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[flannie]

hi just bought a 1986 mini its a bit of ruts bucket no front end on it no scuttle hoping to put full metal front end on it but no inner wings did think about putting fibreglass flip front on but not a fan of them.i was also going to se seam my mini but keep gutter seam on as want to fit carbon fibre roof. my plan for the mini is to have it painted old english white with carbon fibre roof, boot and miglia arches with black 7x13 supalites any advice would be great thanks.paul

[Bagpuss127]

I will be driving my soon to arrive 1275 GT next week after I pick it up....................

[mini mission]

Just joined the club, 1984 mini mayfair 1275cc motor definelty a nube at this so no hiding it but want to learn a lot. I love it already drives like a champ and looks great. I got a hobbie now and want to stick with this one let me know what you think. Any questions feel free to ask.

[smartie93]

Suppose Its about time i did this :), I "drive" a 1990 Studio 2 that someone converted to a 1275 automatic. I've spent the last 18 months restoring it, including converting to an MG metro manual :) Hopefully it'll be done very soon so i can drive it for more than a couple of yards :)

[Blueberry]

Hi,

1974 Mini Austin - unnamed. As far as I know she is standard other than all black leather interior. Busy replacing all the ball joints, shocks, converting from drums to disc brakes.

Looking at a new color, she needs a sound system, boot lining needs to be done and I want a new dashboard.

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[James''mini]

A 1992 mini city 1000 in white!!!! Love that car!!!

[TypeR_Mini]

Finally got a teaser with the wheels on. Recently put on 4 pot alloys on the front and minifins on the rear. working on fitting miglia fenders onto as the stock ones aren't doing much haha enjoy!



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[iMurray]

Finally got a teaser with the wheels on. Recently put on 4 pot alloys on the front and minifins on the rear. working on fitting miglia fenders onto as the stock ones aren't doing much haha enjoy!



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WHAAAAT. Those wheels made my face hurt... I'm so impressed have fun with those!

[SackTheJuggler]

Hi all,

Just joined here and thought I'd make this my first post before I start asking stupid questions...

I've got a 1989 Mini 30, cherry red, in pretty much original condition.

Trying to keep him (Spike) as original as possible so desperately trying to stop my son from making mods - so far so good.

Got a mint condition set of original seats for my birthday and so far replaced the driver's side one that was in very bad nick, and also replaced the front windscreen a few weeks ago with green glass as at some point it had been replaced with a clear one and it was chipped anyway.

Various bits of bodywork to sort - patched up at the moment until I can afford the paint for respraying.

He's my second Mini - I had one years ago and had forgotten quite how much fun they are to drive!

[corbot]

got a Austin Mini 30 as my first car been driving it for around 3 months now, and it has to be said the colour is rather unique as its sparkly blue

[fatma]

Just recently bought a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair. Really looking forward to customising this car, are there any suggestions, or "must have" items to really make this car amazing? Ideas and suggestions are very welcome!

[Clubman_Drew]

I passed my driving test this Monday & picked up my Mini the same day!

It's a 1974 Mini Clubman 998cc in bright yellow! Only mods so far is a stage 1 kit and a multi-coloured steering wheel ;)

Had it less than a week but I already love it!

[Clubman_Drew]

are there any suggestions, or "must have" items to really make this car amazing? Ideas and suggestions are very welcome!

Is it still on the original drum breaks? A friend of mine suggested to me put discs on the front and then ally drum breaks on the back! It makes the car stop so much quicker! :)

[equinox.js3]

mini equinox 1996 1275. charcoal grey.
no real mods apart from black alloys and new exhaust and only done 58k.
only bought it last week ... and having way too much fun in it. Love it

just joined this site ... great advice already.

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[fatma]

here's a pic of me in my new car! Just accepted delivery today. I know it will require some work, but luckily my husband is capable.