new mini , old mini
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Keadeen
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Seen load of other pics of this and seen from front can see quite a few big changes (probably helps I had a R56 JCW).
The grill is now something that just cries out for a "Clarkson-facial-expression-ridicule" as is a mix between bloody Iron Man and Dr Who's Cyber Men... saw pics of JCW Aero kit and not pretty either!
uke:
On the upside... now 2 litre JCW instead of puny 1.6 (with its coking and timing chain issues!) and available in AWD!
Oh and cabin much better laid out and nicer facial / controls etc... can at least see speed when driving instead of having to look somewhere down and in the middle of car... causing you to mow the pedestrian out of it while you were checking you weren't breaking the 50kph speedlimit like in the older cars
The grill is now something that just cries out for a "Clarkson-facial-expression-ridicule" as is a mix between bloody Iron Man and Dr Who's Cyber Men... saw pics of JCW Aero kit and not pretty either!
uke:On the upside... now 2 litre JCW instead of puny 1.6 (with its coking and timing chain issues!) and available in AWD!
Oh and cabin much better laid out and nicer facial / controls etc... can at least see speed when driving instead of having to look somewhere down and in the middle of car... causing you to mow the pedestrian out of it while you were checking you weren't breaking the 50kph speedlimit like in the older cars
neilkavanagh
Sunday Drivers
There's only one real Mini! This is my 1964 racer...slightly smaller than the new model!
Very nice can't beat a good mk1
Had 7 minis
Deffo get one again
Can't be beaten
Had 7 minis
Deffo get one again
Can't be beaten
Ha ha not a chance
Even the thoughts off it
Even the thoughts off it
JAMIE-TYPERV6
Octane Boostaholics
neilkavanagh said:There's only one real Mini! This is my 1964 racer...slightly smaller than the new model!
That is lovely Neil!
What engine are you running?I LOVE Mk1's... I plan on rebuilding one some day as I had a few over the years and really miss them. Problem is that MK1 shells are like hens teeth now and going up in value rapidly.
neilkavanagh
Sunday Drivers
JAMIE-TYPERV6™ said:That is lovely Neil!
I LOVE Mk1's... I plan on rebuilding one some day as I had a few over the years and really miss them. Problem is that MK1 shells are like hens teeth now and going up in value rapidly.
It's a race spec 1380cc motor (around 115bhp) with straight cut gearbox and lsd. My Legacy is probably quicker, but not as much fun to drive!
Mk1 shells are indeed getting very hard to find...I'm constantly on the lookout!
What Mini have you got Lar?
My last one was a 1380 with a jack knight gearbox if I remember correctlly
Great craic
Next one would be a mk1 also
Great craic
Next one would be a mk1 also
JAMIE-TYPERV6
Octane Boostaholics
One of a few I owned... and probably the best. Not a real Mk1 by any stretch... but a decent rep. I bought it in late 1999 with 13k miles on the clock.
