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Hi all,

A while ago there were some funky looking alloy column lowering brackets on eBay that you removed potions of it for different heights, sorry I can't find a pic.

Anyone know who made em?

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You don't mean this do you?

http://www.minis.com.au/minis/catalog/p ... cts_id=152

I have one and can't fathome driving my mini in any other steering column position. Highly recommended

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I think I have seen one advertised in MiniWorld, just not sure when? Could have been in their new products section?

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You don't mean this do you?

http://www.minis.com.au/minis/catalog/p ... cts_id=152

I have one and can't fathom driving my mini in any other steering column position. Highly recommended


Nope, that's the common slotted one.

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Yeah not that one Chong.

I only saw them on eBay Aust and have checked al the major uk suppliers and cannot sleek to find it.

Maybe I missed it before they went bust.....

Thanks guys.

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Oh OK...

Not this one is it?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mini-steering ... 416f7eb7ab

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Hi Grant,
I found it in May2012 MiniWorld mag.
Billet adjustable steering drop bracket 65gbp
No web address just an email [email protected]
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Yep that is the one by sitnlo62

Michael, is that the same one?

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Yes that looks the same as the photo in the Mini World mag

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Here's another alternative available from time to time on the Mk1 Forum

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That thing just oozes Quality, compared to the POS common chromed ones.

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Have a look at this one Grant from JB fab:

http://www.jb-fab.com/catalog.html

Seen them used in Nb cars and there is no flex, affordable and nice guy to boot. 20-22GBP

http://www.flickr.com/photos/75046085@N06/6886869518/

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Actually I think I have a spare standard drop height one at home if you're interested.

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Thanks all,

I have the std style old school drop now just don't like the look or how well it holds really.

I have sent an email to the chap Michael posted the email address of so I will wait and see.

Thanks again fellas

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