[KeithyCoop]

……

 

[CarsOrBikes]

if only someone could make stuff like this in a round faced gismo that looked like it 'belonged' so it could live next to the tacho or something and blend in....

are you planning to move the obd socket do you don't keep kicking the plug for it?

 

[NigelStap]

The OBD socket is fine where it is. I took the cover off, but have kept it safe should it be needed. It really makes it easier to fit with the fold down lower dash trim removed.

 

[NigelStap]

Short and long term fuel trims are good things to display rather than mph and instant consumption. View attachment 106234

Fuel trims are going on page 2, with few other bits.

As a PFL I don't have MPH on my tacho digital display.

I can always swap later if I want to.

 

[NigelStap]

For the first time in two months I got my Mini on the road and drove further than a couple of miles. It's filthy, but it felt good to be behind the wheel.

 

[KeithyCoop]

Good to tag along for some of the ride, plus the breakfast somewhere near the middle.

 

[Chalky13]

That is not fair to see when I’m at work!

 

[NigelStap]

The nipple has parted way with the emergency boot release cable and the handle is detached. I can't find a replacement nipple so fashioned something using a crimp connector, cable tie (what else?) and old curtain pole ring to do the job. I like to think that I am helping to keep the best of British back street engineering alive:

 

[NigelStap]

I have swapped to a shorter holder for my Ultragauge. It's now closer to the eyeline and the corner isn't behind the wheel anymore. Pity I didn't realise that two lengths were available first time!

 

[CarsOrBikes]

I think I'd sooner have one of those than a scan gauge, shame they're all a clash with the dash generally

 

[NigelStap]

Want to get that new look satin sheen on your old shiny leather?

Then use a magic sponge to apply the leather cleaner. A good rub and then coat of conditioner and it comes up a treat. Works on all cars:

 

[NigelStap]

Nice weather and out with the polish. Came up pretty good.

 

[Chalky13]

Good colour that

 

[Fro-dizzle]

I have swapped to a shorter holder for my Ultragauge. It's now closer to the eyeline and the corner isn't behind the wheel anymore. Pity I didn't realise that two lengths were available first time!

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Is this shorter one from Mini Vinyl? I also have a longer one and didn't realise there were two sizes!

 

[NigelStap]

Is this shorter one from Mini Vinyl? I also have a longer one and didn't realise there were two sizes!

Yes. You need to leave a message when ordering, when you state left or right hand sided.

I didn't know (because I didn't read it properly) when I ordered the first one either.

 

[NigelStap]

Finally, it's cam and remap dyno day today (and tomorrow).

Dropped it off this morning.

 

[NigelStap]

I have just taken the call to pick up the Mini.

It made 217bhp.

Glad to say that it drives very well, much better than before.

 

[NigelStap]

Dyno graph:

 

[KeithyCoop]

Great results there brother, not just the power increases, but better drivability, smoother and fueling correctly under all circumstances.

 

[NigelStap]

I took my Mini for a good rag around the country lanes this morning before work and came back with a big grin on my face. The sort of smile that a Mini can give you. The cam and remap has made it twice the car it was before. The yo-yo that I occasionally had when coming on boost (my car is a 2002) has gone and I can feel it's much more urgent and stable than before. Proof that these cars must be mapped properly, on a dyno, to make sure their fueling is spot on. Not cheap, but cheaper than an engine rebuild. The exhaust used to get a bit sooty, now it stays clean, like my other car does.

So much for my cheap and fun little work day commuter car. I can't help myself.

I hope to take it on track (Snetterton 300) in July.

Then I will want to change the suspension...