hi, i noticed that the mini miglia race cars do not have a rear valance on them, i just wondered if anyone has done this to a mini they use on the road. and also would this be easy to do
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ash,
Rear Valance
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, Jul 13 2008 06:56 PM
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Posted 13 July 2008 - 06:56 PM
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Posted 13 July 2008 - 06:59 PM
Technically you don't need a valance for an MOT but if there are any sharp edges it will fail!
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Posted 13 July 2008 - 07:27 PM
ok, thanks, anyone got any pics
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Posted 13 July 2008 - 08:12 PM
wouldn that look silly.. you could see the subby..
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Posted 13 July 2008 - 08:30 PM
Yeah it does look random there are a load of pics from previous posts, found some while searching upon FG rear valances t'other day.
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Posted 13 July 2008 - 08:31 PM
yeh but i thought if you paint your subby then it would look really nice
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Posted 14 July 2008 - 02:33 PM
ive done mine and it looks wicked imo as you can see the subbie and my rear anti roll bar. Ive also falt floored the boot so it looks nice and flat underneath. The car as we speak is still being worked on and ive been meaning to take some pics but it does look awesome
here are some pics of my mate darrens car tho to give you an idea
here are some pics of my mate darrens car tho to give you an idea
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Posted 14 July 2008 - 02:56 PM
I dont mine the look of no rear valance.
however sometime i like the look of them on.
what i have been looking to do is to produce a cf valence that uses the bumper mounting bolts to attach.
however sometime i like the look of them on.
what i have been looking to do is to produce a cf valence that uses the bumper mounting bolts to attach.
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Posted 07 August 2008 - 04:12 PM
ok thanks.
just another quick question, how would i go about cutting the Rear valance off. but keeping the bumper holes
just another quick question, how would i go about cutting the Rear valance off. but keeping the bumper holes
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Posted 07 August 2008 - 04:17 PM
The easiest way to do it would be to trim the valance using a grinder about 1 cm below the bumper lip. Then pop a rubber trim along the remaining metal in order to keep the MOT man happy. You wont see the lip under the bumper. Hey presto! Quick and easy job. Paint the exposed metal once it is cut though or else it will rust. A small brush will do. 
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Posted 07 August 2008 - 04:20 PM
thanks, will have to do that soon as i have found some holes in mine now
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Posted 10 August 2008 - 01:04 PM
just another quick question, is there any disadvantages or problem with haveing no rear valance. sorry
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Posted 11 August 2008 - 11:49 AM
not really but more welding and panels needed if you dont like the looks of it
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Posted 11 August 2008 - 12:01 PM
i dont like it that way,suits a rear valance
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