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My pipe rusted out just like in the video, I understands they run coolant through to regulate intake temperature for better fuel air mixture, is it really necessary? Can I bypass em? I’m in a warmer climate country.

What’s the best way to get a hold of you to get those deals?

So are these fog lights lenses plastic or glass?

Adored it!!!! Hubby & I did laugh and chill from the on slog of restoring an '87 Mazda 626GT Turbo. When she gets running, she might beat the mini & Mustang? Not the Super cars!

spent way too long looking for a video that explained how to take these off/put on, THANKS!

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Great video and very informative. I have a spi mini and im trying to find clips for the air box and the seal that goes between the throttle body and the air box. I have spent many hours trying to find these but haven't had any luck. You wouldn't know where I could purchase these from would you. Many thanks Shaun

Thanks for the video, I don’t actually need to de-mist my fogs lamps yet but your video helped me understand how to change my bulbs. Thank you!

Hello, which product do you use? Thanks

Nice bag.

Hi, just wondering if you could advise me on where to purchase replacement parts to recondition my throttle body. Thanks in advance :)

Hi. Fantastic video and explanation, like all your videos. Please, could you explain where the green Air Temperature Sensor must be connected when you close together the airfilter box and the thorttle body ?... there is maybe a connection plug anywhere ? is it connected to the ECU, I imagine ? ... I don't find it in my car

Thank you for this video! I've been looking into these bags, and was wondering how easy they were to fit, and what they would look like exactly. Absolutely in love with stuff like this, will be messaging them soon.

What company did you buy the intake manifold from

Hi I have a mini part that I am trying to identify which model it comes from I was wondering if you have an email I could send a picture to to see what you think if that’s okay?

As a reminder this is the base engine spec you see in the video, read the description of the video for what I added/changed ahead of this power run:- • Standard 1275cc Rover Cooper SPi engine. • Refurbished standard Cooper head, work done by The Car Kitchen. • MED 1.3 Roller tip Rocker set, replaced because the standard Rover ones were worn. • K&N air filter, in standard air filter box • Specialist Components stainless steel LCB • Lambda sensor is positioned in the y-piece of the LCB. • All engine block coolant waterways substantially cleaned up to ensure best cooling. • Standard radiator, silicon hoses, new thermostat. • All vacuum and breathing pipes replaced, cleaned up and/or refurbished. • New distributor cap and rotor. • New water temperature sensor/sender & air temperature sensor. • BPR6ES spark plugs and Luminition HT leads.

Amazing content! I always find amazing how the Japanese became crazy-obsessed with the Mini in the late-80's

Thank you for this four-part series. I recently became the owner of a Mini with SPi and was not familiair with its concept. These videos have clarified a lot. Question: is the throttle cable directly connected to the butterfly valve? If so, that would surprise me. In later fuel injection systems is the throttle pedal connected to the ECU. The ECU then controls the stepper motor, thus controlling the butterfly valve.

This video was not made by Rover Japan as promotional material. This package was made by a Japanese motoring magazine, in English called LeVolant (this name is written in Japanese on the book and video cover). This video was Volume 4 in a series about specific car models.

Hi, I need this kit for mine, where did you get it from and do you know where i could get it fit please

Hi, do you know where I can get this done, or a kit for replacement please

Those do look quite good. I bought some expensive tail/brake bulbs from Moss Mini and ended up returning them. The normal tail lights were so bright, that the brake lights weren't enough of a difference - yours look like a much clearer difference.

Hadn't even occurred to me that you could do this job without draining the system! I never had a problem with them in the 90s when i had new Minis with this valve (1989 & 1995 cars) but since coming back to the Classic Mini scene, they've gone wrong constantly, just like you said. Not surprised someone in Japan decided to build a quality version. Were there any instructions with it? I'm wondering what the extra holes in the bracket are for .... ?

