Prudence

[Miniwidow]

As some of you may know, I don't actually own a mini, (sacrilege! I hear) but my Prudence is one of the Mini family, MG were BMC, then BL and ran 1275 A series engines, I mean it's not like I'm trying to show you a Bini.

So I hope you're not going to boo me off the stage but there is just nowhere else to put a build diary, I've looked for MG forums but they are as rare as hens teeth compared to Mini ones and if you think the Mini purists are bad you should see the MG ones!! :shock:

Anyway I know you lot and as the saying goes, better the devil you know :D

So....................

Prudence is my 1976 1500cc rubber bumpered MG Midget

Before

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/P1010185.jpg

she will be having a Mazda MX5/Eunos engine transplant

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Picture061.jpg

and this is how the poor old girl has looked since the beginning of last year

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Pru003.jpg

BUT she is now in the garage and Andy has threatened to have her on the road for next year :shock: everyone please keep everything crossed so this happens :D :D

[BassAddict]

Hope there's some progress on the conversion soon :) Good luck !!

[BATESPEED]

THAT WILL BE SOME MACHINE WITH A MAZDA MX5 ENGINE IN IT! :D

[pob]

Is that a common conversion?

[Miniwidow]

Thank you for your kind words :oops: :D

I don't think it's common pob because there are not the volume of conversions on MG's as there are with Mini's. From what I can tell the majority like to keep them original for value/heritage sake, most conversions are for racecars but she's going to be primarily my road car(I'm not saying that I'll not try and give you 16v sprint boys a run for your money at some point tho' :D ) Altho' I imagine there are not the space issues you boys have as she has a he-ouge engine bay :D :D

I wonder if anyone knows what colour she's going to be? :D :D

[mini_mayfair]

*cough* redtop :lol:

mmmm

going to have to try that one day lol

[Miniwidow]

LOL

Andy wanted a RWD donor cos the Midge is a RWD car :D

[BassAddict]

I'd hazard a guess it will end up some lairy shade of pink / purple / fucshia :shock:

[miniswift]

Hi,

It might be interesting project!
But hey I found this web site long time ago.

http://www.ado13.com/dohczuke/dohc.htm

Suzuki Swift gti engine in Austin Sprite...older and smaller than yours!?
How much power Mazda Eunos/MX-5 got?
I thought having smaller engine (cc wise) will make better for your tax and insurance propose!?

Then again, I don't know your history with Mazda engine....

Cheers
Atchi

[mini_mayfair]

LOL

Andy wanted a RWD donor cos the Midge is a RWD car :D

*cough* carlton gearbox :lol:

[Andy_S]

Initially I wanted to fit the front & rear suspension off the MX5 too and as both are double wishboned on subframes then this would be make it eastier to run coilovers.

I'm now going to use the MX5 diff & rear hubs for my next Mini project so we've bought 'Locost' style strailing arm brackets for the Midget axle & it should work somewhat like the Allspeed rear that Allan McD has on his racer. (Thanks Allan :D)

Front suspension will be going onto a half breed set-up between king-pin & Rose Joints so we can loose the stupid dampers & improve the handling.

We have owned a couple of carltons over the years & I thought about using one of them as a donor when they were scrapped, but Mazda looks to be a better fit & is 16V as standard.

For any of you thinking of going RWD with their Minis then IMHO you should go and have a roll around under an MX5. For me they've got so many advantages over other RWD donors for the DIY builder at least.

This is now mostly lies as the FWD Mini works really well with the Big Vaux & so RWD Mini is a long way off. :rolleyes:

[Miniwidow]

Work has started, today he got the engine out :D The front wings were rescued from the scrap pile and stored gently in the garage when I discovered that new ones were £300 EACH!

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Prudence002.jpg

[Mintegra]

nice to see you have made a start on the midge..

Is that the 1.6 or the 1.8 motor??..

I used to have an mx5 1.8 - great little engine IMO - sounded ace a full chat!!!....

Ill keep my eye on this project!! and may have to set up a build diary of the old mans K-series Midget!!...

Chris

[Andy_S]

nice to see you have made a start on the midge..

Is that the 1.6 or the 1.8 motor??..

I used to have an mx5 1.8 - great little engine IMO - sounded ace a full chat!!!....

