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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069  
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coming on nicely mymini007, do you have an idea of when you will be up for a trip over the plains ?
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13th Mar 2012 9:08pm |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273 
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Anytime, I cant wait, let me know. its all ready to go!  You cant polish a turd!
But you can roll it in glitter 
2006 Mercedes Benz CDI320 2001 Volkswagon Caddy Van 1.9 SDi 1993 Nissan Patrol 4.2 TD 1986 90 200tdi - SOLD 1990 Mini mayfair (highly modified) - FOR SALE |
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13th Mar 2012 9:14pm |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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The matt black will become gloss over time,
I have decided the matt looks too scruffy. Will still be going all black but with a gloss finish.  You cant polish a turd!
But you can roll it in glitter
2006 Mercedes Benz CDI320 2001 Volkswagon Caddy Van 1.9 SDi 1993 Nissan Patrol 4.2 TD 1986 90 200tdi - SOLD 1990 Mini mayfair (highly modified) - FOR SALE |
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13th Mar 2012 9:20pm |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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Well the new wheels and tyres are a revelation.
Handling is better, acceleration is better, no where near as niosy, does not bob about on the road. Much better 
A better picture that the one I took last night.  Click image to enlarge Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated You cant polish a turd!
But you can roll it in glitter
2006 Mercedes Benz CDI320 2001 Volkswagon Caddy Van 1.9 SDi 1993 Nissan Patrol 4.2 TD 1986 90 200tdi - SOLD 1990 Mini mayfair (highly modified) - FOR SALE Last edited by mymini007 on 14th Mar 2012 1:35pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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14th Mar 2012 7:41am |
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| RRUK Site Supporter Member Since: 31 Mar 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2025 
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When you say it doesn't bob about as much, can you describe this a little more, I think mine suffers from this. Does it feel like you are bounced off every bump in the road rather than absorbing the bumps?
I love the pattern of my STT's and they would be very handy in certain conditions, but realistically the LR will be 75% on road. Maybe some BFG AT's would be a good compromise in the future.  2016 D4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF 1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol |
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14th Mar 2012 9:18am |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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Exactly that, felt like I was driving on a jelly, if I hit a bump, it would bob and weave, if I hit a bump on a funny angle it would pitch to the side. I got used to it, but now I have fitted the ATs it feels like I am driving a go-kart by comparison. The ride is a little more harsh, but makes up for it in the way it behaves on the road. You cant polish a turd! But you can roll it in glitter
2006 Mercedes Benz CDI320 2001 Volkswagon Caddy Van 1.9 SDi 1993 Nissan Patrol 4.2 TD 1986 90 200tdi - SOLD 1990 Mini mayfair (highly modified) - FOR SALE |
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14th Mar 2012 10:11am |
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| RRUK Site Supporter Member Since: 31 Mar 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2025
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Did you change the suspension in any way? 2016 D4 HSE
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14th Mar 2012 10:46am |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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Nope all I have done is swap the wheels You cant polish a turd! But you can roll it in glitter
2006 Mercedes Benz CDI320 2001 Volkswagon Caddy Van 1.9 SDi 1993 Nissan Patrol 4.2 TD 1986 90 200tdi - SOLD 1990 Mini mayfair (highly modified) - FOR SALE |
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14th Mar 2012 11:57am |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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Been playing with a tyre pen.
Before Click image to enlarge After Click image to enlarge Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated You cant polish a turd!
But you can roll it in glitter
2006 Mercedes Benz CDI320 2001 Volkswagon Caddy Van 1.9 SDi 1993 Nissan Patrol 4.2 TD 1986 90 200tdi - SOLD 1990 Mini mayfair (highly modified) - FOR SALE |
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14th Mar 2012 1:32pm |
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| RRUK Site Supporter Member Since: 31 Mar 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2025
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There are many on here who dislike white lettering, I say if they are GOOD tyres then why not show it? If they are Nexian or Hankook or Fedima then hide it!
 2016 D4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF 1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol |
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14th Mar 2012 2:13pm |
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| twopoint6khz Member Since: 18 Aug 2011 Location: North Lakes Posts: 654 
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Out and proud (with the lettering I mean)
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14th Mar 2012 2:31pm |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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 to those who dont!
I do You cant polish a turd!
But you can roll it in glitter
2006 Mercedes Benz CDI320 2001 Volkswagon Caddy Van 1.9 SDi 1993 Nissan Patrol 4.2 TD 1986 90 200tdi - SOLD 1990 Mini mayfair (highly modified) - FOR SALE |
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14th Mar 2012 3:37pm |
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| RRUK Site Supporter Member Since: 31 Mar 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2025
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And me....
Click image to enlarge 2016 D4 HSE 1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF 1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol |
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14th Mar 2012 7:53pm |
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| mymini007 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Chippenham Posts: 273
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After a lot of farting and fannying around, I have managed to fit the fixing for the steering guard.
I have given the guard itself a coat of primer, so will paint it up tomorrow if I have a chance Straightened the steering wheel to as it was on wonky. Could do with a new one really if anyone has a nice one. Pictures to follow in daylight. You cant polish a turd! But you can roll it in glitter
2006 Mercedes Benz CDI320 2001 Volkswagon Caddy Van 1.9 SDi 1993 Nissan Patrol 4.2 TD 1986 90 200tdi - SOLD 1990 Mini mayfair (highly modified) - FOR SALE |
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14th Mar 2012 10:18pm |
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