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[johnR]

Great build - but it looks as though the sport is proving an expensive business for you! What would you say an average year would cost for someone wanting to start?
JohnR

[warning634]

So a few weeks ago we took part in the L'etacq attack rally, only 8 stages which were changed after 2 runs, it was very relaxed 😎 and great fun.

We ended up 17th overall and we won our class, the mini ran like clock work.

Here are a few clips for you to enjoy


https://youtu.be/TUPC4xhzd-Y

https://youtu.be/4JJKPsshwes

[Grant 111]

Great videos, the mini looked and sounded brilliant.

[warning634]

Thanks very much 😀

Great videos, the mini looked and sounded brilliant.

[warning634]

Hi Guys

 

Well its just over a month away until the Jersey Rally.  Pretty much every thing is all in order, but you always find work to do on mini's

 

I really noticed how bloody hot the exhaust tunnel was getting, so I have fitted a heat shroud which clamps onto the exhaust, so I hope that will soak up some of the heat.

 

I have also removed the steel rear boot and fitted a single skin carbon one and I have ordered some carbon/Kevlar door cards, which have the inserts cut in, so you can fit carbon levers directly onto the door latch.  So they should be down in 3 weeks along with some new DSN retro door handles.  6 Avon Cr6ZZ will also be ordered once my money comes in from a sponsor.

 

Fingers crossed we have ironed out any niggles, as we had no issues in our last event in July.

 

Oh does anyone know if the whole photobucket thing has been resolved, as I'm wondering how to link/show pictures.

 

Cheers

 

Kev

[Northernpower]

Hi Guys

 

Well its just over a month away until the Jersey Rally.  Pretty much every thing is all in order, but you always find work to do on mini's

 

I really noticed how bloody hot the exhaust tunnel was getting, so I have fitted a heat shroud which clamps onto the exhaust, so I hope that will soak up some of the heat.

 

I have also removed the steel rear boot and fitted a single skin carbon one and I have ordered some carbon/Kevlar door cards, which have the inserts cut in, so you can fit carbon levers directly onto the door latch.  So they should be down in 3 weeks along with some new DSN retro door handles.  6 Avon Cr6ZZ will also be ordered once my money comes in from a sponsor.

 

Fingers crossed we have ironed out any niggles, as we had no issues in our last event in July.

 

Oh does anyone know if the whole photobucket thing has been resolved, as I'm wondering how to link/show pictures.

 

Cheers

 

Kev

From what I understand photobucket works at the moment but its not a long term solution. Like a lot of others I'm using imgur and I must say its a lot better and a lot faster.

Edited by Northernpower, 07 September 2017 - 01:31 PM.

[warning634]

Hi guys

Well its been a while.

Our last rally did not go quite to plan 😜 we put the mini on its side, backwards down a tight lane, while bouncing off the banks. Which put an end to that rally!

But fear not, repairs have started, parts have all been ordered and its going to the bodyshop in a weeks time.

[rich_959]

Ouch! Love this car - hope it's back up and racing again soon.

[jonny f]

Oh dear!

Glad youre going to repair it.

[rally1380]

Driver - It was a late call by the Nav.

 

Nav. - The Driver didn't listen

 

 

In all seriousness though, the main thing is everyone is ok and although it's a real shame, it does look as if it's a fairly straight forward fix.

 

I'm assuming the cage hasn't been damaged or touched at all?

 

Got the in car footage?

[warning634]

^{Driver - It was a late call by the Nav.}

 

^{Nav. - The Driver didn't listen}

 

 

^{In all seriousness though, the main thing is everyone is ok and although it's a real shame, it does look as if it's a fairly straight forward fix.}

 

^{I'm assuming the cage hasn't been damaged or touched at all?}

 

^{Got the in car footage?}

 

^{Here you go.}

 

 

^{https://youtu.be/PK70NimxxPA}

[Pistonbroke66]

Looks like it just got a wiggle on some uneven surface.

Glad everyone is ok and good luck with the rebuild.

[rally1380]

 

^{Driver - It was a late call by the Nav.}

 

^{Nav. - The Driver didn't listen}

 

 

^{In all seriousness though, the main thing is everyone is ok and although it's a real shame, it does look as if it's a fairly straight forward fix.}

 

^{I'm assuming the cage hasn't been damaged or touched at all?}

 

^{Got the in car footage?}

 

^{Here you go.}

 

 

^{https://youtu.be/PK70NimxxPA}

 

 

that really is just bad luck eh.......... if in doubt, blame the nav.  Low sun couldn't have helped mind.

[warning634]

Hi guys

Right then so lots of things going on, motor has been pulled and front subframe, pretty much every thing on the left hand side (and right side) has been changed, tie bars, bottom arms, hub, flexible brake lines, shock absorber, front subframe, steering rack, track rod ends, track rod arms etc etc







Also while the engine was out I decided to swap the old jack knight lsd to a much more modern MED NXG lsd, however once stripped down I also noticed that the pinion was pitted so a new crownwheel and pinion was also ordered from MED







I also took the time to rebuild the rod change, fitted a new rod and linkage stabilizer, rear bushes and upgraded the mounts to pilot ones to reduce the flex, I also installed the mini spares spring change.





Some nice new titanium bolts have been fitted 😊







And lastly on Saturday the mini was taken to the body shop



So it wont be too long and it will be all back together and better then before

Cheers

Kev

Edited by warning634, 27 February 2018 - 10:11 AM.

[warning634]

So things are moving along at the bodyshop, these are from a few weeks back.









And the other great thing is Im completely overhauling my garage, painted the floor and walls, and Im ordering a this lot with a corner section 😊

https://www.workshop.../APMSSTACK01SS/