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Post by jb on Jan 5, 2009 18:15:18 GMT 1
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Post by jb on Feb 15, 2009 22:53:51 GMT 1
It's been awhile since anything has happened here, so I'll give a small update. Basically we're waiting until the dormer is done on the house and the garage is extended before we get any large jobs done. However Dad is itching to get started (as am I) so he had to get underneath to check it out. He found that although there is some rust underneath, it's all solid and has been waxoyled for it's entire life basically. So we're chuffed. Dad tidied up the sills and then painted them with something, I can't remember lol. PICS!   |
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Post by jb on Mar 8, 2009 17:13:46 GMT 1
Well we were at malvern today, saw the south wales minis stand looking good guys, didn't notice any of your guys around though, you must've been hunting out bargains  We were hoping to find lots of stuff and come away with some goodies, but nothing really took our fancy, or we knew it was cheaper to buy it online anyway. So all we came away with was some nice chrome rounded wing mirrors. Bit of a disappointment, but nevermind, just means we've decided to put in an order to minisport or other such places n get some nice shiny parts sent our way  Pics of new wing mirrors when dad takes pic, or I do next weekend. edit : New wheels ordered. 12 x 6 Deep Dish effect MWS Superlights Probably order a Maniflow 2" Twin Upswept Centre Exit Stainless Steel Exhaust soon too |
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Post by jb on Mar 15, 2009 14:11:27 GMT 1
Removed Grille  Removed doorcards  Getting ready for sorting out rust at bottom of doors, some on A panel and little bit on the front. Hopefully get it all done over next month, and she'll be good for a year or two. Also, wing mirrors have arrived, wheels are on the way, arches will be ordered soon. Enquired about exhaust system. Getting things rolling finally  |
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Post by dai9fxey on Mar 15, 2009 21:10:55 GMT 1
Glad to see that you're getting stuck in with the project JB. You'll be on the road before you realise it. Let's hope we have a nice long dry summer.  |
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Post by jb on Mar 15, 2009 21:19:04 GMT 1
Fingers crossed, can't wait |
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Post by jb on Mar 17, 2009 21:33:42 GMT 1
Update : Dad informs me that he has ordered a Stage 1 kit with exhaust. I presume from somerford minis and I presume it's a 2" twin DTM from maniflow kit. Will get more details off him soon lol
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Post by irish on Mar 17, 2009 21:37:25 GMT 1
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Post by jb on Mar 19, 2009 19:28:21 GMT 1
Okay so a full list of things waiting to go on the car after the rust is patched up. 6x12 Deep Dish effect Wheels Sportspack Arches 2" Twin DTM exhaust + manifold Stage 1 Kit Chrome Wing Mirrors Things left to order/sort out : Fuses and fuse box, need some reliability from them! lol Front indicator Rear lamp gasket thingy New headlamps Eventually: Spot lamps Possibly: New bumpers Wow I didn't realise we'd got so much on the way ! |
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Post by jb on Mar 19, 2009 20:28:50 GMT 1
thats why dad is now broke but happy, can t say the same about the missus a.k.a. jb jnrs mum
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Post by jb on Mar 19, 2009 20:53:41 GMT 1
She's getting a dormer, what more could she want? lol
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Post by jb on Mar 19, 2009 21:40:09 GMT 1
the answer to that is too long for this post
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Post by dai9fxey on Mar 19, 2009 21:46:33 GMT 1
She's getting a dormer, what more could she want? lol jnr I'd be well happy with a Dormer.  |
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Post by jb on Mar 20, 2009 19:24:42 GMT 1
 Anyone wanna guess what's in this box? .... .... ...  Exhaust system and stage 1 kit? Methinkso! |
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Post by ljonez on Mar 20, 2009 19:32:51 GMT 1
nice set up, whats that thing that looks like a bit of black pipe?
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Post by jb on Mar 20, 2009 19:35:31 GMT 1
I wish I knew lol, I'd ask dad but I'm in uni, so hopefully he'll come along and tell us soon! lol
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Post by bigron666 on Mar 20, 2009 19:41:05 GMT 1
stunning exhaust for a stunning mini !! gunna sound awesome!!
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Post by jb on Mar 20, 2009 20:01:47 GMT 1
jb senior here , bit of black pipe is 5/8" heater hose supplied by somerford for the inlet manifold. does look like its fixed to the front pipe in picture mind! good delivery from them and only £9 bargain
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Post by jjitaljob on Mar 21, 2009 22:41:41 GMT 1
word of warning it is much less hassle to go without the heated inlet manifold as it doesnt help when enigne warm for obvious reasons.. no one i know has used the heated manifold waterway. i used the hole to run my fuel breather return from carb to inner wing vacuum cylinder |
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Post by ljonez on Mar 21, 2009 22:59:31 GMT 1
got to agree with jjitaljob
what you really want is air going in to the engine as cold as posible.
when air is cold its denser which gives more power for the same volume, hence the reason for cold air feeds etc and for inter coolers on turbos.
basicly cold air good, hot air bad
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