Ill keep my eye on this project!! and may have to set up a build diary of the old mans K-series Midget!!...

Chris

'Tis an old 1.6 with 200'000 km's on it bought cheap to see if it'll fit. Didn't blow blue when brought the MX5 home, but who knows how long it'll last.

I'd love to see a build on a K-Series so get some photo's up and a bit of a narative. Is your dad using a stock rear axle? Not sure if it'll take 100+hp's of the MX5, what do you think? :?

Have you seen this 3.2litre BMW M3 Midget on e-bay ....... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280263938712&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=018 :shock: :shock:

[BATESPEED]

bet it ends up cadburys purple!!!! :D is that a mini convertible [ or two] i see sitting in the shed?

[Miniwidow]

LOL it's going to be black tulip :D

The mini's in the background are in disguise, one is sporting the latest look in Midget hardtops and the other a natty little number combining both Mini and Midget hoods. The Mini ragtop was supposed to go on Pedro who is currently awaiting redeployment from his present role as woodstore into a water feature. :D

[Andy_S]

The Mini ragtop was supposed to go on Pedro who is currently awaiting redeployment from his present role as woodstore into a water feature. :D

I really need the trolley which is currently under Pedro to go under the Midget shell so I can move it about. There's a sporting chance that the old guy will get chopped up to form a rusty water feature sooner rather than later............. sabresawtastic. :D

[Miniwidow]

Currently on 'hold' due to unforseen circumstances. LOL :shock:

[OzMidnight]

http://www.britishv8.org/MG/BrianKraus.htm

I quite like this one.....also Mazda power.... ;)

[Andy_S]

So ........... after 2 years of ignoring the Midget (cos I've been playing racing cars), it's time to crack on with the conversion.

By way of reminder;

1990 Eunos import running gear is being transplanted into MG Midget (Kinda Mini but longer)

- Rear double wishbone suspension & brakes to be fitted by narrowing rear subframe by approx 8", then cutting & shortening driveshafts.
- Mazda front wishbones & brakes to be used in their entirity. Bottom arms may need small amount of adjust, but track width are the same as Midget.
- Engine & gearbox to forced into the front of the Midget with a big hammer ........ bit of tunnel mods & gearshift brough forward by 6".
- Prop to be shortened & re-welded.

This job is so pisseasy, which is just as well cos the car needs to be on the road next year or I get a divorce. (I get to keep the kids & the Minis in the settlement so the fall-back position is sorted. ;))

Photos & build to start this weekend.

[Miniwidow]

This job is so pisseasy



I think they are known as famous last words :rolleyes:

[PaulW]

I think they are known as famous last words :rolleyes:

I can point and laugh tonight and keep reminding him that he said piss easy

[Andy_S]

We've made some progress on the MX Midget conversion.

Because the Midget axle won't survive the 120bhp from the MX5 motor, we needed to find an alternative

.......... maybe the MX item could be made narrower :)
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Pictures001-2.jpg
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Miniwidow has insisted that her beloved Midget keeps the square rear arches & her wolfrace wheels, so that defines how wide the MX rear needs to be. Measurements suggest that I can make it 1" wider than the Midget axle ......... but that's still an 11" chop.

To keep things in line, I welded it all together with 2 paralel rails.
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Pictures004.jpg

Then it's time to remove the 11".
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Pictures005-1.jpg
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So far so good!

Tubular inserts were made & then with everything re-alligned using extra steelwork clamped against the lower rails, everything was tacked back together.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Pictures010-3.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Pictures009-2.jpg

And then trial fit under the Midget :D

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Pictures013-1.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Pictures011-1.jpg

We need a slight mod to the boot floor so that the frame sits in position, but things are looking very good.

I'll be starting the install of the MX front wisbones & brakes today, this won't be such a simple job, but my trusty tape measure suggests that the MX stuff is only 0.5" wider than the Midget's, :D

[Richard]

Hey Andy, thats looking very good. As you know we have a Midget so I will be watching this with interest.

A couple of Qs
Will that huge aluminium diff support beam still fit into the narrowed rear axle?
Will the standard fuel tank still fit?
Is that an FIA cage? ;)

Richard

Dear Prudence,
Won't you come out to play......................

