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[ianpettifer]

whose doing the engine swop?

[M44K TS]

Green & White, they're well known round here for their quality of work so it will be in good hands.

[ianpettifer]

cool

how much that costing ya then ?

[M44K TS]

the worrying thing is, i have no idea

I'm just gonna hand them a long list and a tub of lube

[ianpettifer]

haha

ok good luck mate

[M44K TS]

cheers dude

[M44K TS]

Well, it's in the hands of Green & White now, along with a looooooong list of jobs

Only managed one sneaky pic as i was hoping to follow Ian, but he insisted he would follw m so he wouldn't get lost!!!



lol @ Monkey and Domo getting in on the pic too!

[M44K TS]

Just had a call from Green & White asking what pads i want in, he said they can fit standard pads, or EBC Green stuff pads. I opted for standard ones as i was under the impression that the green stuff ones weren't really neccessary on an ordinary road car like the Mini, the brakes should be decent enough with just the 4 pots. Am i right in thinking that green stuff pads are a bit of a gimmick?

Ian also mentioned that the new windscreen is now cracked due to the windscreen appeture being too small, they got to the last corner putting the window in, and it cracked, he said it was due to the new scuttle panel being a tad larger than it should have been, so they're gonna get the grinder on it and enlarge the hole. Let's hope they cover the cost of the screen! If i have to buy a new one myself, i may go for a heated one, i'm unsure yet though, i'll wait and see what they say.

[Markos]

.... Am i right in thinking that green stuff pads are a bit of a gimmick?

Green Stuff pads are said to produce less brake dust. Your rims will stay clean longer.

[M44K TS]

hmm, i might see how the standard pads go, then if they're not upto much, i'll change them for green stuff.

[rosco454]

Standard pads will be fine with the 1275 motor,i have ran the metro 4 pots and standard pads on a bit higher specced 1275 before and had no problems with them.

Green stuff are ok in my experience but you here mixed reposts about them,suppose pad choice really depends a lot on your driving style.

[M44K TS]

yeah, i've heard that too. The car will be a weekend thing really, just for the occasional blast over some countryside b-roads, the standard pads should be more then adequate i would have thought.

Suppose the first place i should really try the car out when it's on the road is Hartside Pass. I driven it a couple of times, best time was in my Accord Type R, awesome roads, most look like this...



Should be a good test for engine, brakes etc.

[M44K TS]

More parts from Mini spares....

Rear fog light with bracket




Wiper wheelbox bushes (forgot i needed some!)

[M44K TS]

Had a phone call from Green & White today asking what air filter i wanted for the car, told them a k&n cone filter, also asked on progress, the new engine is in and the work is on tim to be ready by the end of the week.

I'm getting excited now!

[ianpettifer]

have they quoted you a price yet?