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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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Mon Oct 01, 2018 10:21 pm
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
Seen a Mini?
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FlyingFinn »
Thu May 17, 2007 2:15 pm
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Ni-Minis have a thread like this on their forum so I thought it might be a fun idea to have a one here?
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Nice blue 1970s mini at Kingspan kingscourt today
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Sat Apr 16, 2022 3:24 pm
**UPDATED RULES AND FEATURES IN FOR SALE SECTION**
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admin »
Mon Oct 24, 2011 6:15 pm
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After a Committee Meeting that was held on Saturday the 22nd of October 2011, it has been decided that any one who post's a For Sale ad MUST follow...
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I agree with you that offers should be kept on the thread for the same reasons but i think that having 2 or more for sale sections just creates...
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Last post by Scoobasteve7
Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:10 am
garage / mechanic
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Flately79 »
Thu Apr 03, 2025 10:51 am
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Hi folks,
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Cool. But anyone else?
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Thu Apr 03, 2025 3:40 pm
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AlanN »
Sat Mar 29, 2025 6:52 pm
Hi all,
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Sat Mar 29, 2025 6:52 pm
Insurance
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Terrybrennan76 »
Mon Dec 16, 2024 12:07 pm
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Getting crazy quotes for my 24 year old mini insurance .o have a policy on another car and that seems to use the no claims bonus .any broker handle...
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Thanks to everyone for advice
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Last post by Terrybrennan76
Fri Jan 10, 2025 7:24 am
3 passengers in the back
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Martie89 »
Sat Dec 28, 2024 4:18 pm
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Hi lads .is there anyway of putting in a third seatbelt in the back of a mini. Iv 3 small lads an wanted to buy a classic mini for future road trips...
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When minis gained rear seatbelts they went from being 5 seater to 4 seater, something to consider for insurance. Depending on the year of car it...
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Last post by woody
Mon Dec 30, 2024 11:34 am
Another Dodgy Mini
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Billy »
Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:39 pm
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Spi dressed up as an '80.
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VZH540 is listed on motorcheck.ie as a 1965 grey Morris. This yoke is clearly a post-1986 Mini with internal door hinges and the post-86 indicators...
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Last post by johnnyj
Mon Aug 05, 2024 5:28 pm
Back
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Markmck »
Mon Jul 01, 2024 9:14 pm
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Hi everyone have rejoined the club after a little break of ten years I have 2 minis a 1968 and a paul smith le will hopefully be out for a spin soon...
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Good to have you back. Check out the Irish Mini Owners Club facebook page for events and make sure you get added to the Whatsapp group for...
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Last post by woody
Mon Jul 01, 2024 10:37 pm
Loose steering after attempted theft
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antodeco »
Fri Jun 07, 2024 4:30 pm
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Hi all,
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Looks like the steering lowering bracket is broken, just replace it . Cost less than a fiver.
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Thu Jun 13, 2024 2:02 pm
Mirror Rubber
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Steve »
Wed Apr 10, 2024 9:59 am
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Swapping mirrors on a 1996 Mk5.... The old rubbers need replacing, but I can't seem to find new ones online? I can find the pre-1980 versons and I...
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They are metal...
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Last post by Steve
Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:02 am
Old Clubby 2BY1
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MobyTheMini »
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:37 am
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Hi everyone, might anybody know the whereabouts of a clubman with the reg 2BY1. It was my mams back in the 80’s.
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2BY1 was well known in the club back in the '90s . It went through several rebuilds at that time, didn't have an easy life. John McGuinness was the...
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Last post by woody
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:59 am
Electric issues...
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Marktoby »
Sun Mar 17, 2024 4:56 pm
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Hi all. Work on my 81 Austin Mini has slowed significantly, but hoping to get more time in the coming weeks to make a proper stab at it. Bit of an...
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Its most likely the brown feed from the solenoid to the fuse box and the white feed to the fuse box. When chasing so many components not working you...
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Last post by woody
Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:11 pm
Engine paint
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MobyTheMini »
Wed Jan 03, 2024 4:23 pm
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Evening folks.
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Rust-oleum paint is good too, that's what I done my block in, albeit in yellow.
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Last post by colinf1
Thu Jan 04, 2024 7:49 pm
Mechanic in North Cork Area
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doc.martin87 »
Wed Nov 29, 2023 6:02 pm
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Hi all,
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Sound for that Billy, I'll give him a call
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Last post by doc.martin87
Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:51 am
Mini Headliner
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Marktoby »
Mon Oct 23, 2023 1:45 pm
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Hi all,
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Haven't quite taken the rear side windows out just yet as one screw on both sides is refusing to play ball! Will be attempting to persuade them out...
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Last post by Marktoby
Fri Oct 27, 2023 5:25 pm
Sound deadening advice
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MobyTheMini »
Mon Sep 18, 2023 1:25 pm
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Hello folks!
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I've used Kalapie stuff from Amazon ...
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Last post by colinf1
Mon Sep 18, 2023 6:26 pm
Greetings!
