Then I broke down (74 mini mild refurb)

Started by 94touring, May 26, 2015, 11:33:03 PM

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Vikram

I'm really looking forward to seeing this done. Especially some performance figures after all this work...

94touring

Once it's broke in I'll hit the dyno.  Suppose I need to weigh it too. 

94touring

A bit more sanding on these spots and the new color goes on.  Hoping this week.

BruceK

Quote from: 94touring on June 19, 2018, 01:42:19 PM
A bit more sanding on these spots and the new color goes on.  Hoping this week.

Still going with that Audi deep blue color?
1988 Austin Mini
2002 MINI Cooper S
1992 Toyota LiteAce (JDM)
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

94touring

Yep, and a black roof.  Need to go buy it actually.  Loaded up with primers and clear but out of black and never did mix up the blue.

94touring

Paint day!  Here's a teaser showing the color change.  We couldn't find that moonlight blue in the chip book so I went with scuba blue for an A5.

Vikram

Almost looks satin/matte. Can't wait to see it done

MiniGene

Oh man, don't tease us with just the tip!

94touring

That didn't have clear, this has clear. 

MiniDave

Wow, you goterdone already! Cool...

You should easily make our October dyno date!
Complete failure at retirement

1989 Cooper Racing Green
2009 Clubman S
2014 Audi Allroad

94touring


94touring

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Few more pics. Snuck my truck tailgate in too.

BruceK

Looking very good.  Love the color.   

I don't think you mentioned you are doing a complete 180 on the roof color.   Does black paint weigh less than white?   ;D
1988 Austin Mini
2002 MINI Cooper S
1992 Toyota LiteAce (JDM)
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

94touring


gr8kornholio

I figured white would be as it reflects light.  The black absorbing all the light may slow it down.   77.gif
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94touring

So the look I'm going for is this.  Need to order my rims to see if the current flares will work.

BruceK

That's my favorite style of wheels too.  4.gif    Clean and crisp.
1988 Austin Mini
2002 MINI Cooper S
1992 Toyota LiteAce (JDM)
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

94touring

I'm doing Force wheels, this style with black centers.  Extra lightweight. 

Vikram

Looks epic, that combo works really well. Spotlights?

94touring

No on the spotlights.  Keeping it pretty minimal.

MiniDave

He's trying to add lightness not lights, remember?   ;D
Complete failure at retirement

1989 Cooper Racing Green
2009 Clubman S
2014 Audi Allroad

94touring

Subbies, brake, and fuel lines go on today while I prep doors, boot, and bonnet for paint.

MiniDave

And now that you have it all light, you're just gonna go and heavy it up again with things like engines and suspensions and stuff!   ;D ;D
Complete failure at retirement

1989 Cooper Racing Green
2009 Clubman S
2014 Audi Allroad

BruceK

That rear disc brake setup looks sweet!
1988 Austin Mini
2002 MINI Cooper S
1992 Toyota LiteAce (JDM)
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

MiniGene