Don't blow your dough just for the sake of it.
For a cheap & fun boost to liven things up, how about a nitrous kit
Then if you start upping the H.P. jets too much, you can do the motor/box rebuild
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| Author: | Hanra [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 1:00 pm ] |
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Im really bored with my car... What can I do with it??? Im over it. Was going to rebuild the motor/box a year or so ago for something to do.. But.... I dunno......!!! Need to do a re-draw on the house n buy some American Muscle I think...! |
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| Author: | awdmoke [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 1:04 pm ] |
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Don't blow your dough just for the sake of it. For a cheap & fun boost to liven things up, how about a nitrous kit
Then if you start upping the H.P. jets too much, you can do the motor/box rebuild
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| Author: | ryan [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 2:24 pm ] |
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You could drive it more..... 
But seriously, why not buy a second motor and build it up as a side porject. Go absolutely crazy with it. That way you have two choices and can always swap back to your current motor. |
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| Author: | Hanra [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 2:29 pm ] |
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I thought about that, but it seems like an expensive way to do it? I would have to source another 1275/box up here which would be impossible... And I spent a fair bit of cash on getting GR to do the cyl head up years ago.. If I did rebuild it, I would go stupid on it, but then it just seems like a waste of cash cause it never gets driven.. Thats what put me off re-building it a few yrs ago... I dont enjoy driving it anymore.... I need a new project.. |
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| Author: | ryan [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 3:15 pm ] |
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You seem to have made up your mind. Will your new project get driven? |
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| Author: | Hanra [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 3:43 pm ] |
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Hmmmm, probably not.... seems i enjoy the tinkering side more then the driving... |
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| Author: | sgc [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 3:44 pm ] |
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Hanra wrote: Hmmmm, probably not.... seems i enjoy the tinkering side more then the driving...
So sell it to someone who will drive it, and buy a new project. Obvious 
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| Author: | Hanra [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:01 pm ] |
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Id get nothing for it. So I might as well keep it. It costs me bugger all to have it on Club Rego/insurance. Im just bored I spose... Done all my projects round the house... Maybe I should put a pool in instead???? |
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| Author: | 74snail [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:09 pm ] |
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Build an original 850 motor , everything factory where possible, every nut and bolt reconditioned, ( pistons might be harder to find ), and to top it off all freshly painted in original paint !
Go on, you know you want to ! . |
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| Author: | Super-mini [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 7:02 pm ] |
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its in a bubble now isnt it? i wouldnt sell it as i think you have a lot of history with it? and you've spent a lot on it also which you wouldnt get back. american muscle sounds good. 
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| Author: | gafmo [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 7:24 pm ] |
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Do a Moke
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| Author: | LS1380 [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 7:46 pm ] |
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Done the Moke thing-it is fun to drive 
I agree about the driving-get it out of the bubble! Get in contact with a few other Mini mates and plan some longer o/night stay trips. Here's a few idea's: Get it transported down to Sydney and join up with the Mini drive weekend to Hay 2010.
* Get it down to Melbourne and join us for the three week Mini drive around Tasmania.
You will soon get your enthusiasm back for your love of driving and enjoying your Mini
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| Author: | Hanra [ Thu Jan 14, 2010 11:38 am ] |
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Nah, to many mokes around up here. I dont really like em... This time of year its just way to hot to be driving around anyways.. Would be good to attend a big Mini do one day with it though... |
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| Author: | mini-dunger [ Thu Jan 14, 2010 11:07 pm ] |
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do a drag car... or some sort. Aussie muscle cars are over rated... buy a yank tank and a big crate motor. Bolt it together and drag it. keep the mini in the shed... They are kinda timeless |
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| Author: | superSeven [ Thu Jan 14, 2010 11:33 pm ] |
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kit car... prb clubman or similar.... more than just tinkering!!! |
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