Recent content by Rchamps81

Hi mate - I’m interested in these. Will drop you a pm.

Currently these are £90 each on eurocarparts.

Thanks for the responses guys. I had a look at the pollen filter earlier and it looks fine, was almost like new. Also tried the recirculation setting and wasn't getting anywhere. I'm having the car picked up by a mechanic later this morning so hopefully it will be diagnosed and fixed by the...

Hello all. My ac was not working, so took it to the garage who diagnosed a leak in the system. They ordered and replaced some of the seals and then regarded the system, which is holding pressure well. The ac is “clicking” in when you press the button as I can hear it at the front of the car...

Can anyone recommend the best place to get a new key? I’ve only got one and it’s making me nervous!

Got some quotes today to sort the bonnet and some other bits and pieces to bring the bodywork up to the same standard as the rest of the car. Hopefully will be able to find a time slot towards the end of August to have this work completed then will update this with new pics.

Will let you know soon!

Thanks mate. Yeah, I did get one - but it’s crap so will be going in the bin! Luckily it was cheap to start with.

Here are a few more pics from the mini resto.

Don’t worry mate - everyone’s entitled to have an opinion. I agree with what you say above. Have been looking at quotes today for the work and will be replacing the bonnet, getting a front end respray, rear bumper colour matched and a couple of other minor points sorted.

The more I think about it, the more inclined I am to keep! Trying to find a body shop to quote for a front end refresh now...

Pics

Some more pics...

I bought 313 during lockdown as a bit of a project as it needed a bit of work doing and I wanted something to take up some of my time. Car is nearly “complete” from my mini restoration. Work undertaken includes - paint correction (does need the bonnet painting owing to rust - see pics) - full...

Wow. Ambitious! Welcome mate. Good luck with the build!