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guillermog »
Wed Aug 16, 2023 7:54 pm
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Hiya!
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Yeah, you're right...still too new to recognise those details! I usually don't bother sellers if I see the price is out of range, mainly to save...
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Last post by guillermog
Mon Sep 04, 2023 8:09 pm
Webasto roof
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spud1979 »
Tue Aug 01, 2023 5:56 pm
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Quick question? Has anyone got a webasto sunroof replaced in Ireland. My has shrunk and you can nearly put your hand straight in now. I purchased a...
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Have you tried conlon coach trimmers
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Last post by Goldflake
Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:59 pm
Tax question
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stevie g »
Mon Apr 03, 2023 8:43 pm
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So I took the old girl out of storage yesterday for the first time in 6 years, now back in 2016 we were about to become parents and flat out trying...
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You'll still need to pay tax even over 40 years old. I think they need it taxed before you can change class (eg to vintage)
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Last post by antodeco
Sun May 07, 2023 10:21 pm
EV Mini
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woody »
Tue Apr 18, 2023 9:41 am
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Very interesting video on converting your classic Mini to EV.
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I think this bolt in solution from Electric Classic Cars is great - it's probably quite pricey.
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Last post by ctwomey
Tue Apr 18, 2023 1:20 pm
Windscreen leak - replacement
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JCW_Fanboy »
Sun Mar 26, 2023 4:15 pm
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Wife recently bought a 2015 mini cooper S privately and despite giving the car a good look over we didn't catch that the windscreen is leaking....
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I wouldn't be rushing to BMW unless you know a particularly good one. I would think one of the main windsrceen fitting services would be the best...
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Last post by woody
Tue Mar 28, 2023 6:09 pm
Fitting Glass
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Mariner »
Sun Jan 15, 2023 9:56 pm
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Keith recently posted regarding problems fitting the rear window in his Mini.
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Patience is the trick. Useful post.
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Last post by Billy
Mon Jan 16, 2023 4:56 pm
LIGHTS!
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Flately79 »
Fri Jan 06, 2023 11:11 am
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Hi there,
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Hi, yes they were. I took out fuses today to check them and they were all fine and then just tried again and all are working again. Maybe the points...
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Last post by Flately79
Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:41 pm
Merr Xmas everybody
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woody »
Sat Dec 24, 2022 9:45 pm
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Merry Xmas to all the club members. As a mini owner I know there are many projects on the go as well as those documented on the forum here and I wish...
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Thanks Woody.
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Last post by keith
Fri Jan 06, 2023 9:44 am
Sad News
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Darran »
Fri Apr 29, 2022 10:19 pm
We are sorry to announce the sad passing Mary McGrath ( Long standing club member and former committee member Aidan McGrath's mother) peacefully at...
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Last post by Darran
Fri Apr 29, 2022 10:19 pm
Fog light switch for headlights
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antodeco »
Sat Mar 26, 2022 10:06 pm
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Hi all,
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Thanks for that. I'll check out the buzzer option.
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Last post by antodeco
Wed Mar 30, 2022 12:43 pm
Membership Renewals 2022
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Darran »
Mon Mar 07, 2022 8:51 pm
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Hi Everyone, we're delighted to announce that you can now renew your membership through PayPal via the link here :
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At the moment PayPal is just being used for renewals. New members can join/pay by cheque or postal order with the membership form on the website.
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Last post by ctwomey
Fri Mar 11, 2022 11:14 am
Brexit.part import
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ger71 »
Sun Jan 24, 2021 2:55 pm
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Hi everyone hope everyone doing ok has anyone ordered anything from mini spares sense brexit will be needing some stuff soon any info on vat and...
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The sooner the little car company in Holland updates its website the better. I wont be ordering anything from the UK. Got caught for €32 customs on a...
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Last post by spud1979
Wed Feb 09, 2022 8:49 am
2000 mini cooper S overheating
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Terrybrennan76 »
Tue Jan 11, 2022 12:13 pm
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I have a problem trying to get to the root of this problem.
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Terry,
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Last post by Billy
Tue Jan 11, 2022 1:27 pm
Crank pulley
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Geregan »
Fri Dec 03, 2021 12:15 pm
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I have stupid question i should know but never tried it can you change the crankshaft pulley to one with timing marks an engine in have has the marks...
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Thanks woody I have an old engine with them bits on it and new timing gears and chain
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Last post by Geregan
Sat Dec 04, 2021 7:22 pm
Help, minis for sale
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dylanb »
Thu Oct 21, 2021 4:11 pm
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Hello all,
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If your looking i have a Japanese import 99 mini cooper for sale with a years NCT on it if you want to give me a call on 0861234367 i can send you...
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Last post by jocelynn
Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:50 pm
Over flow pipe
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GreenMachine1 »
Thu Oct 14, 2021 9:05 am
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On top of fuel tank I can see a overflow where you connect a pipe ? If so where does this pipe go
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Thankyou guys your help is much appreciated
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Last post by GreenMachine1
Mon Nov 08, 2021 12:07 am
Mini clothing
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GreenMachine1 »
Sun Oct 03, 2021 7:56 pm
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Is their a section a person can buy tee / polo shirts or jackets ?
