http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/index.php Fri, 18 May 2012 18:33:57 -0700 Phorum 5.2.15a http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?3,71,94#msg-94 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?3,71,94#msg-94
Racers, I just wanted to share with you the latest Mini Challenge news. As of today, there are 50 Minis on the preliminary entry list! You can check out who's on the list at this link:
http://www.canamminichallenge.com/entry-list

2012 Racing: A number of Mini racers will be attending Mid-Ohio June 21st - 24th, for the SVRA Vintage Grand Prix event. This year there will be a special "British Invasion" feature race, so we expect a good turnout of Minis to contend for the top podium spots. A post-race report will be uploaded to the website soon after the race.

Also a heads up that we are currently working on expanding the Mini Challenge website to include car pictures and driver bios. We really want to showcase the amazing cars and drivers attending the event. Watch your inbox for a sign up request form and more details.

Best regards,

Rachel Nelson
Event Chair
Vintage Mini #68
E: arperformance@hotmail.com
T: 905-309-4358
www.canamminichallenge.com]]> Charlie Pollet Motorsport Sun, 13 May 2012 06:09:04 -0700 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?4,93,93#msg-93 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?4,93,93#msg-93
All located in central Arkansas

Here is a quick break down of what he has


-MGB Motor, carbs, and wheels.
- 5 merkurs complete with titles 500 each
-Mini cooper shells with titles 500 each. One is partially caged
- a few Cortinas
-a few Anglias
-a few capris
-A full size jeep truck 4wd
-a running driving 302 1st gen rx7
-a running driving capri
-Lots of ford motors
-a triumph tr7 runs and drives 800
-Lots of Fiat parts
-Lots of random motors
-300zx drivetrain
-4age
-buick/rover v8s
-Lots of ford fiestas 300 each
-assembled s2000 bottom end and head 500
-weber carbs

I'm probably forgetting a lot but so ask me if there is anything that sparks interest.

Since this is all for someone else please only ask me if you are serious













]]> ARDavis Mini Buy & Sell Forum Tue, 08 May 2012 20:02:15 -0700 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?5,92,92#msg-92 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?5,92,92#msg-92 of Albuquerque proudly presents:

The BRITISH CAR ROUNDUP

To be held at the Marriot Hotel parking lot located at 2101 Louisiana Blvd., NE, Albuquerque

April 21st, 2012

10:00AM to 2:00PM
(On-site Registration begins at 9:00 AM)


All British cars and their owners are invited to participate; BAOA club membership IS NOT required

Entrance fee for all = FREE

Popular Choice Award Classes:
Jaguar (all)
MGB
Other MGs
other British Cars
Triumph
Austin Healey
Diamond in the Rough

There will also be a “Judged” event you may choose to enter!

For more information visit www.baoa.org or call (915) 549-6859 and ask for Steve]]> Mossback Classic Mini Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:00:14 -0700 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?5,91,91#msg-91 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?5,91,91#msg-91 Post has been removed by the administrator due to violation of the Terms of Service.]]> cheapairshoeschina Classic Mini Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:17:29 -0700 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?2,90,90#msg-90 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?2,90,90#msg-90 Post has been removed by the administrator due to violation of the Terms of Service.]]> cheapairshoeschina The Pub Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:14:43 -0700 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?4,89,89#msg-89 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?4,89,89#msg-89 Thanks.]]> onephat356 Mini Buy & Sell Forum Sat, 17 Mar 2012 14:28:41 -0700 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?2,83,88#msg-88 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?2,83,88#msg-88 Sincerely, Martin Beckman]]> beckman m The Pub Sat, 03 Mar 2012 18:38:29 -0800 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?2,83,87#msg-87 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?2,83,87#msg-87
i dont know the law concerning vehicle identity in the states, but in the uk in your position,with no identity numbers on your mini. (legaly) you would have to apply to the driver vehicle licencing agency and prove the exact age of the vehicle (impossible without identity numbers)that the vehicle isnt stolen (impossible without etc etc ) jump through hoops for months, if not years, and then, if you were lucky, you would be issued with a non transferable Q registration number (making the car all but valueless)

im sure a lot of people in that situation would just get a set off chassis plates and a reg number of a scrap car of a similar year and model and get the pop rivet gun out.

