Top 10 Mods for your classic mini that don't break the bank.

[@andrewtucker1943]

Lovely mini mate, just bought one yesterday, hopefully be some shows after this storm, where did you get your pressed plates from? Cheers

[@classicminidetails8887]

My show plates mate

[@10aDowningStreet]

Ugh, Mini, the one that got away. Yearned for one all through my childhood, test drove a few as a teen soon as I passed, ended up with a Saxo VTR. Very tempted to make one my next daily. Beautiful lil machine you've made.

[@GeordsYouTube]

Number 11 The adapters that allow you to move the seat mounts back a little.. Number 12 the bracket that allows the steering column to drop down a little well on pre 1996 cars anyways

[@classicminidetails8887]

The seat frames I have slide back further than Stock seats and actually touch the rear door bin so putting the brackets on wouldn't be any use. A steering wheel drop would be nice actually 🤔

[@qdawg4033]

First thing I used to do to my mini's

[@magicsadan6515]

I'm so jealous of you guys. U have everything to restore and maintain your cars. In south africa good british cars are being scrapped as we don't have spares!i could mot find mains and big ends for my wolseley .i had to clean the points and reuse the condenser.

[@Amazingfeet]

How do you get these steering adapters ???

[@weegee5719]

Mate,that was stunning looking mini.those tyres look so sick on those wheels.well done,mate!! Cheers!!

[@jonathanknight4086]

Loving that interior, next on my list for my car! Wavy grille looks class too!

[@classicminidetails8887]

Thanks Jonathan, the wavy grille is controversial for sure

[@dru0pa]

Great modification list however for me in South Africa they break my bank account.🤣

[@barnbuilds25]

This is such a fact as a fellow saffa i understand, lol.

[@classicminidetails8887]

I guess shipping is not cheap

[@dru0pa]

@@classicminidetails8887 it start at around £30 + just for small light things

[@ncodr]

Any of the online proxy ordering services work for you? I had some good success buying from Sweden, etc. shipping was more affordable on bulk orders ;)

[@Showmetheevidence-]

Is it hard keeping all the chrome bits clean? It looks cool, but wonder if it’s a mission?

[@classicminidetails8887]

Polish them and they wax them to keep the moisture off mate

[@pookieluvva]

Nice car dude! I miss my mini's so much! I've had 2x Park Lane Mini's & 2x '89 Mini City's (1 of which was an auto with a Gold Seal block). Nothing compares to them, not even the POS diesel fiesta I'm currently stuck with.

[@classicminidetails8887]

Thanks mate! Minis are great cars

[@chrispenn715]

Car's looking good Alex! Fletcher exhausts are beautifully made works of art. My Mini came with one fitted - but I found it too noisy for the road (and it kept falling off the rubbers!). Gone back to an RC40 as a good compromise on noise and breathing. :-)

[@classicminidetails8887]

Love an RC40!

[@TheOriginalChazno5]

That is the coolest classic mini I've ever seen! Top job mate. I wana get one again now 👌

[@brucematthews1124]

i think i like mimlites best on minis

[@keithnicholls337]

Love this mini - great ideas and thanks for the intro to Huddersfield Mini Spares. please keep the vids coming -

[@thedjse]

Oh dear hes spotted some rust!!! Full Restoration here we gooooooo

[@classicminidetails8887]

I am trying to behave myself on this one......

[@thedjse]

@@classicminidetails8887 ha yeah right

[@JohnSmith-lb6ww]

What's best place around West Yorkshire for resprays also some new panels for the front?

[@paulosergiotapiahurtado1468]

hi dude supreme Car !! where you find the gas suspension?? cheers from Mexico

[@classicminidetails8887]

Mini Spares mate

[@jamiewint2320]

Where did you say you got the stuff from Your accent made it hard to tell where u were talking about

[@classicminidetails8887]

Huddersfield minispares mainly for this car mate

[@thebluep0tat0]

Toons, great video. Really interested to hear more about your rear shocks. I have GAZ all way round and they are super harsh. On safest setting and not riding on bump stops, but may imperfection in the road just hammers the mini only on the rear.

