control from?? as far as i know, rear suspension is "fixed" , and it doesnt go left or right. there is actually nothing to control... sir paul maybe you meant to control the up and down motion of the shock absorber. (??)... uhm but still (??). the rear wheel only goes in two obvious directions, just forward and reverse. that's why the rear tire wear slower than the front ones.

logic

This from a certified fabricator? The operative word is "Control" doesn't have anything to do with steering just control, In this case control over the rear suspension support arm's.........

Is there really a word like rear control arm?? as far as i know control arm is supposed to be only in front because the front is the one that steers NOT the rear. i supposed he meant rear suspension arms. haaaay!

aaaanyway!

Oh, sorry sir dan,,i guess i still have that asian sensitivity... Now im learning.

Wrong Again!.  He made a good joke and I thought it was very funny. You laughed too, once you got it.

Pls subscribe to MiniWorld Magazine, unlike the Minimagazine(obsolete), the Mini World magazine has more articles and pictures are more clearer.

Omg,, paul edmunds and dan moffet wished me death .. Wow

What happened to the Church and the Bible? Sad face

HAHAHAhahahahhhhh!

i honestly love to meet him..but if i don't get to meet him, sir Paul pls just give my warmest regards to him willya? ....thanks

lol...

Believe me the whole forum just can't wait till you get to meet him.............

i love the mini heater, i am the type of person who easily gets cold. first, im an asian, second i live in arizona(what do you expect?) , but whenever i drive my mini, it gives me so much joy during winter because of the heater, it feels toasty inside even if the weather is in 30+F. and the hot air goes directly to my feet and it feels really good. This is probably one of the best features of the mini. Sir Alec did good on this one...can't wait to meet him in person.

Thanks  for your advice sir Mal on the 1275 a series swap, BUT my decision is final, i am going to a much larger engine, not  necessarily Vtec. but a much powerful and more reliable than the Vtec.  Well if anyone can present me a video of a QUIET Vtec, then perhaps i'll change my mind. Because 100% of all the videos i watched about vtec minis are featuring LOUD vtec minis.  i want a 998cc sounding Vtec mini, with automatic transmission.. I'm not into drag racing or track racing, i don't need a manual transmission. i want a peaceful and quiet cruise in a Highway with a low rev engine at 70mph.  BUT one thing for sure, i will not put a rusty Celica engine and rusty transmission axle on my mini, never!!! ain't dumb! I read in an article about science and medicine somewhere that Tea can affect your brain when mixed with dairy products like milk etc................uhm aaanyway!

I was amazed when Steve Alexander said in his video that he drove to Canada 3K miles one way in his Type R Vtec mini. And i told myself hmmmm, well it can be done after all.  i'd probably get a donor car, strip it , get the engine and slap it in  the back of the mini.  I will need to invest on  a good Hobart mig welder and a pipe bender, and rest will be easy. I may need to get advice from Chris Allanson(google it)once in a while during my building process. .. this is my project come 2017.

Wrong again scooter boy. I said the 998 A series and the 1275 A + are different, you should really try reading before you post this is getting old.
As far as where i am if i or Jeg, Alex, SXS, and Zippy (from distant memory when this site was a lot of fun to post on before a certain "person" came here) could have got an address from you you would have the parts offered but you failed miserably and lost out, your loss.
Look at Haynes where the mounting points are on each engine they are identical.
Further more you are "the self proclaimed fabricator" thinking outside the box so massaging a 1275 into the pink wonder should not be a hurdle for you.
Make your life easier and use a 1275 A series.
Figure it out yet ?

So the gentleman from the crocodile state who failed to send me his free Oil cooler(with hose and mount) has spoken, he said apparently the 998 and 1275 is different.. BUT i was made to believe that a 1275 is a direct upgrade from a 998, and that the 1275 engine is merely a drop in , how can it be a "drop in" if they are not identical in some parts and measurements???? now i'm confused.

Here's the real meaning of the word Carbeque...



dont believe the other guy on the other thread...lol

Take a look at the list below to see which color best matches your personality.

Black: Powerful, classic, elegant

It’s the ultimate power color. “So it’s a person who is not easily manipulated,” They love elegance and appreciate that which is classic. And they’re usually this way in everything else that they choose. This is a person who probably wears a lot of black in their wardrobe because that color really speaks to empowerment.” And these are people who has gender issues.

White: Pure, pristine, direct

White car owners are hard to please. “There’s a degree of fastidiousness,” “These are people who generally like things to be very pure and pristine and clear and direct. There’s nothing you can hide under the color white.” The woman who chooses a white ride is more likely to keep her car super clean. And she lives the rest of her life this way, too.