[Andy_S]

Hey Andy, thats looking very good. As you know we have a Midget so I will be watching this with interest.

A couple of Qs
Will that huge aluminium diff support beam still fit into the narrowed rear axle?
Will the standard fuel tank still fit?
Is that an FIA cage? ;)

Richard

Dear Prudence,
Won't you come out to play......................

The alluminium horns on the diff will be cut away & replaced with a steel version of similar design. This will bolt (& maybe weld) into the diff casing using existing bolts & tie into the remains of the ally which is about 0.25" thick. It should still hang in the same way as original.

Standart fuel tank gets moved back by 3" approx, but will fit fine.

It's deffo a race cage cos it's got some scrutineering stickers on it.;) We're hoping to run her at Barky Heath as a double drive from time to time, but mainly we'll only run the rear cage.

.............. Siouxsie & the Banshees version of the song I hope :p

[Richard]

.............. Siouxsie & the Banshees version of the song I hope :p

Wash yer mouth out, White Album, bought in 1968 and now very scratched :p

It sounds like you have the rear sorted - it looks so easy I wish I had done it, still can I supose.
Looking forward to the front suspension episode. (on the originals they "bent" the suspension rails during manufacture to give a little castor !!)

16v Midget championship?

[PaulW]

Midget championship?

There is only you and Andy that could take part:D

is it finished yet Andy?:D

Paul

[Andy_S]

Today was mostly spent chopping the front away & planning.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Midget004.jpg

The MX bottom arms will only need a small amount of modification to mount on the exisiting chassis rail, but I'll need to fabricate a means of fitting the top arms.

MX left - MG right

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Midget003.jpg

Trial fit of the Wilwood pedals ......... another piss easy job ;)

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Midget002.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Midget001.jpg

[charlie_t]

oh, whats this gone and got brought up for :(
now i'm going to have to get on with my mi'git
looking good plans so far andy :)

[Andy_S]

oh, whats this gone and got brought up for :(
now i'm going to have to get on with my mi'git
looking good plans so far andy :)

Sorry :oops:, but I can deffo recomend working on a Midget if you get bored with the Mini's, the challenges are different enough to keep the enthusiasm level up, but it's another piece of rusty BL shite, so there's loads of familiar problems too.

I'm really looking forward to next weekend so I can play some more :D

[charlie_t]

i have done it in the wrong order really as the mi'git is half painted and only needs putting back together with a decent engine. ;)

[PaulW]

looking good Andy, the Wilwood pedal box was made to go there :D.

Paul

[Andy_S]

looking good Andy, the Wilwood pedal box was made to go there :D.

Paul

Cheers Paul.

The Wilwood pedals are even the same ratio as the Midget ones @ 5:1 (ish)

All I need to guestimate now is what size of Master Cylinders we need.

[Andy_S]

i have done it in the wrong order really as the mi'git is half painted and only needs putting back together with a decent engine. ;)

Get some pictures posted, I do like a nice bit of Midget porn.

[PaulW]

Get some pictures posted, I do like a nice bit of Midget porn.

fuck me google "midget porn" with the safe search off:shock:

Paul

[mininut]

fuck me google "midget porn" with the safe search off:shock:

Paul

PMSL :lol: :lol: :lol: only you could think of that :D

M.

[mininut]

The alluminium horns on the diff will be cut away & replaced with a steel version of similar design. This will bolt (& maybe weld) into the diff casing using existing bolts & tie into the remains of the ally which is about 0.25" thick. It should still hang in the same way as original.


if you cut those mounting arms short mate, there will be an immense amount of twisting load going into the subframe. I'd think about really beefing it up all round and where it mounts into the body too. last thing you want is it to try and rip itself out of the body.

Looking good though, I'm going to have to do similar for the mini but was thinking of re-fabricating a subframe to use the arms/brakes/shafts.

M.

[Andy_S]

if you cut those mounting arms short mate, there will be an immense amount of twisting load going into the subframe. I'd think about really beefing it up all round and where it mounts into the body too. last thing you want is it to try and rip itself out of the body.

Looking good though, I'm going to have to do similar for the mini but was thinking of re-fabricating a subframe to use the arms/brakes/shafts.

M.

