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Craig
13th September 2007, 09:58 PM
got a new mod on the car today and after not being 100% sure about it/them, I am more convinced every minute that it was the right choice.

Even Mr and Mrs P approve.. :D

Those going tomorrow night or to Knockhill will see... :cool:
vintageb3
13th September 2007, 09:59 PM
Is it a plough?

mark
vintageb3
13th September 2007, 10:02 PM
Furry Dice?

mark
vintageb3
13th September 2007, 10:02 PM
Stick on chest wig for the bonnet?

mark
Scottie
13th September 2007, 10:02 PM
exhaust.............?
duncan
13th September 2007, 10:09 PM
Missile Launchers?
vintageb3
13th September 2007, 10:10 PM
Passenger eject seat?

mark
vintageb3
13th September 2007, 10:11 PM
Diesel engine...OH!..Sorry...you have that already....

Silly me:D

mark
Craig
13th September 2007, 10:12 PM
comon folks more imagination required... :D
vintageb3
13th September 2007, 10:12 PM
Diesel graphic for fuel cap?

mark
Scottie
13th September 2007, 10:13 PM
I know his new mod is that he has sold his Mini and bought another make of car.:D
Craig
13th September 2007, 10:13 PM
Diesel engine...OH!..Sorry...you have that already....

Silly me:D

mark

you'll get a slap for that one on Sunday matey.. :)
vintageb3
13th September 2007, 10:14 PM
Small tree, country walk and watermill....to go with the sound of your rushing water?

mark
Scottie
13th September 2007, 10:14 PM
he's got a mold of AndyP as a bonnet mascot.:D
Scottie
13th September 2007, 10:15 PM
Pink seat belt fluffy bits. or maybe a pink tax disc holder. New air freshner.?
vintageb3
13th September 2007, 10:17 PM
he's got a mold of AndyP as a bonnet mascot.:D

LOL!!!!!:D :D :D

brill!

mark
vintageb3
13th September 2007, 10:18 PM
I KNOW I KNOW!!!!!

Ear defenders?????!!!!:eek:

mark
illegalhunter
13th September 2007, 10:56 PM
a YELLOW BECON FOR THE ROOF TO COMPLETE THE JCB LOOK TO GO WITH THE SOUND LOL
AndyP & Lenore
13th September 2007, 11:04 PM
Sworn to secrecy i'm afraid....

however, when i did "witness" this "mod", all i could say is....

I WANT WAAAAN!!! :D :D
FergusM
14th September 2007, 08:23 AM
Flashing Knight Rider led's in the bonnet air scoop ?
Gismo
14th September 2007, 08:29 AM
Dump valve :rolleyes:
Craig
14th September 2007, 08:32 AM
Flashing Knight Rider led's in the bonnet air scoop ?


No, but that has given me an idea... ;)
Mini Ecosse
14th September 2007, 08:45 AM
Bilge pump to go with the sound of rushing water! :eek: :eek: :) :)

Stephen
Gismo
14th September 2007, 08:59 AM
Dump valve :rolleyes:
30 mins and no denial :p :D
FergusM
14th September 2007, 09:56 AM
No, but that has given me an idea... ;)


Well it is something I actually quite like the idea off...so if you get yours done...please let me see it...
Craig
14th September 2007, 10:28 PM
well, the only one to guess correctly was............................ Scottiecoop

also Vintageb3 - your getting a doin' on Sunday for your comments :eek: ;)

Some pictures below. It is custom made from the cat back by Stainless Creations in Falkirk, made with 2 and half inch stainless steel pipework and two boxes. The workmanship is astounding, including all the welds and it doesn't rattle (unlike the dash ;) ). I think what shows there attention to details was when I arrived to pick it up, they were just finishing the tail pipes and had a spirit level on the pipes to make sure they were level :D

I LOVE the look and sound of it ....

