|
|
Post by Rachel on May 22, 2006 17:16:48 GMT
Hi all Now I have Bogey back following engine overhaul, I'm looking to next winter and sorting out the bodywork. Both wings, scuttle and bonnet need replacing along with A panels and door skins. Someone has suggested I go for a flip front, to which my initial reaction was an emphatic no! Having given it some thought, there are some advantages, but typical of me, I don't know which way to go. I would really apprectiate some advice, along with the pros and cons. ;D Many thanks Rachel  |
|
|
|
Post by vtec steve on May 22, 2006 17:49:54 GMT
Hi Rachel I can’t remember what mini you have but my views on them are... Makes it very easy to work on the engine. Not as difficult to fit as they used to be and some people say they are. A fibreglass or carbon front is lighter and I think it will cost less then metal panels. Down side is it will turn your car into a modified mini. That will affect your insurance and may affect its market value if you ever wanted to sell the car. Getting as good paint finish is not as easy either apparently. Hope this is of help to you Steve www.vtec-mini.co.uk |
|
noisymini
Mini British Open Classic
Posts: 98
|
Post by noisymini on May 22, 2006 19:09:48 GMT
What Steve said!
I'd always fit a removable front instead of repairing/replacing rusted front panels.
Once its done thats it. No rust problems waiting to cost you more money.
|
|
|
|
Post by oldgit on May 22, 2006 20:29:24 GMT
|
|
|
|
Post by Rachel on May 22, 2006 20:31:09 GMT
Thanks guys for your words of wisdom. Will have to look seriously at costs, and maybe have a good look at yours and see if I can make a decision. Rachel |
|
|
|
Post by Stephen on May 22, 2006 22:16:28 GMT
was thinking bout it myself but the inner wings help to keep the engine a bit cleaner and it will be more original. plus u gotta have a plug of some sort for the electrics. I went for some genuine wings and had them properly fitted ie not me and my dad doing it in the garage :-) cost about £150 not including paint so theres not a lot in it price wise.
Stephen
|
|
|
|
Post by MiniGT5 on May 23, 2006 11:56:41 GMT
Carbon cost £250ish new
Fiberglass costs £150ish new
both from Curley's they make the best ones
Paint is not a problem just use loads of high build primer
My old flip front is in the garage that was steel problem is it started going rusty (not alot but it started all the same) electrics are not a problem have a look at mine some time i'm only on the rodmill estate.
N :-)
|
|
|
|
Post by minimole on May 23, 2006 16:15:15 GMT
just remember that if you go for a plastic front that plastic isnt a good earth lol..... now that i think about it carbon fibre might seeings that carbon does conduction electricity but i wouldnt know for i just know fibre glass dont lol
|
|
|
|
Post by MiniGT5 on May 23, 2006 16:36:41 GMT
the earth doesent cause me a problem cos you can earth to the inner wing basically all you do is cut the loom for the lights and fit a caravan plug
N :-)
|
|
|
|
Post by MiniGT5 on May 23, 2006 16:38:41 GMT
|
|
