Norfolk Freestyle Discussion Thread
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That looks fine, just use 0's in the number, but make sure you also stamp the number into the chassis, I have 2 the one you can see in the cockpit, the other is up under the front that you have to remove several items before seeing, I will remove the items Miss DVLA lady but it will take me about 2 hours to do, but I can honestly say it is there.
Alan...
Alan...
Right, sun was out so I have taken a few shots of how it arrived:
Then I pulled it apart a little to see what I need to do in the future:
I have stripped part of it as the engine will be coming out soon and I need to look at the steering column as it doesnt seem to run very straight (like it is too long)
Then I pulled it apart a little to see what I need to do in the future:
I have stripped part of it as the engine will be coming out soon and I need to look at the steering column as it doesnt seem to run very straight (like it is too long)
Steering wheel as standard doesn't come out straight, it is sat at an angle, takes a little getting used to but after a short time you forget about it. Have a look at Max's build he's moved it sideways as well.
As for tyres, that's up to you, quite a lot run 175/50x13 which is the standard low profile for Mini's which will give you quick acceleration but noisy & poor fuel consumption on runs. 185/75x13 (I think) give a lot smoother & nicer ride, slightly less acceleration but better long run consumption (these were my choice) or you can go to BMW 15" but they do not fit 'properly' due to the difference in PCD.
Alan...
As for tyres, that's up to you, quite a lot run 175/50x13 which is the standard low profile for Mini's which will give you quick acceleration but noisy & poor fuel consumption on runs. 185/75x13 (I think) give a lot smoother & nicer ride, slightly less acceleration but better long run consumption (these were my choice) or you can go to BMW 15" but they do not fit 'properly' due to the difference in PCD.
Alan...
Ah sorry didn't realise you had decided to go MGF route, in that case, I would buy a whole car, leave the standard alloys on the back with either 195/55x15 or 205/55x15, then get some 25mm thick PCD adaptors from Mini to MG for the front with 195/55x15 on them. Or at least that was/is my route.
Alan....
Alan....
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rotoryboy":1zpvfzuy said:
Hi there,
Have a look at Mary's Back, my build/MGF conversion.
I'm running 195/45R15's, these are fine, give a very good ride, very fast acceleration but the speedo is slightly out due to going to lower profile than the MGF.
Any questions just fire away!
Steve ;D
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Thanks Mark!!
Good luck with it, any problems just ask!!
Steve ;D
Good luck with it, any problems just ask!!
Steve ;D
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Are you thinking of using an MGF fuel tank??
I thought you'd only modify the rear end like Alan has done with Mr Bumble!
The frame was totally scratch built, made a shelf like extension, then built on it to suit the fuel tank
To be completely honest, I only used the MGF tank, so I could use the same guages and wiring loom off the MGF, just one big cheat really
Steve ;D
I thought you'd only modify the rear end like Alan has done with Mr Bumble!
The frame was totally scratch built, made a shelf like extension, then built on it to suit the fuel tank
To be completely honest, I only used the MGF tank, so I could use the same guages and wiring loom off the MGF, just one big cheat really
Steve ;D