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[suban.p]

Hi i am a newbie to the minis.

Just purchased a 1992 rover mini open classic with 69000 genuine mileage on the clock.

Looking to start some maintenance/restoration work but dont know where to start.

I think theres a very slight oil leak dripping down to sump and the brakes are really stiff (dont know if this is normal)

[R401]

Well, im only 15 so obviously i dont have a road mini, but i have a race one! i dont know what model it is but its a 998cc near-standard engine. all the interior has been stripped and all that remains is a seat and a fire extinguisher. a kirkey seat by the way. and it has a 4 point harness to go wih it

[zeemax mini1]

1985 mini city e 998cc
mods - full zeemax body kit ,
porsche cobalt blue
,leather interious carbon fibre dash gear knob
pioneer head unit and 6 cd changer
punch 12" sub and amp with voltage regulator "thing" lol
neons in boot and in foot wells
cat 1 alarm with remote central locking
electric windows
heated front and rear screen
superlite alloys
fog lights
lowered
twin straight through exhaust (sounds mint )
"racing" steering wheel
push button start
electronic ignition
petrol cap in boot

no engine mods as of yet would like to get a turbo , but can't find them anywhere :/

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[greg.harvey]

Well, I actually had to ask the experts (you lot!) and seems I have a standard MPi with a Cooper grill:
http://www.theminifo...howtopic=197566

Photos here:
http://www.theminifo...dpost&p=2197167

[ZEBERDEE]

Hi, I drive a 2000 MPI Cooper sport, red/silver with Webasto roof
So far fitted a RC40 DTM s/s and Maniflow LCB.

Edited by ZEBERDEE, 21 August 2011 - 05:46 PM.

[miniyellowmini]

A 1984 yellow Mini Sprite.

Current Spec:

• Primula Yellow Paint with Original Grey Herringbone Interior.
• Mountney 4 Spoke Steering Wheel
• 998cc A-Series Engine with a Stage One Tuning Kit
• Minispeed Induction Manifold
• New Front Brakes, Drum to Disc Conversion with Discs and Pads
• 4 New Dampers
• 12 Inch Revolution Alloys with Yokohama A539 Tyres
• Minispeed Crystal Headlights
• Group 2 Rally Arches with Chrome Trim

Future plans for the next few weeks:

• New Black leather look headling
• New Soundproofing and black Carpet
• Rear seatbelts (currently none fitted)
• New Rubber in front and rear screens after headlining fitted.

Edited by miniyellowmini, 21 August 2011 - 09:45 PM.

[Mini fab]

Hi I'm new in this Forum , But very old in the Mini scene.
My current Mini specs:
1990 Mini Mayfair
Vtec SOCH D15b engine
Frame is home made
13 x 7 LENZO ALLOYS
well here's the picture

Edited by Mini fab, 22 August 2011 - 09:03 AM.

[ninham]

I have a 1990 mini Mayfair.
Current spec
-998
-12" minilights
- broken drive shaft
- smooth boot

Things for the future
- 1275 with BMW motorcycle twin cam head
- total restoration
- 10" special wheels
- two tone paint job (still dont know what colours)
- OMP bucket seats
- flip front

There's pros aload more things.

James

[greg.harvey]

Mini fab, that one looks a lot of fun! And LHD too... that's what I need!

[Blofeld]

I don't really drive a Mini anymore. though there are three on my drive!!

Until recently daily driver was wife's '97 MPI Cooper
About 4 years ago I turned my daily drive '94 Black Monte Carlo into a weekend warrior
When my son was born we treated 'him' to a 1969 Morris Mini Traveller which i sympathetically restored about a year ago!!

Now all except the Hillclimber hardly get out anymore.....need to do something about that.

Owned Minis since before I could drive...

Edited by Blofeld, 22 August 2011 - 01:16 PM.

[Mynamesandy]

A Diamond White Mini 35 - I have been trying to upload a profile picture but it wont seem to work, can anyone help me please?

[Midas Mk1]

I don't really drive a Mini anymore. though there are three on my drive!!

Until recently daily driver was wife's '97 MPI Cooper
About 4 years ago I turned my daily drive '94 Black Monte Carlo into a weekend warrior
When my son was born we treated 'him' to a 1969 Morris Mini Traveller which i sympathetically restored about a year ago!!

Now all except the Hillclimber hardly get out anymore.....need to do something about that.

Owned Minis since before I could drive...

Does your Hillclimber have a CF front and 12" D1's? It was the car that made me hunt for a set of 12" d1's when I first saw pics of it about a year ago, finally got a set of genuine ones last week!

[Mini fab]

Mini fab, that one looks a lot of fun! And LHD too... that's what I need!

Yes ! it's Fun driving a Mini since 1992 the first ever Mini I drove everyday When I finish this one last September. ! I never have oil leaks at the floor garage and with A/c you can't go wrong. It's like driving a Honda on a Mini body and 5 speed is not an option!. I believe I have perfected the D15 conversion with all Honda Parts, By the way even the front brakes are Honda and so as the back plates. Here is my frame laser cut , mandrel bended and powder coated.

and with the engine mounted

My conversion doesn't need front nose extension and wheel base of the Mini is standard, You could still have aligned to your local auto shop with the standard Rover specs. Here is my one off client

and another one

[stretch tech]

hi, I have just registered to The Mini Forum, I'm not old enough to drive yet but I have just got my GCSE exam results and my parents were so happy that they brought me my first car. It's a 1989 Austin Rover mini Thirty in cherry red ... the first owner named it CLIFF so I decided to keep the name. I have always wanted a limited edition classic mini and the thirty seemed perfect with its half leather interior and other subtle differences. When we got him, he was in a bit of a state but he is 22 years old and he has never been touched before, everything is original (even the back speakers which are so cool) apart from the 12inch 50TH anniversary wheels, which is a bit of a shame as it previously had the original factory fitted alloys, but they really do suit the car!! but the spare wheel is still original. I am in the middle of completely dismantling CLIFF to replace all of the rotten panels, under seal the whole car and give him a full respray, I'm going to stick with the cherry red as I am trying to keep as much of the mini thirty in standard condition but I will be adding stainless steel wipers and jet nozzles and wing mirror plinths. I want to add a stage one kit to the 998cc engine but I am on a limited budget, is it worth spending around £200 on a stage 1 kit or would it be better to spend this money else where?

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[minipickupproject]

Currently own a mini pick up. is not yet on the road because i have fitted 2.0l Honda vtec in the back but should be completed soon. full body kit fitted and lots more to come. anyone have some good ideas for me?