Where can I get....????

Post by **rolesyboy** » Mon Dec 02, 2013 7:11 am

.....the 4 tower bolts for a Hydro front subframe. I cant seem to find mine and cant bring myself to pay £4-95 each from one of the Mini specialists. Cheers. Mark. The size would do if anybody knows.

Post by **Spider** » Mon Dec 02, 2013 7:27 am

If your not after originality, use some long head studs, topped off with some 3/8" UNC Nuts.

The thread in the subframe is 3/8" UNF.

Post by **rich@minispares.com** » Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:12 am

Spider wrote:
The thread in the subframe is 3/8" UNF.

not in hydro frames, its 5/16unf

Post by **Vegard** » Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:19 am

rich@minispares.com wrote:
Spider wrote:
The thread in the subframe is 3/8" UNF.

not in hydro frames, its 5/16unf

These can be drilled and tapped 3/8unf though as I've just done that.
However, shortening head studs is not easy at all. They're bloody hard, so you'll need a lathe.
I'd buy the Swiftune ones, no hassle.

Post by **Spider** » Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:38 am

rich@minispares.com wrote:
Spider wrote:
The thread in the subframe is 3/8" UNF.

not in hydro frames, its 5/16unf

Oh, our's may have been different, they are 3/8!

Post by **Andrew1967** » Mon Dec 02, 2013 6:03 pm

Did have some spare ones in the garage - I'll have a look.

Post by **coopertim** » Mon Dec 02, 2013 6:26 pm

How's that gorgeous grey shell coming along Mark? Dont suppose you want to sell the rear subframe do you???

Tim

Post by **rolesyboy** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 5:47 pm

Hi Tim. Well erm i kept the roof.LOL. Basically it had a full floor including boot map pockets and oe board courtesy of the very talented Fred Walters AKA Nippycars. Currently having full front inc inner wings. This should be sorted by christmas. Wil post some pictures in next few weeks in projects section. Sorry but subframe sold to a forum member as I swapped to hydro. Whats happening with VFF? Cheers. Mark

Post by **coopertim** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 7:48 pm

Hiya Mark

VFF is currently waiting for a full floor to go in and then it will be treated to a couple of wings, inner / outer A panels and localised repairs to the original front panel. Iv'e sourced some front seat covers from a member on here which are original and in lovely condition. Hoping to put the centre exit exhaust on and strike the old girl up by christmas!

Looking forward to seeing whats left of EBJ!!

Cheers

Tim

ricardo · Post by **ricardo** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 9:58 pm

I'm using these bolts. 5/16 hydro, 3/8 dry.

Post by **minimans** » Tue Dec 03, 2013 11:34 pm

I have a set of the original wet ones with the plates if you still need them postage might kill it though....

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