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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
fuel guage
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vincieshile »
Sat Jan 24, 2015 12:22 pm
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I fill my tank and the needle stays up on the roof for about 50 miles, then drops to half ways for about 50 miles, then suddenly drops to the red...
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To get a more accurate fuel gauge I took out the sender and bent the wire so that the float pointed towards the back of the tank when re-assembled....
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Last post by Dylan8660
Thu May 07, 2015 1:50 pm
Classic Car storage
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Stuie.91 »
Mon Feb 09, 2015 6:16 pm
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Just wondering as above says does anyone have any experience with people offering car storage? A friend of mine is lost her current space she is...
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Try straffan storage
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Last post by rmc123
Wed May 06, 2015 11:05 pm
Merchandise
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lewis »
Tue May 05, 2015 3:46 pm
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Just wondering if there will be the clubs hoodies for sale on mtm also looking for a age 8-9 one also if so :D
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Might just see about ring him today Martin
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Last post by lewis
Wed May 06, 2015 1:30 pm
restoration - welding
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Mcmini »
Sun May 03, 2015 1:35 pm
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Right i have had enough
Is there anyone on this island who does some proper welding on a mk1
Sills. Steps. Door frames and a few local repairs.
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Give Martin Karr a call 089 4498342 He based in monasterboice a few miles north of Drogheda.
He was recommended to me by a club member and I was...
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Last post by rmc123
Sun May 03, 2015 2:47 pm
Mini Friendly NCT Centres
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Joe_flanagan »
Thu Apr 30, 2015 12:17 pm
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So my 91 Mini is up for NCT at the end of May. This will be my first time putting it through the NCT cause I only got the car last year and I am just...
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I've had a couple of minis through numerous tests in Fonthill, Dublin and have always found them fair and never picked up on anything ridiculous or...
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Last post by clubmankev
Fri May 01, 2015 11:02 pm
HELP NEEDED! Looking for my Brothers OLD 1275GT!
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v-tec_lad »
Wed Apr 22, 2015 3:47 pm
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Hey guys , i need a bit of help, years ago my brother was big into minis aswell, being quite young he managed to pick up a 1275gt in the uk, make it...
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Awesome to find you dude! maybe you could send me on pictures of the car as it now! My brother is william and my dad is john! close enough!!
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Last post by v-tec_lad
Tue Apr 28, 2015 7:03 pm
Mini Pickup on Ebay
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pn951 »
Sat Apr 25, 2015 7:22 pm
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Anyone fancy a nice pickup? Check out this one on ebay uk. The listing is titled MORRIS MINI PICK UP 1961 MK1 COMPLETE RESTORATION PROJECT BARN FIND...
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yea, that's worth more for the paper than the steel...
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Last post by keith
Tue Apr 28, 2015 12:14 pm
IMM 2017 Suggestions Box
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joebe1 »
Mon Apr 27, 2015 4:52 pm
Hello everyone,
As I m sure you are all aware, the IMOC are bidding for the IMM in 2017?. If you have any ideas for suggestions, no matter how daft...
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Last post by joebe1
Mon Apr 27, 2015 4:52 pm
fix mini in co wexford
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boldrix »
Wed Apr 08, 2015 7:30 pm
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hi,i looking for sombody who can fix my mini ,94 SPI,engine run,but not rev up
thanks.
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Ya Ryan's garage is the name of it. Neville's have two brothers there. One does the mechanics and the other does the electronic parts. Found both...
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Last post by spud1979
Fri Apr 17, 2015 6:47 pm
Need Some Help
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nutterboy »
Mon Apr 13, 2015 10:50 pm
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Hi need some help car won't start without choke and runs very rough.
I refreshed the engine 3 years ago when a synchro went in the gearbox, so new...
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did it run well after the rebuild but before you went to oz? trying to eliminate issues due to standing still a while.- octane, perished rubber,...
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Last post by nutterboy
Wed Apr 15, 2015 5:39 pm
Subframe Restoration Rough Prices
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bevan »
Thu Apr 09, 2015 11:36 pm
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Could anyone give me a rough guideline on what a proper rebuild would likely cost for front and rear subframes, assuming the original frame is solid...
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I have two other shells I think I might strip down the one with the best subframes and do as you said, coat heavily in the epoxy mastic paint after...
