Charlie - Mini Mk3

[Jared Mk3]

I've made a start at installing the wiring loom in the engine bay. It's mostly in, but need a few connectors etc to finish it off. I'm also a bit unsure about a couple wires, but should be able to figure it out. I also got the correct wiper arms to suit the later wiper motor, so one less job to do.

Something that has been bothering me for a while is the driver's seat. Namely, mounting it. I wasn't sure what to do and came up with a few overly complicated designs that were ultimately not going to work. I got in touch with Shawn from Bestune who came up with a rather elegant and simple design that is both lightweight (made from 4mm aluminium) and strong. It was laser cut and bent into shape, then coated in textured paint :



And mounted to the seat :



It's been provisionally mounted into the car at the moment. I'm very happy with the height, angle (rear is ever so slightly higher than the front to compensate for the low back seat design) and distance from the pedals (mounted behind the cross member). I also got a steering drop bracket from Bestune to compliment the seat frame. It's the road version, which works well and gets the wheel at just the right height.



I haven't got a picture of everything fitted yet as the interior is a mess and the dash is in pieces. Once it's all in place, I'll upload a photo.

Lastly, I had been waiting since July for my MegaJolt loom - thanks South African postal service! It was made by Wired by Wilson in the UK. Really good quality and workmanship.



One step closer to getting the car on the road!