Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Printable Version

Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Printable Version

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RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - JAYO - 04-08-2016

They look so good Cool

Congrats on acquiring this part. Will suit the 998 nicely Smile

RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Jared Mk3 - 04-08-2016

Thanks bud Smile

RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Jared Mk3 - 04-13-2016

I made some brackets up for the fibreglass bonnet so I can hopefully get the bonnet hinges to fit decently. Someone did me a favour and fitted them to the bonnet too :

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Also, I'm thinking of using these spots - some cool Hella items that my dad used on one of his cars :

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RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Vinay-RS - 04-13-2016

How did you attach the brackets to the FG bonnet? Also those spots look sweet!

RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Jared Mk3 - 04-13-2016

I think they put some kind of epoxy on first, then put some fibreglass over them, so the brackets are sandwiched in - if that makes sense?

RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Vinay-RS - 04-13-2016

Right that makes sense. As far as I know they would need to surface treat the metal too so that the resin can bond to it.

RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - DomMINIque - 04-14-2016

Jay whoever/whatever is doing work for you without you knowing, you need to send me one of those. Wink

RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Jared Mk3 - 04-14-2016

(04-13-2016, 10:28 PM)Vinay-RS Wrote: As far as I know they would need to surface treat the metal too so that the resin can bond to it.

I assume they did. Brackets seem sturdy enough. Time will tell I suppose.

(04-14-2016, 07:19 AM)DomMINIque Wrote: Jay whoever/whatever is doing work for you without you knowing, you need to send me one of those.

I'll have to let it out the cage Wink

RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Jared Mk3 - 04-17-2016

Managed to get the bonnet fitted today. not a bad fit at all.

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RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Jared Mk3 - 07-08-2016

Been a little while and no progress. Haven't touched her at all, but I did place a MiniSpares order with the exchange rate taking a dip. Still need to get a clutch and sort out the carbs, then I can get somewhere with the motor. Also have an upgrade in store for the differential - waiting on this still.