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 Posted: Jul 28, 2016 02:21PM
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Well if you think about it, lowering the engine by 1/2" is exactly the same as lowering the car by 1/2" as far as the driveshaft angles go.
My mini is almost at standard ride height; as in, the front wheels and rear wheels are almost concentric with the arches - maybe 3/4" maximum lower than concentric... That is exactly how I like it; definitely more of a sleeper appearance than if it was slammed.

It's been fun, but this place is done. I have no hatred, and appreciate the good times. But this place now belongs to Tony and his pink mini. 

 Posted: Jul 28, 2016 12:56PM
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Thanks for posting that Dave. As you know ,I took the easy road and bought a KAD glass hood.Most people want their twin cam mini to look stock. I like that mine has lots of bumps sticking out of it. I was a bit worried about how level the drive shafts would be after lowering the frame. Is there much difference? Cheers

 Posted: Jul 28, 2016 11:25AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by turbodave
One that fits over two cam shafts and sixteen valves lol
I don't know how folks manage it otherwise; short of pulling the bracing out the bonnet at least ; something I didn't want to do...
Glad you got it sorted Dave. I was discussing this same subject on a Mini Sprint with a board member here and he could not get his head around how an auto sub frame or pocketing the sub frame would lower the engine height, well now he can read it has and can be done.
I believe some of the twin cam builds use f/g bonnets to overcome the problem, cutting those steel braces would make the bonnet far too flimsy.

If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.

Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.

 Posted: Jul 27, 2016 08:27PM
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 Posted: Jul 27, 2016 04:46PM
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And now for something completely different..........

"It's a good day when you wake up with a Woody!"
 Posted: Jul 27, 2016 04:35PM
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One that fits over two cam shafts and sixteen valves lol
I don't know how folks manage it otherwise; short of pulling the bracing out the bonnet at least ; something I didn't want to do...

It's been fun, but this place is done. I have no hatred, and appreciate the good times. But this place now belongs to Tony and his pink mini. 

 Posted: Jul 27, 2016 04:20PM
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What valve cover are you using that needed the engine to be lowered?

 

"Everybody should own a MINI at some point, or you are incomplete as a human being" - James May

"WET COOPER", Partsguy1 (Terry Snell of Penticton BC ) - Could you send the money for the unpaid parts and court fees.
Ordered so by a Judge

 

 

 

 Posted: Jul 27, 2016 04:15PM
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And with Jemal's less than humble admission that he won't rat out his lady boy and he doesn't want to man up to his idle threats by posting both our IP's.... I will consider my services no longer needed here. 


Sleep well MiniMania

 Posted: Jul 27, 2016 03:44PM
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I'm confused by all this. 
But not enough to care. Sounds like the rooster is gone; hopefully for good (may be find enjoyment on minifinity or wherever else he decides to call home), so I reckon it's time to call it a day, and get back to minis...

And on the subject of minis; I've just lowered my engine by 1/2" so the valve cover will clear the bonnet. In case anyone wants to do this, you can either find an auto subframe, or do like I did and make a jig of the existing holes (with a 1/2" spacer under each side of the jig), then cut out the area around the existing mounts;1/2" fore and aft past the edge of the old mount, and 7/8" lower than where the mount sits normally. Now, you plate the outer side of the holes in subframe, the engine will sit exactly .450" lower. Finish by using the jig to re-drill new holes. Basically, because the sides of the subframe are 30-degrees each, you have to space both sides out by the exact amount you want to lower the engine by; and the double skinned section just happen to be .225" thick each side. 


Thought I'd post that to remind us why we often come here. Facebook for emotional distress, forums for enthusiasts. 

It's been fun, but this place is done. I have no hatred, and appreciate the good times. But this place now belongs to Tony and his pink mini. 

 Posted: Jul 27, 2016 03:31PM
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Life is too short for this BS.  Why don't you admit who you are so your fellow members can decide if you're funny, or just demented.  At least the other guy was just likely stupid, and that may not be his fault.  I'm off to spend time with my 2 year old, much more mature company. 

 Posted: Jul 27, 2016 01:05PM
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HI... Sharklasers here with another great screenname.




