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seahuston

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15th Nov, 2013 at 04:10:24pm

Hi All,

Just posted in the 998 section but I think I should also introduce myself. I've lurked on the boards a bit but decided that I'd start a thread of my thoughts as my turbo build gets started.

I'm located in New Hampshire, USA and have a Mini 1000, left hand drive. There aren't many of these in The States and especially not in the Northeast, most are in California. I love the car and have tons of fun driving it but I mostly like it as a project.

I work as a manufacturing engineer for a large machining company. Our major products are complex impellers and pump parts. My group focuses on titanium and aluminum impellers for the diesel turbo charger industry (thus the reason I want to turbo my Mini)

I've got a lot of experience in CNC machining and would be happy to lend a hand to those with questions and even make a few one-offs if people have some special projects. I always like making parts as it always tests and builds my skills.

Thanks all, I'm looking forward to being an active member


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Rob Gavin

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15th Nov, 2013 at 04:25:44pm

Welcome to TM!

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Carlos Fandango

Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex

15th Nov, 2013 at 04:38:04pm

Welcome!

I like the 12" cosmics, unusual.

On 28th Aug, 2011 Kean said:
At the risk of being sigged...

Joe, do you have a photo of your tool?



http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.p...9064&lastpost=1

https://joe1977.imgbb.com/



apbellamy

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Rotherham, South Yorkshire

15th Nov, 2013 at 05:01:32pm

How do. Sounds like you'll fit right in.

On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it

*hehe!*

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15th Nov, 2013 at 05:16:51pm

A very warm welcome!

Jawd

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15th Nov, 2013 at 06:18:08pm

Hi there
That's almost a gun I think

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seahuston

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15th Nov, 2013 at 06:47:07pm




On 15th Nov, 2013 Joe C said:
Welcome!

I like the 12" cosmics, unusual.


Not sure on the history or source with these wheels (they came with it) but they in fact one step bigger @ 13". I don't have much opinion on them, I think they might be a bit ricer/tuner for the Mini but they are pretty unique

apbellamy

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Rotherham, South Yorkshire

15th Nov, 2013 at 06:49:27pm

Daft question, but it looks very much right hand drive in that pic. Did you convert it?

On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it

*hehe!*

evad1980

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15th Nov, 2013 at 07:05:35pm

Greetings... Looks right hand to me too..


seahuston

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15th Nov, 2013 at 09:13:18pm

My mistake! I meant right hand drive!

For some reason I can never keep straight which one is "standard." That and I'm not so great with my rights and my lefts

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15th Nov, 2013 at 09:41:06pm

Welcome,

maybe you should put a big L on your left shoe and a big R on your right shoe,lol


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15th Nov, 2013 at 09:54:53pm

Welcome. Not a huge fan of your roof spoiler but each to their own *wink* lol

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evad1980

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15th Nov, 2013 at 10:19:25pm

Ahh.. You meant the other left!!!


colas

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19th Nov, 2013 at 07:42:05pm

Hello.

Edited by colas on 19th Nov, 2013.


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20th Nov, 2013 at 08:56:35am

Welcome to TM

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20th Nov, 2013 at 01:00:45pm

Welcome

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20th Nov, 2013 at 01:09:15pm

welcome!

bamptini

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22nd Nov, 2013 at 02:01:30pm

HI,

Mini looks good. I wokr with a few people in the US, most are Austin Raleigh based but none from New Hampshire.

Im just staring on my mini project, so trying to amke all the friends I can, never know when you will need help.

If there is anything you need from this side of the pond let me know. Ive little experience with Minis so not sure how much help I can be but you never know.

Thanks
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