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Sun Apr 12, 2015 8:24 pm
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Last post by bevan
Wed Apr 08, 2015 11:34 pm
swirl pot installed
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rmc123 »
Tue Apr 07, 2015 9:37 pm
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Finally installed 1.5Lt Swirl pot in my VTec Mini.
Last year was a real pain at Mondello track days. After long left hand bends all the fuel would...
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HI,
No, I bought it built 1.5 years ago.
It's for the track and road. Great fun. Been watching your build, look excellent.
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Last post by rmc123
Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:43 am
imoc stickers
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purplehaze »
Tue Apr 07, 2015 11:45 pm
Last time I renewed my membership I got stickers but this time I got none , need em for my new vtec mini , how do I get em
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Last post by purplehaze
Tue Apr 07, 2015 11:45 pm
Brake Servo Light?
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antodeco »
Sun Apr 05, 2015 1:40 pm
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Hi all,
What is the 3rd light from the left on the 4 switch matrix? The left is the hazards, the next is the rear demister, 3rd is the brake servo?,...
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Thanks for that! I had a fuel leak earlier which I replaced the hoses for and I noticed the cables going into the brake servo were broken....
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Last post by antodeco
Sun Apr 05, 2015 5:34 pm
Rubber Cone Replacement..........HELP Needed !!
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Redned »
Wed Apr 01, 2015 9:40 pm
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Need to replace the REAR rubber cones, How do I go about it,any help greatly appreciated ??
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Just spanners and time. 8)
If you are replacing the cones you might consider doing the knuckle joints as well.
Be warned though the cones can be...
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Thu Apr 02, 2015 11:17 pm
Replacement Ignition key
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antodeco »
Thu Apr 02, 2015 7:11 pm
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Hi all,
Anyone know where in Dublin I can get a spare ignition key for a 1980 1275GT?
Ive tried woodies on the Naas Road and Lucan, and the key...
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Perfect! Might take a trip out there over the weekend! Thanks
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Last post by antodeco
Thu Apr 02, 2015 7:54 pm
looking for advice
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rosssmall »
Mon Mar 30, 2015 10:14 pm
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so looking for a bit of advice I have a nice 81 Austin auto. I'm thinking it would be nice to do something to it maybe a bit more power and a set...
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Automatics can be modified the same as manual engines, but you will need to consider the forward clutch's in the auto box, some people have added an...
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Wed Apr 01, 2015 2:12 pm
Roof swap
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Eccentric Toast »
Fri Mar 13, 2015 11:44 pm
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Hi Everyone
I have a mini with a sunroof that looks like the roof is warped. This causes the sunroof to not sit very well and leak. I've got a full...
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I've heard good things about Ray Cunningham in the Galway mini centre. I spoke to him about doing the same job and he is a sound chap. I was pricing...
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Sat Mar 14, 2015 8:34 am
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Last post by cianmini1
Tue Mar 10, 2015 1:08 am
Floor panel advice
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Al the mod »
Sun Mar 08, 2015 9:41 pm
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Hi,
I was recently trying to sell my 96 equinox but have had a change of heart and instead I am going to try a restoration job on it. the front end...
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No point in putting in a full 1/2 side of the floor if only the front is rusty.A 1/4 floor with the joint at the crossmember is the best way to go...
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Last post by kerryminigringo
Mon Mar 09, 2015 9:56 pm
anyone seen this mini? Tahiti Blue sportspac??
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quainy »
Tue Feb 24, 2015 1:41 am
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Hi All,
Anyone seen this mini around?
It's a Tahiti blue 2000 cooper sports pac, we owned it in 2006.
We bought it over from Bristol and put...
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Anyone seen it??...... please help!
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Last post by quainy
Thu Mar 05, 2015 2:27 am
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Last post by cianmini1
Tue Mar 03, 2015 8:52 pm
Tyres
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Redned »
Wed Feb 18, 2015 10:58 pm
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Just wondering if anybody has any experiences of Nankang CX668 145/70 R12 69T (oponeo €39)
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i got the Milestone GREEN SPORT - 145/70R12 69 T from them, nice tyre, better than i had hoped - too early to tell about wear but pretty good in the...
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Last post by keith
Tue Feb 24, 2015 7:52 am
Chrome Headlamp Rings
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Pistontwister »
Thu Feb 19, 2015 5:20 pm
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Are there differences between these chrome rings on Rover Minis? I picked up a good one online to replace my old rusting one and it will not clip on...