Pearl: Glamorous, exciting, sophisticated

Not to be mistaken with white, pearl adds some glamour to your game. “We’re not talking about a white matte finish,” Eiseman explains. “There’s something chic going on here, even a little excitement. Because whenever you add a metallic surface, you’re giving it a jewel-like quality and a subtle kind of drama.”

Silver: Futuristic, prestigious, elegant

Those behind the wheel of a silver whip have several things going for them. “Silver has a rather cool, futuristic connotation, yet with a dash of preciousness,” says Eiseman. “Because anything that’s a true metallic - like silver or gold - there is this perception that it’s worth more. So this is not the kind of person who would be satisfied with gray. They would have to have that metallic finish because they want it to look more prestigious. This is the kind of personality that appreciates elegance with a bit of flash.”

Red: Sensual, dynamic, outgoing

There are two different kinds of reds: vibrant and deep-blue. Both express the same traits. But those who go vibrant are bolder. “There’s definitely an element of sensuality that goes with red,” Eiseman says. “There’s that dynamic quality and high energy. They like to be seen as someone who really stands out and they like to call attention to themselves. They don’t shy away from it. It’s definitely an outgoing individual.”

Those who ride around in a deeper bluish-red (wine or maroon) have the same inclinations, but are more subtle. “They want to be perceived the same way as the red but they’re far less obvious about it,. “It’s not in your face. It’s underlying. You have to look a little deeper to find the true meaning of who they are.”

Gray: Neutral, sober, practical

What you see is what you get with the straight-forward owners of gray cars. “It’s a color that is obviously very neutral,” says Eiseman. “So it’s really rather sober. The person who chooses it is usually very practical, very pragmatic. They’re people who make lists and talk things out.”

Light-mid blue: Calm, faithful, true; Dark blue: Confident, credible, authoritative

It’s probably safe to trust the driver of a blue car, no matter what the shade, though there is a distinct different between light and dark hues.

“Light-to-mid blue is always considered cool to the touch, cool to the eye,” says Eiseman. “Those who drive this shade like the coldness of it in the metal. And they’re the kind of people who have a calm demeanor to the point of really being unshakable. They’re very faithful. This is the kind of person that if it’s your friend, they’re going to be your friend forever.”

And “NYPD Blue” wasn’t just a show title. “The dark blues are much more confident. “The drivers like being credible, an authority figure.”

Orange: Artistic, individual, complex

An orange car screams unique. “It’s one of the most interesting colors because people who choose orange are usually very artistic, creative, original,” says Eiseman. “And they’re very individualistically charming. There’s a certain complexity to this kind of personality as well.”

Brown: Powerful, unique; Beige: Natural, down-to-earth

Cars in these colors have multiple meanings. “It used to be that a brown or beige car meant a no-nonsense down-to-earth person because those colors were most associated with common sense,” explains Eiseman. “However, in the last 15 years, there’s been some new connotation in brown because of its association with rich chocolate and coffee browns.”

The new browns are complex. They can mean the driver is down to earth, or she is someone who craves the same elegance, power and high style that black carries but wants to come across as more unique. “It’s a more glamorous take on a neutral dark color “And that’s because of the connotation of coffee and chocolate.”

Beige, like brown, is also a no-nonsense color. But it doesn’t have the strength of the darker shade. “It’s really very down to earth,” says Eiseman. “Natural is the key word.”

Yellow and Green and Pink: Joyful, sense of humor

Expect the owner of a yellow car to be young at heart. “They have a sunny disposition,” shares Eiseman. “A person who chooses yellow really knows that they’re going to be noticed and they usually have a great sense of humor.”

Can't stop laughin' when i heard this song.... A perfect song for the mini. Very seductive.. Lol

https://youtu.be/BFR0tjKXLWU    


And here's the pcture of the owner.... You judge!!!!

Ps: ijust dont know what my wife will tell me if she watch this video.
she might think i am the one using her make up kit when she's away...Haha!

I remember vividly,  mightymouse and jeg said the same thing,  but guess what???....they're still here !    

Bottomline is, we're all given equal opportunities to enjoy this forum, learn and have fun!!  People wiith onion skin have no place in any forum.  When you're in a forum two things you have avoid, being temperemental and being sensitive. ... The only way to survive.... 

well,well,well,,,i see i got some lovely visitors swimming around my "little Space" . well, i wholeheartedly welcome you here,im a nice guy after all........ But ,sir Alex has been mentioning about the spoof account, and i dunno what spoof account he is referring to, ..sir Alex, can you pls take a screen shot of that account and post it here, so we all can see it, as far as i know i do not own any other account aside from "specialist", i got several, one after the other tho, but not all at same time.