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by irishminis » Tue Mar 31, 2015 9:43 am

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Hi all, I have enabled a feature that allows you to upload ten photo's to each post. Below is a quick guide on how to upload your photo's to the...

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I'd the same problem even though they were under 2mb

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Forum Introduction and help

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Hello and welcome to the Irish Mini Owners Club forum. We are glad you have decided to join us. We have a number of different...

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Seen a Mini?

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Ni-Minis have a thread like this on their forum so I thought it might be a fun idea to have a one here?

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in case the winter worsens....
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**UPDATED RULES AND FEATURES IN FOR SALE SECTION**

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by admin » Mon Oct 24, 2011 6:15 pm

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After a Committee Meeting that was held on Saturday the 22nd of October 2011, it has been decided that any one who post's a For Sale ad MUST follow...

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I agree with you that offers should be kept on the thread for the same reasons but i think that having 2 or more for sale sections just creates...

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Moke Shell

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by Copper D » Thu Mar 18, 2021 11:52 am

New Moke shell heading to Cork.

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Thu Mar 18, 2021 11:52 am
Brexit.part import

Last post by NeilRichmond « Mon Feb 15, 2021 8:55 am
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by ger71 » Sun Jan 24, 2021 2:55 pm

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Hi everyone hope everyone doing ok has anyone ordered anything from mini spares sense brexit will be needing some stuff soon any info on vat and...

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If you look at the Government ie website for import duty charges on goods over 150 euro, they can be a little eye watering.

Additionally,...

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Mon Feb 15, 2021 8:55 am
Average cost of a late 70s early 80s Original Irish Mini?

Last post by ctwomey « Sun Feb 14, 2021 7:19 pm
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by Briano1996 » Sun May 03, 2020 5:02 pm

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Hey guys,

So I'm a long time lurker on this forum. I was just enquiring as to the average value of a late 70s or early 80s mini, I've been saving...

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Hi Brian

For a restoration, the amount of money you will spend on the car will be insignificant compared to how much you will spend on restoring...

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Sun Feb 14, 2021 7:19 pm
Spot lights for grill

Last post by Kev21 « Sun Jan 17, 2021 9:03 pm

by Kev21 » Sun Jan 17, 2021 9:03 pm

Hi I’m looking for the best place to get spotlights for mini one 2005. The ones that are on the grill. What size ones and what ones look the best....

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Last post by Kev21
Sun Jan 17, 2021 9:03 pm
Clubman Estate Decal / Stripe Colour ?

Last post by Redned « Mon Jan 04, 2021 10:26 pm
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by Redned » Fri Jan 01, 2021 7:43 pm

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Hi, Just Wondering What Colour The Decals / Stripes Should Be On A Denim Blue Clubman Estate ? Gold Or Bronze ? Any Info. Greatly Appreciated.

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Thank You Billy.

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Mon Jan 04, 2021 10:26 pm
Another Dodgy Mini

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by Billy » Sun Aug 10, 2014 3:39 pm
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Spi dressed up as an '80.

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1995 running gear...plus 1995 body...plus 1995 interior
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Thu Dec 31, 2020 10:55 pm
Membership / Events / AGM 2021 Update

Last post by Darran « Tue Dec 22, 2020 2:16 pm

by Darran » Tue Dec 22, 2020 2:16 pm

Hi everyone, we hope you are all doing ok and staying safe during these strange times.
We, like the rest of you thought we would have seen the end...

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Tue Dec 22, 2020 2:16 pm
YouTube Videos on SU Carb Tuning

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by ctwomey » Tue Oct 06, 2020 10:55 am

Hi all,

Came across these recent series of indepth videos by D3Sshooter on YouTube that would be of interest to anyone wanting to learn more about...

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Tue Oct 06, 2020 10:55 am
Parking Package

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by Leocf85 » Sat Sep 19, 2020 9:16 pm

Hi,

Anyone can recommend a place to have a parking rear sensor and camera installed and integrated with the multimedia panel?

I recently bought...