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Late 90s chrome rings have a cut-out to allow for the adjustable headlamps.
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Last post by Billy
Thu Feb 19, 2015 9:41 pm
Sodablasting, welding and paint
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Jameslucey »
Tue Feb 17, 2015 11:02 pm
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hey guys im currently building a vtec mini and I was wondering could ye tell me if the quotes i got from my pannel beater as resonable :)...
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just a new boot floor from what i can see (im no expert)
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Last post by Jameslucey
Thu Feb 19, 2015 1:15 am
1JZ Mini build in cork. Anyone from here?
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andrew.1990.rover »
Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:58 am
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There's a guy called Liam building a 1JZ mini in cork, or at least he was, but haven't heard anything more of it in the past year or so.
Cant for the...
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found it there the other day lovely build.
he looks like an extremely skilled fabricator.
Well worth a read for anyone considering mad engine swaps...
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Last post by andrew.1990.rover
Sun Feb 15, 2015 5:25 pm
Electrical Issues
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Joe_flanagan »
Fri Feb 06, 2015 12:39 pm
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Hi guys,
So I have a 91 Austin Mini City. Its my first Mini and I am having some issues with my electrics. Basically sometimes when I turned the...
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Had the same problem with my 90 city, Check the spade connectors at the fuses, replace them if they look a bit corroded
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Last post by daniel garry
Mon Feb 09, 2015 7:05 pm
Storage - workshop
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rmc123 »
Sun Feb 08, 2015 9:04 pm
I'm looking for somewhere in the Nass Co. kildare area for storage/workshop.
Anybody know of anywhere?
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Last post by rmc123
Sun Feb 08, 2015 9:04 pm
2000 members.
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The Marcos Graveyard »
Mon Jan 19, 2015 1:09 pm
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Bit of a milestone last weekend when the forum was joined by it's 2000th member. 8)
The honour goes to Betty98 .
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welcome Betty
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Last post by keith
Sun Feb 08, 2015 2:59 pm
Correct Tyre Size ?
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Redned »
Sun Feb 01, 2015 8:26 pm
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What Size Tyre Were Fitted as standard to the 4.5 x 12 Minilite style Alloy wheel on an SPI Mini ?
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when i bought my SPi it had 165's (falken) on the standard mini alloy rims. roadholding was good but the steering was slightly vague. recently...
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Last post by keith
Sun Feb 08, 2015 2:55 pm
My mum's 1275 GT Rally Car....
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stevemc »
Tue Feb 03, 2015 3:34 pm
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Hi All,
This is a real long shot, however, I'm trying to find out if my late mother's (Carol McMaster) mini from the late 70s / early 80s still...
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Cracking idea - thanks....
Out of interest, is anyone connected to any of the motor clubs in the north (mid Antrim for example), that may be another...
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Last post by stevemc
Wed Feb 04, 2015 10:36 pm
Running a lockup/industrial unit
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Underhauled »
Sun Feb 01, 2015 3:36 pm
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Hi all
I've found a unit which would suit storing and working on my cars and for my brother in law to do some welding. The rates are manageable but...
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Thanks Molly.
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Last post by Underhauled
Tue Feb 03, 2015 8:27 am
Classic Mini Wedding Car Hire
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odowdr01 »
Wed Jan 21, 2015 4:47 pm
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Any one know if there is anyone hiring these for weddings. Was hoping to get one hired for my own wedding with possibility of getting a few for best...
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Yeah i can remember the same crowd with the mini limo hire etc but can't seem to find anything on them any more.
I think it could get difficult...
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Last post by odowdr01
Thu Jan 22, 2015 11:14 pm
Welders ?
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tintin »
Sat Jan 17, 2015 6:44 pm
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I know nothing about welder can anyone gave me advice on them
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if you are going to use a mig welder get argosheild light for mild steel welding as argon is for stainless welding
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Last post by johnner
Thu Jan 22, 2015 1:26 pm
Performance question....
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MrMiniMan »
Mon Jan 19, 2015 9:28 am
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Howya,
New to Mini ownership and only have my car a few months. Not been out in it too much due to the sh*tty weather. It's a '96 Cooper. Just...
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Good thinking! :D I never thought of doing it that way.
Thanks
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Last post by MrMiniMan
Tue Jan 20, 2015 11:20 am
RSA consultation period on testing vintage vehicles
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kerryminigringo »
Tue Oct 14, 2014 6:52 pm
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As the RSA is considering the mandatory testing of vintage vehicles,it would be in all our interest to read their document and have our say in what...