Hi, Do you have pictures of the indicators? I'm looking for a pair, but want to make sure they fit. Are they Fiat 500 indicators? Cheers

Not bad for nearly standard. That is VERY healthy motor you got there. The head is really where the power is being held back. Lightening would of course help. The flywheel wold be a great place to start. I fitted an MED lightened flywheel to my SPi and they produce a wonderful product. Going any further with lightening (and balancing) would require a lot of time, money, and the motor out. At that point, you would be better off going all in. Higher compression, reflowed head with bigger valves, cam, and away you go. 85bhp is about as much as one can expect from these, due to the ECU. Looking for more will mean either tricking the ECU or going with a reprogrammable unit. One other thing to consider is the final drive. These SPi cars have what some consider the best, overall final drives for all situation but swapping to a 3.44 would really wake up the acceleration...but would add to the overall cruising RPMs. Its all a question of compromises:-)

These are really a wonderful video series. Well shot, lit well, informative, and clear. There is not enough doing it to this standard. Thank you!

Where do you connect that little red one to feom the inlet to where?

Would LOVE to see a video on cleaning the injector. My 94 has around 66k on the clock and I'd imagine could use a good going over.

This is one of those things that has bothered me for years...and yet I never gave it much thought about actually sorting. THANK YOU!! What a difference it makes. I have a 94 Monte...so there are 4 of them. Well worth the time. They look like new!

Hello everyone, I've been following the cabal on you tube for about 2 years now, 4 years ago I had a problem with my 93 mini spi, it doesn't go above 2500 revolutions at any speed, I've changed everything.. vacuum tubes, fuel trap, checked control unit, changed delco, rotor, spark plugs, spark plug cables, crankshaft sensor etc..., could you help me? No mechanic here in Majorca (Spain) can find the problem, I'm even thinking about passing it to a carburetor in the future. Thanks in advance !! 

Thank you for your video and sharing your experience with us professional work. 1998 rover mini spi. Rpm high 1100-1400 how to reduce it.

Is it the moving metal part that rusts and becomes more and more stiff to operate or is the actual valve itself that fails? Would applying grease to the pivot and surrounding area prevent this from happening? Either way thanks for producing this video which gives us a good look at a great alternative.

Forgot to add, that KAD twin cam sounds incredible!

Thank you for uploading this! Fascinating to see the little book. It seems to me that the Japanese Rover concession really understood the Mini and what the car meant to people in a much better and less superficial way than the Rover U.K. marketing efforts in the nineties which seemed to focus on the brand in terms of style over substance (obviously prepping the way for the BMW MINI) for the U.K. market, in the nineties you were offered Mini branded pens, Filofaxes, clothing etc whereas in Japan it appears you were offered much more useful accessories from the dealer.

My UK SPi Cooper just has a couple of spot lamps which fortunately don't seem to be too badly fogged so I haven't bothered to attempt to clean them internally. However they do tend to fog up in certain weather conditions but I'm not sure what can be done about that because they are in no way sealed and there is nothing to prevent moist air from entering in cold weather. Perhaps cleaning would help?

Great vid mate! You have muchos patience!! 👍🏻😉

Pls explain how to clean injector and other parts

Great-looking product, has it held up through the summer heat? I never fully trust those adhesive pads beyond a few weeks of service. I'd personally be tempted to drill some holes in each corner of the boot , add some rivnuts and bolt the boot bag in for extra support. Good video though 👍

Good tip. Surprised engine bay heat doesn’t have the same effect!

It would be helpful if you were to explain what a DHR-SIF actually is.

Very interesting video 👍

What was the end result. 60.1?

Are you supplying kits for the mini on your Facebook page. They are super crisp.

Hi there. Where can I get the refurb kit from please? I especially need the pipes. Thanks.

Thanks so much or this. I was working on mine and heard something very "tinny" fall down behind the engine. Watching this video I now know it was one of the clips and not some horribly expensive and unobtainable part.

Hi is this your FB site??

Hi, Thanks for sharing. Where can I get those round repeaters?

Hi there where do yo get the wing protector?

really very clear video and explanation, you have been of great use, I hope to find your videos on other parts of the mini spi too

Fortunately my original Rover-fitted valve was still working and not leaking. So, I just cleaned it, repainted the metal bits and avoided the frustration of a new Mini Spares part. If mine fails I will give your Japanese version a try.