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[mcfly]

I'm the proud new owner of a 1995 Rover Mini that began it's life as an automatic and has since become a manual.

Among other things it now has a048's, 286 cam and a built bottom end.

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[MiniSprite93]

I'm new to the mini world, Just bought myself a red Rover Mini Sprite from 1993. Has a 1275cc engine with a straight through exhaust. No mod's as of yet, but I am planning to spice up the interior a bit! When I'm more familiar with the car I will move onto the engine, but that will have to wait a while. Have a look at the pictures if you have time!

Steve


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I've been researching classic Minis for about two years. On July 20, my 1275 GT Mini was delivered.
It's been fun driving it around town, and it gets quite a few looks. Many people only know of the "new"
style Minis.

As the car included no manual, what weight/type of motor oil does it use? I want to properly
maintain the car, as I plan to keep it for some time. Advice is appreciated.

Good motoring wishes to all.

[Ethel]

It's a lovely looking Mini, but it's not a 1275GT as they have the square clubman front end.

20w/50 is its favourite tipple. We have some owner handbooks on TMF check out the archive in Taffy's Tardis & Mini chat.

[jral4328]

Hello, I don't currently drive a mini but I do own a Austin Mini 1000 HLE which I bought to restore for when I pass my test as it the cheapest insurance and a mini has been my dream car every since I can remember. I would post some pictures of the state its in but unfortunately my camera is broke

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[Miss Andrews]

Hello All

I own a 1995 Mini Mayfair 1.3, have had him since April and I am over the moon with him.

He's had a few new parts so far and also a brand new set of white alloys which look fab and is pretty much running great (hope I havent jinxed myself lol)!!

He's starting to show his age so I took him to my local Mini garage yesterday to finally have all of his rust removed/ new panels on front end, I feel very lost without him but I am so excited to get him back and to see him looking all shiny and beautiful once more!!!!

[MaxAndPaddy]

We're the very proud and skint new owners of a 1999 Mini Cooper S Works Le and a Mini Cooper Grand Prix. We'd love to hear from and see some pictures of any other owners of these cars.

Also we're in the Malton/Pickering area and struggling to find a club nearby. Any help would be very appreciated.

[SomeRandomPerson]

Hi people Ive got a 1985 Austin mini city e 1000, currently working on rust and brakes as the rest of the car has had some work done like an engine replacement which has amazing compression and runs like a beauty especially with the maniflow manifold down to a centre exit rc40 as shown in this video, enjoy http://m.youtube.com...h?v=kQQHNpxY97w

[LTSwaby]

i'm only 13 but i'm restoring a 1976 mini 1000 which i plan to tune the engine but keep the exterior and interior original appart from the wheels which i'm looking at getting some 4.5''x10'' minilites

[SomeRandomPerson]

Thats cool mate wish I had a mini at 13 I got mine for my 17th birthday just don't be silly n drive it underage as you'll regret it, can't wait till I'm actually on the road with my mini, I hope next week but we'll see..

[deano99]

What mini do you drive and are there any mods done to it ?
Also what are your plans !

hello,i have a 1990 cooper carb model which has done 7200 miles from new.it was bought by my uncle from smac group of grays in november 1990.i wish to sell the car.i have seen rsp models,mine has no sunroof,spotlights,bonnet stripes or coloured coded arches.it is racing green with white roof.on checking all numbers on the car i have noticed that the engine number does not match the v5 engine number.as i have said the car has been in my family since the first registration and i know that the engine has never been changed.can anybody help me as i wish to sell the car,also what sort of value is my car worth?.all that has been changed is 2 front tyres,battery and starter motor as far as im aware.it has never been welded and does not need to be welded.it has a couple of scratches due to kids climbing on my garage roof.it is currently on a sorn,im looking forward to hear any info on my car

[Mini4Life1996]

Well, i did want a Mid-60's Mini but have been advised against it because of the modifications i plan to do on it. So here goes...

Base Car

'75 - '90 Mini in Black/Dark Grey

Exterior Mods

Chrome MK1 Grill
Chrome MK1 Mustache
Fiberglass Bonnet
Chrome Bumpers
Window Tints
Halogen Iridium Angel Eye Headlights/or HID
Clear Indicators
Chrome Headlight and Indicator Rings
Silver 13" MiniLites with Polished Lip
Stretched Tyres
Chrome Mirrors
Adjustable Shocks and Lowered
Wide Arch's blended into body
Chrome Door Handles
Chrome Petrol Cap
De-Seamed
Smoothed Fiberglass Bootlid with Number Plate under bumper
White L.E.D. lights on bumper for Number Plate
Rear L.E.D. light Conversion
Jewel Rear Lens'
Pressed Plates with Private Reg

Interior Mods

Cobra Front Bucket Seats
Cobra Rear Bench
Cobra Doorcards
Black Suade Headliner
Black Carpet
Black Gloss Dashboard
White Clock Conversion with White Bulbs
Black Gloss Centre Console
Black Gloss Armrest
Vibe Headunit with built in iPod, Sat Nav, FM Radio
Speaker Pods with 6" Vibe Black Air Speakers
Built-In Vibe 3.5" Tweeter in Dashboard
Rear Speaker Board with 6X9" Vibe Black Air Speakers
Black Suade Boot Top Cover
Black Carpet Boot-Lining
Vibe Sub Box with Air Ducts and 12" Vibe Sub
Vibe Amp
+Yes i like music
Mechanical

Metro Turbo Engine Conversion
Metro 4-Pot Brake Conversion or Similar
Stage 3 Kit

What Do We Think?...

[Neish]

Mini One 2002

[Bearface]

Mini 35, here she is :

[CLM]

What mini do you drive and are there any mods done to it ?
Also what are your plans !

None at the moment, but I have a van estate and saloon I sit in and make vroom noises... Someday they will run again!

Chris