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  1. Coilovers

    in Maintenance & Modifications

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    I would recommend KW if you want coilovers.  1975 mini has good advice. I would include Bilstein along with the Koni yellows. Don't get too concerned about the adjustments. Unless you get very expensive ones the adjustment is not progressive and the good manufacturers give you good damping to go with the springs.   

  2. Air pressure during autocross

    in Competitive Driving

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    Those tires are not very sensitive to tire pressure although I ran higher pressures on my R-53. I found you could adjust the tire pressures on the front to suit the way you liked it to feel and the times didn't change. I ran anywhere from 38 to 32 and had the same results. The tire in the picture shows they are working. Competition tires need to come up to temperature and the grip on all tires comes from tearing the rubber off the tire. If the car is slowing between runs you want to cool them. In cooler temperatures you might not want to cool them down. RE-71s definitely need to be cooled on a hot day.   

  3. Show us your MINI/MINIs

    in Photography

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    7 hours ago, 1975_mini said:

    They did not come with overdrive, always a 4 speed. the gear ratios post 1984 are: 3.647|2.185|1.425|1.000 with the diff ratio changing from 3.105 to 2.76 in 1996. That lower the rpm at highway speeds and reduced noise, but sacrificed torque on twisty roads in lower gears.

     

    I can run 65mph down the highway with no issues, the biggest issue you can have is overheating on extended highway driving in the hotter humid summer. That can be corrected fairly cheap with improved water pump, radiator, and if needed a larger pulley to decease the speed the pump spins.

    James had his re-geared as he drives it on the highway for long distances, and he said being able to cruise at 80 was not worth what he lost where you do your fun driving.

    Thank you for all the good Classic info. The overdrive gear box might be very expensive but it is still a nice thing to have. I really look forward to seeing your car. It is one of the nicest ones I have seen. I wouldn't give up on my first gen for one yet. I love my 06 JCW. 

    I am still curious about where the picture was taken. The big Caterham sign got my attention. I have a Caterham and did not know any shops around here had a connection. 

  4. Show us your MINI/MINIs

    in Photography

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    Ali - Tggrrr looks great. I look forward to seeing it in person. That guy in Norfolk does a great job. However my primary questions are about that really cool Classic. I want to know if the latter Classics had 5 speeds so highway driving is easier? I would also like to know where the picture was taken? I have a Caterham and I was not aware there was anyone around here who worked on them.

     

     

  5. R-56 wheels

    in MINI Related

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    I have two sets of stock 16 inch R-56 wheels. One set is free and the other set is $100.00.  The one marked R-56 wheels is in good condition with some road rash. The other wheels were given to me but I haven't used them and have lots of wheels for my R-53. Faith got a new 4 door with five lugs. 

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  6. Window tinting

    in Maintenance & Modifications

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    Very timely post. Faith has a new 4 door and we are not big fans of sun roofs. As part of the deal with Passport they were going to tent the sun roof. Then they got back to us and said they lost their guy. They would pay to have someone else do it. Is this a good guy? Who has recommendations?

  10. Post Holiday Party

    in Events

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    If it is raining I am not going to direct traffic as I have in the past. I have a long skinny driveway. Beyond the house there is parking. Park in front of the garage and in the area to the left of the garage. Leave one place to the left of the garage so people can turn around. If both of these places fill up park down the sides of the drive way, but leave room for people to get past.  

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    DCMM Annual Club Picnic

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    We want to thank everyone who helped put the picnic together. Especially Ray for grilling. No one would want to eat something I cooked. We had 22 MINIs in the driveway!! Great party - Faith and I had a good time and we hope everyone else did. We need to plan a party around our fire pit this fall.

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