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[rally1380]

I assume you are using some sort of mask if you are blasting with sand???  I must admit to doing it myself, but there are safer mediums.

[RODZMINI71]

Hi Andy, Thanks for your kind comments  Call Rob at Mini Sport. Mention to him that you like " spot lamp brackets fitted to Rhodri's Rally Mini "   ( he knows of only one Rhodri)  He's a good chap and really helped me throughout the build.

There made by a small independent steel fabrication shop, you may have to wait up to a week or two but worth the wait and not too expensive.

[RODZMINI71]

Evening Dave, Here in wales its how us men exfoliate !! Ha Ha 

[rally1380]

Evening Dave, Here in wales its how us men exfoliate !! Ha Ha 

 

ha ha.....and when you say kiln dried....you mean you took the van down to the local sand dunes and robbed a ton or two!!!! ha ha

[RODZMINI71]

Ha Ha !!!!!!  

 

Hoping some vital parts will turn up today for the car. Getting very close to the event.

 

Hows your prep coming along ???  

[rally1380]

All done i think.....famous last words eh!!!!  Just waiting for some longer wheel bolts as my new rims are chunkier so better safe than sorry!!!

 

If all else fails the mini is coming out to play, but currently the ibiza is readying for battle!

[RODZMINI71]

Have you had to change your wheels as well as your tyres Wooooooooo Killer blow !!

 

Iv received the parts i need to have the car ready for saturday. Final wheel alignment adjustment 8am friday morning so all being well i'll only have to wash and clean the car saturday.

 

I Started the pre rally prep two weeks ago thinking id have it ready well before the Rally. Wrong !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I'll give myself three weeks next time 

[rally1380]

What bits you changing?

 

I've started prepping my cars as soon as they finish the last event....that way if they are in bits the pressure is on and i get on with it.  I've replaced loads on the car for this event so fingers crossed all stays bolted together!!!

[RODZMINI71]

Work done so far.

 

  1/ Stripped,Checked and adjusted rear Brakes and Bearings.

  2/ Re-adjusted Rear Hi-Low's (lifted)

  3/ Replaced Rear Mounts on front Subframe for solid steel items.

  4/ Checked and Adjusted Clutch.

  5/ Replaced Starter Motor.

  6/ Replaced Coil.

  7/ Changed Oil and Filter

  8/ Fitted adjustable Bottom arms and Tie Rods.

  9/ Replaced Both Lower Suspension arm Shafts.

10/ Fitted Tow points to front of Car.

11/ Replaced Horn.

12/ Lots of tiny jobs not worth mentioning 

13/ Lifted Front Suspension.

 

Once Photobucket works again ill post some pictures.

Edited by RODZMINI71, 06 November 2014 - 10:17 AM.

[rally1380]

 

10/ Fitted Tow points to front of Car.

 

 

You predicting needing these???

[RODZMINI71]

This is how Mellten looks with her Maxsports back on and jacked up suspension.

 

 

 

Finely re fitted adjustable tie rods and added adjustable bottom arms. Suspension set up 8am Friday morning 

 

 

 

[RODZMINI71]

Dave, if i keep pushing the way i am i will one day run out of talent FACT !! HA 

[rally1380]

Dave, if i keep pushing the way i am i will one day run out of talent FACT !! HA 

 

Ha ha....naaa, in a mini you just spin, wonder what the hell went on and which way you are facing and then carry on with a massive smile on your face thinking....PHEEEW got away with that one!!!!

 

Like the bottom arms and tie bars....where are they from - look chunkier than the usual adjustables?

[domdee]

that looks the mutts nut! love it 

[RODZMINI71]

All parts supplied from Mini Sport.

 

Got the car set up today as per Coopermans recommended configuration. Massive improvement, the steering now is very responsive and light and corrects really well.

 

Only problem now is the car has developed an electric/Battery issue   ????? Every test iv done points towards a duff battery.

Ah well something to do tomorrow.

 

Dave, iv been told the Rally will be going through Cwm woods as per Clwyd Vale so i hope you have a good memory