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Robin

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21st Jul 06 at 18:53

i'm trying to get some 7x13" Revolutions, the 5 spoke ones, but they are rare as fook

and the clear lights

i've got the original ones (with Leyland rosette

) BUT, the screws are rounded off and i'm gonna have to take a Black & Decker to the clears to get them off

SVM 286

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21st Jul 06 at 18:58

I'd take a hammer and a good run up to the clears to get those fuckers off as swiftly and destructively as possible mate.

[Edited on 21-07-2006 by SVM 286]

Robin

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21st Jul 06 at 18:59

i'll do it in the morning, with picture evidence

SVM 286

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21st Jul 06 at 18:59

Ahh, you mean Revolution RFXs. They are lovely rims and well suited to Minis.

There's a set on Les Beerling's RS500 in JR's thread about this month's RSOC meet.

[Edited on 21-07-2006 by SVM 286]

SVM 286

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21st Jul 06 at 19:00

quote:
Originally posted by robmarriott
i'll do it in the morning, with picture evidence

Robin

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21st Jul 06 at 19:04

yeah, RFX's, i can only find 12s though

might just settle for 12s and get some retro arches

oh, and i dont need to use tools to get the lights off, they will snap, they're such a crap fit, i'll get my fingers under them and pull

Adam-D

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21st Jul 06 at 19:13

im sorry but there horrible cars
as a toy yes there good but i wouldnt own one, and intend to keep it

it would take a lot of effort time and money to give it what it needs/ deserves

Robin

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21st Jul 06 at 19:15

It is a toy....

flash22

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21st Jul 06 at 19:34

That one clean mini normaly the A pillars/panels rot out as well as the front end around the seems

get it the front wheels off and have a good poke around the A pillars/door Pillars in the arch Make sure there not rotten

rear subframes rot out big style on this age of mini there only £90 to replace if its fooked

used to own a 1275 gt clubman a few years ago what i stripped and rebuilt alas i have no pics

just my 2 pence worth !!

[Edited on 21-07-2006 by flash22]

Robin

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21st Jul 06 at 19:37

cheers Flash

I'll inspect it fully tomorrow

apparently the front floors rot like buggery too

just did an engine number check, and its a genuine metro turbo lump, not just an MPI engine (not that it matters, the compression ratio is the same)

flash22

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21st Jul 06 at 19:43

looks tidy enuff the mg turbo lump is fairly strong as long as you dont fiddle with in a look after them the needels and jets can wear quickly that the only down side. carb rebuilt kits are cheap as chips tho

many moons ago i nearly bought a genuine era turbo with walnut leather the lot ah those were the good old days

[Edited on 21-07-2006 by flash22]

Robin

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21st Jul 06 at 19:47

i've got 10 assorted needles for it

i knew they were sometimes a problem, so i bought some in in advance

ERA's are cool, but a fair wedge these days

SVM 286

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21st Jul 06 at 23:26

They were an even fairer wedge when new Robin.

I remember seeing a brand new metalic green one in one of my local Rover dealers and it was nearly three times the price of the standard Min next to it.

Genuine original Austin Rover Mini convertibles were horrible money new aswell mate.

I think you should deffo go for sportpack rims if you can't get RFXs Rob.

Sam

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21st Jul 06 at 23:30

Is that Red Bull can looking thing the ignition?

Robin

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21st Jul 06 at 23:34

yes, thats a coil Sam

Jim, i have a plan, it involves 8 inches of girth, and 13 inches off Alleycat lattice.

unless i can find some RFXs of course

Sam

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21st Jul 06 at 23:42

Robin

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22nd Jul 06 at 00:27

just got an email from Admiral insurance

they have quoted me on it for limited mileage (1000miles) TPFT, for weekend use only, garaged at night.....

136.31 a year

old cars rock \m/

carnuts

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22nd Jul 06 at 00:59

nice that remind me of mine that i had such good fun i had a 1380 in mine though on 2 mg turbo carbs lol so much fun with the right suspension have you seen the 220bhp turbo mini??

ainsley_brader

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22nd Jul 06 at 01:45

quote:
Originally posted by robmarriott

oh, and even being towed, it handled better than the corsa ever did

Mattss Corsa

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22nd Jul 06 at 06:49

a mini rob? Whats going on man.......

Mattss Corsa

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22nd Jul 06 at 06:58

Whack a Hybusa Engine in it, and turbo that

Little Vik

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22nd Jul 06 at 09:49

I know the vtec lumps go in nicely plus you have the reliability. We had a T plate one for sale at my work and i was desperate to buy it, was
even thinking of part exchanging the rs for it. Minis rock

Rob_Lee

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22nd Jul 06 at 10:18

jealous doesnt begin to summerise my feelings matey!

Top job!

LOVE MINIS!

Robin

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22nd Jul 06 at 11:46

quote:
Originally posted by ainsley_brader

quote:
Originally posted by robmarriott

oh, and even being towed, it handled better than the corsa ever did

what?

it does.

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22nd Jul 06 at 12:21

Hiow many times

the vtrec lump is a fuckign nightmare to get right in a mini

yes its fits, but you have to run 14's and 15's to get the gearing right, which is a nightmare

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