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[Ace Alex]

You have a different car everytime Jordie!

The electrical problem is fixed! It's a Mini so you never know!

The problem turned out to be the multi-plug socket on the left-hand side of the engine compartment earth location. I can now drive it with the lights on!!

Edited by Pedal Pusher, 16 March 2012 - 09:08 PM.

[xrocketengineer]

Glad to know that you got it sorted. You have very nice collection of Mini's, so enjoy them.

[ZEBERDEE]

Really like the Almond green MPI want one myself !
I had the same problem with my earth connector this week had one bright headlight and one dim also the indicator lit ???
Got it sorted yesterday

[Ace Alex]

Thanks ZEBERDEE. Yeah, the almond green is not a common colour. It's part of the retro themed versions styled on the 60's models.

That electrical problem was frustrating! The problem you have described with your Cooper sounds very similar, glad you got it sorted.

With the eletrical problem solved, I took the supercharged Cooper Sport out for a drive on Sunday. Obviously, with a wash a clean prior to a sunny afternoon drive.

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Test fitted a 13x7 superlight anthracite alloy.......think I prefer the standard Rover alloy?!

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Edited by Pedal Pusher, 23 March 2012 - 08:28 PM.

[benjib1990]

gotta have some dish!

[Ace Alex]

Yeah, you gotta have some dish! Cheers!

The clear rear lamps have now been changed back to standard. The idle air control valve needs relocating to correct the high idle. The supercharger makes a difference!

Alex.

Edited by Pedal Pusher, 20 April 2012 - 10:56 PM.

[joeyfinneran]

what size are the aches on the pickup ? cut miglias ?

[anthonysjb]

My 1998 Rover Mini Cooper Sportspack 1275cc Mpi. Sold in August 2010.

The Tahiti Blue 1998 Rover Mini Cooper 1275cc Mpi was purchased March 2008 for �900. It came with 58K miles and 4 previous owners including 3 months MOT and 6 months TAX. The main purpose for this car was to become my new daily driver to reduce the mileage and damage on my Almond Green 1997 Rover Mini Cooper.

The Tahiti Blue pearlescent paint finish cost an additional �265.
The Webasto electric sunroof cost a further �795.
The Sports pack kit that included 6x13 inch wheels and arches totalled �795.
The car was fitted with light stone beige Monaco interior.




The engine and gearbox was rebuilt by Green and Whites due a previous owner or a specialist making an ass out of the engine rebuild! The modifications included a stage 2 Maniflow LCB and stainless steel big bore exhaust, wavy grille with quick release grille buttons, over-riders and refurbished 7x13 super light alloys wrapped in Yokohama 175/50/13 A539 tyres.

I built a Mini model to replicate this particular Mini Cooper as shown in the photographs above using a standard Corgi model as pictured beside the modified version.

Alex.

Hi mate, what pack did you get to make it like a Sportspack? Considering purchasing it for mine.

Cheers.

[Ace Alex]

Can a forum moderator please move this topic to the section titled, 'Any Other Projects'?

 

Don't know if this is worth updating? There's plenty more interesting topics to read on this forum!  Anyway, a new addition was purchased in March 2013. A 1972 Austin Mini van.

 

1972 Austin Mini van

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We have purchased the following parts:

 

• Mountney 12 inch steering wheel (now fitted)


• Engine weather shield


• Washer bottle


• New door mirrors to replace useless bullet mirrors as pictured above (now fitted)


• Vented petrol cap (now fitted)

Parts to purchase:

 

• OEW reverse wheels or some 10x6 alloys


• Wood & Pickett style arches


• Front seats

Thanks for reading this rubbish!

 

Alex

Edited by Pedal Pusher, 01 August 2013 - 10:02 PM.

[ShaunaFTW]

Oh my life, why did you sell that pick up? it was lovely! Very jealous of your van too! You are very lucky to have such a nice collection :) 

[Ace Alex]

Oh my life, why did you sell that pick up? it was lovely! Very jealous of your van too! You are very lucky to have such a nice collection :) 

 

Thanks.   The pickup was nice, fast and noisy! It was fun to own at the time. I had just sold my Clubby GT and had a pocket full of cash!  I had too many Mini's and my Mpi Mini was more practical for everyday use. 

[ShaunaFTW]

Ahhhh you sold a gt too? For mips, crazy fool! Can never have too many minis

[jamesmpi]

 
Don't know if this is worth updating? There's plenty more interesting topics to read on this forum!  
 
Alex

Because when you make purchases as lovely as your new van, everyone needs to know about it

Edited by jamesmpi, 03 August 2013 - 05:05 PM.

[Ace Alex]

Thanks 'jamesmpi'. It's not a restoration project therefore it doesn't require a thread I suppose!

 

A few alterations have been made to the van. First off...it passed the MOT with no advisories!

 

• The cobra bucket seats were replaced with new seats similar to the original versions


• A set of new 10x5 Mamba alloys with Yokohama AO32R tyres have been purchased


• The 10" crossply tyres were scary in dry conditions so some 12" steelies were temporarily put on for the North East Mini Mania show debut


• A new splash shield and washer bottle have also been fitted


• A new 12" Mountney steering wheel has replaced the original Mk2 bus wheel.


• And a good clean for the show as pictured below!

 

 

New seats and clean interior for NEMC show - Yeah, majic wands are crap!  

 

 

 

 

 

• The roof rack is being dropped off at the powder coaters next week. We can't decide on a colour!

Thanks for lookin'

Edited by Pedal Pusher, 06 September 2013 - 07:49 PM.

[Ace Alex]

Rockin' and Rollin' on new 10 x 5 Mambas with Yokohama AO32R tyres