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[1293sleeper]

hey im Paul and this is my mini, he is called Morgan after a my old pet rat that died the same day that i finished the welding on my car. He has a majorly tuned 1293 motor as well as uprated everything else. he was designed to be a sleeper so i can catch out unsuspecting boy racers and with around 100bhp under the bonnet that shouldn't be to hard. Morgan is nearly finished now but i have been building him for the last two years and can't wait to take him out for the first time.
here is my project thread incase you wana check it out

http://www.theminifo...p;#entry1508489

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[adzuki]

hi
i would like to sell my mini on this forum
but have no idea how to post it up
any helpful suggestions gratefully received

[55bhp Cooper 997]

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

I have a Morris Cooper 997 which I bought as a wreck (RF wing crash) when I was 18. It is the first car I bought myself. Dad was a mechanic so I had started with a VW Baja Bug at 15, then a Mazda RX2 coupe at 17. The VW was stylish, but lacked power (big wheels + 1300cc engine = going nowhere fast). The RX2 was fantastic, but cost a fortune in petrol. I wish I had been able to keep them both, but only managed to hold onto the Mini. Still, it is the most fun to drive of any car I have owned.

I spent ages at the wreckers (back when wreckers had minis in them) getting the correct parts , although a lot of the original bits were there from the start. It has the heater, 100mph speedo, door chrome (not fitted), over-riders (not fitted), battery box, boot board, wooden sports steering wheel.

It was British racing Green. Original colour was the Cooper yellow, but I preferred the Surf (or is it Island... I can never remember) Blue so had it repainted that colour.

I am now 44. The car has been in storage (Dads workshop) since I bought it and only driven for 3 months in 2002 when I finally decided it was time to get it on the road, or else sell the thing. I then went to Japan for 4 years and just recently got it WOF'd again now I am back in NZ. It is still in storage, but I try to drive it at least once on the weekend, but only if it isn't raining.

Plans: Get some decent brakes as it is drums all round. Take it to some of the Mini Rallies organised through the Mini Car Club of NZ (NZ Cooper Club is now defunct it appears). Take a holiday to the South Island and try not to break down too often.

Gary

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[55bhp Cooper 997]

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

I have a Morris Cooper 997 which I bought as a wreck (RF wing crash) when I was 18. It is the first car I bought myself. Dad was a mechanic so I had started with a VW Baja Bug at 15, then a Mazda RX2 coupe at 17. The VW was stylish, but lacked power (big wheels + 1300cc engine = going nowhere fast). The RX2 was fantastic, but cost a fortune in petrol. I wish I had been able to keep them both, but only managed to hold onto the Mini. Still, it is the most fun to drive of any car I have owned.

I spent ages at the wreckers (back when wreckers had minis in them) getting the correct parts , although a lot of the original bits were there from the start. It has the heater, 100mph speedo, door chrome (not fitted), over-riders (not fitted), battery box, boot board, wooden sports steering wheel.

It was British racing Green. Original colour was the Cooper yellow, but I preferred the Surf (or is it Island... I can never remember) Blue so had it repainted that colour.

I am now 44. The car has been in storage (Dads workshop) since I bought it and only driven for 3 months in 2002 when I finally decided it was time to get it on the road, or else sell the thing. I then went to Japan for 4 years and just recently got it WOF'd again now I am back in NZ. It is still in storage, but I try to drive it at least once on the weekend, but only if it isn't raining.

Plans: Get some decent brakes as it is drums all round. Take it to some of the Mini Rallies organised through the Mini Car Club of NZ (NZ Cooper Club is now defunct it appears). Take a holiday to the South Island and try not to break down too often.

Gary

[adzuki]

i now have a red mini cooper, but i am selling an excellent 1275spi sprite with 6mths mot and 12mths tax
if interested ring
07709961363
i have no idea how to post it in the classifieds

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[millsy22]

Hi everyone im new 2 this site and was just looking 4 some advice on mini's. I havnt got 1 yet because i need 2 know a bit more about them b4 i get 1! I just want a standard old mini 2 hav some fun in, but not sure weather it will be alot of work 2 run ect. HELP! cheers

[minichris76]

Hi millsy22!!
Welcome to theminiforum. you are in the right place for help and advice! i have not been here for too long myself, but have found the site a real help! I bought a 92 mini mayfair in march off the internet, i paid just under 2k for it, and it is ready to go, there are a few things that need doing, but even with my VERY limited knowledge, i have been able to just tinker in the garage, and with some help from these guys, have found myself comleting tasks i didnt think id even try before ! In my little time with a mini i have found them very easy to play with, loads of fun, and not too expensive to repair, or upgrade! Things to look out for are rust!! in the A-panels, the sills (under the side of car) the boot floor around the battery box, around the windows at the front of the car by the bonnett, and around the headlights......!ooh, and the rear sub frame...... you generly get what you pay for tho, so bear that in mind. I hope this helps a bit, im sure others will come in with advise also!!

If you know of anyone with experiance of minis take them with you when you go looking.

Good luck, and keep us posted.

[blizadov]

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

Help - looking for ryan or scott - tried to upload something about my domino pimlico on to the site but cant. Need details of Janspeed tuning place and next meet details. Ta carol & anna

[Stubby83]

I have a 1981 Mini 1000, Black with a white roof.
Its currently rusted to hell as its been pretty much sitting still for the last 8 years. Now its coming up to the 10 year anniversary of owning it its time to sort it out. £500 of heritage panels including floor, wings, front panel, a-panels, inner and outer sills, maybe a boot floor, haven't got that far yet.

I'm going to upgrade the brakes, suspension and add 13" wheels. Keeping the same colours when it gets re-painted, as you dont see too many black Mini's.
I'm leaving the engine as a standard 998 for now, but I'm considering a 16v conversion.

[pop]

hey i drive a 1997 rover john cooper s (number 3 of 500) it has a 1380 with a 5 speed jack knight gearbox. also i have a mini 1000 witch is my prodject/due to be track car. that has a 1275 super charged enigne and a few other mods to it.

[chipsmini]

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

i have a mini city 1987 loads of mods just finished restoring it but i also have a vr6 golf and am thinking about putting the engine in the mini

[cooper770]

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come on all self respecting Mini owners would reply Minis (plural) surely LOL.

ok my garage:

1966 MK1 Cooper998, owned since 1978
1967 MK1 Cooper1275 owned since 1980
1981 HL, highly modified 1330. 13inch rims etc
2000 Rover Cooper S Touring, full sports pack, leather etc

and just finished 1969 Mk2 Mini Jem

[j0-rdan]

Mini thirty from this:



Into this:



(Just took that picture and wanted to show someone while its clean!)

[MateyTheMini]

I Own A 1990 Mini Checkmate (Special Edition) 998cc..

Completly Standard.. Got A Few Plans For It Thoughh

[Mr Joshua]

Fortec Superwide body kit 16" wheels 50/50 offset modified 1275 Turbo. And the best bit there are no spacers on the rear and its wider than a Fiesta XR2i body plan

Edited by Mr Joshua, 21 July 2009 - 09:42 AM.