Dick Longbridge Posted April 30, 2023 Author Share Posted April 30, 2023 It was the local Riviera Run this weekend - a large Mini rally which I've been to a fair few times over the years. There was something for everyone! @LightBulbFun 😉 This special was stunning. I'm not sure why my photos are muddled after uploading them here. The Lotus motor was sat behind the back seats of the Metro. This AA van was spotless. Rallye - yes please. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should... Surprisingly non-rusty E30. I'd have happily driven away in this van. Less is more. Clubman was brochure quality. Stunning. My mate who we met up with, is now talking about selling his motorbike and buying another classic Mini after a hiatus of several years. Time will tell! danthecapriman, AnnoyingPentium, Rustybullethole and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 And one more which greeted us as we walked in! Shite Ron, Blake's Den, danthecapriman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Metro is mental, good on them for keeping a period look on the outside of it. Particularly pleasing to see the stock blue L-reg, just like the M-reg Mini my mum had in the early-mid '80s. Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 So, the MR2 has been laid up since December 2022. For the first time in eight years of ownership, I'm struggling to find the enthusiasm to transfer my insurance onto it as my summer daily. The lad is now at an age where I need a daily with a boot and I can't justify running a separate policy for the '2 + RFL. The solution was to put it in for an MOT and see what happened. On the way there, one of the power steering pipes shat itself (due to corrosion it transpires) and the exhaust was blowing like a bastard. Cue fitting a Malian sports cat and downpipe which I bought a while back knowing it was needed soon, along with a stainless back box to replace the rotten twenty year old exhaust. I scored the back box cheaply and it's in excellent condition. The drainpipe rear exhaust tips are a little OTT for my liking but it'll do for now. The sound is subtle rather than silly loud though, which is a bonus. It was in good company whilst waiting to be worked on... A new MOT was achieved a short time after, which I'm relieved about. I've just replaced a damaged wheelarch liner with a decent secondhand replacement and the car is running sweet. What I have noticed is that the underside is crying out for the Lanoguard I've got sitting in the garage. It'll all need a decent wire brushing first though and that needs to be a garage ramp job ideally. My issue is that I've just taken it for a quick spin along my local private test track and I still really like the old thing. Sitting around is slowly killing it though. I'd more or less decided to get it advertised for sale in the next few weeks but as always, a bit of work and a quick drive has made me reconsider. Suggestions on a postcard welcomed... RayMK, Matty and danthecapriman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 9 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said: So, the MR2 has been laid up since December 2022. For the first time in eight years of ownership, I'm struggling to find the enthusiasm to transfer my insurance onto it as my summer daily. The lad is now at an age where I need a daily with a boot and I can't justify running a separate policy for the '2 + RFL. The solution was to put it in for an MOT and see what happened. On the way there, one of the power steering pipes shat itself (due to corrosion it transpires) and the exhaust was blowing like a bastard. Cue fitting a Malian sports cat and downpipe which I bought a while back knowing it was needed soon, along with a stainless back box to replace the rotten twenty year old exhaust. I scored the back box cheaply and it's in excellent condition. The drainpipe rear exhaust tips are a little OTT for my liking but it'll do for now. The sound is subtle rather than silly loud though, which is a bonus. It was in good company whilst waiting to be worked on... A new MOT was achieved a short time after, which I'm relieved about. I've just replaced a damaged wheelarch liner with a decent secondhand replacement and the car is running sweet. What I have noticed is that the underside is crying out for the Lanoguard I've got sitting in the garage. It'll all need a decent wire brushing first though and that needs to be a garage ramp job ideally. My issue is that I've just taken it for a quick spin along my local private test track and I still really like the old thing. Sitting around is slowly killing it though. I'd more or less decided to get it advertised for sale in the next few weeks but as always, a bit of work and a quick drive has made me reconsider. Suggestions on a postcard welcomed... You know the answer 😏 Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 MR2 has gone. After nine years, it's strange seeing it leave. End of an era. 😑 500tops, Jenson Velcro, Burnside and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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