I need the clip that locates the drive spline into the gearbox on a BINI. All the manuals always tell you to replace these clips and now mine is broken. BMW say they have never ordered this part, or kept it in stock countrywide, and will take 10-15 days to import. My first thought is they never replace it, but maybe its a common part you get from Midas or Mica or wherever. The Mini also has one. Can anybody give advice?
i have a client whos looking for a Cooper S, he knows what they go for so he is prepared to pay and doesnt mind if its a fixer upper as well. please let me know if you have anything/ or know of anything available that needs saving.
the date has been set for Cars in the Park 2017, as the 21 May 2017, entries close on the 19 May 2017, please note due to the large numbers , pre registration is of utmost importance to guarantee the space.
the organisers have promised much improvement for next year including the dreaded traffic flow, please accept this invite to all mini clubs across South Africa. we have been hitting the 30 cars plus mark for the last few years now, so i hope we can even do better this year.
(I sorted this list for my own use, the Australian legal situation will not apply however the first calculator I find quite useful.)
For those who like to play with wheel and tyre combinations the following links may be useful.
A wheel rim and tyre comparison chart - first is the factory fitment, second is alternate fitment and two charts follow with comparitive figres, rim size range for tyres chosen and similar data. Note that if you enter the comparison page from another on the site and the vehicle has been chosen the factory data has been set. http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp
heres a few pics of the minis ive had a long the years, started in about 1997, wish i could of kept them all, my dream to own one of each variant one day which i could of probably achieved but due to financing of my wedding and a house, i unfortunately had to let them go. its been many years since i actually rebuilt a mini and hopefully as my life seems to be settling down i will be on it very soon (broken record i know) ive cut down my collection to just a few special ones to me , all in running order but still requiring a lot of work to get them to my desired state. ideally id like to have a daily driver, as well as one for my dad and mum to use as a daily as well as they both do very limited mileage now that they retired. my dads 1st car was also a mini, a 63 850 and thanks to Abri D, after some 45 years i managed to get him another, something he treasures deeply and will be rebuilding very soon.
my favourite and biggest regret selling is green GTS
currently im left with 1963 Morris 850 which is very good running order, has some rust that needs work so still deciding which way to go, my dad wants to do a complete respray on it to ensure that theres no rework in the future even though the patina on it is totally awesome.
i also have a very original 1965 Morris Traveller which seems to require an engine rebuild, it starts on the turn currently though but smokes a bit and has a lack of power, i intend to keep this car as is with no body work just mechanical upgrades and collect any outstanding original bits.
my new pride and joy is my 1972 1275 GT, with very few remaining and after the depression of basically swopping my GTS for a wife, i was so pleased to find this GT, however not fully original but most of it is there, the plan is to take it back to its original color of Protea White, fortunately Jared has an exact car and has agreed to guide me through this rebuild when im ready, car runs but seems to have broken mountings so its just garaged for now til i have the funds to proceed and decide the route im going to take.
lastly the other classic i have is 1978 Van Den Plas, which fortunately is in very good solid shape, car also ran very well until carb issues kicked in. the car is also quite original minus the paint job and front grill which i have already changed back to original and soon get under way with stripping before it gets painted back to the lovely brown that it came with.
looking forward to get back into full swing with my classics as its been too long in the wilderness.
I have a green 1970 round nose which I am breaking for spares. She is in brilliant condition (apart from the front end). Front sub frame appears intact. Rear is perfect.
Some parts already booked. Message or call. Car is in Bedfordview from 15 October 2016.
