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[Richie83]

This month I am lucky enough to be the proud owner of the cover car of Mini Magazine. Proper chuffed with the 6 page article and poster.



More photos below.

https://www.instagra...id=xp3f5e3x3wjl

Edited by Richie83, 07 December 2019 - 01:19 PM.

[Shep76S]

Saw that in the mag, sweet car!

[Richie83]

I’ve been in contact with MB Racing wheels today to get hold of a spare wheel. I don’t carry one presently and wanted it to match. Logic dictates this should go in the regular under seat place; but it seems a bit of a shame to have it hidden away. Has anyone stored theirs neatly in the load bed?

[Richie83]

I’ve been lucky enough to be involved in a video shoot with the Royal Mint. The pickup will be in the backdrop of an upcoming advert for music legends coins. With some creative angles I’m sure they’ll have it looking period correct

Edited by Richie83, 21 January 2020 - 06:48 PM.

[Richie83]

I fitted some new door seals today. I’ve made do with the ones that came on the car for years; they were clearly wrong and fell off all the time. It’s amazing how such a small change can affect the car - the doors now shut with a satisfying clunk and the seals stay on. Small wins!

[Alex_B]

Just caught up with this, lovely work. Very impressed with the carbon skinned dashboard, been something I have wanted to tinker with for a while but not got around to it, might have to get myself some composite materials and have a play. 

[Richie83]

Just caught up with this, lovely work. Very impressed with the carbon skinned dashboard, been something I have wanted to tinker with for a while but not got around to it, might have to get myself some composite materials and have a play.

I’d highly recommend easy composites. Just take your time with it. If I were to do it again I’d use less final top coats (and avoid running the dash over too).

[wingnut]

Where did you get your new door seals from?

[Richie83]

Where did you get your new door seals from?

somerford mini were the only place I could find the specific ones for my year (1979). Well worth the money IMO

[brucecjackson]

Just found this project - amazing - love the detail - hope mine is half s good !

 

I am planning to use the Stack pro control dials - any downsides?

 

Look forward to more updates

[Richie83]

Just found this project - amazing - love the detail - hope mine is half s good !

 

I am planning to use the Stack pro control dials - any downsides?

 

Look forward to more updates

 

The pro gauges are ace and very useful if you would like to actually use the 'triggers' on them. My water temp triggers the fan for example and the oil pressure will link to a large warning lamp soon. They also are programmed to change colour when high or low parameters are met, which is useful. The main downside is they are pricey. 

[brucecjackson]

thanks for that - think they will be in my car now - how about the rev counter with speedo you have - would you recommend? - is it large enough to read the speed on it?

 

cheers

[Richie83]

thanks for that - think they will be in my car now - how about the rev counter with speedo you have - would you recommend? - is it large enough to read the speed on it?

cheers

for sure. As long as you place it in a good place . Mine actually has a fault and needs to be sent to be checked.

[Richie83]

So the Royal Mint advert has run and is running. It’s a split second of fame but you can see the video here.

https://youtu.be/K82CdzrpcEY

[Tomm]

This is by far my favourite pick up on here, probably my favourite pick up entirely and I just had to have a search to find it. It also makes me regret selling my old MB splits, because they look fantastic!

Has there been any recent developments with it?