BUT THEY WOULD BE VERY FOOLISH TO PUBLISH THE FACT ON A PUBLIC FORUM , i personaly know of at least one person in the UK mini community who has been prosecuted because of this. it used to be common in the UK for people to advertise chassis plates for sale, but this is now illegal.


you can THINK what ever you want, but if you put it online sooner or later someone will read it, that you dont want to.


(Q reg numbers are handed out in the uk only to insurance wright offs that have been put back on the road, some personal imports, stolen recovereds, reshelled with a second hand shell etc etc, so by association they are usualy all deemed as "dodgy" and most people wouldent buy them, there are also insurance implications as some companys wont insure them)

sorry if it seems like i've a broom handle up my ass, i can assure you i dont!(see BRITAX MINI COOPER REPLICA for confirmation!)
like i say i dont know what the law says in the states, but you wouldent want to upload anything that might incriminate you would you ? good luck whatever you do.]]> BATESPEED The Pub Sat, 03 Mar 2012 01:59:10 -0800 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?2,83,86#msg-86 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?2,83,86#msg-86 beckman m The Pub Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:30:20 -0800 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?2,83,85#msg-85 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?2,83,85#msg-85 BATESPEED The Pub Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:15:23 -0800 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?5,84,84#msg-84 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?5,84,84#msg-84










]]> Skye Classic Mini Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:33:03 -0800 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?2,83,83#msg-83 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?2,83,83#msg-83
My early Traveller was purchased without body numbers. It has the external tank & magic wand shifter setting it at about 51 years old. The wings (inner and outer) had been removed for rust reasons. Being stripped, a thorough examination was possible and revealed no clues to its identity.

I personally don't let any Mini go to scrap with tags on it and have serial numbers for two Mk3 Minis which I would rather use for a newer saloon if necessary. Does anyone else save the tags and find themselves with unused 1961 (or so) numbers? I would even consider removing them myself from a wrecking yard if I had a location.

Keeping my fingers crossed, Martin]]> beckman m The Pub Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:08:02 -0800 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?6,78,81#msg-81 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?6,78,81#msg-81 Skye Modern MINI Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:58:06 -0800 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?6,78,80#msg-80 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?6,78,80#msg-80
You have to contact the nearest Mini Cooper dealership to schedule the replacement once the parts get distributed.

BMW USA needs to fix themselves...]]> Rescued 64 MGB Modern MINI Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:54:34 -0800 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?2,77,79#msg-79 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?2,77,79#msg-79 heres a link to a video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXXizZdaGUM&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL]]> BATESPEED The Pub Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:41:58 -0800 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?6,78,78#msg-78 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?6,78,78#msg-78 BMW recalls MINI models owing to water-pump fault

Hot off the press:

"Around 29,868 MINI Cooper S and MINI John Cooper Works cars are being recalled in Britain following the detection of a potential fault in an engine water pump.

The worldwide recall applies to 2006–11 MINI Cooper S and John Cooper Works models following internal quality-control checks that spotted a fault with an additional water pump that is fitted in each vehicle.

BMW said in a statement that the water pump is drawing residual heat out of the turbocharger after the engine has been switched off, which prevents carbon build-up of the oil in the bearing.

Under high operating temperatures, an electro-migration can occur at the circuit board installed in the additional water pump.

The company added that the electro-migration is caused by plastic additives in conjunction with high temperatures and can lead to a failure of the additional water pump.

This, in turn, can lead to a failure of the additional water pump or smouldering, and the possibility of fire cannot be ruled out.

BMW maintains that there have been no accidents or injuries related to this issue, although four cases of fires have been confirmed globally, including one in the UK.

MINI customers are to be offered a free replacement water pump in a procedure that is said to take around an hour.
]]> Skye Modern MINI Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:01:12 -0800 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?2,77,77#msg-77 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?2,77,77#msg-77 i have a 1990 mini city done up to look like a britax cooper, it is fitted with a peugeot/citroen 1360cc alloy engine and five speed gearbox, it goes well, its got a standard 85bhp and 85lb/ft , a 7000 rpm red line and some of the best mini driving roads in britain are on my doorstep roll on the summer !]]> BATESPEED The Pub Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:28:01 -0800 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?5,76,76#msg-76 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?5,76,76#msg-76
Thanks for trying if any info about manual let me know.