I see what you'se saying regard's the diff horns, but Ford diffs have no horns, just bolts, so the MX should be OK. The frame is very beefy up top already, so I think it'll be fine there & there's an anti-torque mounting on the bottom of the diff, so I'll aim to tie that in too. The midget runs with 165 wide tyres, so torque will unload through wheelspin more than anywhere else ;). The frame bolts to the underside of the car, which will be 3mm plated.

You'd deffo want to build a lightweight frame & maybe even the arms if putting the MX rear into a Mini. I reckon there's going to be an extra 25kg's compared to the Midget's rear end ........... it's nearly 100kg's fully assembled.

[Andy_S]

More progress.

Fitted some bracing before removing part of the transmission tunnel.

Trial fit of the Engine & box showed a couple of bits needed chopping.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Pictures014-1.jpg
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More chopping required so more bracing welded in.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Pictures019-2.jpg
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The engine & box now fit, but need to assemble the front to see how much I need to lower the sump.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Pictures021-2.jpg

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The MX5 mechanicals were made for the Midget.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Pictures022-1.jpg
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Ran out of time, but looks like only 1" to be removed from crossmember to allow the bonnet to close.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Pictures024-2.jpg

[PaulW]

good going Andy, really looks as if it should be there.

Paul

[steve s]

Looking good andy,this will be a lovely drive when it is done, A classic sportscar with modern running gear. Keep up the good work.
Steve.

[mininut]

getting some good progress there, keep the push going.

M.

[Richard]

Amazing progress Andy :p

Can you not cut a little more away from the heater tray to get the engine a tad further back to save cutting into the front crossmember?

I have some box section left over from my Midget conversion that fits snuggly inside the seat crossmember, did you want it? It makes a good strong point for the reinforcement thats got to go back in that area.

Richard

[Andy_S]

Amazing progress Andy :p

Can you not cut a little more away from the heater tray to get the engine a tad further back to save cutting into the front crossmember?

I have some box section left over from my Midget conversion that fits snuggly inside the seat crossmember, did you want it? It makes a good strong point for the reinforcement thats got to go back in that area.

Richard

The engine could deffo go further back without any more cutting, but even after I shorten the gearshift linkage, the lever will still be 1" to 2" further back than standard, so that's the limiting factor. The 'notch' is only in half of the front crossmember so it's not destroying the whole thing.

Yes please to the box section :) I bought loads of angle & box & flat bar & plate, but didn't buy anything sensible for reinforcing the seat member.

I take it you needed to do something similar with the K-Series? Did you reinforce directly under the box? I think I'm going to fit reinforcing under both crossmembers.

[Richard]

The engine could deffo go further back without any more cutting, but even after I shorten the gearshift linkage, the lever will still be 1" to 2" further back than standard, so that's the limiting factor. The 'notch' is only in half of the front crossmember so it's not destroying the whole thing.



My gear lever has moved way back, prob 6" but then, the A series gearbox was different to the Triumph.

I bolted a hefty bit of flat plate under the seat crossmember to support the gearbox (no pics)
The chassis rails were beefed up to accept the engine mounts and some box was tacked to the bulkhead underneath the heater tray. It looks like the 1275 front crossmember is different to yours.
Can you wait till Barkstone for the box section or will it all be finished before then :D
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr124/gtmkouope/midget.jpg

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[Andy_S]

Fluckin hell ...... 6" further back, how far from the bulkhead is that? The Triumph gearshift is 12" away, MX looks like it'll end up 14" from bulkhead.

Those photos are really useful, cheers Richard.

I'd had a plan in mind for the engine mounts which involved big bobbin Landrover ones, but having seen your solution, I think I'll just copy. What are those mounts off?

Still not sure how to tie the gearbox to the car ........ but those engine mounts might work for that too. How thick are they?

I'm not going to add any steel to the Midget before Barky Heath, best I have a look at the Mini next weekend, make sure it still fires up, fit a relay for the fan & check to see if bits have come loose.

[Richard]

Fluckin hell ...... 6" further back, how far from the bulkhead is that? The Triumph gearshift is 12" away, MX looks like it'll end up 14" from bulkhead..

Goes out to check............................................. .........17" from bulkhead


What are those mounts off? .

