Matt have you got an online store?? I could buy stuff from you then....

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Let's not forget they are meant to be a wholesaler not a retailer are they not?

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Buying parts from Karcraft is like buying computer gear from MSY (for those who know who they are ) you've gotta know what you're asking for, they're so busy they don't have time to explain everything to you.

The upside is you get great prices and fast service, even without an online ordering system. Really, a current price list is all you need.

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Simon

The adventures of an owner builder in the Tallarook Ranges

We now have 2 MSY's in Geelong. Woohoo!

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Once you have the catelogue it is quite easy to cut and paste the parts description and no. and put into a spreadsheet and then email it to Karcraft. And this can be done very silently from your desk at work. I know
Quote comes back very fast.

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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

Interesting. willy obviously felt he was spoken to or delt with in a way that he felt was not to his likeing or expectations, hence why he felt the need to mention it on here. Having read so many good things on the forum about Karcraft they must be doing something right though. Personally I don't use them because they have no ecommerce website. Hence why I use Minisport here in SA.
Sorry, but I did laugh at the comment earlier that said to give them a call and they will send you a price list. Isn't that what websites are for?

Just my opinion though.

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TOO MANY MINIS AND NOT ENOUGH TIME

Correct...

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Here am I sitting in my tin can far above the Moon
Planet Earth is blue and there's nothing I can do...



“A turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster.” - Jeremy Clarkson

Well I certainly didn't think it'd get this much of a debate.
It was purely a knee-jerk reaction to "let some steam off".
And nah Matt, not on the payroll

(This is reminding me of all those Coke bottles with dudes' names on it, and everyone posting a pic to facebook of the name they have found - awesome FREE advertising for CocaCola;;; like they need it!!!)

Well, you can go to the site if you'd rather, and email them for a list... they actually sent me a CD with current pricing to install on my PC.

As said above, they are primarily a wholesaler- not just for Mini stuff but lots of other makes too.
This is why they are cheaper than most other suppliers.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

The MSY site is pretty good now though , even have online ordering.

As said they are a wholesaler who choose to sell direct to the end consumer without a trade account. I appreciate this fact and it is rare. In other areas I move in (electronics, landscaping,building) in order to get trade prices you have to have an ABN or trade certificate to 'prove' your credentials. I can produce the ABN but not the trade accounts or certificates.

Karcraft won't have your go fast stick on bits but they do have the important bolt on mechanical bits - and good prices. Learn to do business as a trade person and not a retail consumer and you will be rewarded.

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David L


My greatest fear in life is that when I die my wife will sell my Mini and tools for the price I told her I paid for them!

I agree with this, I guess it is just learning how they work, once you have the info of what you want it should be easy. I am pretty new to minis and don't know the part numbers so I have a little more to learn. In the end they seem cheap and local and that's all that matters.

Try Somerford Mini in the UK for wiring harnesses ,they work out about half price of the ones here after freight is added and they are much better quality,especially for the earlier minis Their service is excellent. Go to : http://www.somerfordmini.co.uk/eshop/in ... page&id=90 To check a price just click on buy now and it will give you the price,but you need to contact them for freight cost .

Hmmm....I get pricing on the Karcraft website, maybe I'm lucky.

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I get pricing, but don't have the part numbers, I think thats why it is a bit tricky