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Hi all,
Just got my first mini and she's great.
I think the ride might take a little getting used to on the road but she should be terrific fun on a track when the weather improves.
I'm not an afficianado, just an enthusiast but it looks like the car has had an official John Cooper 998cc twin carb conversion and also has camber adjustable rear suspension.
It's also running adjustable Gaz shocks and stiffish springs but I don't yet know what poundage.
Amongst the file of paperwork is a printout from a rolling road session last year showing 54bhp but at the moment needs a little tinkering as she overuns a little when switching off.
She really is immaculate inside and out, no rust at all and although she's the smallest car I've ever owned I reckon she could be the most fun.
>>> Edited by custardtart on Thursday 24th February 17:00
>>> Edited by custardtart on Thursday 24th February 17:02
Just got my first mini and she's great.
I think the ride might take a little getting used to on the road but she should be terrific fun on a track when the weather improves.
I'm not an afficianado, just an enthusiast but it looks like the car has had an official John Cooper 998cc twin carb conversion and also has camber adjustable rear suspension.
It's also running adjustable Gaz shocks and stiffish springs but I don't yet know what poundage.
Amongst the file of paperwork is a printout from a rolling road session last year showing 54bhp but at the moment needs a little tinkering as she overuns a little when switching off.
She really is immaculate inside and out, no rust at all and although she's the smallest car I've ever owned I reckon she could be the most fun.
>>> Edited by custardtart on Thursday 24th February 17:00
>>> Edited by custardtart on Thursday 24th February 17:02
It's run by www.motorsport-events.com and costs £100. The do the days at Keevil as well which isn't too far from you either.
I thought Hullavington might be ideal for a car like a mini rather than a big power circuit.
If you plan to go then you're welcome for a passenger ride.
I thought Hullavington might be ideal for a car like a mini rather than a big power circuit.
If you plan to go then you're welcome for a passenger ride.
Thanks for the nice comments everyone. We took her on a 200 mile drive yesterday from where I live in Brighton to Leeds Castle and back via Dover and Beachy Head.
The car was sooo much fun it made me realise just how dull modern cars have become. We did have to call out the AA to fix the closed points on the Lucas distributor,but we still had big smiles on our faces at the end of a long day. Need to put together an emergency tool kit though.
It was also great to be part of the mini family, you lot are so friendly, waving and flashing lights at each other - particulary the cream one with a Brighton Mini Owners sticker in the back window.
Spent a few hours this afternoon sorting out a few squeeks but looking forward to our next adventure.
PS. Does anyone good places for mini spares and accessories in the Brighton area.
The car was sooo much fun it made me realise just how dull modern cars have become. We did have to call out the AA to fix the closed points on the Lucas distributor,but we still had big smiles on our faces at the end of a long day. Need to put together an emergency tool kit though.
It was also great to be part of the mini family, you lot are so friendly, waving and flashing lights at each other - particulary the cream one with a Brighton Mini Owners sticker in the back window.
Spent a few hours this afternoon sorting out a few squeeks but looking forward to our next adventure.
PS. Does anyone good places for mini spares and accessories in the Brighton area.
MR2Mike said:
We did have to call out the AA to fix the closed points on the Lucas distributor,but we still had big smiles on our faces at the end of a long day.
I'm surprised they still had points on a G plated car! I would recommend your first upgrade be some form of electronic igntion, the Aldon Ignitor is a very neat little unit that fits entirely inside the distributor.
Upgrades - Oh dear, here we go. Takes deep breath and holds on to wallet.
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