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[Jase]

The best pic of the car so far, I will get more detailed ones soon:

 

Edited by Jase, 12 August 2013 - 06:54 PM.

[Jase]

On two wheels now :)

 

 

 

Alleycats, looking sweet:

 

 

 

MOved back for crane access:

 

[Jase]

A couple of slightly better quality pics:

 

 

 

Before Polishing:

 

 

After 1st cutting back, couldn't resist giving it a little buff, 2000 grit and then more buffing:

 

Edited by Jase, 21 August 2013 - 05:29 PM.

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Love this build :) 

[Jase]

 

Quick question (which I have posted elsewhere, sorry mods) Is it okay to use plastic ties on the driveshaft? I tried the metal clips but they are too loose even when tightened:
 
 

I just did some. Those look The CV joints supplied by Minispares. The clips are too big, will not go small enough. I went to a motor factor and got some bands that had more holes and would go tight. I think bands are better than cable ties. With your build worth the effort I reckon. "Don't spoil the ship for a ha'porth of tar! "
Looking really fantastic.

 

 

 

Bought new clips from the motor factors and a pair of carpenters nail cutters as seen on you tube. Worked a treat in crimping the clips.

[A-Cell]

Great stuff. Glad you got it sorted. Coincidentally I went to Minispares today and advised them of he problem!

[Jase]

Some advice please, what is this for? Do I need to remove it?

 

[Jase]

Also slightly confused with these brackets and the slave cylinder. I've always been used to bolting straight to the clutch housing:

 

 

 

 

Edited by Jase, 27 August 2013 - 05:15 PM.

[A-Cell]

It's the lower attachment for the ignition water shield. Personally I would fit a water shield, especially on the Clubman.
http://www.minispare...ck to catalogue

[Jase]

Thanks

[A-Cell]

Also slightly confused with these brackets and the slave cylinder. I've always been used to bolting straight to the clutch housing:
 

 

 
 

That slave cylinder and bracket is for the Verto Clutch, post 1992. Short clutch lever arm. See Iluustrated Parts List
http://www.minispare...e.aspx?2~13~121

[Jase]

Thanks, so I'm guessing I will need this as well:

 

http://www.minispare...ck to catalogue

 

 

Never stops :)

[A-Cell]

Thanks, so I'm guessing I will need this as well:
 
http://www.minispare...ck to catalogue
 
 
Never stops :)

Yes, if the clutch inside is a Verto type. What engine etc are you fitting. The A+ Engine was used on the last of the 1275 GT's, but with the Pre Verto clutch. The Verto clutch was introduced to Mini around 1992. All earlier A series engines were Pre Verto.
So these had the clutch slave in the position you are familiar with, bolted direct to the top of the flywheel housing and with a long clutch lever.
Hope this helps

[Jase]

It's a new SPI engine from Minispares so I guess they have supplied correctly

Edited by Jase, 27 August 2013 - 06:02 PM.

[A-Cell]

Ah, ok. Well then it is a Verto clutch, so you will need the lever. That's why the bracket is on the front for the ignition splash shield.
It will be worth it in the end!