[@classicminidetails8887]

Thanks mate, my rear shocks are just standard ones mate they are really cheap too

[@DCTV88]

Really miss my classic 1988 mini, full bare shell re build, wanted another one ever since I stupidly sold it 12 years ago! Really cool channel buddy, hats off to you..I’m certainly a fan 👌🏼 it’s made really want another classic now.. and ideas on the best places to find them away from the obvious.. eBay/fb marketplace etc. Maybe 5-7k?! Thanks

[@classicminidetails8887]

Best place I would suggest is car and classic mate with that budget. Richard williams I have used in the past tends to not have anything in less than 10k

[@DCTV88]

Alex Toon haha sounds like more of my scene budget wise. Trying to find something half decent spi or mpi 1995 and newer, a project more so I’d say!

[@LoneStarMini]

Well done... outside of the top 10, I do like your flat black roof

[@classicminidetails8887]

Ties the roof in perfectly with the trim

[@peteashelford1600]

Great looking Mini! I have the evo bullitt mirrors too. Do you find the rubber seals bleed black when you wash the car?

[@classicminidetails8887]

Haven't come across that mate, maybe they need cleaning properly?

[@meradu2]

Nice work how much was your grill? I think it looks pretty good.

[@GianmarcoLatcovich]

Awsome Mini! 10” wheels look better then my Minilite 12”.

[@RayHaffenden]

THE 1st mod I would make is drop the steering wheel, 2nd mod change the seat, 4th would be a leather covered steering wheel. Are you sitting comfortably? Then you can begin! 5th adjustable front shocks, 6th wider alloy wheels (not too wide as the bearings will not stand the extra load), 7th negative camber to front & rear wheels. Improved headlights. After that improve the engine performance and brakes. Wooden wheels went out of fashion on safety grounds (splinters), Improve the brakes before tweeking the engine.

[@stevenclarke5606]

My first car a 850 mini , two tone, green and rust, with the long gear lever, great car , gave me the freedom of having my own car. Second car was a Mini 1275GT amazing car fantastic acceleration, but ran out of power at around 79 / 80 mph. Then I lost the plot and bought an XR2

[@yokingtomcat]

Nice job bro, mint mini!

[@classicminidetails8887]

Thanks Stu

[@tremere613]

Outstanding channel! Thank you so much! 👍😎

[@classicminidetails8887]

Thank you!

[@roberthawthorne2773]

What is the website he referenced so many times?

[@classicminidetails8887]

Huddersfield minispares

[@madpadi]

Love them wheels In the 80s I used to work at Revolution and loved making those They look amazing on a Mini

[@troypowell1671]

how did you do the roof? plasti dip, wrap or paint.

[@classicminidetails8887]

Wrapped mate

[@19blondmoshhead95]

wooowwee shes a beaut hope by the time i get my mini it will look half as good as yours 😍😍

[@ashleeorwin3442]

Awesome mini, I'm starting to fall in love with them at age 20. I really want one!

[@Spanish4Point4]

Did you restore the engine yourself? I didn’t realise this was an SPI.. I’m restoring my SPI at the moment and find the engine bay a minefield of wires!

[@classicminidetails8887]

Hi mate i have done some modifications that's it, the car is still in original paint

[@mrrberger]

Was a fun watch. Love the 6x10's.

[@tonyaylott4114]

I like the roof Alex should I change the pickup from gloss to Matt 😂 Nice mini 👍

[@classicminidetails8887]

Satin black is midway between matt and gloss so works perfectly

[@jamesbarnes4619]

wont break the bank really you must have a different bank account that normal people

[@classicminidetails8887]

🤣

[@ScoobGruber]

I have the wavy grille. Much better quality than stock and I think they look better.

[@mohammadahmed1629]

How wide are your wheels bud?

[@classicminidetails8887]

6''mate

[@andyhillhouse9813]

Hey man. Your car is absolutely beautiful! What's your opinion on centred exhausts? I think it would really tie the car together lol!

