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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
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Sat Sep 05, 2009 1:04 am
Classic insurance with no other car in my name!
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CB_Phil »
Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:25 pm
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So with the '97 finding a new home I'm moving onto a proper classic.
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Do yis know if they insure provisional licenced drivers
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Thu Oct 22, 2015 9:48 pm
Panels
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Paddy2708 »
Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:45 am
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Hi all does anyone know where I can get panels in Ireland instead of paying them ridiculous sterling prices at the minute I need a from panel for my...
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Edsport in Wexford. Does all the magnum panels are a way better price than what you pay to have them shipped in from the uk. His number is 0868139182
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Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:16 am
Noob from Dublin
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Ianfitzy »
Mon Oct 05, 2015 10:31 pm
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Hey,
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Welcome to the forum, already doing better than I did by joining the forum before buying your 1st. Better to get some sound advice.
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Last post by Ianfitzy
Wed Oct 07, 2015 1:06 pm
Wedding day mini
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dessd5 »
Mon Oct 05, 2015 9:01 pm
Hi,
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Mon Oct 05, 2015 9:01 pm
Chassis number
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mcgoo »
Sat Oct 03, 2015 4:44 pm
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Hi I need to find where the chasis number is stamped in my 00 mini cooper sport. Can anyone help please
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They give you a form either and you bring that to your local Garda station to be signed. I had to do it the last two years for nct on my 00
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Last post by spud1979
Mon Oct 05, 2015 3:02 pm
Finished Restoration 1983 Mini City Aka Geronimo
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mini1983 »
Sun Oct 04, 2015 5:13 pm
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Just got this finished a week ago. Was a 2 year long restoration. Had to have a bit of welding done. New bottoms of the doors, sills and rear...
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Excellent work!
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Last post by DaveC
Sun Oct 04, 2015 10:22 pm
original floor coating?
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armo »
Sun Sep 27, 2015 5:54 pm
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Im in the middle of striping the interior of my 84 mini all floor pans are completely original and rust free but the blavk coating is cracked and...
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You can get tubs of it and paint it on from Co ops also.
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Fri Oct 02, 2015 6:35 pm
Starting a mini
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yellowminiman »
Wed Sep 23, 2015 11:41 pm
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Hi I'm getting back into my minis so tried to start one tonight , was getting the engine to turn over fine but couldn't get it to start . Checked to...
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It's amazing what a new battery can do.
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Last post by Benny
Tue Sep 29, 2015 11:10 pm
flickering dash light
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williamt »
Thu Sep 17, 2015 11:30 pm
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My dash light seems to flicker and Go Dim For long periods then bright.. My high beam Light is partially lit when this happens even on dip beam......
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81 Austin city.. Tried spreading fins on bulb holder.. To ensure good fit.. Just changed fuel sender unit and reading is still wrong.. So thinking...
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Last post by williamt
Sun Sep 20, 2015 8:42 am
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Last post by Louis
Wed Sep 16, 2015 1:17 pm
oil filter
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williamt »
Tue Sep 15, 2015 9:24 pm
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anyone know where i could get an oil filter in longford town carrick on shannon or sligo town. going that way tomorrow. is there a filter anyone is...
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thanks, i will look there tomorrow
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Last post by williamt
Wed Sep 16, 2015 1:44 am
Dublin City FM 103.2
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joebe1 »
Thu Sep 10, 2015 5:29 pm
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Hi Guys
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This station also does a Northern Soul type session on a Saturday evening for those who need a fix.
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Last post by Dylan8660
Fri Sep 11, 2015 10:56 am
Help!!!!! fuses and bushes
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williamt »
Mon Sep 07, 2015 8:49 pm
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Guys car got burnt in a fire few years ago.. Just finished patching her war wounds but I've no horn or washer jets on wipers.. But wipers work......
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Thanks for the reply its 1981...yea was sure it was always like that then guy said should be bolted to front.. must be the one under rad must get a...
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Last post by williamt
Tue Sep 08, 2015 12:12 am
IMM Update
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joebe1 »
Wed Sep 02, 2015 5:29 pm
Hi All
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Last post by joebe1
Wed Sep 02, 2015 5:29 pm
Southern region rep
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joebe1 »
Tue Sep 01, 2015 2:19 pm
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Hello members,
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+1
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Last post by keith
Wed Sep 02, 2015 12:16 pm
Nct fail?
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Benny »
Sun Jun 28, 2015 12:40 pm
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Alright lads how are things?
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I have a 91 civic and all they do is rev it to make sure there is no smoke. They don't put the thing on the exhaust for emissions.