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Sat Sep 19, 2020 9:16 pm
Best €11 I've ever spent

Last post by spud1979 « Sat Sep 19, 2020 11:12 am
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by spud1979 » Mon Jun 29, 2020 4:54 pm

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for years I have been going out to my minis and the battery would be dead again. I've left trickle chargers on. Disconnected the batteries and lots...

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Haven't had a dead battery since. Great value for the money

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Sat Sep 19, 2020 11:12 am
Sad News

Last post by Darran « Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:34 pm

by Darran » Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:34 pm

Hi All,

We are sorry to announce the sad passing of Club Members Joe, Colin & Jason Whyte's mother Margaret unexpectedly yesterday.
Deepest...

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Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:34 pm
Search for a Mini

Last post by The Marcos Graveyard « Fri Sep 04, 2020 12:00 pm
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by Minigp0919 » Thu Sep 03, 2020 10:39 am

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I hope you guys can help I am wondering does anyone own or know who owns the following Mini
Registration Number: 99 WX 6822

There is someone in...

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I remember looking for that car for kieran a few years ago. I couldnt find it then and think it's been scrapped.

The mini NCT only ran out on...

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Fri Sep 04, 2020 12:00 pm
Passing the Emissions Test on a 1989 Austin Mini 30

Last post by countyhouse « Tue Sep 01, 2020 12:04 pm
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by countyhouse » Thu Aug 27, 2020 8:25 pm

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I am importing this car and I am waiting for the registration number at present following the VRT inspection. I am concerned that the modifications...

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Mechanic rang me this morning. On the emissions, he has the CO down to 1.6 which is well below the 3.5 limit. He doesn’t have any way of checking...

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Last post by countyhouse
Tue Sep 01, 2020 12:04 pm
MY NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Last post by purplehaze « Wed Aug 26, 2020 6:24 pm

by purplehaze » Wed Aug 26, 2020 6:24 pm

guys :) I've got a new youtube channel
Hit the link below and watch my vtec mini, civic k20 build, eg6 sir2 build, seicento, customers mini getting...

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Wed Aug 26, 2020 6:24 pm
Sad News

Last post by Darran « Tue Aug 25, 2020 10:13 pm

by Darran » Tue Aug 25, 2020 10:13 pm

We are sorry to announce the sad passing Eileen Kerrigan ( IMOC Southern Region Club Member Brendan Kerrigan's mother) On August 24th, 2020, very...

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Last post by Darran
Tue Aug 25, 2020 10:13 pm
mini cooper s 2000 overheating

Last post by Mark B « Tue Aug 18, 2020 1:54 pm
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by Terrybrennan76 » Mon Jul 20, 2020 1:20 pm

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After a period of storage i have started using my mini Cooper S Again 00 G 23

After a short while the expansion tank starts bubbling .

i have...

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I had a problem with overheating on my 2000 Cooper Sport, the coolant was flowing through the rad but not being cooled , a new rad solved the problem...

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Last post by Mark B
Tue Aug 18, 2020 1:54 pm
Insurance.

Last post by Redned « Sat Aug 15, 2020 12:45 am

by Redned » Sat Aug 15, 2020 12:45 am

Just received a quote from Carole Nash of €163.52 to add a 1980 Clubman Estate to my existing two car policy ('78 mini + '62 Anglia) which expires at...

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Last post by Redned
Sat Aug 15, 2020 12:45 am
Problems Starting mk3

Last post by kindalen « Thu Aug 13, 2020 5:18 pm
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by kindalen » Wed Apr 22, 2020 9:59 am
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Hi,

I am trying to start a 1973 car that has sat in a shed for about 7/8 years :roll:

I have drained old fuel and put in 5l of fresh petrol....

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Update.

Just wanted to say thanks again for the help and advice. Been great going for a blast in the mini, anything that puts a smile on your face...
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Last post by kindalen
Thu Aug 13, 2020 5:18 pm
2000 Rover Cooper Sport - 00-C-40297

Last post by jpmcc « Thu Jul 23, 2020 10:34 am
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by jpmcc » Sun Jun 28, 2020 7:36 pm

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Hi everyone,

Just recently added a 2000 Mini Sportspack to my garage, 43k and within the last 1000 Minis :)

I am hoping someone may recognise...

