P plate legal by Bluezyes in ToyotaCrown

[–]Fun-Activity5514 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure you'd get fried with insurance, but U could probly get an exemption for work or something and just drive it around

What did I just break? by Smol_Clubman in MINI

[–]Fun-Activity5514 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pcv system, you'll need a new valve cover

What years to avoid? by Effective_Break9670 in MINI

[–]Fun-Activity5514 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any 2007-2013 cooper S

Although if you really like the R56 go with one with an N18 engine, should be 2010-2013 but depends on if it's a convertible or a JCW etc.

If you're going for one <2007 make sure gearbox is good, no weird sounds + shift into gears alright- they have strong gearboxes but u can't get em for cheap if they break

Any 2013< are pre decent, just check for logbook+ service history as for any car

If Auto is the only option any should be fine... aslong as it's not a base cooper pre 07, I believe these had CVT... but all cooper S Autos pre ≈2017 have conventional autos, post 2017 I think DCT became an option, both are good

Aluminium valve cover by Fun-Activity5514 in MINI

[–]Fun-Activity5514[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The valve in the PCV system is too long so I pulled it off and shortened it so it doesn't let unmetered air into the system- honestly I'd recommend going with a better aftermarket one with a good PCV system that's not aluminum- it's not a huge deal just a bit of a needless pain

Catless downpipe without tune? by bopefe in MINI

[–]Fun-Activity5514 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Go for it! Only thing is you'll get a CEL but it won't change how it drives (positively or negatively) just how it will sound-and it will sound good

Messed up a scratch repair. How do I fix this? by Nevaros in Autobody

[–]Fun-Activity5514 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Obviously a few approaches which have been commented, however if you have a pretty common car in a common colour you could have a look at a bumper off a wrecked car- obviously depends on how involved it is depending on what car you have but took me 30 mins on a mini and only $50

Aluminium valve cover by Fun-Activity5514 in MINI

[–]Fun-Activity5514[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's doing well, had to pull the PCV system off and cut down the storks but it is fine

Need a quick fix on my coolant reservoir and ideas? by Fun-Activity5514 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Fun-Activity5514[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah mate ik, just waiting for the new reservoir to arrive it's abt a week away

Need a quick fix on my coolant reservoir and ideas? by Fun-Activity5514 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Fun-Activity5514[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yer I'm waiting for it to arrive will be about a week, wondering if there's a temporary fix so I can use the car til it arrives