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Got it cheers for your help
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Last post by GreenMachine1
Mon Oct 04, 2021 9:10 am
Grill sides
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GreenMachine1 »
Sat Oct 02, 2021 11:47 pm
Hi guys looking 1 front grill side for 80s mini driver side or will buy both no problem if anyone can help
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Last post by GreenMachine1
Sat Oct 02, 2021 11:47 pm
Import from the UK since Brexit
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rmc123 »
Tue Sep 21, 2021 10:08 pm
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Hi all,
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If you can prove the car was imported before January then it is only €200. Otherwise there isn't really, they just pull figures out of the sky 🙄
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Last post by LIX_818
Fri Sep 24, 2021 3:18 pm
Thinking about buying this Mini
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Saab nut »
Mon Sep 06, 2021 2:46 pm
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Hi all,
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This may be an option for you
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Last post by Saab nut
Sun Sep 12, 2021 7:47 pm
Problems Starting mk3
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kindalen »
Wed Apr 22, 2020 9:59 am
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Hi,
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Thanks Billy, will update with how I get on.
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Last post by kindalen
Wed Aug 25, 2021 3:16 pm
Irish Built Mini History and Research
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Yellosub »
Mon Jul 26, 2021 10:59 am
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Does anyone know how to research original Irish built Mini's? My 1974 Van Car No plate and my original brown logbook match but the serial number...
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All mini shells are RHD and LHD. As well as the wiper holes you have the pedal and master cylinder mounts. Thats why the clocks were in the center ....
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Last post by woody
Fri Jul 30, 2021 12:34 pm
Anyone know the backstory to this mini currently for sale?
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tmc »
Mon Jul 12, 2021 10:00 am
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Hi everyone,
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It would be worth doing a history check if he can send you a picture of chassis plate, stamp in scuttle panel and log book.
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Last post by colinf1
Tue Jul 13, 2021 7:36 pm
Newb just got an Irish 74 Estate w/ 1275cc swap
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Yellosub »
Thu Jun 24, 2021 10:22 pm
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Well I haven't owned a Mini since 1995 so I'd call myself a newbie. And that one was never on the road! I do have 26 years experience with 1950's...
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I wasn't sure if it was an Estate or a Van because my logbook says both. I'm learning as I go. I haven't had a Mini in ages. I tried updating my...
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Last post by Yellosub
Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:25 pm
Search for a Mini
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Minigp0919 »
Thu Sep 03, 2020 10:39 am
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I hope you guys can help I am wondering does anyone own or know who owns the following Mini
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According to the nct website the last nct expired on 1/6/2013 and the due date is 2/6/2021 if it was being done again
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Last post by johnnyj
Mon Jun 28, 2021 1:15 pm
Sad News
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Darran »
Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:52 pm
We are sorry to announce the sad passing of Club Member Vincent O'Donnell on Saturday last 19th.
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Last post by Darran
Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:52 pm
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Last post by purplehaze
Wed Apr 28, 2021 10:15 pm
Clubman Estate Battery.
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Redned »
Tue Apr 20, 2021 11:22 pm
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Hi, Is an 077 Battery the original type fitted to a 1982 Estate 998cc ? (standard car no mods) any help greatly appreciated.
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I use the 063.
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Last post by woody
Wed Apr 21, 2021 5:39 pm
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Last post by Copper D
Thu Mar 18, 2021 11:52 am
Average cost of a late 70s early 80s Original Irish Mini?
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Briano1996 »
Sun May 03, 2020 5:02 pm
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Hey guys,
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Hi Brian
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Last post by ctwomey
Sun Feb 14, 2021 7:19 pm
Spot lights for grill
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Kev21 »
Sun Jan 17, 2021 9:03 pm
Hi I’m looking for the best place to get spotlights for mini one 2005. The ones that are on the grill. What size ones and what ones look the best....
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Last post by Kev21
Sun Jan 17, 2021 9:03 pm
Clubman Estate Decal / Stripe Colour ?
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Redned »
Fri Jan 01, 2021 7:43 pm
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Hi, Just Wondering What Colour The Decals / Stripes Should Be On A Denim Blue Clubman Estate ? Gold Or Bronze ? Any Info. Greatly Appreciated.
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Thank You Billy.
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Last post by Redned
Mon Jan 04, 2021 10:26 pm
Membership / Events / AGM 2021 Update
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Darran »
Tue Dec 22, 2020 2:16 pm
Hi everyone, we hope you are all doing ok and staying safe during these strange times.
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Last post by Darran
Tue Dec 22, 2020 2:16 pm
YouTube Videos on SU Carb Tuning
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ctwomey »
Tue Oct 06, 2020 10:55 am
Hi all,
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Tue Oct 06, 2020 10:55 am
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