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Last post by Benny
Sun Aug 30, 2015 1:46 pm
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Last post by spud1979
Wed Aug 19, 2015 7:43 pm
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Wed Aug 19, 2015 12:34 pm
1275GT Sump Guard
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antodeco »
Sun Aug 16, 2015 6:10 pm
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Hi all,
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there's always a slight bit of modifying when fitting stuff to a mini, from memory though you only really needed to modify the cheaper variety as the...
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Last post by macker
Mon Aug 17, 2015 11:19 pm
door repair and skinning - mk1
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Mcmini »
Sat Jul 25, 2015 11:45 am
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Anybody have a good experience on the island with having door frame repaired and skinned. In my case for a mk1.
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Sorted :D
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Last post by Mcmini
Sat Aug 08, 2015 10:54 am
Put up photos
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tintin »
Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:15 pm
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Hi how do I upload photo to site
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Ok, I´ll try that, thanks!
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Last post by Louis
Tue Aug 04, 2015 8:05 am
Nct
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Paddy2708 »
Wed Jul 08, 2015 5:29 pm
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I've just bought a 88 mini that hasn't been nct for a number of years I'm worried that it going cost a fortune to get a nct for it is there any way...
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Just give the car a good smart looking over and sort any obvious things that it may fail on, i.e lights, wipers, tyres. Then just run it through and...
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Last post by Benny
Sun Aug 02, 2015 1:16 am
Mk1 Cooper S
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nollaic »
Sat Aug 01, 2015 1:11 pm
Just wondering if there were many mk1 cooper S sold in Ireland or is there any way of finding out
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Sat Aug 01, 2015 1:11 pm
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Last post by DaveC
Sat Jul 25, 2015 9:47 pm
IMM 1995 Sweden
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DaveC »
Tue Jun 30, 2015 11:18 pm
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Just found this on Youtube, the 2nd last IMM I was at, the last one being Bandon. No sign of any IMOC members though :D
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Nice! Very 90´s :D
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Last post by Louis
Tue Jul 21, 2015 11:12 am
Mini to hire wanted
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gertie »
Sun Jul 19, 2015 6:33 pm
Hi everyone,
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Last post by gertie
Sun Jul 19, 2015 6:33 pm
South East Mini Mechanic
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Paddy2708 »
Tue Jul 07, 2015 8:13 pm
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Hi lads just bought me first mini everything seems to be spot on but I'm looking to meet people with mini to help me out if I'm stuck or have...
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Hi spud 1979 I'm in barntown just outside of wexford town
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Last post by Paddy2708
Wed Jul 08, 2015 8:49 pm
side panels
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minionly »
Sun Jul 05, 2015 6:39 pm
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Was there some one looking for side panels for s mine estate I have fiber glass panels there I may part with!
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how much are you looking for.
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Tue Jul 07, 2015 4:55 pm
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Last post by maxi
Sun Jun 28, 2015 10:09 pm
k series metro for parts
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williamt »
Wed Jun 24, 2015 12:33 am
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Been offered a k series metro.. Dunt know how they are set up .. But anyone know if there is much by way of useable parts in them... Like subframes...
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Oh right.. I suppose that would began idea.. Rovers are always easy money to pick up... What would u recommend as a donor car engine... They have...
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Last post by williamt
Sun Jun 28, 2015 6:53 am
e-mini
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Dylan8660 »
Mon Apr 06, 2015 3:14 pm
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Fantastic that this has been done and is offered as a retro conversion. The power output has room for improvement as the batteries could be...
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Crikey that's some thread you've got there. Time to settle down with a nice cuppa.
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Last post by Dylan8660
Sun Jun 21, 2015 2:20 am
Help choosing loom
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stevie g »
Sun Jun 14, 2015 8:21 pm
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I want to get a new wiring loom shipped this week but I'm having trouble trying to choose the right one!
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There aren't any extras really, spots and a reversing light, no stereo.
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Last post by stevie g
Thu Jun 18, 2015 11:42 pm
No lights at all
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stevie g »
Tue Jun 09, 2015 9:51 pm
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Hi folks, just a quick question folks if anyone can help, I have absolutely nothing electrical working on my 1977 998, it starts on the perfectly...
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To check the solenoid get a piece of wire with with a spade on one end. remove the white/red wire from the solenoid and put the new wire with spade...
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Last post by woody
Sun Jun 14, 2015 7:58 pm
Minis in the Auctions In Japan
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bevan »
Tue May 19, 2015 12:15 pm
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I am on the auctions most nights, and thought I might post up the odd mini I see for anyone interested to look at them, I have seen similar threads...
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Some really tasty Minis going through the auctions,they may be more expensive to buy but fixing rust is far more of a pain in the long run.
