What have you done to your classic Mini lately?
Created by: SuzukiTodd
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Jun 21, 2020 01:41PM | robster | |
Jun 20, 2020 04:11PM | scooperman | |
Jun 18, 2020 12:44AM | SuzukiTodd | |
Jun 12, 2020 09:21AM | kolsen | |
Jun 12, 2020 12:16AM | AWOODY | |
Jun 11, 2020 07:03PM | SuzukiTodd | Edited: Jun 11, 2020 07:04PM |
Jun 3, 2020 04:48AM | SuzukiTodd | |
Jun 1, 2020 03:59PM | RogerOtto | |
Jun 1, 2020 10:28AM | SuzukiTodd | |
May 29, 2020 04:52PM | Rosebud | Edited: May 29, 2020 04:53PM |
May 29, 2020 04:24PM | Rosebud | Edited: May 29, 2020 04:27PM |
May 29, 2020 03:54PM | MD-IN-UK | |
May 29, 2020 03:33PM | Spitz | |
May 29, 2020 09:36AM | RogerOtto | Edited: Jul 13, 2020 08:43PM |
May 29, 2020 06:15AM | Minerva | |
May 20, 2020 07:48PM | MiniMike | |
May 20, 2020 06:40PM | croc7 | Edited: May 29, 2020 05:04PM |
May 10, 2020 08:06PM | tothefloor | |
May 10, 2020 03:43PM | KimB | |
May 9, 2020 09:16AM | kolsen |
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I installed a custom made rear upper spoiler to my mini today. Looks more sporty and fast.
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farditup
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Originally Posted by kolsen
Well I mentioned a bit ago that I added the rear sway bar with amazing results. I saw a nice Mini on BAT yesterday with a front swaybar but no rear one?? I haven't messed with suspension setups for a long time. In my 72 Porsche I did that many years ago, corner balancing and the like, for better performance when I go to track days. I think I remember something about how the sway bar works diagonally across the car. Anyway it sure works on my car. Can't wait for a local autox where I can compare it to the before problem of lifting the right front wheel.
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Well I mentioned a bit ago that I added the rear sway bar with amazing results. I saw a nice Mini on BAT yesterday with a front swaybar but no rear one?? I haven't messed with suspension setups for a long time. In my 72 Porsche I did that many years ago, corner balancing and the like, for better performance when I go to track days. I think I remember something about how the sway bar works diagonally across the car. Anyway it sure works on my car. Can't wait for a local autox where I can compare it to the before problem of lifting the right front wheel.
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New tyres Yokohama ao32????
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I wrapped the exhaust manifold with heat wrap.
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A lot has happened but here's what I did:
The Mini sat in the garage for 4 years or so w/o starting. Life happened (ie: work, kids, house) so she sat untouched and unstarted (is that a word?). The family is moving so I needed to start her up so I could use the garage for boxes & such. Bought a new battery and tried to start her up, nothing but clicks. In a nutshell, after all the troubleshooting...I was not getting spark from the ignition coil. Installed a new one and fired her up! BOOM! She's now up & running. Drove her up and down the street to get her up to operating temp so I can change the oil. Also bought a new air filter.
My goal this week:
- tune air/fuel ratio; spark plug says she's running rich
- install new air filter
- put back the carpet
- give her a quick wash
The Mini sat in the garage for 4 years or so w/o starting. Life happened (ie: work, kids, house) so she sat untouched and unstarted (is that a word?). The family is moving so I needed to start her up so I could use the garage for boxes & such. Bought a new battery and tried to start her up, nothing but clicks. In a nutshell, after all the troubleshooting...I was not getting spark from the ignition coil. Installed a new one and fired her up! BOOM! She's now up & running. Drove her up and down the street to get her up to operating temp so I can change the oil. Also bought a new air filter.