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/miniadventures/ex1.jpg

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/miniadventures/ex2.jpg

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/miniadventures/ex3.jpg

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/miniadventures/ex4.jpg

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/miniadventures/ex5.jpg

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/miniadventures/ex6.jpg
Scottie
14th September 2007, 10:30 PM
looks and sound great just a pity it's on a Mini and not my clapped out beemer.;) I'm thinking of goin in tomorrow to get a new exhaust of my other beemer.
illegalhunter
14th September 2007, 10:38 PM
Looking good Craig . I take it all the problems have been sorted?
Craig
14th September 2007, 10:51 PM
Looking good Craig . I take it all the problems have been sorted?

naw, just going to drive it now 'cos I am sick of fighting with a company that doesn't care or want to fix the problems to the customers satisfaction. I have a warranty so if it goes bang it will be their fault, I have tried to tell them about the faults..

Steve Knowles is due to look at the 2 mechanical problems on 3rd October. God knows how it takes over 6 weeks to get an appointment with the guy... he must be VERY busy at the moment... LOL :D If he still says it's not a problem and a characteristic, I will leave it at that.. :rolleyes:
Craig
14th September 2007, 10:52 PM
looks and sound great just a pity it's on a Mini and not my clapped out beemer.;) I'm thinking of goin in tomorrow to get a new exhaust of my other beemer.

I will be in there tomorrow to pick up my old exhaust.. :D
Gismo
15th September 2007, 02:39 AM
Very nice Craig :cool: I see that's a straight through exhaust, does the standard R56 have the old style silencer either side of the car like my S ??
Craig
15th September 2007, 07:29 AM
Very nice Craig :cool: I see that's a straight through exhaust, does the standard R56 have the old style silencer either side of the car like my S ??


nope the exhaust goes straight front to back now..(no battery box in the way, that is under the passenger side of the scuttle panel.)

there is a front box on it, it's just hard to see from the photos, so it's technically not straight through..:D
Scottie
17th September 2007, 10:16 PM
going into stainless creations tomorrow.;) phoned them today.:D
Craig
17th September 2007, 10:17 PM
smashin....:D :D

they do quality work.. :cool: Still need to let me see the "other beemer". ;)
Scottie
17th September 2007, 10:19 PM
smashin....:D :D

they do quality work.. :cool: Still need to let me see the "other beemer". ;)

once it been in for a prof detail polish and the leather doctors visit next week.;) for restoration work on the front seats.:cool:

going to mikethemini Wednesday.:cool:
Scottie
21st September 2007, 12:02 AM
exhaust now fitted and loving it.:cool:
markyc
21st September 2007, 08:39 PM
Fantastic job by Stainless Creations, the wee spirit level to check the level off the pipes was class :D :D Exhaust sound brilliant, lovely note on tickover and a fine roar when you plant the right foot :eek: :D Has defo improved performance on the car as well :eek: :eek: :) ;)
KenL
22nd September 2007, 04:44 PM
I'm not normally a fan of non-standard exhausts as they usually look like something a plukey wee git :p would stick on their Corsa - but your's looks mint :cool:
Duncan Stewart
24th September 2007, 09:36 PM
Very nice Craig :D. Sounded good too on Sunday as you disappeared into the distance in front of me :eek: :p ;)
Craig
25th September 2007, 08:11 AM
Very nice Craig :D. Sounded good too on Sunday as you disappeared into the distance in front of me :eek: :p ;)


:o :rolleyes: :D :D :D .......
japper
25th September 2007, 08:38 AM
Looks sweet:)

Is that a buckled rim in your last pic?.
Craig
25th September 2007, 05:27 PM
Looks sweet:)

Is that a buckled rim in your last pic?.

:o :o Yes, hit a pot hole a while ago...

it is not letting any air out, doesn't wobble, so it is ok.. Wheels are coming off this weekend for the winter before they start to salt the roads... Will be send all the wheels away for refurb as most have kerb marks and I want all of them to be the same.. :cool: :cool:
Gorbash12346
1st October 2007, 11:17 PM
Flashing Knight Rider led's in the bonnet air scoop ?

finally a use for it lol

i've used stainless creations before as well and i have to agree i got 1st calss service and the induction pipework he made for me was absolutely top notch. if i ever got a custom exhaust made again i know where i'd rather go (certainly not calder motors again as that thing didn't last longer than a month before it broke itself or something else again and again and again)

again can't recommend stainless creations enough