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#1
Maintenance and Modifications / Re: Lightweight Starter Batter...
Last post by MiniDave - Today at 08:22:38 AMWhen I went to FCP Euro to look at that PC680 battery, it gave me a different part number....
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/powersport-battery-odyssey-pc680
Reading the specs it says it only has 170 cold cranking amps - I wonder if that's near enough? It also says it doesn't come with terminals?
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/powersport-battery-odyssey-pc680
Reading the specs it says it only has 170 cold cranking amps - I wonder if that's near enough? It also says it doesn't come with terminals?
#2
The Lounge / Re: F1 - 2024
Last post by BruceK - Today at 08:16:52 AMWell, this is F1 and it's 2024, so I'll post this here.
Here's a live stream of beautiful old historic F1 cars racing on the current Monaco circuit. Includes, of course Coopers.
Here's a live stream of beautiful old historic F1 cars racing on the current Monaco circuit. Includes, of course Coopers.
#3
Maintenance and Modifications / Re: Lightweight Starter Batter...
Last post by BruceK - Today at 07:59:27 AMQuote from: Shrimps on May 09, 2024, 08:30:25 PMQuote from: Red Riley on April 16, 2024, 05:36:59 AMI bought my Odyssey battery at the Batteries+ store. Pro tip: when it gets within a month or two of the guaranteed free replacement date, take it back and get a new one for free. They don't ask whether it's good or bad, they just hand you a new one.Is the guaranteed free replacement a Batteries+ thing or Odyssey battery thing?
I bought mine from FCP Euro and they claim a lifetime warranty on their parts. Supposedly valid for oil too. :idunno:
https://www.fcpeuro.com/page/lifetime-guarantee
That's an incredible policy! It even includes wear items like brake pads. Wow.
#4
Maintenance and Modifications / Re: 4 Pot brakes and other iss...
Last post by Scargo - Today at 07:15:33 AMOn my Mk2, I have KAD 4pot alloy calipers with 8.4" ventilated rotors cut down to 7.9". They fit fine inside 6x10" Revolutions. The stick-on weights are mounted on the inside and are positioned inboard in order to clear the calipers.
#5
Events and Mini Clubs / Re: Mini East Meets West 2024 ...
Last post by Scargo - May 10, 2024, 02:14:51 PMFrom the Planning Committee:
Folks, on behalf of the organizing committee for Mini Meet East-West 2024 in Spearfish, SD from July 8-11, 2024, thank you so much for pre-registering for this very fun event. This every-five-year event allows you the opportunity to see cars you may have never seen before.
The Committee has a full week's worth of activities planned for you and your family, and with Spearfish being in the middle of the Black Hills, there is so much great scenery and wonderful driving roads for you to enjoy. We don't care what you drive (well, partially true), we just wany you and your friends to come and enjoy the event.
Please spread the word... If you have Mini/MINI friends who may not have registered yet, please encourage them to do so before May 24th since that's when the "early bird discount" comes to an end (although Registration will be open into mid-June at the full price). And remind them this event is for classic Minis, new MINIs and KIDS TOO. We have several activities planned and special gifts just for the kids.
As a reminder, below is quick "high-level" summary of the Events Diary:
Monday, July 8: Registration and a Welcome Meet-n-Greet
Tuesday, July 9: Mini Meet Car Show and Auto-Cross early inspections
Wednesday, July 10: Auto-Cross and Funkhana
Thursday, July 11: Rally Through The Black Hills and Closing Banquet
In addition to these "High Level" events, there will be numerous other events taking place during the week including the panoramic photo, Hot Wheel and Rocker Cover Racing, and much more.
The town of Spearfish is a ten-minute drive from the hotel and is picturesque "Small-Town Americana". About 20 minutes away is the town of Deadwood, which reminds you of an old western town. And, if you've ever wondered what the motorcycle haven of Sturgis is like, that's also only 20 minutes away.
The website link is http://minimeeteastwest.com or https://minimeeteast.regfox.com/2024
Please reach out if you have any questions (24eastwest@gmail.com).
Looking forward to seeing you in less than eight weeks!! SAFE TRAVELS!!