Ford type 9 gearbox mount, I used one on the gearbox as well, logical realy as its a type 9 box. I'll check the thickness tomorrow
http://www.westfield-sportscars.co.uk/shop/product.asp?numPageStartPosition=26&strPageHistory=&strKeywords=&strSearchCriteria=&PT_ID=77&P_ID=247
Bloody hell, they have got pricey

best I have a look at the Mini next weekend, make sure it still fires up, fit a relay for the fan & check to see if bits have come loose
Don't bother checking the mini Andy :D

[picKup]

Goes out to check............................................. .........17" from bulkhead


Just to get very technical, now you have measureed it once, but is it worth having a 2nd measurement from a point in the rear so as to confirm incase the bulkhead is in a different possition on the 2 models?? Or are they close enough! ??

[Richard]

Just to get very technical, now you have measureed it once, but is it worth having a 2nd measurement from a point in the rear so as to confirm incase the baulkhead is in a different possition on the 2 models?? Or are they close enough! ??
Isn't it your bed time No.2? (and your spelling is getting worse) :rolleyes:
Point taken though, I will measure from the rear bulkhead tomorrow.

[Andy_S]

Can't imagine that BL moved the front bulkhead, but good to get two points of reference. Makes me feel a lot more relaxed about moving the shift back by 2" from standard. I was worried that it would make gear changes more awkward.

I've been playing on e-bay & have found some 'race' type9 mounts for £20 each. They aren't cheap little buggers, but £40 pales into insignificance when I think what's been spent on the Mini.

Nice one Richard.

[rl48mini]

Not sure how long the shifter that you have in mind will be but can you bend it forward (toward the dash) to keep it close to the steering wheel? (I'm thinking something like the original Cobras)

[Andy_S]

Not sure how long the shifter that you have in mind will be but can you bend it forward (toward the dash) to keep it close to the steering wheel? (I'm thinking something like the original Cobras)

That's not a bad idea. If her ladyship complains about the gearshift position then it could be cut & re-welded at a slight forward angle.

[Richard]

A few ideas here for when you replace the tunnel -
http://www.mgparts.co.nz/bogs_car.html

[Andy_S]

Cheers for the link Richard.

What do folks do for heaters when they've bastardised the intake above the Gearbox? I was thinking a modified Mini heater might work.

[Richard]

Cheers for the link Richard.

What do folks do for heaters when they've bastardised the intake above the Gearbox? I was thinking a modified Mini heater might work.

My engine air filter was in the way so i changed to a 1500 heater, hacked it around a bit and moved it back to where the battery used to be. Battery is now in front of the rear axle but I guess you wont have much room there.
Other peaple have sunk the battery box into the passenger footwell.

Just had another look at your engine, the air inlet is at the front :D that engine was made to go in there!

http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr124/gtmkouope/heater.jpg

[Andy_S]

Ahah! So simple when you know how, cheers again Richard.

The battery can easily fit over to the passenger side & slightly recessed into the footwell.

I've got most of the car built in my head now :D.

Shame there's not an infinite amount of time & money to do all the jobs :(.

[Andy_S]

Had a fun time playing 'fuck the Midget' again at the weekend.

Engine now fits under the front.
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Pictures025-2.jpg

And rear subframe & suspension fits under the rear with a slight mod to the boot floor & under the heel.
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Pictures027-1.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Pictures028-2.jpg
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Pictures026-2.jpg

............... from the photos you'd think I'd done bugger all.

[Marcus Nordblom]

looking good, really like the way it looks, low and mean;)

Nice shell stash in the background, your senior life is well staked out!

[Andy_S]

looking good, really like the way it looks, low and mean;)

Cheers Marcus.

Nice shell stash in the background, your senior life is well staked out!

Oh yes. :)

[Andy_S]

A few more bits done at the weekend.

