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Suspension set-up question
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seanos »
Mon Nov 21, 2011 8:10 pm
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I am planning on changing a few bits on my suspension
Adj. Bottom Arms
Adj. Tie Rods
Poly Bushing all round
Rubber Donuts
My question is, Would I...
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being biased is a good thing, it shows the change was a good move and not a step back in terms of getting the car to feel more comfortable for daily...
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Last post by seanos
Sun Dec 04, 2011 9:28 pm
making a trailer ! fingers crossed.
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Darren »
Wed Nov 23, 2011 8:19 pm
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Evening All,
I'm going to have a go at turning an old Mini into a trailer, I know some people think that's a sin but this car is a wreck, it's too...
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I'm no expert but the rust looks bad to me , including the rear, not sure if it's even possible to make the trailer. I'll pop up some photo's...
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Last post by Darren
Sun Nov 27, 2011 7:15 pm
DaveC's 1275 GT
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DaveC »
Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:50 pm
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I was doing a bit of work on the GT today. I took out the drivers seat
and stuck in one I bought elsewhere
The passenger seat will be next!
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Got a chance to ring today but got no answer. Will try again tomorrow. Thanks :D
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Last post by DaveC
Wed Nov 23, 2011 12:19 am
Minitastic spring suspension setup
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CLUBMANGT »
Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:20 am
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Here is my new spring setup . I was going to go for the minisport smootharide but have heard very bad reports about minisport customer service and...
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Afew pics as promised :lol:
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Last post by CLUBMANGT
Tue Nov 08, 2011 7:21 pm
South African clubman
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molly the mini »
Sun Oct 16, 2011 10:41 pm
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the new clubman 1275 E is finished and some photos of its mini family
our version of the Italian job
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Wow, great photos....... your Clubman is fantastic, hope you have it very many years to come !
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Last post by Darren
Tue Oct 25, 2011 6:12 pm
stud the remake
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mark halford »
Thu Apr 08, 2010 11:12 pm
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stud now has a car cover and guess what it stops raining!!!!
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they looked more red when i got them gareth,still have YOUR pink gatter and handbrake cover in my mini for you will give them back to ya tomorrow...
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Last post by mark halford
Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:20 pm
Superchargin a 93 cooper
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Doc mini »
Wed Oct 12, 2011 10:48 am
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Im thinkin about superchargin my mini.anybody any info on doin this.price of one.does anythin need to b done to the engine as its just standrd.and...
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Cheers.will have a look there.thanks everyone
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Last post by Doc mini
Fri Oct 14, 2011 12:02 pm
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Last post by keith
Tue Sep 27, 2011 10:34 pm
y whount my mini start
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mini mad 2011 »
Mon Sep 26, 2011 6:51 pm
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This post has been deleted as it was:
(a) almost illegible
(b) trying to persuade viewers to act illegally under Irish law.
Tony Cooney
IMOC...
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I tried Google Translator and it struggled with the above post but the gist of what it came up with is Sam wants one of us to sell him a logbook from...
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Last post by Billy
Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:27 pm
Sound system
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spud1979 »
Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:30 pm
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Just bought 1974 mini, back seats pointless so thinking of getting a good sound system, anyone recommend speakers subwoofer and amps at reasonable...
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I had a special on a vibe sub package dunno if it is still going but it was 2 6x9s an amp a 12ich sub and box and all the wiring for 260
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Last post by jocelynn
Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:11 am
79 998cc Mini
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danny »
Sat Sep 10, 2011 12:53 am
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Hey everyone,
over the last year i've been preparing a mini for mi G/F.
It was a birthday present for her on her last birthday nearly a year ago....
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cheers guys,
glad to see it back on the road again.
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Last post by danny
Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:22 pm
Harry the Mini
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Tony Cooney »
Sat Jul 16, 2011 9:44 pm
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Meet Harry the Mini!
He's a new project that I've acquired that will be my daily runabout when I go to Uni in September :)
He is a 1992 Mini City...
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The Latest:
Recent work has included a new exhaust, some rewiring, a new front windscreen rubber, new reg plates, a new front grille and a full...
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Last post by Tony Cooney
Sat Sep 10, 2011 11:58 pm
my yellow mini
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Kenneth Murphy »
Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:26 pm
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Bare wit me i'm slowly learning
my sound system
the rear
front driver side
front
interior
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jp lookin for inspiration
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Last post by Kenneth Murphy
Sat Sep 03, 2011 9:26 am
10" wheel refurb
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Jason79 »
Mon Aug 01, 2011 10:00 pm
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For this one ill let the pictures tell the story! enjoy!
jason
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That Joe is a great fella. :D I had a look at these at the camping weekend and they looked very good.I will have to call over with a set of Mambas...
