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| Author: | supercharged 850 [ Wed Apr 21, 2004 1:20 am ] |
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Has anyone here ever seen, or driven, or owned a mini with a steering wheel which is more like a new car angle (almost straight up and down) rather than a go kart style wheel??? Since my minis dont have rear seats, i sit further past the b-pillar, so i am considering modifying the steering column in this way.... I understand that it takes universal joints to do this conversion, but i am not sure whether the finished product will be worth the effort.... what can i say??? i just like to be different..... |
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| Author: | Pommie Sheila [ Wed Apr 21, 2004 6:09 am ] |
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I know wot ya mean mate, like a london bus wheel ya mean. Well I got one on me moke. Dunno if it was meant to be upright, or if its broke but it still goes round roos and anthills the same. Hope this helps ya mate. Are you single? |
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| Author: | min13k [ Wed Apr 21, 2004 6:32 am ] |
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Pommie Sheila wrote: Are you single? oh boy looks like ya got a freind the 850 lol makka |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Wed Apr 21, 2004 6:57 am ] |
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Just undo the rack mount bolts, fit a drop bracket to the steering column, tighten rack bolts. Easy peasy. Doing my car today `coz I've got the new Cobra seat in, it's low and mounted baaaack.. 
<edit> BTW, the column is at a steep angle for safety. If you have a head-on (as 2 in my family have now) the column will bend forwards and upward, instead of spearing you like most older cars will. 
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| Author: | minitec [ Wed Apr 21, 2004 10:16 am ] |
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drmini in aust wrote: <edit> BTW, the column is at a steep angle for safety. If you have a head-on (as 2 in my family have now) the column will bend forwards and upward, instead of spearing you like most older cars will.
Very interesting point Kev, thanks for pointing that out. I know a lot of people who 'drop' their steering column, for looks and comfort, but I never thought about the safety issues. Watch out for that Pommie Sheila, she sounds like she could have you for breakfast...  Just jokes....
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| Author: | ausminis4u [ Wed Apr 21, 2004 12:28 pm ] |
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Pommie Sheila wrote: Are you single?
that was about as subtle as a sledge hammer to the face  welcome 2 ausmini
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| Author: | min13k [ Wed Apr 21, 2004 12:57 pm ] |
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i think she wants him baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad makka |
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| Author: | MiniK [ Wed Apr 21, 2004 1:09 pm ] |
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min13k wrote: i think she wants him
baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad makka lol....id hate to be a chick on this forum
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| Author: | min13k [ Wed Apr 21, 2004 1:14 pm ] |
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davo i already picked on you bout being a virgin and wanting BAAAAAAD makka |
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| Author: | MiniK [ Wed Apr 21, 2004 1:20 pm ] |
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min13k wrote: davo i already picked on you bout being a virgin and wanting BAAAAAAD
makka perhaps ill have to change my sig to......."Getting blown at least on weekends" then
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| Author: | minitec [ Wed Apr 21, 2004 1:26 pm ] |
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Makka, I am getting worried about YOU!!
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| Author: | MiniK [ Wed Apr 21, 2004 1:30 pm ] |
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minitec wrote: Makka, I am getting worried about YOU!!
Lol......can the Mods put forum status underneath names like Tzi has Site Admin... Makka should get "Forum Nutbag"
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| Author: | min13k [ Wed Apr 21, 2004 3:58 pm ] |
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please please forum ratbag i prefer makka whats to worrie about ?? the forum ratbag 
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| Author: | speedfreak [ Wed Apr 21, 2004 9:47 pm ] |
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i droped my wheel by using a spacer bracket. just loosen bolts, move the wheel, then tighten them. its much more comfortable dos any1 know how old this chick is???????????????????????? |
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| Author: | supercharged 850 [ Thu Apr 22, 2004 12:25 am ] |
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i've already got the column lowering bracket mod done. the thing is that this bracket lowers the steering wheel closer to my lap...... i want the wheel to be more upright WITHOUT getting it to sit on my lap.... ya know wot i mean??? pommie shiela - sorry, i'm married.... to my cars ..... if i didnt have my cars i'd be single....
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