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[vtec_miniestate]

Thanks

[zelliott]

Ive got to say, this is one badass looking car, and those arcade door releases are absolutely inspired. Well done chap.

[vtec_miniestate]

a few more bits and bobs done today...

Had to do a bit of creative metal removal so that the speedo cable would fit the dash speed sensor





And started to fit the indicators

[vtec_miniestate]

woo! more stuff turned up today....





Got them from ACW Motorsport plastics Clicky cant recommend them enough. Very fast turnaround and very very helpful!

[vtec_miniestate]

Another good day on the mini today, fingers cross it'll be back on the road next month!!!

Using rivnuts and epoxy resin i fitted one of the new windows, i would of fitted the other side but i ran out of bolts





and then replaced the stainless slider bolts for the gold fairing ones



I test fitted one of the new carbon panels, they seem a little flimsy so i may have to bond on some braces on the back





I've also attacked the rear lock so that it can also be popped open using the remote fob. I've joined the two doors together and fitted a kit car bear claw latch and striker. This gives a real positive closing action and can be popped open with a door solenoid like the side doors. I.m also planning to add a gas strut to swing the door clear and to keep it open. The plan is to re mount the old hinges on the opening side but without the ball so it still looks like the doors centrally open.

[Mini-Mad-Craig]

She's a real stunner mate. Some lovely different work going on here... about time somebody does something different! Cant wait to see it in the flesh, hopefully in the not too distant future.

[george91]

Nice work, indicators look good. And i like the windows, i've got the same for mine.

[vtec_miniestate]

Nice work, indicators look good. And i like the windows, i've got the same for mine.

cheers mate, they are very nice windows!

[vtec_miniestate]

So then, due to a rather nasty tooth extraction yesterday i was very limited in what i could do today.

So I finished wiring up the switch panel... after getting a headache looking at wiring diagrams!







luckily although the switches are large they fit perfectly above the heater... phew



after that i got on and finished the grille wiring









and got the indicators to work properly by fitting this led flasher relay

[george91]

They look even better there, nice one. and lucky you get to work indoors, i was working in between the rain today.

[yousmeg]

Great idea with the lights, ive wanted an alternative to the standard ones since i got mine but not seen anything else i liked

[vtec_miniestate]

Great idea with the lights, ive wanted an alternative to the standard ones since i got mine but not seen anything else i liked

Cheers, they are a complete hassle to fit first time around but when you've done one set they are an absolute doddle

[vtec_miniestate]

Few little updates

These bad boys turned up t'other day



and i've finally finished welding the cage





because i'm an idiot and once i have an idea i stick to it, i decided to smooth all the welds on the cage so it'd look nicer.... but at over and hour per joint it really was a silly idea



but they do look nice... only 12 more to do





oh and i bought an automatic metro

[vtec_miniestate]

Due to life commitments i've been struggling a bit getting on with lo-lux so this is a bit of a weak update....

gave her a little bit of a dust off...









and managed to get hold of some black wiper arms and some tasty aero wipers!

[vtec_miniestate]

Did some more bits for the up and coming MOT today...

Finally addressed the problem with both indicators coming on when only one way was selected, to seperate them i had to fit some diodes on the hazard switch.



I also tackled the door opening from the wing mirrors which was a riiiiiight fiddle, but definitely worth it!

First i had to split the mirrors



then drill out the fixing bolt so that the wires can pass inside the door





and the result....