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FirstMini

Post subject: Where does it go?

Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 9:57 pm

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I bought the car in bits and as it is my first Mini I am having fun working out where the bits go but this bracket has me beat. Please help!

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cooperess

Post subject: Re: Where does it go?

Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 10:02 pm

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Location: Brandy Hill, NSW

Front number plate bracket.

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FirstMini

Post subject: Re: Where does it go?

Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2019 7:19 pm

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cooperess wrote:

Front number plate bracket.

Excellent thanks, looks easy when you know where to look!
Now my next problem, I have replaced the steering rack, OK job with the engine and interior out, and in one of the boxes of bits I found the blinker switch shroud but it appears to be too long. With it against the column mounting bracket it comes up past the steering wheel by a couple of inches. Are there different shrouds or possibly not the right column as it was only loosely fitted to steer the beast when I bought it.

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timmy201

Post subject: Re: Where does it go?

Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2019 7:41 pm

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You've got the number plate bracket upside down :wink:

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MINI66

Post subject: Re: Where does it go?

Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2019 8:37 am

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There are different length steering columns and 2 different shrouds.
You probably have a later column which is shorter, you need the mk2/later shroud which is also shorter.
(and usually cheaper)

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clip

Post subject: Re: Where does it go?

Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2019 4:36 pm

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Location: Sunshine Coast QLD

MINI66 wrote:

There are different length steering columns and 2 different shrouds.
You probably have a later column which is shorter, you need the mk2/later shroud which is also shorter.
(and usually cheaper)

I didn't know that either. How much shorter are they? My steering column is way too long and I'm 189cm and have the seat right back. Would love a shorter steering column.

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FirstMini

Post subject: Re: Where does it go?

Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:19 pm

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MINI66 wrote:

There are different length steering columns and 2 different shrouds.
You probably have a later column which is shorter, you need the mk2/later shroud which is also shorter.
(and usually cheaper)

Thanks for that, I'm not sure how the blinker switch/horn etc fit up either but I have plenty of time to worry about that as it's off to the painter in the next day or so.

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MINI66

Post subject: Re: Where does it go?

Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2019 11:29 am

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I am not sure exactly of the difference in lengths but it is significant. 80mm maybe?

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clip

Post subject: Re: Where does it go?

Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2019 1:21 pm

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FirstMini wrote:

Now my next problem, I have replaced the steering rack, OK job with the engine and interior out, and in one of the boxes of bits I found the blinker switch shroud but it appears to be too long. With it against the column mounting bracket it comes up past the steering wheel by a couple of inches. Are there different shrouds or possibly not the right column as it was only loosely fitted to steer the beast when I bought it.

FirstMini, I'll swap you my long column for your short one

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clip

Post subject: Re: Where does it go?

Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2019 1:22 pm

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MINI66 wrote:

I am not sure exactly of the difference in lengths but it is significant. 80mm maybe?

Thanks MINI66, that would make the world of difference.

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FirstMini

Post subject: Re: Where does it go?

Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2019 5:44 pm

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clip wrote:

FirstMini wrote:

FirstMini, I'll swap you my long column for your short one

If you were a bit closer to Central Vic. I'd do that happily.

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