[@paulsutton5896]

Very smart. Is the automatic the original AP gearbox? Personally I always thought the original Mk 1 grilles were the most beautiful. The later ones less so, especially when they were made out of cheap anodised aluminium. So if possible that would always be a priority for me. But it is certainly nice to see the traditional wavy Austin grille slats installed.

[@milesborg9812]

Come MOT time, how do you get round not having a reverse light?

[@grumpyoldman3458]

I agree the rear lights look way better than the newer ones. If it was mine I'd put a spot light on the boot lid for reversing because rally car.

[@samlyttle1299]

Hi are they wheels 10"x 6J with standard arches.

[@DucksFor4]

My lock broke so now I use a padlock. I had to screw a padlock slot in. It’s so good!

[@kbrickell4732]

the old mini does not have door mirrors, reverse light and fog light! and will still pass the mot. as they were never needed when the car was made

[@generalsquirrel9548]

Funfact, the classic mini's where designed with the 10" wheels in mind.

[@franktaylor7617]

😎👍

[@Kyranoboss]

Number plate doesn't look legal

[@markgadsby5568]

Did you get plates welded in for the roll cage?

[@Dagowly83]

11 - Turbo

[@classicminidetails8887]

I was awaiting your comment.

[@andrewgardner9615]

And intercooler!

[@misterity4301]

Hey Alex matey, I was looking for the roll cage you mentioned in this video on Huddersfield spades and can’t find it? Do you know if they have stopped making it? Cheers.

[@classicminidetails8887]

Best thing is to ring them mate and ask for a half cage

[@SuperAlexjennings]

It's still there £91 plus VAT. You have to click the option to select rear cage only. I'm going to order one after seeing it here - been after a cheaper option for a while now thanks mate

[@misterity4301]

SuperAlexjennings brill thanks 👍🏼

[@mike444c3]

Very clean mini you have there. Panel gaps are excellent. Love the tidy garage!!

[@classicminidetails8887]

Thanks mate, it's a very original body on the car and never had panels mate

[@mike444c3]

@@classicminidetails8887 nice! I always find the auto minis are a lot better looked after.

[@ollieparrracing2186]

Hi just curious as I don’t know much about minis,what’s the model and year of this one? I’m looking at a classic mini to deck out. Thank you

[@classicminidetails8887]

95 mate

[@markgadsby5568]

Number plates look great too!

[@assasinskux]

awesome vid mate. love from new Zealand

[@paulwyatt4952]

stunning drive man

[@UnrealTournament420]

Great video, thank you 😊

[@Ianzandvoort]

The revolution wheels with these tires are really great.

[@dellboy907]

Cars lovely but the van is shit hot m8 well done

[@thegemhiveantiquejewellery796]

What colour code is that mini please?

[@scott3464]

Lovely looking mini, I’ve recently bought one and will be upgrading starting with wheels and exhaust, thanks for the heads up regards Huddersfield mini spares, did you just replace the back box or was it a full system ?

[@classicminidetails8887]

Cat back mate

[@omegaseamaster1550]

Hey, that steering wheel is on the wrong side of the car !!! Sweet Ride and Thanks for the ideas from West Coast of Canada

[@stratac30]

Bob : Ah, but it’s the correct side.

[@TheoXydias_PerlaCoffeeTrailer]

you gonna make me put the rear roll Cage. its pretty awesome

[@classicminidetails8887]

They just look so cool in my opinion

[@barnbuilds25]

because RACE CAR this is brilliant ! Keep up the videos Tooney !

[@classicminidetails8887]

That's my favourite saying when people say F1 on a mini?.... Because race car lad 😂

[@barnbuilds25]

@@classicminidetails8887 I love it 😂, it's the absolute best 👌

[@richardwalker5906]

Nice little vid that mate!.. car looks mint! Q: your monza fuel cap is it a lockable 1.. just that I've got a similar designed fuel cap which is not lockable,but was told it's a mot fail if not lockable?? I got a crome key lock cap that fits inside now!.. Also have you ever been questioned about your black reg plates as they look well & considering for mine!

