Phil Answers - Best Mini Upgrades and Maroon 5 Side Hustle

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Table of Contents
0:00 Knock knock
0:37 How did you first get into Minis?
0:54 What happened to your first Mini?
1:20 What do you think is the most important upgrade to do on a Mini?
1:45 What are the best first upgrades for a Mini?
2:03 What is the best way to make your Mini fast?
3:09 Do you have any particular views on fixing lines to the body? i.e. the use of p-clips (with or without cushioning) or similar?
5:32 What's the best damper for the Classic Mini, in your opinion?
6:17 How do you find the time to work on cars with your other commitments to Maroon 5?
6:30 What carburetors do you guys rate best - HIF, Twin SU, or single HS4?
7:15 Name a great road trip snack.
7:21 Is there truly a massive difference between 10, 12, and 13 inch wheels?
8:28 Any key areas to target for reducing interior noise?
9:13 What’s your favourite diff ratio?
9:43 How do you protect your Mini from rust?
10:27 What are your thoughts on the future of classic cars, specifically about how they should be used and preserved?
11:20 If you were to daily a Mini, would you prefer a carbureted car, SPI, or MPI?
11:59 What are your favorite engines for a Mini?
12:32 How much difference does converting from drums to front disc brakes really make?
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@SmallBlogV8 2 жыл бұрын

I know you joked about being _Vogue_ but this did actually feel like a reporter visiting the shop to research a short feature piece.

@hosrow 8 ай бұрын

Love this QA episode and listen to it once in a while and learn something new every time.

@philtucker1224 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad (at 11.10) that Phil spoke about the enormous potential for classic car restorers now that all new design stuff is electric. I can see this as a massive growth industry over the next decade, and when I say that, I’m talking several hundred percent activity increase, (providing fuel remains available in some shape or form during this century…) Its a shame that people of my generation (the 70s muscle car era) won’t still be around to enjoy it!🙏😊

@markteasdale2728 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil and team that was awesome! Really appreciate your time making these vids! Keep up the good work!

@rigvdm 2 жыл бұрын

Really love your content!

@timyoder5910 Жыл бұрын

Loved it!

@DrCh0ngo 2 жыл бұрын

That was great! My mini is arriving soon so I appreciated the tips for new owners. Thanks to you guys, I’ll look to upgrade my suspension as my first upgrade.

@GTE_Channel 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your great Mini! Suspension and a stage one kit are a great starting point. Also good quality tyres, buy the best for your application and you benefit both on handling and braking performance.

@franktaylor7617 2 жыл бұрын

First mod. Find and repair the factory rust and oil leaks. I'm not positive but I think they came from the factory with 2 oil leaks. I think you could option for 3.😏 I've had mine for about a month. I've replaced ball joints, shift rod seal, door/boot locks, rack boots and heavy duty strut rods. Repaired rust below both tail lights, the inner fender well on the left side and under the fuel tank. Also repaired striped bonnet bolts, broken mirror and reworked the other, made seat brackets, fixed the driver's seat springs, replaced a couple of wheel studs and 100 other little things I can't remember. On the way are output shaft seals, rear shoes and springs, E cables, lower control arm bushings, SS rear view inside mirror and a few other little things. I have radius arm and upper arm kits on hand. Mine was a nice car when I got it. This is topical. The purist will scoff at fixing the oil leaks....."that's not stock" they'll scream. 🤣

@faisalfadzil9883 2 жыл бұрын

Love the content. Agree with the suspension and maintenance. Getting a mini to be daily-capable is my target. Still building mine, and its an spi with me for 11 years already. Most important upgrade for hot weather: air cond!

@GTE_Channel 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you can enjoy driving your car soon!

@spacemoai 2 жыл бұрын

Found this very helpful, especially the difference between wheel size and stuff

@surfbodi.0015 2 жыл бұрын

Just been to start my mini to keep the engine ticking over. I'm counting the minutes till springtime and getting back out in it 😊 I had a sportspack mini with 13inch wheels back in the day. Looked great but the bigger wheels definitely spoiled the feel.

@GTE_Channel 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you can enjoy it again!

@stusoldcars4248 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent stuff 👏 👌 👍

@eduardodedios8213 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video 👍🏽

@maverickmangion188 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video🙏😌

@Awakenedkarolina 2 жыл бұрын

Love the reference to Maroon 5. Glad to see that you’ve added Chris to your SMC team

@edoardot1374 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, love the content! One question, what model Bilstein damper you think is the best? Thanks

@BM_P Жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts on air ride for a classic mini

@CooperSTraveller 2 жыл бұрын

I actually had a question to ask and forgot. But someone asked it .. I was wondering what got you into Minis. Agree with all you said throughout the video and especially suspension and maintenance. My next job on the Traveller is to replace the rear suspension which has just got tired.

@derfdubois 8 ай бұрын

What final drive with D16 is the best? Its possible to swap the original 4.25 final drive?

@minimoto2883 2 жыл бұрын

You mentioned you preferred the Bilstein shocks.. which model in particular? I see B4 and B6 for classic minis. Thanks!

@carlosquiles5948 2 жыл бұрын

hello!!! It would be a very good video to be able to show all the pieces that you build yourself. I don't know if the spoiler that mounts the blue mini has been built by you, but I would like information about it. Thank you very much

@arrindaley3714 2 жыл бұрын

Have you driven or seen a Nissan CG13DE converted mini? I think they are worth a look and can be converted without chopping the inner wings. They are also 1275cc btw.