My goal this week:
- tune air/fuel ratio; spark plug says she's running rich
- install new air filter
- put back the carpet
- give her a quick wash
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Cleaning up my work area to see what parts I have left over after assembling my mini.
Also cleaned up various tools after researching what they are. Original owner included them with the car.
here is what I found :
Also cleaned up various tools after researching what they are. Original owner included them with the car.
here is what I found :
Churchill Hub / Flywheel Puller 18G304
Crankshaft Primary Gear Oil Seal Protector Sleeve 18G570
Clutch Plate Centralizer 18G571
Austin Mini Flywheel and Hub Remover
Tap Wrench
Roger Williams
1966 Austin Cooper S
LHD, WET, Personal Export
1966 Austin Cooper S
LHD, WET, Personal Export
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I didnt do much. But the Mini is having ignition issues and it's making me really upset.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kolsen
Drove to the golf course via the new 'roundabout' just finished in my neighborhood.
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A couple of days ago I installed a new lightweight "race car" battery. This is new territory for me—I've always been a bit iffy about those little racing batteries and have formerly fitted an Optima Red Top in all my cars. Great battery; 5-7 year life. But it occurred to me that I've spent a lot of $$ making my car light, so why am I lugging around a 32 lb. battery? My new Optima PC680 weighs in at 12 lbs.
I have no accessories to speak of; no radio, no heater, no fog or interior lights. Not much of a strain on the electrical system. The battery's only job is to crank over an admittedly high compression engine, but if I understand correctly, the static compression of a high compression engine with a lumpy cam is actually lower than a lower compression engine with a mild cam. The new battery is on a "smart" charger delivering a float charge every night, so I'm expecting it'll last a good while.
I have no accessories to speak of; no radio, no heater, no fog or interior lights. Not much of a strain on the electrical system. The battery's only job is to crank over an admittedly high compression engine, but if I understand correctly, the static compression of a high compression engine with a lumpy cam is actually lower than a lower compression engine with a mild cam. The new battery is on a "smart" charger delivering a float charge every night, so I'm expecting it'll last a good while.
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Does thinking about installing seat extension brackets count? Maybe this weekend?
IF IT WEREN'T FOR PHYSICS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT, I'D BE UNSTOPPABLE
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Replaced my rear brake shoes.
Discovered I had the springs on one side bass akwards
Discovered I had the springs on one side bass akwards
"Everybody should own a MINI at some point, or you are incomplete as a human being" - James May
"WET COOPER", Partsguy1 (Terry Snell of Penticton BC ) - Could you send the money for the unpaid parts and court fees.
Ordered so by a Judge
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Just dropped off a tire/wheel at a local John Deere tractor dealer. The tire was not holding air. They will insert a tube. This will allow me to move the car around and test “wet” suspension and brakes at the appropriate time. Not meant to be “road worthy”; just “shop moveable”. I will purchase new tires when the Cooper S is truely drivable.
Roger Williams
1966 Austin Cooper S
LHD, WET, Personal Export
1966 Austin Cooper S
LHD, WET, Personal Export
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Placed my Mini Police car model in the back window....and got an oil change done. Nowhere near as exotic as other posts here....but it was sunny, 25C (80F) and a beautiful day for a spin.
If it's not Scottish....it's crap! (Cry of the Mini Tartan Owners' Clan)
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Replaced the front EBS Red pads with EBS green. Trying to cut down on the brake dust. Changed the RH engine mount and since I had the wok off, clutch slave, spring, clutch lever, plunger and throw out bearing.
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Fixed the servo.
fixed the carb
put a removable (hinges) hood on the car.
Put on a new steering rack.
Now if I could just get it started tomorrow
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Took a drive to the coast via one of the back roads to a place called Hebo. Then came back via another road that met up with the one I started on. Lot's of curves with a speed of 30-35 with the speed limit of 55. Boy I'm telling you that rear sway bar makes an incredible difference for someone like me that likes autoxing , track days and that cool drive back in the hills.