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Just trying to sell my 1.3i equinox, once it’s gone I’ll be driving a 998cc flame, the later cars are ok but the single point injection seems to hold them back, looking forward to modifying the flame, possibly rebuild my 1380 from Bill Richards but only if the Griff stops eating money 
It wasn't a problem, I just used tin snips to cut the metal, and then bend over to form a new lip, this is needed because if the tyre touches it without a lip it will cut straight through, I then just tidied it up with a grinder. It depends on what offset the wheels have to how much needs to be taken off.
>> Edited by Paul V on Tuesday 25th March 16:11
>> Edited by Paul V on Tuesday 25th March 16:11
Why not just wait till the inner wings rot away?
Won't take long....
I've had a couple of 998s, an Innocenti Cooper 1300 and a 1275GT.
The GT was much modified, had 85bhp and was probably the best car I've ever had, Westfield, Caterham and Turbo Esprit included.
The 998s and the Innocenti handled better on the 10" wheels than the 12" wheeled GT.
They steered better too.
If anyone has a mint Clubman or 1275GT for sale, then I might well be interested in reliving my misspent yoof.
Pat.
>> Edited by PatHeald on Tuesday 25th March 22:45
Won't take long....
I've had a couple of 998s, an Innocenti Cooper 1300 and a 1275GT.
The GT was much modified, had 85bhp and was probably the best car I've ever had, Westfield, Caterham and Turbo Esprit included.
The 998s and the Innocenti handled better on the 10" wheels than the 12" wheeled GT.
They steered better too.
If anyone has a mint Clubman or 1275GT for sale, then I might well be interested in reliving my misspent yoof.
Pat.
>> Edited by PatHeald on Tuesday 25th March 22:45
filmidget said: Personally speaking (of course) I don't like 13" wheels on Minis - just looks wrong.
10" should be enough for anybody
Don't you have to fit a new rack or lock stops if fitting 13" wheels on a 10"/12"er?
Cheers, Phil
wellllllll..... I reckon on period cars 10" are the best but for the modern look I think 12" or 13" look good.
scruffy said:
Bit quiet, though...
I'll kick off with: I used to have a 1974 Mini 1000 with a 1098 engine. It were brilliant!
Cool,
...me?
Clubman estate, with the wood (phnar..).
Cooper S.
1275GT.
A Sunbeam Siletto,
And a Rusty Hornet, that got left at a house I sold
well I've got a 1986 Mini Mayfair. stripped out, minilites, stage one kit, Kent 286 cam, semi competion clutch, FIA buckets and Roll cage, nice. original idea was to rally it - I just love driving it too much! the noise is great! but I may still do the odd tarmac rally...
edited to add> I've also got a 2001 Seicento Sporting Schumacher which I can't wait to get rid of - good handling, no power, utterly unreliable.
>> Edited by minimax on Wednesday 26th March 10:22
Just noticed this forum Whoo hoo 
So far 2000 X reg Mini Cooper Sport 1.3i on 12" rims at the mo just changed the tyres to Yokos 165,65,12s and are they goooood
(thanks to all the people on this forum that recommended them). Next stage I think will be to think about suspension mods, then engine mods, but that will be a while yet as its my only car.
>> Edited by smeagol on Wednesday 26th March 18:39
So far 2000 X reg Mini Cooper Sport 1.3i on 12" rims at the mo just changed the tyres to Yokos 165,65,12s and are they goooood
(thanks to all the people on this forum that recommended them). Next stage I think will be to think about suspension mods, then engine mods, but that will be a while yet as its my only car. >> Edited by smeagol on Wednesday 26th March 18:39
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