[@classicminidetails8887]

Rich I have had the car MOT'D since having the cap fitted and never had an issue, regards to the black plates never had an issue as they are for show only

[@richardwalker5906]

@@classicminidetails8887 cool.. dont you drive around with them on all the time though 😃

[@tobymiddleton6763]

That's the business. I have nothing else to say!

[@leemclaughlin3927]

'Udders'field spares lol ... all good mods apart from the petrol cap bib imo

[@classicminidetails8887]

I am terrible for not pronouncing ny H's 🤣 thanks mate! Yeah the fuel bibs are not for everyone. I dont run one on any of my cars atm either

[@rodbev7518]

What fenders are those? They look nice and clean

[@classicminidetails8887]

Just the standard Rover arches the mini came with mate. You can buy them from minispares

[@AnIndianAbroad]

Tasty Mini & a tastier Black Bay too 😍 very well done 👌🏼

[@leeharrison3276]

What's the mini spares company he talks about. I can't understand him haha (Australian) anyone have a link? Thanks

[@classicminidetails8887]

Huddersfield Mini spares mate 👍

[@leeharrison3276]

@@classicminidetails8887 cheers mate

[@Duxhorne]

Are the front gaz shocks std hight or lowered hight?

[@classicminidetails8887]

Standard height mate as I am not crazy low on the front as the sump on the auto box is huge.

[@graemew7001]

Like the idea of mods that can be put back to standard if need arises. When you changed the wheels and put the 7.5 disc set up on did you have to alter the speedo drive so that it read to 10" wheels and not 12's or is the difference negligable and not worth the effort? Stay safe mate and please don't do a hair bleach like Tom's gone and done, I think Emma must have been bored 😂

[@classicminidetails8887]

My speedo reads 4-5mph faster depending on how fast you are going so not really worth the hassle for me changing things. Cheers for watching mate

[@graemew7001]

@@classicminidetails8887 Yeah 4-5mph above is ok cos it means speed cameras won't be an issue so as you you say not worth the hassle. I've managed to talk my mate out of the 13's idea due to talking to you lads, he's sticking with 12 inch wheels now, probably Alleycats, thanks for that help 👍🏻

[@cubesquared2291]

^ 500th like!

[@michaelgemmell7028]

Brilliant video Alex Did you have to cut the front wheel arches to stop rubbing when you turn? Or was it bolt on and go?

[@classicminidetails8887]

I haven't had to cut anything out as I have not lowered my mini too low, I am literally right on the limit though

[@michaelgemmell7028]

Brilliant, thanks!

[@VDvrs]

Great car man. We want specs of the wheels and arches... Thanks

[@classicminidetails8887]

6x10 revolution mate

[@MisfitMuttsGarage]

nice video dude! car looks fantastic and I'm def with you on all the mods! if they look good and don't break the bank, pop them on! Good call with the tail lights too. I always do that change!

[@TimBorka]

I can't wait to get rid of my 944 just for the price of parts alone. I've never even driven a Mini, but the smiles are infectious.

[@minimanshed8910]

Hi Toony, you're car is mint mate, love it! 2 questions; how do you find the road holding in the wet with the semi-slicks? and should have asked on the live chat..... do you do upper body weights so you can move yourself about (in style)? from chair to floor, car etc.

[@classicminidetails8887]

Hi mate, never had an issue in the wet but I don't use it in the wet much so can't really say, with doing weights I ust to mate but I just don't have time anymore so being active anyway is more than enough

[@zaki79]

#ClassicMiniDetails - did you use any spacers to fit these wheels onto the 7,5" brake discs or was it plug'n'play? And did you have to cut the front arches to fit these 10x6" wheels?

[@christysonaroll1570]

Hi Have you tried any other seats??

