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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2006 16:45:06 GMT
Howdy,
I bought Sieve a new set of 5.5x12 wheels, back ones went on fine, but the fronts rub on about a quarter lock. Im getting new wings soon anyway, but was wondering how easy it is to cut them myself? Is it tin snips job, or grinder?
Cheers,
Tom
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Post by noisymini on Aug 10, 2006 19:27:03 GMT
Personaly wouldn't be too keen on using angle grinder.
Tin snips and hacksaw should do the job.
A second pair of hands would certainly be pretty useful too!
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Post by oldgit on Aug 10, 2006 21:17:26 GMT
That will be Sarah then Tom ;D ;D ;D
Expect you would get away with a pair of nail trimmers ;D ;D ;D
Try taking off the arch's and see how much wing needs triming.
I seem to remember prev owner saying they had already been cut to take 6" must have got that wrong as well.
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Post by Simon1275mpi on Aug 11, 2006 7:50:01 GMT
Don't do it! ;D
There was a tech articles in the mini mag all about it this year. I'll scan it into PDF and email it to you. You have it Monday.
Si
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2006 17:37:26 GMT
I think the original front panel was cut, but the new one isnt! Im gonna fit the W&P arches sarah got thrown in with hank to the front, and fit the rear ones at the same time once i've saved up enough to get Sieve sprayed! And cheers for that Si, think im gonna have to go and buy some tin snips now!  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2006 19:29:50 GMT
Get this for a head scratcher! The right wing has been cut to fit the wheels, but the passenger wing, hasnt! Im assuming he only made left hand turns the whole time he had 12's on...
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Post by monkeyjim on Aug 11, 2006 20:53:27 GMT
youve just been mini'd .  d |
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Post by oldgit on Aug 12, 2006 12:46:05 GMT
Welcome to the nuttey word of minis ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D They are def 12" not 13" wheels you got arn't they?  ? Tom set up your own account,or else some people might think that you are a girl + a pic of sieve so we can all have a larf ;D ;D No I mean see the change's appinen  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2006 13:49:06 GMT
Account sorted!
And yeh, they're deffo 12x5.5 Supers. The o/s wing is definately not cut, because it runs in line with the new front panel lip.
I should have the tin snips tuesday(ordered left/right and straight set). Im just hoping the guy before cut the wing enough as i was going to use his as a template.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2006 14:29:41 GMT
Sorted! Took a few hours to do, but im pleased with it!  I drove round town for a bit, and aimed for the bumps, and no rubbing! Its a harsher ride than steels i've noticed. |
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Post by oldgit on Aug 19, 2006 16:32:39 GMT
Looks good As long as your pleased and they dont rub alls well. You will notice a diff in ride and handeling THATS WHY WE FIT UM ;D ;D ;D ;D plus they look better  |
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