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WRLondon

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couple of days off due to pulling my neck >.<

anywayy back to it
IT RUNSSS *happy*
and the exhaust is fitted!

problem is i've only got 6mm ID fuel lines which is causing leaks and in one case split >.<

so upgrading to 8mm ID possibly 10?
thoughts please as i dont want to do it twice haha!

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On 21st Sep, 2006 Paul S said:

Go on, be brave, put it in the car and tell us how it works.
Pity your bollocks are in line with the flywheel!
On 27th May, 2013 robert said:

putting my testicles on the line for turbo mini owners everywhere ,and they still work !


Carl S
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8mm will be fine, for both feed and return.


WRLondon

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Done, 8mm fitted :)
Suppose I should post some pics of progress
Engine side of things is done just got to fine tune it





Will get some interior pics but need the front seats in first!
But apart from that all fitted

Reading up on RTS Clutches

On 21st Sep, 2006 Paul S said:

Go on, be brave, put it in the car and tell us how it works.
Pity your bollocks are in line with the flywheel!
On 27th May, 2013 robert said:

putting my testicles on the line for turbo mini owners everywhere ,and they still work !


Yo-Han

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You don't hang about do you!?
That really looks like a very nice ride!
Now lets hope there will be some summer weather this year.......

Dazed and Confused....


WRLondon

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thanks :)

windscreen, front and rear winding windows fitted

carpet glued down and hi-LOWS sorted *wink*


need to fit my front seats and bleed the hydraulics still

why havent i fitted the seats yet?
because im putting off making custom frames haha

Reading up on RTS Clutches

On 21st Sep, 2006 Paul S said:

Go on, be brave, put it in the car and tell us how it works.
Pity your bollocks are in line with the flywheel!
On 27th May, 2013 robert said:

putting my testicles on the line for turbo mini owners everywhere ,and they still work !


matty

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That's coming along nicely!

This is the mop I bought, and it's brilliant.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silverline-Mop-T...=item4cfd922147

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fusion-Fabri..._homepage_panel

www.fusionfabs.co.uk



1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi


Rammie2000

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Nice. Nice seats to

you can do anything if you set your mind to it...
i rather blow it up winning than keep it together losing.

finish date set for project 1... march 2018


WRLondon

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Thanks,
should see the fronts *surprised*

Edited by WRLondon on 8th Jun, 2013.

Reading up on RTS Clutches

On 21st Sep, 2006 Paul S said:

Go on, be brave, put it in the car and tell us how it works.
Pity your bollocks are in line with the flywheel!
On 27th May, 2013 robert said:

putting my testicles on the line for turbo mini owners everywhere ,and they still work !


WRLondon

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MOT'D *happy* *happy*

Taxing on monday so I can transfer my private plate over at the same time
boo-ya


Still on the to do list;
FMIC
Grilles for the front bumper
Holes drilled in the bonnet
Door cards
Carbon f1 style mirrors
And get myself down the RR

Edited by WRLondon on 8th Jun, 2013.

Reading up on RTS Clutches

On 21st Sep, 2006 Paul S said:

Go on, be brave, put it in the car and tell us how it works.
Pity your bollocks are in line with the flywheel!
On 27th May, 2013 robert said:

putting my testicles on the line for turbo mini owners everywhere ,and they still work !


WRLondon

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Private reg on


Don't mind it being on the interweb as I doubt anyone else has a white and red mini cabriolet :)

Reading up on RTS Clutches

On 21st Sep, 2006 Paul S said:

Go on, be brave, put it in the car and tell us how it works.
Pity your bollocks are in line with the flywheel!
On 27th May, 2013 robert said:

putting my testicles on the line for turbo mini owners everywhere ,and they still work !


WRLondon

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Ordered some parts for the mini before MITP
various red silicon pipes for boost gauge, dump valve, top rad hose etc.

Exhaust joiner with a lambda boss welded on for the wideband AFR

74C thermostat due to the ridiculously lovely weather we are having

and some gauges;
Oil Temp & pressure
Water Temp etc.

other than that runs well,run in and getting it booked in @ RR for a set-up *happy*

Edited by WRLondon on 17th Jul, 2013.

Reading up on RTS Clutches

On 21st Sep, 2006 Paul S said:

Go on, be brave, put it in the car and tell us how it works.
Pity your bollocks are in line with the flywheel!
On 27th May, 2013 robert said:

putting my testicles on the line for turbo mini owners everywhere ,and they still work !


Carlzilla

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Edit: Nevermind it reads 'mini' haha!

Edited by Carlzilla on 17th Jul, 2013.

On 26th Jan, 2012 Tom Fenton said:
ring problems are down to wear or abuse but although annoying it isn't a show stopper

On 5th Aug, 2014 madmk1 said:
Shit the bed! I had snapped the end of my shaft off!!

17.213 @ 71mph, 64bhp n/a (Old Engine)


WRLondon

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On 17th Jul, 2013 Carlzilla said:
Edit: Nevermind it reads 'mini' haha!


will make more sense at MITP when i mask it up *happy*

on another mini cab note i'm also changing the fuel pump before it gets RR'ed!

Reading up on RTS Clutches

On 21st Sep, 2006 Paul S said:

Go on, be brave, put it in the car and tell us how it works.
Pity your bollocks are in line with the flywheel!
On 27th May, 2013 robert said:

putting my testicles on the line for turbo mini owners everywhere ,and they still work !


Carlzilla

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Just getting the 998 on the road and working has provided with me with stress and now happiness now its working, I can't wait for the day my turbo build moves under its own power!

On 26th Jan, 2012 Tom Fenton said:
ring problems are down to wear or abuse but although annoying it isn't a show stopper

On 5th Aug, 2014 madmk1 said:
Shit the bed! I had snapped the end of my shaft off!!

17.213 @ 71mph, 64bhp n/a (Old Engine)


Brett

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On 17th Jul, 2013 WRLondon said:



On 17th Jul, 2013 Carlzilla said:
Edit: Nevermind it reads 'mini' haha!


will make more sense at MITP when i mask it up *happy*


just make sure you take the tape off when your done, i got all the way home from one weekend away and was washing it before realising my plate said 084 880 *happy*

Yes i moved to the darkside *happy*

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