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5th DEC 2014 - VINTAGE VEHICLE CONSULTATION UPDATE
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has received almost 2,000 submissions to its public consultation...
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Last post by BlackSe7en
Thu Jan 15, 2015 5:19 pm
Rev gauge wiring
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kerryminigringo »
Sun Jan 04, 2015 5:41 pm
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The spade and bullet connections on the back of a rev gauge are connected to where.I know one is 12+ and the other is negative of the coil but which...
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7400rpm is when the limiter kicks in but max power is at 6800rpm.It gets a little noisy up near the limit as well :D
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Last post by kerryminigringo
Wed Jan 07, 2015 9:39 pm
Skin on door
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tintin »
Sun Jan 04, 2015 1:16 pm
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Hi who could I get to re skin my door on mini in Donegal area or has one got good door for sale
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Yes, just on the bridge between Tullyhommon and Pettigo.
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Last post by Billy
Mon Jan 05, 2015 7:44 am
TYRES
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keith »
Thu Dec 11, 2014 5:01 pm
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looking for a source for tyres... 4 off 165/70-R10 Yokohama A008 and 4 off 145/70-R12 - ive priced them in UK and the shipping costs are scary.....
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they delivered....
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Last post by keith
Thu Jan 01, 2015 10:49 am
Christmas Greetings
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The Marcos Graveyard »
Wed Dec 24, 2014 12:00 pm
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Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
Looking forward to an exciting 2015 and a successful bid to host IMM2017? when we go...
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Jaysus Neil, thats awful. Poor Christy. Hoping he's ok!!
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Last post by maxi
Fri Dec 26, 2014 8:02 pm
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Last post by Billy
Thu Dec 18, 2014 7:02 am
Newbie
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P.A.L »
Sun Dec 14, 2014 10:51 pm
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My brother used to be on this website as Iwill it been few years. but like to so hi i'm the original owner of 68 mini. i will picture up next year....
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welcome to the forum. Look forward to watching the project
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Last post by CB_Phil
Mon Dec 15, 2014 7:39 am
Auto test in waterford on the 18th 19 january
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spud1979 »
Thu Dec 04, 2014 9:11 pm
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Hi guys/girls. Got contacted by the organisers of this event and they were wondering would any one be interested in taking place in the beginners...
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Thats a round of the Hewison Autotest Championship so even if your not competing its a great event to watch. If you do choose to take your mini out...
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Last post by guyfos
Mon Dec 08, 2014 5:26 pm
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Last post by spud1979
Sun Dec 07, 2014 11:49 pm
Dublin in 1969
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Tony Cooney »
Wed Dec 03, 2014 12:07 am
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Plenty of Minis to be seen in this RTE footage of Dublin in 1969:
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Cheers Keith.
Still on sabbatical but keeping an eye on here from time to time! ;-)
T
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Last post by Tony Cooney
Wed Dec 03, 2014 4:52 pm
The auld lads pick up (long since gone)
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CB_Phil »
Sun Nov 30, 2014 10:33 pm
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The auld lad came across these pics of his old pick up bought for 20quid (mid to late '70s). My (big) brother was brought home from hospital after...
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unfortunately he cant remember much detail bout her, just that she cost 20quid & was quite rusty. He had another one, but cant find any pics of that...
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Tue Dec 02, 2014 8:49 pm
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Last post by cotzy.j
Mon Dec 01, 2014 11:37 pm
Respray or Vinyl Wrap?!
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skillie »
Fri Nov 07, 2014 9:46 am
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please discuss, the 2000 mini mayfair I'm helping my father pimp could do with some sprucing up its tahiti blue i think but bit bland and dull....
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If your looking for vinyl wrap in Cork Tony in API Tint and graphics is your man. He does an excellent job at reasonable rates.
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Last post by mini mad sam
Mon Dec 01, 2014 10:45 pm
Owners club card left on my windscreen Athlone I.T.
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bob540 »
Fri Nov 28, 2014 11:28 am
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Someone left a we spotted your mini card on my windscreen a couple of days ago, I think it was when I was parked in Athlone I.T. but it could've been...
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Yeah Darrens Athlone direction and drives a black LE Mary Quant I think.
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Fri Nov 28, 2014 10:33 pm
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