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We
are trying to build up a series of tips for Mini enthusiasts. If
you have any hints or tips that you think might be helpful to other
Mini owners, why not send
us an email.
- On Mk3 to Mk5 minis, a good tip is to relocate the coil to
the bulk head (by the brake master cylinder). This will stop
it getting that wet and will vastly improve reliability in
damp weather. Also put a condom (unused!!) over the dizzy
cap. Again this make the popular car much more reliable to
use in damp weather.
- Always carry some WD40 in your car
especially when the weather is wet or damp. Use it to soak
up excess
moisture from around the plugs and it will help to get your
Mini moving.
- When getting torque steer on tight left hand bends don't
let off the gas. I have noticed if you do the car will lose
control at the rear and the front will become too light and
you need quick reactions to get it back! Enter the corner just
below the speed you want to exit!
- Use modern Ford Fiesta side indicator light covers, for that
smooth roundy look our Minis are loved for.
- Whack an MG Metro turbo in your Mini and watch the boy racers
ball as you leave them for dust!
- Waxoil, waxoil, waxoil and waxoil.
- Those of us who just love to cover our Minis in chrome bits
should find this interesting. Recently whilst restoring an
old 1985 Mini I found that under the matt paint on the windscreen
wiper arms, they were already chrome and a light sanding revealed
this.
- When buying a Mini, always remember to lift the rear pocket
cards out from above the sills and check for the standard of
rust etc. I fell short of this and it was costly and more importantly
unsafe!!!! You can't buy lives!!!
- When refitting the front or rear screens, soak the rubber in a bucket of very hot water. This softens the rubber and makes a very awkward/nerve racking job much easier.
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