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Thanks for the welcome @Billy

Just wondering if anyone else has any further info.. Search has run dry atm..

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Thu Jul 23, 2020 10:34 am
Mini unknown reg

Last post by woody « Sun Jul 05, 2020 7:29 pm
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by Dmini117 » Thu Jul 02, 2020 5:42 pm

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Hi new to the club, I’ve recently picked up a 1983-90 rover mini 1.0 litre automatic with no logbook and no reg plates. Any way of finding out the...

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I spoke with the owner, the wheels are 12 . He is going to check some of the date stamps.

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Last post by woody
Sun Jul 05, 2020 7:29 pm
Cantrails ?!

Last post by Billy « Sat Jun 27, 2020 10:12 pm
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by LaurenRoseStrogen » Wed Jun 24, 2020 10:32 pm

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Hi all, dunno if i shouldve posted this in another section so apologies if i have.

So restoring dads mini and i have all new panels etc that i...

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I had to Google what a cantrail was.

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Last post by Billy
Sat Jun 27, 2020 10:12 pm
Sad News

Last post by Darran « Tue Jun 16, 2020 11:16 am

by Darran » Tue Jun 16, 2020 11:16 am

Hi All,

We are sorry to announce the sad passing of Club Member Billy Mulqueen's father unexpectedly yesterday.
Covid restrictions will apply to...

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Last post by Darran
Tue Jun 16, 2020 11:16 am
Stage one kit

Last post by woody « Sun Apr 19, 2020 9:53 am
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by mini74 » Sun Apr 05, 2020 9:58 pm

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Hi guys,
We are looking for some advice we have the mini work in progress again we have a 998 engine in it, we live in the wicklow hills and are we...

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It depends on what engine you are starting with . There are many different 998cc mini engins with different CR ,cams and final drive. If you don't...

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Last post by woody
Sun Apr 19, 2020 9:53 am
Membership Renewal.

Last post by murf1981 « Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:33 pm
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by Redned » Thu Jan 09, 2020 6:17 pm

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Can 2020 Membership be renewed on line ?

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Hi Guys, just checking to see if this has been made available yet?

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Last post by murf1981
Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:33 pm
Sad News

Last post by Darran « Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:48 am

by Darran » Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:48 am

We are sorry to announce the sad passing Kevin O’Connell ( IMOC Southern Region Club Member Alan O'Connell's father) (Ballinora, Waterfall). On April...

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Last post by Darran
Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:48 am
Jack Daniels Perpetual Trophy 2020 Winner

Last post by BennyP « Mon Feb 17, 2020 1:51 pm
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by Darran » Sun Feb 16, 2020 7:21 pm

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Every year the club presents the Jack Daniels Memorial Trophy in memory of the engineer Jack Daniels who worked beside Alec Issigonis in designing...

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It was an honour to be presented with the Jack Daniels trophy yesterday, i would like to thank everyone that voted for me and all the good wishes. We...

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Last post by BennyP
Mon Feb 17, 2020 1:51 pm
Limited Edition Cooper's

Last post by spud1979 « Thu Jan 30, 2020 7:19 pm
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by Coopersean » Fri Jan 24, 2020 8:08 pm

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Hi,

Thanks for letting me join - I am Sean, from the UK, and I would like to ask for some help please. I am trying to get as complete a record of...

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Not that I know of sorry. I know of 2 rsp's in the country. Dont know if they r imported.

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Last post by spud1979
Thu Jan 30, 2020 7:19 pm
Buying HIF44

Last post by woody « Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:25 pm
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by mcgrattan17 » Wed Jan 22, 2020 8:39 pm

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Hi guys does anyone know anyone selling a hif44? I have a 38 but was told to maybe look into buying a 44 by a mechanic.

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Try Minifix in Dublin or put a post in the wanted section here.

