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NeuroBeaker · Mar 18th, 2008, 08:02 PM

MINI-Morgan,

There are battery kits available, but the GTT Aerobox Upper Front Strut Brace is too wide for existing brace-friendly battery covers on the market. Many have tried and then had to modify these battery covers anyway in order for them to work.

The GTT Aerobox Upper Front Strut Brace, as a very substantial and special component, requires a very special solution. I'm quite nervous about having the battery cover off, even with grease-protected battery electrodes - and would gladly purchase a sealed professionally manufactured water-tight solution to keep the battery sealed from the elements.

All the best,
Andrew.

MINI-Morgan · Mar 18th, 2008, 10:11 PM

Ummm I meant a kit to move the battery box to the boot. Chassis mods are the worry.....

Does the Cooper have a vent pipe for the battery? if so just a basic thin plastic box will be enough. The battery isnt going anywhere!

NeuroBeaker · Mar 18th, 2008, 10:27 PM

Oh - ok, I hadn't realised there was such a thing.

I've no idea about the vent, I'm afraid. And I wasn't so much worried about the battery falling out as the weather getting in to wreak havoc with the electrodes and set the car on fire.

I'm afraid I have some history with devastating a car with an electrical fire - electrocuting myself in the process - so I'm very nervous of batteries and keeping them as happy as possible.

All the best,
Andrew.

MINI-Morgan · Mar 19th, 2008, 06:45 PM

Think we are thinking along the same lines anyway

I was thinking of the battery jumping and shorting on the battery terminals with the strut brace.

GP1004 · Mar 23rd, 2008, 01:21 PM

Any news on the new manifold

Lucky Dave · May 3rd, 2008, 07:45 AM

I would love to see an hand made grill for the front of my S.

And not some cheap pressed item, I want one like on the front of Rolands Audi.

GTT 280 · Jun 7th, 2008, 12:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lucky Dave (original)

I would love to see an hand made grill for the front of my S.

And not some cheap pressed item, I want one like on the front of Rolands Audi.

Something in aluminium that lets the air flow max !

EDM · Sep 4th, 2008, 07:36 PM

sorry for been the noob here, but i am

any intakes for the 08 mini cooper

Mar 18th, 2008, 08:02 PM	#61
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 12:49 AM Posts: 6,132 Offline	MINI-Morgan, There are battery kits available, but the GTT Aerobox Upper Front Strut Brace is too wide for existing brace-friendly battery covers on the market. Many have tried and then had to modify these battery covers anyway in order for them to work. The GTT Aerobox Upper Front Strut Brace, as a very substantial and special component, requires a very special solution. I'm quite nervous about having the battery cover off, even with grease-protected battery electrodes - and would gladly purchase a sealed professionally manufactured water-tight solution to keep the battery sealed from the elements. All the best, Andrew. NeuroBeaker - Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 MINI ONE). *WARNING!* Thesis writing in progress. Experiments continue. Multi-tasking? Explosion imminent!

Mar 18th, 2008, 10:11 PM	#62 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 12:49 AM Posts: 4,770 Offline	Ummm I meant a kit to move the battery box to the boot. Chassis mods are the worry..... Does the Cooper have a vent pipe for the battery? if so just a basic thin plastic box will be enough. The battery isnt going anywhere! One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

Mar 18th, 2008, 10:27 PM	#63 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 12:49 AM Posts: 6,132 Offline	Oh - ok, I hadn't realised there was such a thing. I've no idea about the vent, I'm afraid. And I wasn't so much worried about the battery falling out as the weather getting in to wreak havoc with the electrodes and set the car on fire. I'm afraid I have some history with devastating a car with an electrical fire - electrocuting myself in the process - so I'm very nervous of batteries and keeping them as happy as possible. All the best, Andrew. NeuroBeaker - Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 MINI ONE). *WARNING!* Thesis writing in progress. Experiments continue. Multi-tasking? Explosion imminent!

Mar 19th, 2008, 06:45 PM	#64 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 12:49 AM Posts: 4,770 Offline	Think we are thinking along the same lines anyway I was thinking of the battery jumping and shorting on the battery terminals with the strut brace. One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

May 3rd, 2008, 07:45 AM	#66 (permalink)
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Mar 23rd, 2008, 01:21 PM	#65 (permalink)
GP1004 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 12:49 AM Posts: 235 Offline	Any news on the new manifold

Jun 7th, 2008, 12:21 PM	#67 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 12:49 AM Posts: 2,503 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lucky Dave (original) I would love to see an hand made grill for the front of my S. And not some cheap pressed item, I want one like on the front of Rolands Audi. Something in aluminium that lets the air flow max ! Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

Sep 4th, 2008, 07:36 PM	#68 (permalink)
EDM Boost addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: bournemouth Local Time: 11:49 PM Posts: 16 Offline	sorry for been the noob here, but i am any intakes for the 08 mini cooper 08 mini cooper (Spicy red) 06 Mazda 3 Fully built ( 390WHP) 97 GTI VR6 Ginster ( Fully NeuspeedD)

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