Mini Equinox spi 96
Discussion
I have not seen the clear ones in the flesh yet but i will have both sets so can make my mind up when i next see it.
Really looking forward to it and glad i will have it as my Cerbera just seems to keep throwing up problems for me so at least i will have a wee toy to kick around in when the sun is back out
The only little update is the wood and pickett arches are with my mate so very little to do now.
He did have a little mishap with the car, he slipped on a spanner on the workshop floor and bent the door back on the wing before the hold back was fitted and dented it, He is getting one of his mates a dent master to come in and fix it to save him rubbing it back and filling it.
Not long now, can any one recommend a fitted cover for out door use, It will be in a barn plenty of air movement but want something substantial as its not quite as good as a heated garage.
Really looking forward to it and glad i will have it as my Cerbera just seems to keep throwing up problems for me so at least i will have a wee toy to kick around in when the sun is back out
The only little update is the wood and pickett arches are with my mate so very little to do now.
He did have a little mishap with the car, he slipped on a spanner on the workshop floor and bent the door back on the wing before the hold back was fitted and dented it, He is getting one of his mates a dent master to come in and fix it to save him rubbing it back and filling it.
Not long now, can any one recommend a fitted cover for out door use, It will be in a barn plenty of air movement but want something substantial as its not quite as good as a heated garage.
Edited by scotty_d on Saturday 14th December 23:07
To give you an idea of the 10s/arches/MK2 lights combo:
I know I'm harping on it about it (and I don't wish to sound mean) but there are so many Minis around with a real mish/mash of styles and odd parts nailed on; yours is just a couple of tiny tweaks away from looking really classy.
I know I'm harping on it about it (and I don't wish to sound mean) but there are so many Minis around with a real mish/mash of styles and odd parts nailed on; yours is just a couple of tiny tweaks away from looking really classy.
vx220 said:
GC8 said:
Im not keen on the 10" wheels and Id prefer 13"s on a modern Mini. Am I alone in this?
Unfortunately not
Would I fit 13" wheels to an original disc braked 10" wheel Mini? No! Of course not, but Id happily fit them to a 12" car.
I think the sidewall is too thin on a 175/50/13 as someone said above, some minis are a mix of styles, I think 13s are too modern a look. Keep them classic, no bodykits, 12" wheels leave just enough profile to make it work, and give access to bigger brakes and better tyres.
13" wheels and tyres are big, heavy, prematurely wear bearings/balljoints etc. They give a lumpy ride, cost more and look too modern.
13" wheels and tyres are big, heavy, prematurely wear bearings/balljoints etc. They give a lumpy ride, cost more and look too modern.
I think the sidewall is too thin on a 175/50/13 as someone said above, some minis are a mix of styles, I think 13s are too modern a look. Keep them classic, no bodykits, 12" wheels leave just enough profile to make it work, and give access to bigger brakes and better tyres.
13" wheels and tyres are big, heavy, prematurely wear bearings/balljoints etc. They give a lumpy ride, cost more and look too modern.
13" wheels and tyres are big, heavy, prematurely wear bearings/balljoints etc. They give a lumpy ride, cost more and look too modern.
GC8 said:
Really!? I wonder if I should buy cheap Mini whilst I still can...
My thinking exactly, how I made my man maths work. A clutch for a mini about £100, clutch and slave for my cerbera close to £1000 It does make sense and the prices only seem to be heading north after talking with my mates who have been in to them 10-15 years now.
scotty_d said:
My thinking exactly, how I made my man maths work. A clutch for a mini about £100, clutch and slave for my cerbera close to £1000
It does make sense and the prices only seem to be heading north after talking with my mates who have been in to them 10-15 years now.
Agree I paid £1600 for my MINI 5 years ago it was a good deal at the time and I have done some work but it would be worth £3k with ease now. It does make sense and the prices only seem to be heading north after talking with my mates who have been in to them 10-15 years now.
With regards to this MINI certainly go for the Mk2 rear lights at a minimum those clear rear lights look terrible I would not even fit them to my own chav tastic example!
Also with regards to cover I used something similar to this (purchased 3 years ago) I got off ebay for £50
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Austin-Mini-Outd...
It did the job quite well and held up for 3 years sat on the drive it is tired now though however so will probably look at replacing it with another one.
The cheap £20 covers are pretty s
t to be honest...Edited by greggy50 on Tuesday 17th December 15:11
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