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Last post by kerryminigringo
Wed Aug 24, 2011 8:53 pm
British open Mini
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StanO'Toole »
Tue May 03, 2011 4:16 pm
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Picked this up off Jim there last Friday. Sweet little motor, and the open top for the weather we're having lately is the job! Just gave her a good...
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sacre bleu that was stans evil twin, like bort in the simpsons but the french twin has a decent haircut :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Last post by tommy1
Wed Aug 10, 2011 8:39 pm
72'mini
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by
miniroar »
Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:09 pm
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Got another mini last night :lol: ! 1972 saloon , stripped out the interior last night should keep me buzzzy for a few weeks getting her on the road,...
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Cheers love yer matt mini!!
thanks man glad ya like it haha... :D
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Last post by scotty_1987
Tue Aug 09, 2011 1:06 am
Sean' Mini!
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by
seanos »
Wed Jul 22, 2009 1:43 am
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Well I got my first mini in May and since then i've been working on it, When i got
the car it was in perfect road worthy order. Just abit of...
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ITS ALIVE!
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Last post by seanos
Sun Aug 07, 2011 9:09 pm
1980 mini 1275
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Alex mc ginley »
Fri Aug 05, 2011 1:06 am
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hello a am only new to this page a bought a mini and am planing to rebuild it heres it so far
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welcome, Alex.
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Last post by keith
Fri Aug 05, 2011 3:04 pm
1980 mini1000
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skelly »
Thu Aug 04, 2011 4:47 pm
I got this mini on ebay about 5years ago, its was down near galway, it was complete shell, no engine but there was one there for it from an other...
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Last post by skelly
Thu Aug 04, 2011 4:47 pm
Joes preparing for the camping weekend!
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Jason79 »
Mon Aug 01, 2011 5:09 pm
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joe has started preparing for the camping weekend, and has started overhauling the engine+gearbox cause it wont go into gear!
enjoy!
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cool :shock:
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Last post by madjackjr
Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:18 pm
my mini project
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johnner »
Sun Jul 31, 2011 10:29 pm
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hi all i've always loved the old mini and decided to get one to restore,but ended up with 2 :? bought them with the intention of doing 1 straight...
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Nice work, good luck with the two of them as you said its a massive job you have on your hands there.
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Last post by CLUBMANGT
Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:05 am
Retro Mini
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by
guyfos »
Wed Mar 16, 2011 4:51 pm
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Well my retro mini is finally done.
I bought it a year ago and it used to be a blue sidewalk and i have done alot of work done since.
Here's the...
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hey brian..look up 50dollar paint job on you tube..very good finish and the paint is slighty flexable. :D
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Last post by D.M.G.T
Sun Jul 31, 2011 1:13 pm
my new 10"
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molly the mini »
Tue Jul 26, 2011 12:27 pm
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Got my dunlop D1 alloys on and cooper s brakes here is the photos
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they look well, great minds think alike, im at the same thing-refurbishing 10 this week!
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Last post by Jason79
Tue Jul 26, 2011 1:21 pm
1981 Mini 1000
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StanO'Toole »
Sun Jul 24, 2011 10:15 pm
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Well heres the new Mini. A man came up to st3 last week, said he had a Mini sitting in his garden at his home in churchtown so his number was passed...
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nice car stan..love the wheels
good luck with it and what you doin with the green one? :)
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Last post by scotty_1987
Mon Jul 25, 2011 10:31 pm
Tried to buy in 1996 but finally got me mini!
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Minimacmurph »
Wed Jul 06, 2011 12:27 am
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Hi Guys,
I guess I'm the new guy.!
After 15 years of wanting to own a proper mini I finally managed to buy at the weekend
99 1.3 mpi cooper.
I have a...
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Thanks for the info lads and Billy I appreciate your offer I will give you a call in the next few days.
All the best
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Last post by Minimacmurph
Wed Jul 06, 2011 11:21 pm
Stobart
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niallm »
Mon Jun 15, 2009 12:40 pm
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Well a few of you know me already and for those who dont Im niall and my car is Stobart
The first car in this scheme was Billys old 89 G 3855 racing...
