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[sonikk4]

Liking the suspension and brakes and its nice to see another clubbie with its original carpet clips fitted to the inner sills.

[craig 1010cc]

That looks ace. Wheel wise, I'm hoping its 1275 GT 10's

[minidream94]

ahh sod a poscard, i say dunlop d1's? say im right

Loving the estate mate, im curently restoring one but going nowhere fast with mine as im a poor student

[longtimenomini]

keep guessing.........otherwise am gonna eat the midget gem.

Ok another teaser...some of you may recognise my old car - Silver ERA Turbo, with lots of trick and bespoke parts, including a SOLID SILVER front badge and Id plaque made by a jeweller.....well, if you liked that just wait and see whats coming....

[longtimenomini]

ok a few pics.....

sorry couldnt resist



new filter and housing



old bits



plumbed in servo

[longtimenomini]

new wheels ..... think tyre profiles are a little too thin tho


















mmmmm midget gems calling NOM NOM

[icedaddyuk]

Did you buy this kit but with the adjustable dampers? http://www.minisport..._SUSCKIT04.html

Is it any good? Been thinking of upgrading my suspension with it.

[Pitcrew6464]

i love this project by far the best estate around love the side panels!

[longtimenomini]

Did you buy this kit but with the adjustable dampers? http://www.minisport..._SUSCKIT04.html

Is it any good? Been thinking of upgrading my suspension with it.

yes similar...mine has Gaz shocks

to be honest the rear camber plates were not very good and i have replaced them already and i should have bought adjustable bottom arms...so learn as you go

thats what this forums all about

[longtimenomini]

i love this project by far the best estate around love the side panels!

thanks

[MGBailey007]

thats not a big project your doing good very nice breaks and wheels

[matthew_leech]

not too dis-similar to my estate! looking very nice nice! any more recent pictures???

[longtimenomini]

sorry for MIA ....mini had to be pressed into winter service, so.....

I sold the reverse rims

bought some 12 " steelies and bought some snow tyres ....er, not working out as planned

and got these beauties


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[longtimenomini]

oh managed to get loud bang on suspension fixed....

turned out the 1 year old Gaz shock went belly up .... Gaz repaired under warranty

[longtimenomini]

and new bespoke badges....