Thanks
East-West 2024 Committee
Folks, on behalf of the organizing committee for Mini Meet East-West 2024 in Spearfish, SD from July 8-11, 2024, thank you so much for pre-registering for this very fun event. This every-five-year event allows you the opportunity to see cars you may have never seen before.
The Committee has a full week's worth of activities planned for you and your family, and with Spearfish being in the middle of the Black Hills, there is so much great scenery and wonderful driving roads for you to enjoy. We don't care what you drive (well, partially true), we just wany you and your friends to come and enjoy the event.
Please spread the word... If you have Mini/MINI friends who may not have registered yet, please encourage them to do so before May 24th since that's when the "early bird discount" comes to an end (although Registration will be open into mid-June at the full price). And remind them this event is for classic Minis, new MINIs and KIDS TOO. We have several activities planned and special gifts just for the kids.
As a reminder, below is quick "high-level" summary of the Events Diary:
Monday, July 8: Registration and a Welcome Meet-n-Greet
Tuesday, July 9: Mini Meet Car Show and Auto-Cross early inspections
Wednesday, July 10: Auto-Cross and Funkhana
Thursday, July 11: Rally Through The Black Hills and Closing Banquet
In addition to these "High Level" events, there will be numerous other events taking place during the week including the panoramic photo, Hot Wheel and Rocker Cover Racing, and much more.
The town of Spearfish is a ten-minute drive from the hotel and is picturesque "Small-Town Americana". About 20 minutes away is the town of Deadwood, which reminds you of an old western town. And, if you've ever wondered what the motorcycle haven of Sturgis is like, that's also only 20 minutes away.
The website link is http://minimeeteastwest.com or https://minimeeteast.regfox.com/2024
Please reach out if you have any questions (24eastwest@gmail.com).
Looking forward to seeing you in less than eight weeks!! SAFE TRAVELS!!
Thanks
East-West 2024 Committee
#6
Maintenance and Modifications / Re: 4 Pot brakes and other iss...
Last post by MPlayle - May 10, 2024, 12:51:30 PMI know some of the JBW sets come in versions meant specifically for disk brakes and some specifically for drum brakes. The sets will look identical, but have different part numbers. The disk brake versions will fit over both disks and drums, but the drum brake versions will only fit with drum brakes.
Perhaps your older set are a drum brake version?
Perhaps your older set are a drum brake version?
#7
Maintenance and Modifications / Re: 4 Pot brakes and other iss...
Last post by MiniDave - May 10, 2024, 12:33:37 PMI've only had experience with the MiniSport ones on Don's Pup, they bolted right up and worked perfectly - way better than the Wilwoods he had on there before.
So, what 4 pots are these? MiniSpare's version?
Are you trying to use them with ventilated discs?
So, what 4 pots are these? MiniSpare's version?
Are you trying to use them with ventilated discs?
#8
Maintenance and Modifications / Re: 4 Pot brakes and other iss...
Last post by 94touring - May 10, 2024, 08:08:29 AMI have minisport 4 pot calipers and had zero issues on my 10s. They stop great too. This is on my lightened blue mini with rear disc. This mini really stops!
#9
Maintenance and Modifications / Re: Jet height HIF 44
Last post by 94touring - May 10, 2024, 08:06:36 AMThe other up!
#10
Maintenance and Modifications / Re: Jet height HIF 44
Last post by MiniDave - May 10, 2024, 05:27:04 AMRi
Right, that's what I meant.....end that goes in the pipe faces downward
Quote from: cstudep on May 09, 2024, 06:31:03 PMQuote from: 94touring on May 09, 2024, 08:01:48 AMActually Dave the sensor should be facing upwards, typically between 3 and 9 oclock. It's to keep moisture out of the sensor and fouling it.
I think we are probably all talking the same thing, just from different end of it. When I said pointing up I was referencing it via the tail end with the plug, so it would be pointing up. Pretty sure you are saying the same thing since the 3-9 you mentioned is what I was remembering when I mentioned it. I think when Dave says it should point down, he is referencing it from the other end of it, so the sensor end would point down into the pipe so it can drain, which would mean the tail end would be pointing up like we want it LOL.
Right, that's what I meant.....end that goes in the pipe faces downward