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Maxi how is bennt these days.....pics !!!!!!!!!!!!
:( still havent got him back
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Last post by maxi
Sun Jul 03, 2011 9:55 pm
i'm new, heres what i've got.
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mikko »
Sun Mar 14, 2010 7:26 pm
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just finished my dream of 15 years or so, a vtec mini, well nearly finished, still some loose ends to tie up and get it taxed. heres a wee vid and...
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Whoaaaa! that's a tight fit! very impressive. *respect*
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Last post by keith
Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:10 am
Tinkerbelle - was: [Our '84 Convertible Pile of Rust]
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marcexec »
Tue Jun 09, 2009 4:33 pm
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Hi,
I'd like to present our Mini:
- it's a 1l engined '84, around 47k Miles
- the mechanics seem sound
- after fighting the rust we want a respray...
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In the meantime we obviously got her fixed again - looks the same as before :roll:
A new clutch went in as well.
The reason for posting is that we...
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Last post by marcexec
Sat Jun 25, 2011 9:38 am
i got me a cooper!!
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daniel garry »
Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:43 pm
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just back from collecting yet another mini, that'd be number 4 now!! its a white 93 cooper thats had a bit of a shunt. theres a bit of a list of...
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And there was me thinking I had rust problems :roll: best of luck with her :wink:
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Last post by CLUBMANGT
Tue Jun 14, 2011 5:31 pm
My Brother Darrens mini
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hughesmarkie »
Thu Mar 03, 2011 10:00 pm
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Well Ive been kept to limited hours on my own minis recently since November last year actually, working on the other halfs 206cc :roll: , my own RX7...
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another fab looking car
great job lads 8)
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Last post by louthharry
Sat Jun 11, 2011 12:18 pm
Seat replacement covers
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benfox1515 »
Sun Jun 05, 2011 6:46 pm
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Hi guys,
bought myself some custom made seat covers that are made to replace the old seat covers. Will have then delivered on Tuesday, anyone ever...
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Post some pics up.
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Last post by woody
Thu Jun 09, 2011 6:04 pm
Check out my new seats !
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CLUBMANGT »
Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:54 pm
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They fit perfectly are flat based so no big problems with mounts and they tilt forward , result :D They came out of a porker 911 :wink:
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I sure do Keith I shhuurree do !! :mrgreen:
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Last post by CLUBMANGT
Wed Jun 08, 2011 6:35 pm
1968 Mini Mark 2
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by
craig_farrell »
Sat Apr 02, 2011 10:38 pm
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well lads this is my mini have her 2 years now she is a grand yoke to drive would hate to get rid of her.
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took it out of the garage the other day took some pics. its gone away to get new brake lines. some rust done on the wing, A frame and floor pan :)
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Last post by craig_farrell
Tue May 17, 2011 12:11 am
My 1963 Austin Seven
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sid131 »
Sun May 08, 2011 9:00 am
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Got the wee hen home late last night, geniune Irish with original engine, its a loooooong time since my last mini a 1967 one, this one will get a...
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Well spent a couple of days stripping it out to access the rust damage & all the very tired interior is now going up to the attic with the glass,...
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Last post by sid131
Wed May 11, 2011 10:38 am
1969 AUSTIN MINI
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by
ROB R »
Sat Apr 16, 2011 12:45 pm
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ok lads so here she is!! finally put up the pics up.... so as far as i know its 1969 mk2?? correct me if im wrong...850cc... it was originaly yellow...
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nice 1 man thanks!!
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Last post by ROB R
Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:44 pm
Grey cooper
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by
ian o B »
Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:53 pm
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Im very happy to say i collected my 95 cooper yesterday. driving it home was great. its a nippy 1.3 injected, its 100% rust free which is exactly...
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Bought time you came back Ian! Looking well, also think the smaller plate on the front makes such a huge difference! Makes the front look so much...
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Last post by StanO'Toole
Wed Apr 27, 2011 4:06 pm
Retro rally car
Replies: 57
by
Jason79 »
Fri Jul 10, 2009 12:18 am
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This car some of u might know, as it was previously owned and built by nick o carrol from carlow. I bought it about 4 weeks ago, and in my true...
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It a serious little conversion, polish and port the haed, cbr600 carbs ur lookin at about 125BHP, 5 speed box, nothin wrong wit that,
It has to be...
