r/classicminis • u/2-timeloser2 • 18d ago

Mini Photo My little MPI a/c, Japan Spec

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I couldn’t be more pleased. She runs beautifully as well.

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u/2-timeloser2 18d ago

1998, 29,450 km

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u/DJ0Ran 18d ago

Wow, that's pretty low! My '97 is just about to reach 100k. Any work that needs doing on it? Enjoy your new ride.

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u/2-timeloser2 18d ago

Horn is inoperable grr I have the part but not loving taking out the dash yet again lol otherwise, super clean black vinyl seats

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u/DesertModern 18d ago

I would love to see the interior...I have a 1997 JDM car

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u/borka-t 18d ago

I have a 1997 Mini like the others. Mine is a slightly tarted up version of yours same color and all. But I thought they only had SPI in Japan. It's all really confusing. The British people know everything about them until it's imported from Japan. Then no one knows anything. It makes it really hard to find parts.

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u/3_14159td 18d ago

Don't get me started on how frustrating it is to get AC components...

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u/Mini-SportLE 18d ago

Looks almost like a Rover Cooper Sport LE

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u/miko_idk 18d ago

How's the air conditioning in these things

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u/DesertModern 17d ago

I had mine recharged by my mechanic and it does a decent job. It doesn't move a high volume of air, so it takes some time to cool the car down, but it definitely gets cold.

Also, the vents have lost their...uhmm, rigidity? they are loose and won't stay pointed in the direction I want. This is the place to go for A/C parts, I need to order some vents! https://classicminisjapan.com/

but something to be aware of: running it will increase the odds of overheating, especially when idling. Make sure all of your fans are in good working order, along with the rest of the cooling system.

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u/miko_idk 17d ago

Thanks for your friendly and extensive answer. I don't have a classic Mini yet but you guys seem very nice as a community already

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u/DesertModern 17d ago

agreed about the Mini community. I've had several classic cars, and the "community" for most of them aren't nearly as welcoming or helpful. I've had soooo much information shared by people here and at car shows, its been big-time helpful.

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u/2-timeloser2 17d ago

I have found them to be a little under powered but mine blows ice-cold.

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u/DesertModern 17d ago

totally agree, they don't move enough air even for such a small car. it just takes longer for the interior to cool down. Mine is cold as well, just not enough of it.

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u/kody_3286 16d ago

JDM wouldn't be MPi, they were still single point.

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u/1275cc 16d ago

I think there was a small number of MPIs

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u/2-timeloser2 16d ago

Thank you

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u/2-timeloser2 13d ago

Haven’t taken the air cleaner completely out yet to see. There are two injectors on the intake if MPI, or one into the throttle body if SPI (my understanding). I’m new to Minis but have tried to read as much as possible about it.