Ok ok ok. lets get to the bottom of all this. Yes i created a fake screen name....... or two.......or three. But who can blame me? Everyone sits around and complains about bobby boy for months. I show up and show how obnoxious he is and all of the sudden jemal is here and bans the idiot and me along with him. 

Jemal, i am completely ok with you posting my IP address. But I would also like for you to post the other idiot's IP address. Fair is fair, right? I will own up to my own mistakes when you post my IP. Post both of our IP's.


And no..... I don't like to make fun of kids with down syndroms. *rolleyes*

 Posted: Jul 27, 2016 12:37PM
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My father in all his wisdom always said "if you listen to a fool, what does that make you". 

 Posted: Jul 27, 2016 11:59AM
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Love the Alan Partridge reference!


To be honest, I've been really busy and haven't really been following this site very much lately, so don't really know the history behind referenced 'male parts', sharklaser (never heard of it before, though I understand the words in the description, don't know what legitimate purpose it serves), Down's Syndrome kids or Alex's use for someone's IP address.


I'm also considering dumping the mini and find something else to do.  Something with a different and more homogenized community, perhaps trout fishing by myself.  But before that, I've been helping a local racer and have the Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix this weekend.  I need to dust off my own car too, and it wouldn't be a bad idea to take it out before the races.

The peasants are revolting...          

"Gone with the Wind" - a brief yet moving vignette concerning lactose intolerance

 Posted: Jul 27, 2016 10:41AM
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Thanks Jemal.
FWIW, I suspected igofast was as you describe - not Robster but someone being equally annoying. Which made it/him even more objectionable.

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"Hang on a minute lads....I've got a great idea."

 Posted: Jul 27, 2016 09:52AM
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SharkLasers - Disposable Temporary E-Mail Address

Pew Pew Pew! Here is your random disposable email address - without login or registration! Test it out, try sending an email to it - new emails arrive instantly to the inbox below. Give it to entities who you don't trust and keep spam away from your regular email. So far, our network processed 3,192,798,115 emails, (98151 / hour). Sharks with laser beams attached to their heads FTW!

 Posted: Jul 27, 2016 09:45AM
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Yes I got sick of all the whining and killed off some trouble and a few nonsense threads. Seriously, point me to any new mole pop-ups and I'll  do away with them.  As you are all mostly unable to restrain yourselves, and simply ignore stupidity (THANK YOU Maj4479... I had the UTMOST respect for your Dad!),  I'll have to play the teacher from Pink Floyd's "The Wall"! 

FYI, and this is getting to edge of revealing too much, "igofast" had NOTHING to do with Robster ect.  It is one you troublemakers, the same one who created previous fake accounts.... someone that thinks it's funny to put all of you on, to further rile you up as if the "real" Robster can't be stupid enough.  Someone that keeps making fake emails "@sharklasers.com".  Does that ring a bell with anyone?  Anyone go "AHA".... sharklasers... I know who that is!   Well that fool is the one that usually takes the stupidity of the scale.... Yes you know who you are!  You should be ashamed of yourself, trying to outdo what may well be just a real idiot!!  Do you like making fun of Down's Syndrome kids too?  How about if I post your last IP address? Maybe Alex could do something with it?

 Posted: Jul 27, 2016 07:37AM
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I have been guilty of responding to Robster et al, so I will have to follow my own advice which has been given by numerous others:

do NOT respond! just type "troll" so newbies will know not to take his advice. Don't try and correct what he has said for the sake of others, it just encourages him to respond again.......and again.......and again 

 Posted: Jul 27, 2016 05:46AM
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forgive me for saying this, but those who respond to robster's idiotic comments do nothing but encourage him.

Me, whenever I see a thread with mini4ever or Igofast name, I simply IGNORE IT!!!! I do not think it is that difficult,

cheers,

Abel

 Posted: Jul 27, 2016 03:55AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scargo
Alex mentioned the Project Binky thread. Where did it go?
It was there yesterday Howard, Mini 4 ever and I go fast (both banned again) were posting on there maybe the whole thread got deleted.
If you have not seen it you can usually find them on You Tube it is episode 13.

If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.

Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.

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Alex mentioned the Project Binky thread. Where did it go?

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