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Last post by woody
Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:25 pm
Better last than never

Last post by irishminis « Tue Dec 31, 2019 11:23 am

by irishminis » Tue Dec 31, 2019 11:23 am

I had this emailed to me but only seen the email today.

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Tue Dec 31, 2019 11:23 am
Jack Daniels Perpetual Trophy 2020

Last post by Darran « Thu Dec 12, 2019 8:33 pm
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by Darran » Fri Nov 22, 2019 10:33 pm

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Hi Folks,

Every year the club presents the Jack Daniels Memorial Trophy in memory of the engineer Jack Daniels who worked beside Alec Issigonis in...

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Bump just a reminder about getting your nominations in.

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Last post by Darran
Thu Dec 12, 2019 8:33 pm
Sad News

Last post by DOUGAL « Wed Nov 27, 2019 8:55 pm
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by Darran » Tue Nov 26, 2019 11:11 am

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We are sorry to announce the sad passing of IMOC Member Shirley Goulden, she passed away peacefully on Monday morning.
Funeral arrangements :...

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I would like to thank all that took the time out to atend Shirleys removal last night and the buriel to day . A very impresive club turn out . May...

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Last post by DOUGAL
Wed Nov 27, 2019 8:55 pm
Introductions

Last post by ctwomey « Mon Nov 25, 2019 11:05 pm
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by ctwomey » Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:29 am

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Hi all,

Just thought I would introduce myself. Life long mini fan. Owned a number of minis as a teenager and twenty something year old including a...

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Thanks everyone. I will create a new Topic under Projects soon enough and will start posting a few pictures.

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Last post by ctwomey
Mon Nov 25, 2019 11:05 pm
Classic Mini hire

Last post by miniman35 « Mon Nov 25, 2019 4:04 pm

by miniman35 » Mon Nov 25, 2019 4:04 pm

Just spotted this today. It might suit someone looking to hire a classic Mini for a wedding.

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Mon Nov 25, 2019 4:04 pm
Sad News

Last post by miniman35 « Fri Sep 13, 2019 9:28 am
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by Darran » Thu Sep 12, 2019 9:44 pm

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Long time IMOC Club Member Dick Mason from Tralee sadly passed away today. A mechanic by trade, he was a great man for Minis and drove his own mid...

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My sympathies all the family. He was a nice man, I had a lot of time for him.

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Last post by miniman35
Fri Sep 13, 2019 9:28 am
30th anniversary club t-shirt

Last post by Lighning « Thu Sep 05, 2019 10:11 pm
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by spud1979 » Sat May 04, 2019 1:55 pm
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The club is going to do a 30th anniversary t-shirt and it's going to cost €8 each. I will be complying a list on the forum and will be putting in the...

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Are there still some available in blue and are the sizings similar to the IMM t-shirts? Thanks.
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Last post by Lighning
Thu Sep 05, 2019 10:11 pm
Happy birthday to the Mini!

Last post by irishminis « Mon Aug 26, 2019 4:29 pm

by irishminis » Mon Aug 26, 2019 4:29 pm

Happy birthday to the Mini!

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Last post by irishminis
Mon Aug 26, 2019 4:29 pm
Gentleman in clondalkin that keeps minis

Last post by mcgrattan17 « Tue Aug 20, 2019 6:58 pm

by mcgrattan17 » Tue Aug 20, 2019 6:58 pm

Hi guys I was talking to a client a few days ago that has a mini also and told me she got talking to a nice man that keeps minis and lives in the...

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Tue Aug 20, 2019 6:58 pm
Insurance and breakdown cover

Last post by woody « Tue Aug 20, 2019 5:32 pm
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by woody » Thu Jul 25, 2019 9:57 pm

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AXA have reduced there breakdown cover to Ireland and UK only.
Do any insurance companies offer European cover on a classic policy?

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Spoke with AXA they say I can extend breakdown cover to Europe when I know my dates of travel. About €45

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Last post by woody
Tue Aug 20, 2019 5:32 pm
Website and Forum feedback

Last post by irishminis « Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:31 am
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by irishminis » Fri Jun 21, 2019 10:29 am

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Hi all, I hope you are enjoying the new look for both the website and forum. Over the next couple of months the website and forum will only get...

