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Old 11-Nov-2011, 21:10
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Originally Posted by bradders
its an aptitude thing Phil - I just dont have it when it comes to mechanics and getting my hands dirty.

One of the best I remember when I was racing my Mini many years ago. Was that the original gearbox must be retained. I saw this special saloon with its original gearbox locked in 4th gear to give 1:1 output, then passing through to a Hewland transaxle in the back. Fkin Brilliant.
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