This is a small selection written by our customers on the MINI Torque forum;
Idoney travelled up from London to see us.....
"Fantastic service!"
Took my venerable Mini One to 1320 to have the wishbone bushes replaced with polybushes and what a difference. Handling completely transformed.
Best service I've have had in 9 and a half years of MINI ownership. Friendly and enthusiastic team who know their stuff.
Many thanks 1320!
Ian
Negg from the Midlands....
"Third visit - top notch service and work once again."
Third visit under my belt today - this time clutch, coilovers and rear main oil seal.
We all know everything doesn’t always go to plan but it’s nice to see the guys just get on with it so the job is complete and you leave happy. So many times I walked out of a garage in the past when something’s not complete and had to return - this is why I would rather spend the money on fuel and the 200mile round trip to see these guys (even with fuel prices as they are currently!)
First choice for my MINI work.
Top work as always lads.
Stiggy drove up from Wales and left his car with us
“Words really are not enough.........”
Well after a week and a bit today I collected my JCW from them. They replaced power steering pump, thermostat and a few bits and bobs.... Plus also got rid of the damned rubbing noise which was doing my head in big time!
Thomas.... Paul ... words will never be enough to thank you for the service you provided. You are the best techs / mechanics I have ever had the pleasure of using.... and believe me I have used a lot over the years.
A nice surprise on the Dyno run also when Thomas explained the figures , not bad at all for a box standard R53 JCW . LOL better than what BMW said it had from new.
Once again.... Thomas, Paul and anyone else who is involved at 1320 FANTASTIC SERVICE.
Cooperman - Bedfordshire
This sort of thing doesn't happen all the time but sometimes..............
“A BIG THANK YOU to Thomas and Scott!!!!”
Thank you very much for your invaluable expertise in quickly diagnosing and solving one very rattly MINI... over a mobile phone!!!
10:00 - I call 1320 because my 2003 MCS (212.5K miles) has developed what sounds like a top-end rattle ...I had images in my mind of worn bearings with bits flying around, destroying the GTT camshaft and head.
I was worried that it could be something extremely expensive; Thomas suggested a couple of possibilities but then asked me to send a video from my mobile to him to help diagnose more accurately.
As I wasn't very far from the car, I headed back to it and with Thomas still on the phone, I started the engine. As I held the phone over the engine, Thomas was able to determine that the most likely cause would be the timing-chain tensioner.
He invited me for a replacement that afternoon.
14:05 - With my MINI sounding like a taxi-cab, I arrive at 1320MINI.
Thomas has a big grin on his face, and shows me the new part that will soon be fitted to the engine.
14:35 - Fully re-assembled, the engine is started ...and it is once again a very quiet engine (apart from the Blueflame exhaust)!!!
14:45 - I make my way out in to the big bad world again.
How is that for service? One telephone call for advice led to a full diagnosis there and then! Not only that, but the whole repair was done in 30 minutes!!
Thanks again!!!
Metalorama travelled down from Aberdeen
“Big Thanks to All at 1320!”
I'd like to say a massive thank you to all the guys at 1320 for completely transforming my car. When I went in with my boxes of bits Tom told me it would be a different car, but I didn't understand how much till I drove it yesterday!
The work done on the car was:
TPR2 head
Ported intake manifold
Newman cam
550 injectors
17% pulley
New charger
New plugs
Mynes tune
KW v1's
OMP lower brace
M7 top brace (kinda, strut mounts are on but got two ends of the bar the same)
Poly bushes
New rear wheel bearings
SPC rear control arms
B&M short shifter
I might have missed few bits out but it's a big list
Car went in with 168 WHP with a Dave F airbox, full Janspeed decat system and GRS motorsport intercooler. After fitting all the new parts the car made 227 WHP, which I am EXTREMELY happy with. Can't remember torque figures off the top of my head but will post dyno graphs once I get them. With the suspension work it handles beautifully and NO MORE WHEEL GAP!
To anyone thinking about modding their MINI, DO IT! And take the advice of everyone on here and go to 1320, it was an 8 hour drive for me but definitely worth it. A really good bunch of guys who will do anything to help, and make a top job of it all.
Thanks again guys!