1275CC WITH MINI SPARES STAGE 1 KIT
MILLENIUM RC40 CENTRE EXIT 2.25" EXHAUST
COOPER 'S' DRIVE SHAFTS
7.4 INCH DISCS
4 POT ALLOY CALIPERS & BRAIDED LINES
BRAKE BIAS VALVE
10 X 6 GENUINE MINILIGHTS &YOKOHAMA TYRES
MK 1 WINGS
BONNET AND AUSTIN COOPER 'S' GRILLE
MK1 BOOT LID & SWINGING NUMBER PLATE HOLDER
MK1 REAR LIGHTS
TWIN FUEL TANKS
REAR REVERSING SPOT LAMP
GRP 2 ARCHES
ALLOY BUMPER AND OVER-RIDERS
COBRA MONACO BUCKET SEATS
SPARCO STRAPS/PADS
MOUNTNEY 3 SPOKE WHEEL
QUICKSHIFT
ALLOY GEARKNOB, ALLOY PEDALS, ALLOY DASH & FULL ALLOY INTERIOR
BATTERY CUT OFF SWITCH, CENTRE SPEEDO
I really want to get another one at some point.... miss this one terribly even if it was a crappy 80's Austin mini
1275CC WITH MINI SPARES STAGE 1 KIT
MILLENIUM RC40 CENTRE EXIT 2.25" EXHAUST
COOPER 'S' DRIVE SHAFTS
7.4 INCH DISCS
4 POT ALLOY CALIPERS & BRAIDED LINES
BRAKE BIAS VALVE
10 X 6 GENUINE MINILIGHTS &YOKOHAMA TYRES
MK 1 WINGS
BONNET AND AUSTIN COOPER 'S' GRILLE
MK1 BOOT LID & SWINGING NUMBER PLATE HOLDER
MK1 REAR LIGHTS
TWIN FUEL TANKS
REAR REVERSING SPOT LAMP
GRP 2 ARCHES
ALLOY BUMPER AND OVER-RIDERS
COBRA MONACO BUCKET SEATS
SPARCO STRAPS/PADS
MOUNTNEY 3 SPOKE WHEEL
QUICKSHIFT
ALLOY GEARKNOB, ALLOY PEDALS, ALLOY DASH & FULL ALLOY INTERIOR
BATTERY CUT OFF SWITCH, CENTRE SPEEDO
I really want to get another one at some point.... miss this one terribly even if it was a crappy 80's Austin mini
Very Nice Jamie
had red with a white roof before
nice spec on that
had red with a white roof before
nice spec on that
neilkavanagh
Sunday Drivers
SCOOBYCOLM said:
I recognise that car. Think a mate of mine, Ciaran, owned it at one stage.
Probably so
belonged to a fella in Wicklow at some stage
Would love to know where it is now
belonged to a fella in Wicklow at some stage
Would love to know where it is now
neilkavanagh
Sunday Drivers
Ciaran lives in Greystones so that was him!
He sold it a long time ago but will see if I can trace it for you.
He sold it a long time ago but will see if I can trace it for you.
Yeah that would be the same car
I think a lad bought it off him who lived in foxrock
I bought it off him and restored it
If you could that would be great always wondered what happened it
I think a lad bought it off him who lived in foxrock
I bought it off him and restored it
If you could that would be great always wondered what happened it
Your name looks familliar Neill do you live in stepaside and used to have a audi a4
If so I think I bought parts off you years ago
Cant even remember what parts its so long ago
If so I think I bought parts off you years ago
Cant even remember what parts its so long ago
neilkavanagh
Sunday Drivers
That's me!
A4 is long gone now....have a Legacy GTB instead.
A4 is long gone now....have a Legacy GTB instead.
JAMIE-TYPERV6
Octane Boostaholics
I think I know you too Neil. Name is very familiar. I used to live up Stepaside way bout 10 years back... family are from there. Do you know Simon Evans and Lloyd Hutchinson from Delgany neck of the woods? Big mini heads!
neilkavanagh
Sunday Drivers
I'm getting scared now 
I know Simon and Lloyd very well. Simon looks after my Subaru for me! Have you seen Lloyd's Mini in action recently? It's mental! Simon bought Lloyd's previous 16v car from him so they're both running very powerful cars now.
I know Simon and Lloyd very well. Simon looks after my Subaru for me! Have you seen Lloyd's Mini in action recently? It's mental! Simon bought Lloyd's previous 16v car from him so they're both running very powerful cars now.
JAMIE-TYPERV6
Octane Boostaholics
neilkavanagh said:I'm getting scared now
I know Simon and Lloyd very well. Simon looks after my Subaru for me! Have you seen Lloyd's Mini in action recently? It's mental! Simon bought Lloyd's previous 16v car from him so they're both running very powerful cars now.
Small bloody country!
I've known Simon for a good few years... along with a lot of the Delgany/Greystones heads. His co-driver Barry is a good mate too.
Haven't seen Lloyd in years.. but have heard about his car. He used to do a good deal of work on my own mini for me years back.
I'd love to see your Mk1 some time. Let us know when you're racing it next.