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B.u.m.p.

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Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:31 am
91 mini city

Last post by TimothyParkman « Fri Jun 28, 2019 11:48 am
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by minimike » Mon May 08, 2017 11:34 pm

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Hi all!

Finally got my hands on a mini! I've been looking for about a year and happy to finally find one I'm happy with! Needs some work with new...

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Hi all!

Finally got my hands on a mini! I've been looking for about a year and happy to finally find one I'm happy with! Needs some work with new...

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Last post by TimothyParkman
Fri Jun 28, 2019 11:48 am
*** Important Notice – The Irish Mini Owners Club website is moving ***

Last post by irishminis « Tue Jun 18, 2019 1:14 pm
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by irishminis » Wed May 29, 2019 9:15 pm

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Hi all, it has finally happening!!!!!

The New Irish Mini Owners Club is moving soon. As part of the website upgrade, we are moving to a new host...

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*** This Thursday the IMOC forum will be disabled to allow the migration of data to the new hosting provider ***

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Last post by irishminis
Tue Jun 18, 2019 1:14 pm
IMOC in this months Irish Vintage Scene (June)

Last post by Darran « Wed May 22, 2019 10:24 pm

by Darran » Wed May 22, 2019 10:24 pm

IMOC in this months Irish Vintage Scene (June)

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Wed May 22, 2019 10:24 pm
91WW3880

Last post by keith « Sun Apr 28, 2019 4:35 pm
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by keith » Sun Mar 17, 2019 12:56 am

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anyone?

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yes, yes it was - i bought it from a Church Of England Reverend just outside Manchester - had pretty sweet 998 engine if i recall.

got clutch and...

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Last post by keith
Sun Apr 28, 2019 4:35 pm
Can anyone help out here

Last post by spud1979 « Wed Apr 24, 2019 6:28 pm

by spud1979 » Wed Apr 24, 2019 6:28 pm

Hi There,

I hope this email finds you well.

My name is Hazel O’Shea, I’m the National Projects Manager based here at Our Lady’s Hospice in...

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Wed Apr 24, 2019 6:28 pm
Website photos needed

Last post by irishminis « Wed Apr 10, 2019 9:24 am
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by irishminis » Fri Apr 05, 2019 3:22 pm

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Hi all, I'm planning on updating the photos displayed on the website with new ones. If you are interested if having your Minis displayed on the...

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B.U.M.P.

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Last post by irishminis
Wed Apr 10, 2019 9:24 am
Anyone explain?

Last post by DaveC « Mon Apr 08, 2019 1:01 pm
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by gareth » Sun Apr 07, 2019 4:32 pm

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Cool Moke on donedeal. Look at Picture 4 showing under the bonnet. Anyone see something a bit weird??? If so anyone know what story is with it? I’ve...

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I am sure Milton will be along with further info!

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Last post by DaveC
Mon Apr 08, 2019 1:01 pm
IMOC in Irish Vintage Scene this month

Last post by Darran « Tue Mar 26, 2019 7:49 pm
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by Darran » Thu Mar 21, 2019 8:49 pm

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Hi Folks,
Latest copy of Irish Vintage Scene has printed our feature on the upcoming MTM . They’ve promised to print all photos and articles we send...

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Great stuff Darran and good to see the club back in the pages of IVS. I had a Cork vintage club on to me this morning who want to feature Mini 60 at...

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Last post by Darran
Tue Mar 26, 2019 7:49 pm
mini van for sale - need advise

Last post by DaveC « Mon Mar 25, 2019 1:03 pm
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by rmc123 » Fri Mar 22, 2019 10:27 am

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hi all,

I am thinking of going to look at a 1963 van for sale on Donedeal.

Been told is a very rare model as it has a smooth roof and has...

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Would somebody have cut out the original indicator holes to fit Hornet / Elf style indicators?

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Mon Mar 25, 2019 1:03 pm

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