Vijayramzi]]> vijayramzi Classic Mini Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:49:47 -0800 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?2,75,75#msg-75 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?2,75,75#msg-75
Austin Amerimoke:



MG Moke:

]]> Skye The Pub Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:34:49 -0800 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?4,74,74#msg-74 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?4,74,74#msg-74
Size: L
Fabric: 96% cotton, 4% Spandex
Label: RN# 102496
Tag Part No: 80 14 0 396 288
Length (shoulder to hem): 23"
Width (shoulder seam to shoulder seam): 15"
Width (underarm to underarm): 18"
Sleeve (shoulder seam to hem): 8"

Contact for photos and details.]]> foxandfish Mini Buy & Sell Forum Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:51:10 -0800 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?5,73,73#msg-73 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?5,73,73#msg-73
Anyone out there knows where to get 90 mini 1.3 automatic transmission repair manual.

I m trying to repair it myself Forward gears no problem, Only(reverse gear slips when engine warm-up, cold OK ).
I have experience on auto & manual transmission other car manufacturers.

So far i have check the Band adjustments and Valve block serviced,
I suspect the servo or clutch plate has a problem,
I think need to dismantle transmission unit to trouble shoot further.

Any help will be appreciated,

Thank You,
Vijay ramzi,
technical freak.]]> vijayramzi Classic Mini Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:04:03 -0800 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?3,71,72#msg-72 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?3,71,72#msg-72
Here's the text from the PDF in case anyone is searching....

Dear Mini Racing Enthusiast:
2014 will mark the 55th anniversary of the indomitable Mini, and to celebrate a special tribute race weekend is
being organized. We are excited to announce that the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association, in conjunction with
the Vintage Grand Prix event at Mid-Ohio, will feature the Mini in 2014.
All race prepared Classic Minis are eligible, including Mini-powered variants and GT5 cars. This event is
sanctioned by SVRA, therefore cars must meet SVRA safety regulations to participate.
The event offers racers the challenging world class circuit at Mid-Ohio and organizational excellence of SVRA,
and in addition we have a number of special activities planned for the weekend:
- Minis-only feature race
- Generous corporate sponsor prize draws
- Commemorative group photo
- Exclusive reserved paddock area
Come celebrate with us at Mid Ohio as we pay tribute to the Minis amazing racing heritage over the last 55
years. Our goal is to have the largest ever entry of racing Minis in North America!]]> Skye Motorsport Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:40:43 -0800 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?3,71,71#msg-71 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?3,71,71#msg-71 Charlie Pollet Motorsport Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:02:26 -0800 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?5,70,70#msg-70 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?5,70,70#msg-70


]]> Skye Classic Mini Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:27:03 -0800 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?4,69,69#msg-69 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?4,69,69#msg-69 555ttg Mini Buy & Sell Forum Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:34:13 -0800 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?2,68,68#msg-68 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?2,68,68#msg-68 Paddy Hopkirk and Timo Makinen demonstrating controlled skids at Pukekohe New Zealand.



]]> Skye The Pub Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:46:38 -0800 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?4,67,67#msg-67 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?4,67,67#msg-67
http://slo.craigslist.org/cto/2621094895.html

]]> DBGaither Mini Buy & Sell Forum Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:10:52 -0800 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?4,10,66#msg-66 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?4,10,66#msg-66 pippatch Mini Buy & Sell Forum Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:48:37 -0700 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?6,65,65#msg-65 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?6,65,65#msg-65
The 2nd Annual Blue Ridge Sports Car Rally will be held October 8, 2011 in Floyd VA. The rally is a clue based or "fun rally".

Visit the website www.brscrally.com $15.00 entry fee or register early and save %5.00 and get a goody bag.

Great plaques are offered plus a portion of the proceeds will go to the Floyd County Humane Society for our furry friends.

I had 4 cars last year so how about 14 this year? Let's grow this event.

Thanks for your consideration

Greg Clower
Roanoke VA]]> gclower Modern MINI Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:31:40 -0700 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?5,64,64#msg-64 http://www.minishrine.com/phorum/read.php?5,64,64#msg-64
The 2nd Annual Blue Ridge Sports Car Rally will be held October 8, 2011 in Floyd VA. The rally is a clue based or "fun rally".

Visit the website www.brscrally.com $15.00 entry fee or register early and save %5.00 and get a goody bag.

Great plaques are offered plus a portion of the proceeds will go to the Floyd County Humane Society for our furry friends.

I had 4 cars last year so how about 14 this year? Let's grow this event.

Thanks for your consideration

Greg Clower
Roanoke VA]]> gclower Classic Mini Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:31:19 -0700