Mini Specialist Needed In North East

Mini Specialist Needed In North East

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Widgetman

Original Poster:

14 posts

98 months

Thursday 27th October 2016
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Hi Guys

Just looking for any recommendations for a really good mini specialist In the North East as I am looking to get some works done and not sure who to go to.

Any suggestions greatly received.

Tyke

250 posts

263 months

Tuesday 8th November 2016
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Mad 4 Mini in Leeds. Great service at reasonable rates.

stevedrummie

157 posts

194 months

Wednesday 9th November 2016
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Sterling at Stockton are Independant MINI and BMW specialist, Nick there looks after our MINI and is excellent , located near the BMW main dealer...

GT3cs

1,230 posts

248 months

Saturday 15th June
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Is mad4mini in Leeds still the go to place ? Are there any similar specialist out there that come recommended ?

Jamescrs

4,821 posts

72 months

Sunday 7th July
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GT3cs said:
Is mad4mini in Leeds still the go to place ? Are there any similar specialist out there that come recommended ?
I used them just this week for my R53, had a fair bit of work done but I also take the wife's Mini Countryman there for routine servicing and MOT's, I recommend them highly. Will certainly be back again.

GT3cs

1,230 posts

248 months

Tuesday 16th July
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Yeah mines there now ,Thanks -

TameRacingDriver

18,408 posts

279 months

Sunday 21st July
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Just wondering if there are any up in the Newcastle-ish area if anyone knows?

GT3cs

1,230 posts

248 months

Thursday 25th July
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I’m 30miles north of Newcastle and Mad4Mini were the best I could come up with for experience locally . If it’s just rountine servicing I think there’s probably a few closer .

TameRacingDriver

18,408 posts

279 months

Thursday 25th July
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GT3cs said:
I’m 30miles north of Newcastle and Mad4Mini were the best I could come up with for experience locally . If it’s just rountine servicing I think there’s probably a few closer .
Thanks mate, yeah it was more for someone to do modifications, I just use my local garage for servicing.

E-bmw

9,927 posts

159 months

Thursday 25th July
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TameRacingDriver said:
Thanks mate, yeah it was more for someone to do modifications, I just use my local garage for servicing.
What sort of modifications?

It can make a big difference as to where to recommend.

TameRacingDriver

18,408 posts

279 months

Thursday 25th July
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E-bmw said:
What sort of modifications?

It can make a big difference as to where to recommend.
Mainly suspension, alignment, that sort of thing. Plenty of decent places for things like remaps.

I used to use AK Automotive for my MX5s but the range of things they're offering seem to be going down and they seem more into the second hand parts / scrap business these days.

E-bmw

9,927 posts

159 months

Friday 26th July
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TameRacingDriver said:
E-bmw said:
What sort of modifications?

It can make a big difference as to where to recommend.
Mainly suspension, alignment, that sort of thing. Plenty of decent places for things like remaps.

I used to use AK Automotive for my MX5s but the range of things they're offering seem to be going down and they seem more into the second hand parts / scrap business these days.
Suspension etc I wouldn't think to use a Mini specialist, rather a suspension specialist.

Remaps I would only use Bigfish in Stokesley for a Mini.

TameRacingDriver

18,408 posts

279 months

Friday 26th July
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E-bmw said:
Suspension etc I wouldn't think to use a Mini specialist, rather a suspension specialist.

Remaps I would only use Bigfish in Stokesley for a Mini.
Do you know of any suspension specialists in the Newcastle area by any chance?

E-bmw

9,927 posts

159 months

Friday 26th July
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TameRacingDriver said:
E-bmw said:
Suspension etc I wouldn't think to use a Mini specialist, rather a suspension specialist.

Remaps I would only use Bigfish in Stokesley for a Mini.
Do you know of any suspension specialists in the Newcastle area by any chance?
Sorry, I don't I'm affraid.

GT3cs

1,230 posts

248 months

Wednesday 14th August
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So the Clubvan is back and very happy with the service . All front suspension , bushes , bearings , springs replaced. Subframe shot blasted and powder coated . Rear springs , shocks , discs , pads , calipers replaced . Full service , Lamda sensor , couple of pipes replaced , new high level brake light and some other bits and pieces . Sits nice now slightly lowered . Need to decide if going to the bother of fitting the Rotiforms . Will need spigot rings for hubs and I think adapter studs . Opinions ?

Pictures don’t appear to be uploading for some reason ?



Edited by GT3cs on Wednesday 14th August 12:52


Edited by GT3cs on Wednesday 14th August 12:54

DaveyBoyWonder

2,712 posts

181 months

Wednesday 18th September
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Don't know if this is any help but theres a place in Yarm that is top notch: https://www.minicustomsmotorsport.co.uk/