Say WHAT :shock :

I have fitted a Minisport Smootha-ride kit in my latest mii project and it does ride quite smooth. But maybe cause the other minis have 40 year old rubber donuts

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1969 Cooper "S"
1967 Mini Deluxe
1973 Clubman Van (the fleet spare)
1978 ex 1275 LS ("Wizard" Eaton Supercharged)
2015 HSV GenF GTS(occasional drive & tow car)
2019 MINI F55 Cooper S

So I guess that begs the question, is it worth replacing the donuts? I am in the process of working out what I need to do to restore mine so I am keeping an eye out for items which are rated for replacement. The dollars only go so far.............

CJ

On most old Minis now, the 40yo donuts are hard as buggery and squashed so they hardly work. You shouldn't have to rely on your seats for suspension.

I don't have this problem, as I run the more durable hydrolastic system instead.
I like it so much I'm fitting hydro to the `77 van....

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I fitted a smooth-a-ride kit to my Moke about nine years ago and it was great...for a few years. Since then it has sagged quite a bit and isn't as soft as it originally was. I really need to wind the adjusta-rides up a bit now to get it sitting right at the front, but that won't help the stiffness.

Tim

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1955 BSA C11G
1961 Morris Mini Traveller
1969 Triumph TR6R
1977 Leyland Moke Californian

You mentioned replacing shocks and seats to get the suspension up to par.

Replacing the shocks won't do much for the poor suspension. It's the donuts you need to see to.

It's a reasonable size job, but doable at home.
I'm sure someone on here would be happy to come around and help you do it it.

The rears are easy to do.
The fronts are easy enough to do out of the car, a lot harder to do in the car, but doable.


I would be looking into one of the kits that Minisport/Minispares/Huddersfield do. Comes with Hi-Lo's (so you can wind the car up and down for more/less ground clearance), new shocks, and most importantly, new donuts.

There really aren't that expensive, it's the shipping that will get you.

Also, a few other things:

A Morris 1100 is a different car all together. Same power unit, it's basically a mini, but slightly larger, and much more comfortable.
Doesn't ahve any of the good looks, and doesn't handle quite as well, but it's close!
Link

A landcrab, is the bigger version of a morris 1100.
Similar body style, just bigger.
Link

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Bill, please be aware that today there is a coil spring Modification Kit available for the Mini in many different grades of soft ride or hard. Many people have tried them me being one of them and believe me these springs make a mini ride like a different car. There are Good quality Japanese sets and cheap quality other brand sets too. You get what you pay for.

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Thanks much appreciated



Thanks now i know what a landcrab is.



Thanks good to know , any reccomendations ?

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FYI and for sizing purposes...



Morris 1800, Morris 1100, Morris 850 (Mini)

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Cheers for those , thats why i love the mini's nice small compact fun looking car

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That's true, and the reason for the Minis popularity, but recently many are discovering how much excellent DNA they all share.

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68 Morris Cooper S Mk1 (*ex 78 1275 LS 4th last built, 70 Morris 1500 OHC & 70 MiniMatic)

I have a mini..
Pretty well rust free good interior etc but wont have a motor in it..
Might look to move it on soon as i need money for my group n mini build..
Only problem is im in hobart but i could get it to the boat.

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2004 MINI Cooper S Chilli - Sold

Cheers,

I will add donuts to the list I am sure the boss will be happy to hear it is getting longer The intention is to hit the key items which make the larger difference during the build and do the minor stuff later.

Hence why I am asking what items would be good to do during a refit that is not minor work. Any other good suggestions? I am sure the wife will love me spending heaps (now to find a way to disguise how much I spend, ideas?)

CJ

We have two for sale, Have have posted them in the "For Sale". We are in NE vic. Our phone number is there so give us a ring.

Hmm so has anyone imported a set of donuts? I am interested to hear what kind of freight costs we are looking at? Can anyone shed some light on freight costs from the UK?

CJ