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 Elite Veteran Posts: 978    Location: Walderslade, Kent | Hi all After a search for a decent Mini... going to view many and coming back disapointed on my budget I've decided to get myself on the road in something a little different. I had this idea a long time ago truthfully, but with my Mini savings well on their way, and turning 17, all that was left to do was get myself on the road... in a Mini! Obviously because of reasons mentioned above it wasnt to be, and so I made a visit to MetroPower and spent most of my weekends and spare time on there. From then on, I was pretty hooked. With the Rover on the road it gives me a decent car to run around in for a while, and also means I can get a Mini project (rather than a badly repaired MOT'd mess) and play with that, whilst still on the road. So I checked the ebay ads, Pistonheads, Autotrader etc for weeks on ends... for both Rovers and Minis. Lots took my fancy, but when this was posted on... the car I saw everyday, locally, and for a super low reserve, I just had to make an offer! So I offered £350, and an hour later she was mine. MOT'd till March, TAX'd till August, Alarm, Immobiliser, Rear seat belts, Alloys, Auxiliary heating, Power Windows, Sunroof. And here she is.      Edited by mini-mad-craig 16/4/2012 10:37 PM | ||
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Elite Veteran Posts: 978 Location: Walderslade, Kent | I'd attempt to carry on the story but my PC is being a bit annoying! Hopefully continued soon  | ||
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Elite Veteran Posts: 978 Location: Walderslade, Kent | So after she arrived home I couldnt do a lot other than have a good look over her. All seemed pretty perfect for the money I payed! Once home she got a really, really good wash and then it was dark by 9.30 so not much else could be done. I was at Gaydon Mini festival all weekend, and my convoy left at 9am on Friday so that we could start drinking early  I got up at 7 and gave the car a really good hoover, t-cutted the left rear quarter damaged (looked good!) and also stickered up a little. Edited by mini-mad-craig 29/10/2011 4:22 AM | ||
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Elite Veteran Posts: 978 Location: Walderslade, Kent | After an awesome weekend at Gaydon I came home and had a very long sleep! Whilst there we drove past a breakers, unplanned trip, but we stopped anyway. I found 6 Metros, one of which had the GTi spoiler I was after! Unfortunately, with no tools and knackered screws on the spoiler it was impossible to remove. I did get a set of headlamps (to be sprayed yellow) and a grille (for debadging) for £15 though. Monday was Metro day!. The first thing to do was t-cut a few panels and get it looking a little tidier. I also removed the rubbing strip on the left hand side (which took 4 hours all in... the rubber was annoying, but it was well worth it) After lots of t-cutting, you'd never know it was there. I may colour code it, or maybe just leave it off.   Edited by mini-mad-craig 29/10/2011 4:21 AM | ||
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Elite Veteran Posts: 978 Location: Walderslade, Kent | I need 2 center caps if anybody has some laying around for sale? Please PM me. I'd also like a Citreon AX center console I was going to say something else but I've forgotton what it is now! | ||
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Elite Veteran Posts: 978 Location: Walderslade, Kent | I see. Thanks. I'll have a look I'm in Chatham, Kent, so not too far down the road from you at all! | ||
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 I'm O.K. at stuff Posts: 1405  Location: Leeds - A Better City Than Yours. | Looks like a good base. Seems your plans are pretty decent too. Look forward to seeing updates | ||
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Elite Veteran Posts: 978 Location: Walderslade, Kent | Cheers guys!!! Today I completely stripped the interior and all seems perfect!! No rust or anything to be seen anywhere! Gave everything a very good clean and it looks a lot better for it now!! Also polished/washed for the last 4 days. Needs wax, on Monday hopefully!! During:  After:              Rubber! almost gone on this side now... job I'm glad I dont have to do again!!  | ||
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Elite Veteran Posts: 978 Location: Walderslade, Kent | The right side (with the rubber strip glue) has only received 1 layer of polish so far. The roof has had a couple, but needs more!! My cameras also rubbish at night time hence the shakey photo. I'll get my dads out sometime for some lovelies. Theres a few imperfections to be fixed on the paint, they're winding me up a LOT and I cant enjoy the car knowing that they're there. | ||
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 White R100 Posts: 1095 Location: Isle of Wight | Looks good | ||
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Elite Veteran Posts: 978 Location: Walderslade, Kent | I need to get my brakes sorted (have all the new parts) so that will be a job for a day off It doesnt stop at all at the moment!! | ||
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Elite Veteran Posts: 978 Location: Walderslade, Kent | Double post!!  Edited by mini-mad-craig 8/7/2011 2:55 PM | ||
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Elite Veteran Posts: 978 Location: Walderslade, Kent | Triple!! my best yet. It's almost impressive. Edited by mini-mad-craig 8/7/2011 2:55 PM | ||
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 Transport Guru MP Moderator Posts: 4947 Location: Bromley, Kent | Is it me, whats with the front pas wheel with a camber?  Looks goo but I'm not a fan of the stickers. Get rust proofing. lol | ||
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dot dot dot Rally Spec Location: Northwest | Looks well smart now all polished up mate!! are you going to fit rear spoiler?? | ||
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Elite Veteran Posts: 978 Location: Walderslade, Kent | 111Sli - 8/7/2011 3:33 PM Is it me, whats with the front pas wheel with a camber? Looks goo but I'm not a fan of the stickers. Get rust proofing. lolI'm not sure about the camber, and will look into it. Edited by mini-mad-craig 1/3/2012 1:31 AM | ||
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Elite Veteran Posts: 978 Location: Walderslade, Kent | Saxokid100 - 8/7/2011 7:17 PM Looks well smart now all polished up mate!! are you going to fit rear spoiler?? Thanks mate!!! Yep, I'm on the look out for one now! (in wanted). I found one at a scrappy whlst at Gaydon Mini festival last weekend, but being an uplanned visit we didnt have the tools to remove the broken screws holding the top part on | ||
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