The Mini WWW Directory

Volume 6 - Technical & DIY

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ICE - in-car entertainment - new/updated 10-5-1998
Technical and restoration - how-to guides, advice and information - new/updated 29-6-1999

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ICE

Chris Walley (23-4-98)
UNDER DEVELOPMENT Mini and car stereo enthusiast.

How to install a stereo system (NAMD) (10-5-98)
DIY guide to Mini stereo installation.

JL Audio (19-12-96)
Installation details for a Mini sound system, pictures.

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Technical and restoration

Ask the Mowog (MINI) (4-8-99)
FAQ, handy hints, review of workshop manuals, buyers guide, email helpline, and more.

Combined index for Manual and IME 28 (9-7-99)
Alphabetical index to useful information from the on-line manual and the IME.

Internet Mini Encyclopedia (23-4-98)
Massive information source, including "advice and information on all areas of Mini construction, maintanence and driving".

Mini FAQ (15-5-98)
Comprehensive technical FAQ for the Mini.

Mini Manual 59-78 (23-6-99)
On-line version of the official manual.

Siili's DIY Mini Guide (10-4-98)
MASSIVE source of DIY tips and links maintained by Marcin Dobrucki.

SOL British Cars Technical Info (19-12-96)
A variety of information, including SU tuning, Lucas wiring colours and much more.

A-series engine and body numbers (28-1-97)
Identification numbers.

A-series gearboxes (28-1-97)
Technical details.

A-series heads (28-1-97)
Technical details.

Basic Mini Wiring Diagram (23-6-99)
Wiring diagram.

Blow up drawings (11-11-97)
Drawings of Mini gearbox, engine, differential and SU carbs.

Bowling's Automotive Programs (7-11-97)
A large number of CGI calculators for various automotive equations.

Colour schemes, 1969-84 (23-4-98)
Mini colour schemes and Mini head information.

Craig's Automotive Tech Tips (21-1-98)
Illustrated tech tip for rounded brake adjuster cure.

Crazy Mike's tech notes (19-12-96)
Assorted technical thoughts.

Cylinder Head Calculations (14-7-98)
On-line cylinder head calculator.

Door Skin Replacement (19-12-96)
DIY instructions with illustrations.

Electronic Ignition Fitting (7-11-97)
Grass Roots Motorsport's guide to fitting a Lumenition system.

Engine Oil Bible (21-4-99)
General information about engine oils.

Glass identification (29-6-99)
Pre 1972 Mini and Mini Cooper glass identification marks.

Halogen Headlight Conversion (19-12-96)
Uprating the Minis lights.

Marcin Dobruki (10-4-98)
Mini restoration pictures.

Minis Direct Technical Information (9-1-97)
Info on needles, bores and strokes, cranks, carbs, heads cams, gearboxes, engines

Mini gearbox information (4-11-97)
Technical details.

Mini identification (4-11-97)
Identification data for the different Mini models.

Mini Manual (22-4-98)
In Swedish scanned copy of Swedish Mini drivers handbook.

Mini Rotisserie (4-8-99)
Details of how to construct a rotisserie useful for respraying shells.

Mini Trailer (4-12-97)
Illustrated DIY guide to making a trailer from half a Mini.

Mini Trailer Pictures (4-12-97)
Pictures of trailers made from from half a Mini.

Mini restoration project (19-12-96)
Ongoing restoration project, pictures.

Performance data (29-6-99)
Minis versus contemporaries, Minis versus Minis, performance data and technical specifications.

Speedo drive ratios (19-12-96)
Speedo drive ratio charts.

SU carburettor (12-8-97)
Minor Monthly's illustrated guide to SU function and maintenance.

Technical Diagrams (30-10-96)
A selection of workshop manual pictures now with HTML index.

Technical Infomation (Tor Lyng) (15-5-98)
Engine, brake, distributer, crankshaft... identification and information.

Technical Questions and Tips Message Board (7-11-97)
Interactive Q&A message board hosted by Mini Mania.

Tips for getting through your MOT (12-2-97)
Some hints and tips for passing the yearly UK roadworthiness test.

Tyre and wheel Bible (21-4-99)
General information about tyres and wheels.

Useful Ministuff (19-12-96)
Tyre-RPM-KPM chart, SU needle and spring chart, crankshaft ID number chart, tuning examples, engine bore x stroke chart, engine identification, brake list, Metro distributer IDs.

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