What's this MINI worth? - Page 3

Desmo · 14-06-2008, 17:25

Billy bonus mate, chuffed for ya

Mondo · 14-06-2008, 18:56

Bargain! Can enjoy it for a year and then sell it on and still make 1k from it.

Belmit · 16-06-2008, 16:44

Been going over what needs doing to it. Front tyres are definitely on the way out and will need replacing before the MOT in Sept/Oct - hopefully they can sort out a tracking problem as well; I have to hold the steering wheel slightly clockwise to keep the wheels centred (pulls left). May get the steering wheel replaced as it's worn on the right hand side (possibly where the previous user was having to hold it down to compensate for the steering issue?) and scratched on the centre hub.

The main thing I want to get fixed is the height adjustment lever on the driver's seat. It's clean snapped off. Found the part here but it's on a US site. Anyone have superior Google skills?

Once the above things are sorted out I'll be pretty happy with it. The dent on the boot lid is a minor niggle and a bodyshop person could probably have it out in seconds - no paint damage as far as I can see. May replace the number plates with fresh ones too.

Burble · 16-06-2008, 16:50

The steering issue won't be fixed by tyres alone I suspect. Get the wheel alignment checked when you get the tyres done and that should sort you out.

Belmit · 16-06-2008, 16:54

Oops, that's what I meant!

leowyatt · 16-06-2008, 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Belmit;209459

The main thing I want to get fixed is the height adjustment lever on the driver's seat. It's clean snapped off. Found the part [URL="http://new.minimania.com/web/Item/NMI7651L/AddedFrom/CatBrowse-%20MAINT_REPAIR_N/InvDetail.cfm"

here[/url] but it's on a US site. Anyone have superior Google skills?

Have you tried any local breakers?

Belmit · 16-06-2008, 17:45

Had a quick look on my nearest one that I've been to before and they don't even have any MINIs! May just have to ring around.

Matblack · 16-06-2008, 18:01

www.mini2.com for all your MINI needs,

Check the classified section for steering wheels

MB

Belmit · 16-06-2008, 19:09

Ooh, Minibits!

Belmit · 17-06-2008, 10:41

I'm starting to really like driving this - drove home from work yesterday in my faux military jacket listening to Ocean Colour Scene. How much of a Mod am I?!

Definitely looking into getting this steering sorted though, starting to piss me off!

14-06-2008, 17:25	#21
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Billy bonus mate, chuffed for ya __________________

14-06-2008, 18:56	#22
Mondo Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,174	Bargain! Can enjoy it for a year and then sell it on and still make 1k from it. __________________ My Website / MSN / Email / Flickr / Blog

16-06-2008, 16:44	#23
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Been going over what needs doing to it. Front tyres are definitely on the way out and will need replacing before the MOT in Sept/Oct - hopefully they can sort out a tracking problem as well; I have to hold the steering wheel slightly clockwise to keep the wheels centred (pulls left). May get the steering wheel replaced as it's worn on the right hand side (possibly where the previous user was having to hold it down to compensate for the steering issue?) and scratched on the centre hub. The main thing I want to get fixed is the height adjustment lever on the driver's seat. It's clean snapped off. Found the part here but it's on a US site. Anyone have superior Google skills? Once the above things are sorted out I'll be pretty happy with it. The dent on the boot lid is a minor niggle and a bodyshop person could probably have it out in seconds - no paint damage as far as I can see. May replace the number plates with fresh ones too. __________________

16-06-2008, 16:54	#25
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Oops, that's what I meant! __________________

16-06-2008, 17:45	#27
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Had a quick look on my nearest one that I've been to before and they don't even have any MINIs! May just have to ring around. __________________

16-06-2008, 16:50	#24
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	The steering issue won't be fixed by tyres alone I suspect. Get the wheel alignment checked when you get the tyres done and that should sort you out.

16-06-2008, 18:01	#28
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	www.mini2.com for all your MINI needs, Check the classified section for steering wheels MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

16-06-2008, 19:09	#29
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Ooh, Minibits! __________________

17-06-2008, 10:41	#30
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	I'm starting to really like driving this - drove home from work yesterday in my faux military jacket listening to Ocean Colour Scene. How much of a Mod am I?! Definitely looking into getting this steering sorted though, starting to piss me off! __________________