@richardcooper1899 2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever done any 5 speed A series gearboxes? What are your thoughts on this. If I had a bag of cash. What would a Honda b series swap cost. Do you have access to Mini for swap cars? Love your passion 👍👍

@peterallen544 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Blue on that mini fellahs

@slyrob-og6221 2 жыл бұрын

Oil leaking from left side pot joint which seal do you think it maybe and is there a tutorial anywhere. Thanks 1275 A+

@JB-NZ Жыл бұрын

@Stevestonmotorco Have you guys installed many Electric Window kits to the minis? There are a few kits floating around from the usual suppliers, which all look roughtly the same, have you tried them and any postiive or negaitve reviews? There are virtually no KZfaq videos on electric window kits. Would love to know what you think of them.

@seerstoneent Жыл бұрын

which model of Blistein damper?

@gavinivers8941 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Interesting the factory race and rally teams got 12 inch wheels homologated for motorsport use in the late 60's. The racing guys liked to low profile tyres for circuit, but rally guys didn't as the tried to us taller tyres to improve ground clearance.

@arrindaley3714 2 жыл бұрын

Reading vizard's book and there was extremely limited choice in 10 inch tyres back in the day and fwd and racing meant there wasn't a tyre that would survive a race so they went looking at other tyre sizes.

@benfuit 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice. I think I would change the wheels in 10" one day, as a good purist.

@CathodeRayNipplez 2 жыл бұрын

0:17 I want to know where to get that travel mug.

@smoorley_ 2 жыл бұрын

Nice ring tone lolol

@ToddDunning 2 жыл бұрын

I totally thought I had seen Phil before on the Voice

@mubeenrafudeen4460 2 жыл бұрын

Anything more about the d-series engine?

@hosrow 8 ай бұрын

What is the average out the door cost of an engine swap with a Honda D16 engine?

@jaredlamb9445 2 жыл бұрын

hey phil what’s the best cam upgrade for a 1310 would you go KAD 100 or a re13 ?

@GTE_Channel 2 жыл бұрын

It depends on how you use your Mini. My advice is to choose a camshaft that compliments your current driving style. A SW5, Kent 266 or AC Dodd RS will give you power from idle to 6500rpm. Ideal all round cams. A 270 or 274 cam are also still nice on the street, but a 286 for example will be really wild to drive but a dog in traffic. So again, choose something that suits how you use your car.

@hashimabdullah3247 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have a 1330 engine with 3.44 FD, but the gearbox is a close ratio gearbox from innocenti engine, for me it seams like the close ratio box with 3.44 is driving similar to a normal gearbox with 3.21 FD, my question is should I change my FD to 3.21? I would like to have tue best power output in terms of acceleration and highway drive

@GTE_Channel 2 жыл бұрын

You cant have both. A 3.44 will give you more acceleration where a 3.2 or 3.1 will give less acceleration and higher top speed so lower revs when cruising, which can be more comfortable. It's really a compromise, only you know how you use your car, and on what types of road you drive on. If you have a 1275, especially one that is tuned you can go 3.1 without really suffering on the acceleration part, and still benefit the added toospeed and comfort while cruising.

@weirgregory 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the content. I thought my eyes were acting up, but the focus on your camera was screwy 😵‍💫

@chux007 2 жыл бұрын

Can make a mini quick without changing the engine! B16 swap is the easy way though

@joshdony9959 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, would you recommend changing a HS4 to a HIF on a 998 Mini ? I’m struggling to get drivability. Good tips on the video 👍🏻

@GTE_Channel 2 жыл бұрын

You dont need that. Is your engine completely stock? Check if your carb is mechanically correct. Use the right dashpod oil and keep the correct level. Also fuel level setting is important The HS4 is a perfect carb for your engine and can take performance upgrades up to 60% of original

@closeenoughmicron 2 жыл бұрын

It's kinda not worth doing. Rebuild the hs4 including the throttle spindle bushes. They like to leak air in from there as they wear. Also check the fuel pump is pumping enough fuel to the float bowl. As they said in the video the HIF is newer tech, so you want fuel starve when driving a mini like it should. If you get the chance, get a David vizard book and have a read through. He mentions why carb "upgrades" aren't worth it.

@joshdony9959 2 жыл бұрын

The carb has recently been rebuild and in good condition, all the ignition system has been changed and still can’t get a good feel when driving. I’m thinking about booking in for a rolling road session

@GTE_Channel 2 жыл бұрын

@@joshdony9959 if its rebuild and the float and oil levels are good for the carb a rolling road session is a good first step. What ignition did you fit? That could also cause bad running, as will incorrect sparkplug gaps etc.. Please let us know the results. There is no reason your car should not run as smooth as butter

@briangrant2426 2 жыл бұрын

What's Phil's automotive background? Thinking of schooling, etc.

@fernandomaringutierrez9413 2 жыл бұрын

Hoe much would be for a Honda d16 swap?

@eduardodedios8213 2 жыл бұрын

You would have to email them but if they do complete new wiring, engine, subframe and everything else, probably around 20K

@GTE_Channel 2 жыл бұрын

@@eduardodedios8213 that's a lot of money you could spend on your A series engine for making it very fast en still be really reliable, and keep 10k in your pocket. Personally I would not bother. For that kind of money you can buy a fully build Specialist Components supercharged 160hp (minimum) engine. Or 16V conversion, or.. ... As you can tell I'm not a fan of the Honda conversions.

@generalsquirrel9548 2 жыл бұрын

5:32 average modder fan belike: no man straitpipe that shit

@martinkaintas 2 жыл бұрын

Ok but the most important question is how do I get a mini from you in Greece...

@minimoto2883 2 жыл бұрын

By the way, you didn't show us the pickup! Haha. Maybe next time

@avivscrewvalla 2 жыл бұрын

Bilstein ARE the best shocks followed by Sachs! Both are superior to KYB

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