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Re: New member from Dublin looking for a mini

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Scrap that, I bought it, I'll stick a thread up soon with pictures


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Re: New member from Dublin looking for a mini

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That was quick!!! Hope u got a goodie!!! Pictures?
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She needs some love and attention but nice little car!!!
Year? Litre? Price
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purplehaze wrote:She needs some love and attention but nice little car!!!
Year? Litre? Price
Its a 1986 998cc and I got it for 1700 :) I'm delighted with it

I'm thinking about buying this and swopping over the engine, exhaust, suspension, and wheels. Would the engine be a hard swop?

http://touch.adverts.ie/car/austin/mini ... le/4710991
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Your mad! You'll get a good running 1275 off Bert in grey stones and a nice set of wheels for a lot less than that!!!!
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purplehaze wrote:Your mad! You'll get a good running 1275 off Bert in grey stones and a nice set of wheels for a lot less than that!!!!
I don't know who Bert in greystones is haha, I'm completely new to the mini game!
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Well I'm sure he will look after you, he's really good
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purplehaze wrote:Well I'm sure he will look after you, he's really good
Would you have a number for him?
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Re: New member from Dublin *mini found*

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Nct every year will be a killer. Just pour that stuff into the petrol before u bring it in
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spud1979 wrote:Nct every year will be a killer. Just pour that stuff into the petrol before u bring it in
For the emmisions? I thought they don't test emissions on pre 93 cars
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There's nothing wrong with a mildly modified 998. Get to know your car before you attempt major
surgery.
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Pre 92 do not get tested for emissions as the law only came in then!!!

Number for Bert is (085) 844 5677
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No emission test on a pre 92 I wish ? :shock: My 86 failed and I had to change the cam to get it to pass the test :cry:
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CLUBMANGT wrote:No emission test on a pre 92 I wish ? :shock: My 86 failed and I had to change the cam to get it to pass the test :cry:
They're not supposed to, I had a 91 starlet gt in and they never tested the emissions

Edit, they only test low idle afaik
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Nope they don't do it and if it fails argue with them, pre 92 do not get tested for emissions dudes and dudettes :) iv had many a crap car haha
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Well done lad,

Lovely little car, well to wear. I had another car in mind but not to worry, hillbilly run is comin up soon, could be the first run :D :D
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pre 92 they just test hc and its a stupid high level if you cant get your car to pass it your car is majorly over fueling
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Re: New member from Dublin *mini found*

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Co 3.5 limit and Hc's 1200ppm
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Re: New member from Dublin *mini found*

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Doing some work to it today, fitted a CD player, 6x9's under the rear seats, cleaned down the front and a coat of waxoil.

I'll get more pics tomorrow

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Ah look it's already begun :) haha the never ending circul :)
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purplehaze wrote:Ah look it's already begun :) haha the never ending circul :)
Haha I've a few more bits to fit tomorrow. Ordered wheels from England last night too :)
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you are now ******..... get ready for an empty bank balance :) but its worth it some how ha
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Re: New member from Dublin *mini found*

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Yea l like it.. im partial to a black grille and bumpers myself. Its coming along nice. Its amazing the difference a few bits can make to a car. You will be forever adding bits and changing bits now.
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