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Last post by joebe1
Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:01 pm
my matt black mini :P
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purplehaze »
Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:19 pm
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think it was about time i put my mini up
85 mayfair matt black + chrome :)
998cc original :P
i bought it and it was purple but badly sprayed so me...
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ye i no i wanted rwd and was getting it cheap as chips but wen he told me it had a welded diff i knew i didnt want it, so i bought a mini :) mad...
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Last post by purplehaze
Wed Apr 20, 2011 1:05 pm
Irish build threads
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BuildthreadsIRL »
Wed Apr 06, 2011 11:57 pm
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howrya lads...
I've been a big follower of www.build-threads.com/
an online directory of build threads from across the globe... i liked the idea so...
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Thanks very much il have a look through your post and i'l be in contact with you.
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Last post by BuildthreadsIRL
Sat Apr 16, 2011 7:32 pm
Blue 850 City
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by
bluesteel »
Wed Apr 06, 2011 1:29 am
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Just a few pictures during the resto of my Mini! Currently building 2 more minis, hoping to have them done for June... They're currently bare shells...
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Thanks very much! :) :) :)
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Last post by bluesteel
Wed Apr 06, 2011 11:11 pm
1998 Cooper Hawaiian Blue - Betty
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JayJay »
Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:04 pm
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Ive realised Ive never put proper pics.
Betty
1998 Mini Cooper
Hawaiian Blue Metallic
1.3 MPI
K&N Induction Kit
Smootha Ride Kit
Maniflow Side...
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betty postcard by maxidublin , on Flickr
little postcard design i did
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Last post by maxi
Mon Apr 04, 2011 11:25 am
Red-matte sprite
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by
tilly »
Fri Apr 01, 2011 3:17 pm
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This is my first project and my first mini. Iv had the car for almost two years now, but i decided to take her off the road and restore her. I'm...
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Like the idea of matte black, think its a really cool look and suits the body style, needs a big engine to go with it though, B16 conversion at some...
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Last post by 10ft baby
Mon Apr 04, 2011 12:32 am
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Last post by Kenneth Murphy
Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:25 pm
In with the OLD and out with the New
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EAMOSPUD »
Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:36 pm
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Guess its about time I put some Pics up here.
Bought my first mini in September 2008 1993 RSP Cooper ( knew nothing about minis ) impulse buy ( but...
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Eamonn,
Here's how to knock a few more bhp out of your 850:
Billy
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Last post by Billy
Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:57 pm
Loxleys 94 Spi Project...
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loxley »
Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:17 am
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Hi all,
I'm pretty new to the IMOC Forum so I thought I'd stick up a few photos of what I am curently working on...
(Pics...
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Come down to Mallow tomorrow and meet a few of us at the parade. See the Events section for details.
Billy
Thanks for the invite Billy, would love...
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Last post by loxley
Wed Mar 16, 2011 9:00 am
seat mod
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molly the mini »
Sun Mar 13, 2011 6:41 pm
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with minis not being that soft on the bumps and mtm comeing up i had to make my seat a bit softer on the bumps so this is what i came up with :D :D...
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it was mustard who put the idea in my head :D :D
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Last post by molly the mini
Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:03 am
My mini Studio 2 project.
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dermosmini »
Wed Feb 23, 2011 11:01 pm
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Hi all,I'm completely new here so would like to say hello everyone and post a few pics of my Mini.I'm stripping it to a rolling shell at the...
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Seems a bit tight-fisted for the sake of new stripes and removing the badge. You'll always be able to make out where the masking was afterwards.
Not...
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Last post by Goose
Sun Mar 13, 2011 1:30 pm
molly's new back end
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by
molly the mini »
Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:33 am
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molly needed some TLC in the boot flour and sub frame area so with MTM coming up we said we would get a spar sub frame ready and then start taking...
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Didnt rush this one .
Wasnt I getting PAID by the day . :?:
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Last post by DOUGAL
Fri Mar 04, 2011 9:47 am
'72 Mini
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oel159 »
Mon Feb 28, 2011 9:48 pm
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Think this is long overdue but after signing up with the club I thought i'd throw up a quick thread on my Mini.
It's a 1972 Mini 850 and a Dublin...
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Did he wrap the winch around the grill :?: :?
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Last post by StanO'Toole
Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:55 pm
My mini
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spud1979 »
Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:06 pm
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Mini I bought last week of mark in buncloady, going great, few small jobs but looking forward to the summer days and going for a few drives
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How to post photos in link below:
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Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:42 pm
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