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[Rich1]

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So a good evening in garage on Friday got front subframe in and the passenger side wheel on but could not do drivers side as the knuckle joint did not turn up until Saturday so will finish that of this week so I can get car back on ground to start the arches but the front subframe will have to come off again to build it up with new parts

[Rich1]

So I am fitting 13 inch wheels to my mini with Hi & Lows just need to no the height from the floor to the sill lip just under the door
Thank

[Bat]

Hi,

Wouldn't bother until you've got the car built up as it will change with the weight of the engine.

Cheers 

[Rich1]

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So got mini back on all fours today and need to set ride height and have just screwed up arches for now
Still got a long list to do but will get there as long as the arches and car is painted this year a bit more happier

[Rich1]

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So put in engine to day just as a test fit now I can set ride height now
Thinking about engine not sure if I am going to use the 2ltr 16 XE engine or use the 2ltr 8v engine was thinking about rebuild the 8v engine with a turbo not sure what part I need to do that I have never rebuilt a engine but willing to give it a go

[Rich1]

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So all the arches are on now and let the sanding begin and the engine is getting a good clean before paint just got to fit a new oil and water pump and timing belt

[stumpy75]

Love the look on this and those fortec ? Arches ime thinking along those lines myself

[Rich1]

Love the look on this and those fortec ? Arches ime thinking along those lines myself

Just about finish the drivers side will put some pics on soon still got the roof to do

[Rich1]

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So the drivers side is nearly done now

[Rich1]

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So started the passager side today rounded of the front arch as I did not like the front edge of them
Still got the roof to do

[Rich1]

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Arches are coming on

[Rich1]

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So a lot on sanding and filling on arches but they are getting there just need to finish off the back of the rear arches where the rear bumper is

[Rich1]

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So this is the engine going in for now and I will be rebuilding the spare engine I have so I have just started to paint the engine and will be starting on gearbox soon but to much work to do at home but it will get there slowly in the end

[Bat]

Hi,

Arches and bonnet looking good!

Cheers 

[Rich1]

Hi,
Arches and bonnet looking good!
Cheers 

Thanks mate
Hard bloody work with the arches but love them the bonnet I have had for god knows how long not a good fit but I'm still going to use it