Framework at the heel to mount the subframe.
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Pictures030-1.jpg

and the start of the suspension turrets ..... I reckon that the MX5 shocks will work with £50 coilover addons from e-bay.
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Pictures031-1.jpg

Plus a the basic bits for the transmission tunnel. (you've got to ignore the bracing to get the idea.)
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Pictures029-2.jpg

[Richard]

Plus a the basic bits for the transmission tunnel. (you've got to ignore the bracing to get the idea.)
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Pictures029-2.jpg

Looking good Mr S.
Are you making the whole of the transission tunnel rectangular up to the rear bulkhead? If so, the ash tray will no longer fit correctly :rolleyes:

[Andy_S]

Looking good Mr S.
Are you making the whole of the transission tunnel rectangular up to the rear bulkhead? If so, the ash tray will no longer fit correctly :rolleyes:

Crap, I don't even remember seeing an ash tray, I guess Tessa will just have to give up smoking ....... she will ....... na she won't :(

[Andy_S]

The e-bay fairies arrived today, we now have £50 coilovers. :)

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x109/minifixation/Pictures-2.jpg

[Allan McD]

Is that £50 each or £50 a set ?
Now get that lot in the garage and off the kitchen table ;)
Allan

[Andy_S]

Is that £50 each or £50 a set ?
Now get that lot in the garage and off the kitchen table ;)
Allan

£50 for the set Mr McD ....... absolute top quality chinese tat, but cheap as chips.

Safely stashed in the conservatory for now, it's a bit too cold for wandering out to the garage.

[charlie_t]

£50 for the set Mr McD ....... absolute top quality chinese tat, but cheap as chips.
they do them in red too :p
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/89-02-Mazda-MX5-Miata-Eunos-Lowering-Springs-Coilovers-/160391845820?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item25581957bc

[Andy_S]

Mrs S didn't want red ones ....... she even moaned about the blue ones cos they don't match purple.

When I asked 'do you want red or blue', she said black :rolleyes:

[PaulW]

Mrs S didn't want red ones ....... she even moaned about the blue ones cos they don't match purple.

When I asked 'do you want red or blue', she said black :rolleyes:

You could always give them a wipe over with thinners and then scotch them up and give em a coat of gloss black:D or even purple:D

Paul

[Andy_S]

You could always give them a wipe over with thinners and then scotch them up and give em a coat of gloss black:D or even purple:D

Paul

I'll do that with the spare hand that I can magically sprout from my arse.

[PaulW]

I'll mention it to Tessa.

And will you answer your work email or your voice mail or the text message. I spoke to the pope today as it was easier to get though:D

paul

[charlie_t]

I'll do that with the spare hand that I can magically sprout from my arse.
Where are you going to put your brush now Andy :D

[PaulW]

Where are you going to put your brush now Andy :D

Give it to Tessa he is always saying he wants to make her feel like a real women:D.

Paul

[Andy_S]

Give it to Tessa he is always saying he wants to make her feel like a real women:D.

Paul

She'd not know what to do with a sweeping brush.

[Miniwidow]

I refuse to stoop to your level by even replying to the previous couple of comments.

However the point Pasul made about respraying those springs is a good one :D

[Marcus Nordblom]

Any progress? need some inspiration!

[Andy_S]

I've had 'special permission' to work a few weekends on my Mini, so there's nothing happened on the Midget recently.

I'll be back onto the Midget from next weekend though, otherwise Mrs S will be angry with me :(

[Marcus Nordblom]

will you be a 2 car man and wife team then?

there is 8 meter car trailers, how cool wouldn´t that be turning up to the 16v trackday
with two hot racers on deck…

[PaulW]

will you be a 2 car man and wife team then?

there is 8 meter car trailers, how cool wouldn´t that be turning up to the 16v trackday
with two hot racers on deck…

Ive said that as well Marcus:D Would love to see pru on the track......nah actually i just want to see Tessa in a romper suit......ahem i mean race suit sorry:D

Paul

[Marcus Nordblom]

Yea would be fun!

[Marcus Nordblom]

progress?

[Andy_S]

progress?

No progress on Prudence :(

We even bought another Midget in May thinking it would be a quick fix but I just can't find the time to work on it ....... I'm not happy.

I'm reaching the conclusion that it's time to retire from racing the Mini to free up time for other stuff, I've acheived nothing of any use in the last 4 years.

[Marcus Nordblom]

know the feeling Andy, head full of "fantastic ideas", garage full of ebay stuff and no time, very frustating!

[Andy_S]

know the feeling Andy, head full of "fantastic ideas", garage full of ebay stuff and no time, very frustating!

So true.

[spNOam]

I'm not much of a mechanic, but if you need a helping hand just ask, all I need is somewhere to park the van :)