ljonez
turbo
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Post by ljonez on May 20, 2010 22:56:52 GMT 1
It's a Sportspack so sadly rust is never far away.  Doing a fine job by the way.  got to agree with that these late minis are terrible for rust. sounds like your making good progress |
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Post by timsmini on Sept 6, 2010 13:55:20 GMT 1
wooo hoooo drivers side finished  |
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sebz
1380cc
[F4:746745479]
Posts: 1,099
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Post by sebz on Sept 6, 2010 19:03:45 GMT 1
Looks a bit like ours did! ....But its better now! ;D ;D
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Post by Custard on Sept 10, 2010 22:10:36 GMT 1
Nice one Tim , i really need to learn to weld |
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Post by timsmini on Sept 10, 2010 22:21:06 GMT 1
mines self taught
if it's a crap weld grind it back and start again
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Post by timsmini on Sept 12, 2010 21:37:01 GMT 1
Turned car around today to tackle passenger side and found only 2 x 1 inch holes in the inner sill and that's all ;D ;D Inside boot needs a small plate around the subframe mount  so I've decided to remove the subframe and give it a good clean while I'm at it |
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Post by dai9fxey on Sept 12, 2010 21:48:09 GMT 1
Happy days.  It's worth getting the subby off and checking the mounting panel. At least then you know the back end is spot on. Won't be long before the paint goes on. |
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Post by timsmini on Sept 12, 2010 22:00:14 GMT 1
got to start saving money for the paint job now  got a few more jobs to do before the paint  |
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Post by jackdaw on Sept 13, 2010 8:10:02 GMT 1
No need to paint it Tim, just leave it ouside in the rain for a week! ;D ;D  ;D |
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Post by coedy on Sept 13, 2010 17:05:17 GMT 1
wheeeey, good news! ;D
Same colour? Its a nice change from the norm. Hardly ever see them that colour!
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Post by timsmini on Sept 14, 2010 18:16:53 GMT 1
yes same colour wouldn't change that |
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Post by timsmini on Dec 17, 2010 18:39:34 GMT 1
Rear sub frame knackered Not sure if it's repairable  I will get some pics up later to see what you think |
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Post by jackdaw on Dec 20, 2010 16:45:09 GMT 1
Good old "Tinworm" !!!!!!! Couple of baked bean tins will sort it !!!!  ;D |
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Post by coedy on Dec 20, 2010 17:18:52 GMT 1
Looks solid other than those parts... (although those are some pretty big holes..)
Taken a wire brush to the rest of it yet?
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Post by timsmini on Dec 20, 2010 17:25:44 GMT 1
the rest of it is solid
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Post by gar1380 on Dec 20, 2010 17:35:03 GMT 1
not 100% sure but i think m.o.t people dont pass welded subframes any more |
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Post by timsmini on Dec 20, 2010 17:43:36 GMT 1
the holes are out of sight.
I didn't see them till I took the frame off
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Post by coedy on Dec 20, 2010 18:24:44 GMT 1
Tbh, provided its a nice enough weld and you grind it back flush before giving it a coat of stonechip or something (paint the whole thing though) then there's nothing to arise suspicions..
If it were me and I was confident I could make it nice and strong and look presentable afterwards, I'd patch it. especially if its solid elsewhere.
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Post by jackdaw on Dec 20, 2010 19:18:59 GMT 1
not 100% sure but i think m.o.t people dont pass welded subframes any more Its down to the discretion of the individual MOT Inspector. If you can prove to him that the welded repair is in fact stronger or more substantial than what was there originally, he should accept it for the MOT. Unfortunately once you start 'argueing' with the MOT guy tho, it normally means your car has failed no matter what condition its in! |
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Post by dai9fxey on Dec 20, 2010 19:50:51 GMT 1
Agree with the Coed.
The repairs needed will be out of sight when the subby is fitted and as long as the whole subframe is rubbed down and painted to look the same then the repair will not stand out.
The MOT testers "Corrosion Assessment Tool" cannot reach the repaired area.
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