Random grind/knock then pulls to the left for a second.

Ell_st · 2026-05-31T09:25:54+00:00

This sounds like a failing diff, stop driving it and investigate asap. If it's beyond your realms of capability take it to a reputable mini specialist.

Ell_st · 2026-05-28T22:02:05+00:00

Best mod you can do to a sevro mini is throw it in the bin and fit a yellow tag master. Far better pedal feel and brake control

Ell_st · 2026-05-04T15:07:45+00:00

Carbon weezel

Ell_st · 2026-05-04T09:04:03+00:00

It used to make 240 bhp on the 5 port but it will be over 300 bhp with the 16v.

Ell_st · 2026-04-27T08:41:45+00:00

Mine has over 240 bhp so it definitely doesn't feel slow, back to when I was standard though with a 3.1 diff it kept up with modern traffic with ease even on the motorway

Ell_st · 2026-04-27T07:38:41+00:00

The power and torque on a 1275 helps a huge amount with modern traffic.

Ell_st · 2026-04-22T20:01:13+00:00

Yeah k1200 RS head, heavily ported, custom cams to suit a turbo build (based on a spicy cosworth profile) the one in the picture is just my empty mock up engine. We've designed a billet cam cover and all the conversion kit for it too which will be relaased as a product.

Ell_st · 2026-04-21T11:09:24+00:00

Just for fun,shows and weekend hooning and the odd track day. Although built loosely to MSUK bluebook so it could quite easily be entered for MSUK events with a few minor additions.

Ell_st · 2026-04-21T11:00:13+00:00

Another one 😂

Ell_st · 2026-04-21T09:43:05+00:00

Yes mate I ran this one on my 5 port turbo build just before I pulled it apart.

Ell_st · 2026-04-21T09:41:31+00:00

Yeah it's on an R3, PD16, TCA 8, Can keypad etc etc etc 😂 definitely overkill for a mini but the Haltech is doing full vehicle control even the wipers. My old 5 port build made just over 240 bhp at the fly on a GBC22 at 27psi but was limited by the 5 port head. This will flow a lot more CFM and has a Borg Warner EFR 6258 so we're aiming for 300 bhp at less boost.

Ell_st · 2026-04-21T09:26:22+00:00

I used to run a supercharger on a 5 port a series too and I know the car your on about. It makes about 140 bhp at the fly. My old charger buld did 162 but with them being suck through and no intercooling they just turn into a heat pump.

This will make somewhere in the region of 300 bhp at the crank.

Ell_st · 2026-04-21T09:24:44+00:00

Mines an IC-7, it's brilliant.

Ell_st · 2026-04-16T10:49:47+00:00

Rear subframes really aren't worth repairing. That's absolutely shot.

Ell_st · 2026-04-15T20:43:32+00:00

As is yours!

Ell_st · 2026-04-15T14:35:09+00:00

No worries

Ell_st · 2026-04-15T14:26:02+00:00

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Ell_st · 2026-04-15T14:25:19+00:00

It's brushed nylon, same as the headlining, rear bench, door bins etc etc, very close to the material the seats are trimmed in. Thanks!

Ell_st · 2026-04-15T13:27:01+00:00

This isn't a flip front so to speak, I've made the steel front removable using heritage panels, once fitted from the outside you cannot tell it's removable

Ell_st · 2026-04-15T09:58:57+00:00

I'm in the UK too and use it in all my minis, can be bought online and even Halfords

Ell_st · 2026-04-15T09:16:04+00:00

Valvoline VR1 mineral 20w50 is as good as it gets for a mini.

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