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Last post by kerryminigringo
Tue Jun 02, 2015 7:41 pm
A few figures for IMM 2016 in Belgium
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The Marcos Graveyard »
Fri May 29, 2015 8:07 am
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Next years IMM will be held Balendijk, 3920 Lommel, Belgium from the 12th to the 16th of May 2016.
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Yes ur right and we're in talks about it
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Mon Jun 01, 2015 8:48 pm
Admin
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williamt »
Sun May 31, 2015 9:28 pm
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Who do you direct questions to... Admin...for the site
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Pm irishminis on this
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Last post by spud1979
Sun May 31, 2015 11:45 pm
Building Up a Mini
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Oisín »
Sat May 30, 2015 1:28 am
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I have just seen a very nice looking mini in England but its all apart, I was wondering if it would be hard to build it up for someone who has never...
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Thanks again woody wouldnt even have thought of asking them questions.
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Last post by Oisín
Sat May 30, 2015 8:12 pm
Rear R50 Mini Badge
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Bertie »
Tue May 26, 2015 11:34 pm
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Hello All,
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Thanks Woody. Good thinking. My brain is geared towards extremes and as I couldn't find the answer recently I managed to buy an original new badge...
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Last post by Bertie
Sat May 30, 2015 11:54 am
Pumping up suspension
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williamt »
Thu May 21, 2015 4:06 pm
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Anyone know an easy way to pump up suspension... I.e with something lying around... Ive seen a pump on E bay.. Never did it before but think its...
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Thanks appreciate it... I've a notion I'm going to try using an old external fuel pump.... You know the ones that look like a coil on a mini... If I...
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Last post by williamt
Fri May 29, 2015 7:14 pm
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Last post by keith
Sat May 23, 2015 10:47 am
Help Removing Ring gear
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williamt »
Wed May 20, 2015 1:50 am
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Stripping an A series for rebuid
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Some tips for removing a flywheel in there from the lads on here.
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Last post by Scoobasteve7
Wed May 20, 2015 11:10 pm
Insurance for a pre 80s mini
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grahamcull »
Wed May 20, 2015 12:43 pm
hi everyone I have located a mini on here for sale which im very intrested in .
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Last post by grahamcull
Wed May 20, 2015 12:43 pm
New supplier of magnum panel in ireland
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spud1979 »
Fri Apr 10, 2015 9:34 pm
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Hi guys. Just to let ye all know that there is now a new supplier of magnum panels in Ireland. His name is Ed Nolan and based in Wexford. He has been...
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I was out with him this morning, he has a big selection of panels in stock, really decent fellow to deal with his website is he's also on facebook
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Last post by bevan
Mon May 18, 2015 3:40 pm
How to tell if Ballasted or non-ballasted Ignition?
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Joe_flanagan »
Tue May 12, 2015 2:06 pm
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Hi,
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Thanks a million for the help guys. Yea I have a rev counter and I still have points. The black and white wire is connected to the negative of the...
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Last post by Joe_flanagan
Mon May 18, 2015 3:30 pm
Engine rebuild. Out for tender!!
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Smiley »
Sat May 16, 2015 4:19 pm
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Hey guys and girls!
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Mervin's details, remember you'll have to add the UK dialing code.
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Sun May 17, 2015 12:15 pm
Classic car insurance?
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Oisín »
Wed Apr 22, 2015 6:07 pm
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I was just wondering would it be possibly for a 17 year old to get classic car insurance? Even as a named driver?
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As far as I know..... The main part of a classic policy is that you have a car or van policy in your own name before you can get classic... this is...
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Last post by williamt
Sun May 17, 2015 3:18 am
Inflatable Jack?
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CB_Phil »
Tue May 12, 2015 5:41 pm
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Been looking into options for a jack to carry in the Mini and came across inflatable jacks that run off the exhaust, anyone tried them?
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Tried ordering one on the Web from the manufacturer, £25 less than buying from Amazon but looks like I'll have to wait till I'm home and ring them.
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Last post by CB_Phil
Sun May 17, 2015 2:22 am
Best of luck for mtm 2015
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joebe1 »
Fri May 15, 2015 9:00 am
To everyone travelling on mtm this year, I wish u all the very best. Have a very safe and enjoyable trip and be sure and post lots of pics....
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Last post by joebe1
Fri May 15, 2015 9:00 am
centre binnacle
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miniboy »
Mon May 11, 2015 4:12 am
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Hello everyone
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You will also need to change speedo cable
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Last post by woody
Tue May 12, 2015 10:41 am
Huge Thanks To Bert O'Donnell(MTM)
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cianmini1 »
Fri May 08, 2015 8:15 pm
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I just wana say a huge thanks to Bert O'Donnell ! My car was down in the dumps and looked like it was never going to make it on the mtm after I had...
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True that! Genuine top lad
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Sat May 09, 2015 10:38 am
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