festival which is held every year in New Ross. And he has asked me if i could get a mini...
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Last post by Mini 850
Fri Jun 02, 2006 1:37 pm
SR - Run this Sunday - May 28th
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Billy »
Thu May 25, 2006 10:42 am
Hi all, apparently there is a SR run this Sunday (a la text from Imelda). Can someone add the details onto the Events page? Also any events coming up...
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Last post by Billy
Thu May 25, 2006 10:42 am
advice on wheels
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jonnocooper »
Mon May 22, 2006 10:26 pm
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hi guys.....
i need some advice on what size wheels i can put on my 95 cooper....
id like to put wide 13's on if possible and dont really wanna...
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Standard wheel is 4.5 inches wide, the cost would depend on what arches you fitted and if you had to cut the body work or not, and if you wanted the...
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Wed May 24, 2006 6:46 pm
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Last post by kerryminigringo
Tue May 23, 2006 9:44 pm
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Last post by Minerva
Mon May 22, 2006 8:19 pm
ball joints
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plimerick »
Sun May 21, 2006 3:08 pm
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hi
does anyone know in general how much would it cost to replace the pair of ball joints on a 91 mini?
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A set of ball joints cost about €12, a set contains all parts for both the top joints. After that it would just be the labour, which is hard to...
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Sun May 21, 2006 4:35 pm
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Last post by moke
Sat May 20, 2006 10:09 pm
The Italian Job III
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ned78 »
Sat May 20, 2006 1:59 pm
Hey Alvin, DHL get a mention in this, did you guys sponsor this too?
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Last post by ned78
Sat May 20, 2006 1:59 pm
Southern Region - What's Happening?
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Billy »
Sun May 14, 2006 2:01 pm
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I'm amazed that no one has mentioned anything about last Wed's meeting of the Southern Region. For the benefit of those not present, what's...
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The people who aired greavences at the AGM where asked to submit these in writing to the new committee so they could be investigated through the...
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Last post by woody
Sat May 20, 2006 1:37 pm
FAO WZD
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Minerva »
Fri May 19, 2006 8:53 pm
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Eamonn, you might be kind enough to ring me as soon as you get this as I want to get back to the NI man. Wednesday?? :D
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AFAIK, Eamonn is in Holyhead this weekend with the historic racing guys, he wont be back till Monday. :~(
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Sat May 20, 2006 10:33 am
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Sat May 20, 2006 10:31 am
Mini Dealers
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J_NeoN »
Fri May 19, 2006 7:23 pm
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Can anyone recommend a garage or dealer that sells classic minis, Im trying to find a resonably priced cooper mid to late 90's. Thanks.
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Thank's Bill ,
We have 1997 Cooper ,1998 Paul Smith , 1998 MPi ,1999 MPi , 2000 Cooper ,at present , tel is 021 4877158 Mon / Fri, OR e-mail...
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Last post by irlmin
Fri May 19, 2006 9:37 pm
need technical help with hub
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ojohno »
Thu May 18, 2006 6:48 pm
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Hi there,
My front left hub needs replacing. I found this online, but the mechanic says I need the entire hub, including bearings and everything....
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Hub for Disc Brake €90
Timken Roller Bearing €38
Steering Arm Bolt x 2 €11
Lock-tab €2
that's €141, If you need a CV joint then add...
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Last post by BlackSe7en
Fri May 19, 2006 2:52 pm
Poly Bushes
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Quake »
Fri May 19, 2006 8:23 am
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Hi there,
I am looking to poly bush my mini. Was wondering if anyone could recommend a good complete kit as there are a few companies offering them...
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Yes dental work is expensive these days!!
I am building what is in effect or should be a wee rally car replica that is only used on weekends. I want...
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Last post by Quake
Fri May 19, 2006 12:48 pm
Campsites with On-site Bars
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Billy »
Tue May 16, 2006 5:46 pm
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Knowing that many of the Eastern Region members are seasoned campers, can anyone suggest a decent campsite that has an on-site bar in the...
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Billy, I believe Dowlings campsite near Glengarrif has all the facilities you are looking for. Barleycove has most with the pub about 2 km away in...
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Last post by kieran
Thu May 18, 2006 5:42 pm
Mini for girlfriend
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kevcity »
Fri Mar 03, 2006 9:23 am
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Hi,
Im currenly looking at buying a mini for my grilfriend. I have one in mind but befor i do i want to get some opinions on how the mini will...
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Irlmin - my apologies for this, i was not aware that this was an illegal practice as it is the second time I've bought a UK car from an Irish...
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Last post by harlem
Wed May 17, 2006 8:10 pm
Members Gallery
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woody »
Sat May 06, 2006 2:33 pm
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Just been to the members gallery expecting to see the cars of the members whos names appeared on the list but instead found country roads ,MTM, SHEEP...
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personally i think you all do a really good job with this web site, i'm not a member but i still think this web site is realy good. abuse should be...
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Last post by nannyc
Wed May 17, 2006 3:48 pm
Starting Problem
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city998 »
Sun May 14, 2006 4:10 pm
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A few days ago, I attempted to start my car to go to work. I was parked nose-down in my sloping driveway as ususl and when I turned the key, all I...
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Many thanks. I'll check it out this weekend when I have a bit of time. As in the past, once the incident is over, the problem goes away for quite a...
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Last post by city998
Tue May 16, 2006 9:38 pm
sitting low
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kerryminigringo »
Sat May 13, 2006 8:36 am
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since some vigorus driving on the mtm,my gt is sitting about 25mm lower on the rear drivers side than the other and I was wondering is it possible to...
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Just to set things straight,
Frank Costin was the COS in MARCOS, the MAR being Jem Marsh, but I am afraid that Mr. Costin had little to do with the...
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Tue May 16, 2006 10:14 am
t-shirts
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tony »
Sun May 14, 2006 7:51 pm
hi all, any one know of the availability of club t-shirts?
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Last post by tony
Sun May 14, 2006 7:51 pm
Cool minis
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Dmoney »
Tue May 02, 2006 9:45 pm
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I am looking for some good ideas for my mini where can i find some cool photos?
i have googled but only came up with a few
any help would be great...
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I tried this myself through google and found loads.
you need to go into google. Then above the search bar click on images and a new bar comes up....
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Last post by dublincooper
Wed May 10, 2006 3:56 pm
Austin mini seven
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Quake »
Mon May 08, 2006 9:53 am
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Would anyone know what would be the approx value of a newly restored 1962 austin mini seven 850. This car to view would appear to be almost in...
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It's a botched restoration job and no matter how good it looks it would haveto be treated as such.
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Wed May 10, 2006 10:32 am
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