[@classicminidetails8887]

It had standard in mate when i got it

[@FastTrack-1]

Wheels look great and hoping to get a set with A008's....but have concerns about catching the wings on full lock. Before you increased the height ...did it clear the front arches when turning and was it on standard height before ? Thanks.

[@alhamedi66]

Beautiful color and amazing upgrade Beautiful modifications especially 10" wheels.. Can you tell me where you repair Ap automatic transmission how can overhaul. I'm outside UK or who sale recondition transmission. Best regards,

[@classicminidetails8887]

Hi Mate Niel Smith Automatic transmissions are a good company

[@alhamedi66]

@@classicminidetails8887 Thank you Mate for quick reply. They don't have website

[@G63-s1n]

Your car is very nice man ! Congrats! All details on car are spot on 👍👍

[@porroh869]

Nice mini mate 👍

[@sharky09000]

Some nice upgrades that add to the car there m8👍

[@classicminidetails8887]

Thanks mate 👍

[@jamesbarrie2965]

Nice content especially for folk new to mini’s👍

[@classicminidetails8887]

Thanks James

[@jjaynes]

Where did you get the matte top from?

[@classicminidetails8887]

Had it wrapped locally mate

[@scottderuyter6627]

Agreed, Gaz shocks and the mk2 taillights wheels and tires. I’m running 100+ wheels. Exhaust too. Actual found them here in the USA. Great Vid Alex.

[@lfo414]

Standard rear shocks are ok, not great, but new standard ones will be way better than old ones.

[@classicminidetails8887]

I replaced the old standard ones with the new ones mate

[@lfo414]

@@classicminidetails8887 My first mini, an 1982 mini city went much the same way. 5x10 GB alloy minilites. Yokohama A008s, an RC40 Exhaust on a LCB manifold/downpipe. Back then fiddling with carbs, adjusting useless drum brakes, and polishing took up most spare time. Awesome stuff.

[@nayf69]

Are those the standard black plastic archs? Do they go flush with the 10x6 wheels as I cant tell if they wheels are a couple of inchs wider? Thankyou

[@doncodman913]

Hi Alex Have seen ya on the other channel your mate doing the brown mini wreck. Could i ask you to show how the cage fits near the rear windows. Did the insurance alter because of the cage mod as you would have to advise of the cage IMO. Hope to hear from ya soon. Regards Don

[@filipmizera7978]

Nice Mini, what’s the offset on your wheels? Thank you

[@liamhoughton]

I love those wheels, car looks awesome!

[@classicminidetails8887]

Thanks Liam!

[@liamhoughton]

@@classicminidetails8887 I'm looking at buying a fixer upper mini after this covid rubbish. It'll be my second one 👍. Never seen the Jeff gosling kits in a classic car. I used to fit them

[@classicminidetails8887]

@@liamhoughton no way! All my cars have Goslings controls mate by far the best

[@andrewgardner9615]

Straight cut box and drops-If running a manual.Nice car well done.

[@janvanstraelen3727]

Hi Alex nice video I’ve got one question about de bullet mirrors how is the view? people say you can’t see a thing with those mirrors is that true? I’m considering getting a pair but like mirrors I can see somthing in.

[@rocfella]

i so want a mini but rust free ones are so hard to find and expensive. do you guys think a little rust is a complete deal breaker and a bad purchase?

[@ScrapYardDog64]

Tudor Black Bay.... very nice sir :)

[@specialnicc]

Cool car mate! how about the tail lights...did you cut something or they fit in the original holes??

[@hadynmcloughlin4661]

Do you have a build series on this mini?, keen to see it all, new sub

[@HUNTER44444]

Minis dont have CAT's

[@classicminidetails8887]

SPI and MPI models Had cats.

[@jamesfoster4577]

Hi Alex, love the video. Car looks mint. I have a 97 mpi and I like the mk2 lights you have. They look a little smaller than what i have. is it an easy fit? Any tips?

[@stevenblakemore4383]

Hi Alex, lovely looking mini (and garage). You mention you bought a grill and trims from Huddersfield mini spares. Which one did you order?