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Site Admin  15300 Posts Member #: 337 Fearless Tom Fenton, Avon Park 2007 & 2008 class D winner & TM legend. |
4th Apr, 2011 at 05:14:59pm
I must admit I reached this point of "minis are shite" some 10 years or so ago, at the time I still had a Mini as my only road car, and by god was I pissed off with the seemingly constant maintenance it needed, no sooner had you sorted one thing then another cropped up, not to mention the full weekend that had to be set aside for checks/repairs/welding before even attempting an MOT test.....
On 29th Nov, 2016 madmk1 said:
On 28th Nov, 2016 Rob Gavin said:
I refuse to pay for anything else Like fuel 😂😂 |
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 1755 Posts Member #: 8852 Post Whore leicestershire |
4th Apr, 2011 at 05:21:18pm
there that shit that we carnt get enough of them, such as sitting on this forum talking about all the shit mini related problems we go through to get that 1 single run where everything works and suddenly it was all worth it. 13.95 1/4 mile on a 2.95 fd. Carnt be that hard to beat! |
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603 Posts Member #: 1938 Post Whore near Dundee |
4th Apr, 2011 at 05:41:14pm
i must agree with pretty much everything said.
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 8604 Posts Member #: 573 Formerly Axel Podland |
4th Apr, 2011 at 05:53:49pm
I think that if they are off the road for a while, you forget why you like them.
Saul Bellow - "A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep."
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 16540 Posts Member #: 4241 King Gaycharger, butt plug dealer, Sheldon Cooper and a BAC but generally a niceish fella if you dont mind a northerner Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
4th Apr, 2011 at 06:07:28pm
I agree Paul, I'm so tempted to buy another cheep one just to thrash about in. I just can't justify spending the silly money they cost nowadays On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it 
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 10022 Posts Member #: 1456 Mongo Barnsley, South Flatcapshire |
4th Apr, 2011 at 06:09:04pm
Plus the fact that they are shit doesn't help! If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of. |
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 11046 Posts Member #: 965 Post Whore Preston On The Brook |
4th Apr, 2011 at 06:24:41pm
On 4th Apr, 2011 Jeff R said:
Rotted around the cat shield bolts by any chance..? Fortunately I caught those before they ever became a problem, back in 2006. This 'new' rot is all concentrated around the floor pan joints to the toe board and heel board, with a little on the door steps. Most of it found under the thick yellow seam sealer the factory apply around all these underbody joints. On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be... So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'... On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........ |
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 9502 Posts Member #: 1023 Post Whore Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
4th Apr, 2011 at 09:04:32pm
On 4th Apr, 2011 Paul S said:
I think that if they are off the road for a while, you forget why you like them. That's probably why must of us have more than one :) i didnt for get why i like em but i couldnt wait to get another ( hence my clubby) i have got to that point again however 
an r clip in the boot hinge saves soo much time aswell 
Yes i moved to the darkside |
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11046 Posts Member #: 965 Post Whore Preston On The Brook |
4th Apr, 2011 at 09:23:08pm
On 4th Apr, 2011 gavin@minispares.com said:
Did you R-clip the hinges Colin? Doing this to mine tonight :( Missed this. Not an R clip, but a 6mm quick pin. I drilled a small hole from the blind side of the hinge pin and knocked the pin out, then drilled all the way through the mounting from the 'pin' hole side with a 6mm drill and then the hinge bracket also. On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be... So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'... On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........ |
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2395 Posts Member #: 229 Gavin@minispares.com kent |
5th Apr, 2011 at 10:04:24am
Did the same last night, the R clips i had were too big and they are really tight and would mess the paint up so i think i'll use a clevis or quick pin, thanks. |
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 1346 Posts Member #: 2340 Post Whore Dublin Ireland |
5th Apr, 2011 at 10:50:15am
Anyone have a good source for Quick Pins I have been looking for some for the race ?? On 17th Feb, 2009 Rob H said:
I find the easiest way is to super glue the bolt to the end of one of my fingers. ______________________________________________________ |
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 3673 Posts Member #: 9300 Post Whore Quarry Bonk |
5th Apr, 2011 at 11:16:42am
On 4th Apr, 2011 Timinichelsea said:
You have to wonder at the sanity of people like us, we all know they are shit. But we still all pour thousands of pounds and hundreds of hours into them, for that one hour where everything works and the roads are clear and not potholed. That one hour makes everything worthwhile though
On 26th Jan, 2012 Tom Fenton said:
ring problems are down to wear or abuse but although annoying it isn't a show stopper On 5th Aug, 2014 madmk1 said:
Shit the bed! I had snapped the end of my shaft off!! 17.213 @ 71mph, 64bhp n/a (Old Engine) |
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11046 Posts Member #: 965 Post Whore Preston On The Brook |
9th Apr, 2011 at 09:09:31am
Stainless quick pins. Maybe a little long but that won't matter much. Cheap ish too.
