That is a very nice looking spoiler. Like the MINI cooper s one, makes the car look loads better, but no one is sure why.

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That a really nice spoiler tricky i really like it.

How did you bond it to the car? I'm just worried about it cracking, don't wanna ruin that nice new paint job now.

Cheers Dan

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Cheers Dan

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Hi Dan,

I used Sikaflex for the actual bonding to the bare metal.
I will then go over it with a layer of epoxy and microballoons to fill in and round the joining lines. Its the same method I used for the rest of the body kit as well.

I bonded the old spoiler to the roof with Sika and I swear to God I could have lifted the arse end off the ground by the spoiler and it wouldn't have come off!

Cheers,
Tricky

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Tricky what you have done sounds pretty good to me, i don't think it should crack.

Yeah that Sikaflex stuff is the best it sticks to anything and everthing. We used to use it at work on everything.

How long now man till she is ready for paint.

Cheers Dan

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Ready? Don't they just become jesus let's get it in there while the painter says he can paint it?? The car is never ready but it'll do and even then the painter always takes for ever...

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http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20746

I hear you Gordo - they have been the bane of my existence!

Hopefully, this time will be different.

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I hope he does a good job for you tricky.

Do you have any photos of any car's he has painted, i'm just interested in the quality of his work.?

Cheers Dan

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So do I Dan.

Yes, he keeps a current portfolio of the cars he has done, and he does a very good job by all accounts. Mind you the Mini will be a bit more challenging with what we have proposed, but he is keen and up for the challenge.

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Thats good tricky

It's good that you have found someone that is willing to take on such a complex job.

Is it ok if you PM some of his work i'm keen to check it as been a spray painter myself i like looking at other peoples work.

Cheers Dan

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Cheers Dan

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Tricky the guy looks like he can do some pretty good work so good luck i hope it turns out nicely for you.

Cheers Dan

ps. did you ever get those locks and handles on the doors worked out.

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Hi Dan,

Yes by all accounts he has a very good reputation - fingers crossed.
With regards to the doors, yes I got them all working properly except the drivers side lock is ratshit so if anyone has a spare one of those I would be mighty grateful to take it off your hands for a price.

Anyway, its hot. Damn Hot!! Finally finished up the exhaust today, so now it is fully complete from one end to the other - yippee!! Its now a full 3" all the way through.

Dump pipe fully complete up to the 3" cat and with new stainless steel flex


O2 sensor tap is in


In position and bolted up - ground clearance is about the same as the rear cannons


Joining onto the rest of the exhaust at the 3" cat


And for those who forgot what it looked like at the ass end, her ya go




More later,
Tricky

(Did I mention its HOT??)

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Super impressive as always, wish i had half your skill.


Matt

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&&&&---> what looks to me like a "Trailblaiser" fridge yeah???

good boy Tricky,,, i have one also

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

Good work Tricky

And yes it is VERY hot

Cheers Dan

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Nice work Tricky

ooohhhh it's getting closer and closer

Cheers Hallsey