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Author:  falcon_princess [ Tue Jan 24, 2006 11:11 am ]
Post subject:  Is deseamed a good thing??
Hi, just read an ad and it said the mini clubman was deseamed. what does it mean, and is it a good thing?? thanks guys :)
Author:  aussie [ Tue Jan 24, 2006 11:15 am ]
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well you'd want to know it was done propperly :shock:
Author:  falcon_princess [ Tue Jan 24, 2006 11:17 am ]
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what is it, i dont know what properly is if i duno what deseamed means... please explain thanks :?
Author:  Thorlek [ Tue Jan 24, 2006 11:18 am ]
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deseaming means the seams which join panels together on the mini have been removed.

the seam is the part that protrudes from a number of areas on the mini (around the roof, and down each "corner" of the mini for example"

it can look very good if done well... similarly i can look particularly bad if not done well.
Author:  poeee [ Tue Jan 24, 2006 11:18 am ]
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Looks are the only thing going for it, and even then you have to like the style.

Basically, it makes the car a little less strong. Sometimes on a de-seamed car, if it gets pranged, it falls apart.

I wouldn't recomend doing it to a car that hasn't been de-seamed, but if you are looking at a car that has had it done, make sure it was done right!
Author:  falcon_princess [ Tue Jan 24, 2006 11:22 am ]
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well i really really wanna buy it this is the thread..

http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic ... 8a13789cfc

youve probably seen it, its only $450, thats why i was a bit sus bout it... what do you think??

i have the money sitting here infront of me and the car trailer, and i live close, and im willing to do it up - ive done up a 66 falcon :oops: its my bf's he has no idea lol

so now i want a lil clubbie of my own...

please help
Author:  adeee [ Tue Jan 24, 2006 11:29 am ]
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A deseamed clubby:

Image

a non deseamed clubby:

Image
Author:  falcon_princess [ Tue Jan 24, 2006 11:35 am ]
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i cant tell the difference
but i understand wat u mean i found this pic 2 --

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Author:  Thorlek [ Tue Jan 24, 2006 11:36 am ]
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As everyone has said... deseaming can be good... but it can also be very bad
If i were you i would make sure you have a really really good look at all the seams and maybe take someone along (panel beater / mechanic?) to have a look too make sure its not a crappy backyard deseaming job
Author:  falcon_princess [ Tue Jan 24, 2006 11:36 am ]
Post subject:  oops sorry
http://photobucket.com/albums/y64/FatMa ... ent=02.jpg
Author:  awdmoke [ Tue Jan 24, 2006 11:37 am ]
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Personal preference - I like the look (if done right).

There have been a few discussions on this before...
Author:  falcon_princess [ Tue Jan 24, 2006 11:37 am ]
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hmmm, i dont know a panel beater or a mechanic..... could i get it fixed professionally if it is a crap job?? or should i forget about it n keep lookin??
Author:  sports850 [ Tue Jan 24, 2006 12:02 pm ]
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I'll put my 2 cents worth in , deseamed mini's look good and you can kid yourself that it improves the aerodynamics without too much trouble . Unfortunately , I wouldn't buy a deseamed mini unless I could remove the trim beside the rear window and see behind the other seams to see how it was done . Basically you can grind an inch of seam off at a time and weld the two panel edges together and it will most likely hold till you hit something , depends on how good your welds are as to how big a thing you have to hit for it to fall apart . Or , to do it properly you can weld a strip of metal behind the welded joins as well to tie the whole thing together . As for the panels that you can't get to from behind , best to hammer them a little flatter and weld another strip across them to bridge it as well . The seams we're talking about by the way are the ones that stick out between the front mudguard and in front of the door , the rear side in front of the fuel filler neck and behind the rear side window's , and the roof gutter . As for the one for sale that you want , from memory it's being sold with a month or two's rego left on it , does that mean it can't be registered as is because the job may not be strong enough ? I think it's being sold as a project parts car from memory isn't it (apologies to the seller if it isn't ) .
Author:  falcon_princess [ Tue Jan 24, 2006 12:15 pm ]
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Ok, one last question yes or no, should i buy it is it worth it?? please make my decisiuon for me your the experts :) thanks
Author:  Harley [ Tue Jan 24, 2006 12:20 pm ]
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I don't think anyone here will answer that, cause it is your decision only.
That and we dont want it to backfire on us if it's a lemon! :D
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