On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be... So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'... On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........ |
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1083 Posts Member #: 8932 Post Whore |
10th Apr, 2011 at 04:18:20pm
Probably a silly question, but is there a way of making the boot quick release using something like quick pins and still secure enough that no ones going to nick all my fuel? |
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347 Posts Member #: 9075 Senior Member Peterborough |
10th Apr, 2011 at 04:38:28pm
Grr, fucking thermostat gaskets and studs!
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11046 Posts Member #: 965 Post Whore Preston On The Brook |
10th Apr, 2011 at 06:34:04pm
On 10th Apr, 2011 george91 said:
Probably a silly question, but is there a way of making the boot quick release using something like quick pins and still secure enough that no ones going to nick all my fuel? If it is a standard fit boot lid with the seal fitted, i'd be surprised if you could pull the pins out with the lid shut since the seal generates pressure on the hinge pins and lock. Besides, I don't think the twats that try and nick your fuel wouldn't comprehend what that little ring was for, especially in the dark. On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be... So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'... On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........ |
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 1648 Posts Member #: 9038 Post Whore Carlisle, Cumbria |
10th Apr, 2011 at 06:40:27pm
On 10th Apr, 2011 Sprocket said:
On 10th Apr, 2011 george91 said:
Probably a silly question, but is there a way of making the boot quick release using something like quick pins and still secure enough that no ones going to nick all my fuel? If it is a standard fit boot lid with the seal fitted, i'd be surprised if you could pull the pins out with the lid shut since the seal generates pressure on the hinge pins and lock. Besides, I don't think the twats that try and nick your fuel wouldn't comprehend what that little ring was for, especially in the dark. they would just pry it open and break it off. |
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 5329 Posts Member #: 140 Proven 200+bhp & Avon Park 05,06,07 Class D 3rd place |
12th Apr, 2011 at 02:07:06pm
time to sell up then and get out of the game mate :) Best 1/4 mile 13.2 seconds @116 mph
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347 Posts Member #: 9075 Senior Member Peterborough |
12th Apr, 2011 at 03:01:18pm
I like mine again, just about. |
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11046 Posts Member #: 965 Post Whore Preston On The Brook |
12th Apr, 2011 at 06:31:57pm
On 12th Apr, 2011 Miniwilliams said:
time to sell up then and get out of the game mate :) You're a chearful chap 
On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be... So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'... On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........ |
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 1137 Posts Member #: 1450 Post Whore Near Paris - France |
12th Apr, 2011 at 06:34:25pm
To sum it up, I'd say they are like beautiful women : they can be real bitches but we still love them (and hate the fact we love them) Rusty by nature
On 23rd Jun, 2008 paul wiginton said:
They said "That sounds rough mate." I said "Cheers it cost me a fortune to make it sound like that!" |
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11046 Posts Member #: 965 Post Whore Preston On The Brook |
13th Apr, 2011 at 09:24:43pm
On 9th Apr, 2011 Sprocket said:
Stainless quick pins. Maybe a little long but that won't matter much. Cheap ish too. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STAINLESS-STEEL-MARI...=item19c3e59253 Ok, so the description of these say the pin is 25mm. Every where else I have looked at these this means the working length, the bit between the ring and the ball, but no, this guy means the overall length! BAC Too bloody short to be of any decent use! So, I have found these instead, and, might actually be a better option. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-6mm-s-s-dr...=item53e00be71b On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be... So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'... On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........ |
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4309 Posts Member #: 1321 Post Whore Wiltshire |
16th Apr, 2011 at 07:31:05pm
Minis are definately shit.
On 7th Oct, 2010 5haneJ said:
yeah I gave it all a good prodding |
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11046 Posts Member #: 965 Post Whore Preston On The Brook |
16th Apr, 2011 at 09:52:17pm
OK. I might have been having a senior moment when I posted this thread. However, after visiting Fast Carl and having a look over a 2000 MPi shell, I now realise that while I might be repairing rot on my Mini, that rot is infact increadibly minor compared to what might have been!
On 26th Oct, 2004 TurboDave16v said:
Is it A-Series only? I think it should be... So when some joey comes on here about how his 16v turbo vauxhall is great compared to ours, he can be given the 'bird'... On 26th Oct, 2004 Tom Fenton said:
Yep I agree with TD........ |
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16540 Posts Member #: 4241 King Gaycharger, butt plug dealer, Sheldon Cooper and a BAC but generally a niceish fella if you dont mind a northerner Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
17th Apr, 2011 at 08:17:37am
Carl's shell isn't that bad. All doable with a few days graft. bMuch etter than mine was! On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it
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