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[font=Times New Roman][size=5]Hello Classic Mini aficionados. I come from a long line of Mark I Minis and was active in the Mini Owners of America, San Francisco chapter from the late ‘70s until the mid ‘90s. I currently autocross an ’03 Cooper. I recently came across some stuff that I wrote for the program of the National MOA East Meets West Convention in Denver in 1984. Thought you might enjoy reading the following:[/size][/font]

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[font=Times New Roman][size=5]The Mini Therapist[/size][/font]

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[size=5][font=Times New Roman]Dear Doctor: [/font][/size]

[size=5][font=Times New Roman]My problem is that my lover can’t make up his mind to live with me or his wife. What can I do? Bruce, San Francisco[/font][/size]

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[font=Times New Roman][size=5]Dear Bruce:[/size][/font]

[font=Times New Roman][size=5]Changing polarity is a relatively simple task. First, connect the positive terminal on the battery to the main feed and the negative to ground. Then brush the smaller of the two wires to the dynamo against a hot lead to set up the regulator for negative ground.[/size][/font]

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[font=Times New Roman][size=5]Dear Doctor:[/size][/font]

[size=5][font=Times New Roman]I can’t seem to get any reaction from my girlfriend when we kiss. Isn’t there something I can do to turn her on? Frustrated, San Diego[/font][/size]

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[font=Times New Roman][size=5]Dear Frustrated:[/size][/font]

[font=Times New Roman][size=5]The frond suspension nipples are easily located and they need periodic attention. If they are dry, use a recommended lubricant. The entire chassis will not function properly for long unless these nipples are serviced as described.[/size][/font]

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[font=Times New Roman][size=5]Dear Doctor:[/size][/font]

[size=5][font=Times New Roman]I can’t seem to keep it up any more. What can I do? Pooped Out, Cleveland[/font][/size]

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[font=Times New Roman][size=5]Dear Pooped Out:[/size][/font]

[font=Times New Roman][size=5]Shaving your head may give you more compression and enable you to keep up with the traffic. Don’t overdo it, however, as you may experience some bothersome pinging.[/size][/font]

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[font=Times New Roman][size=5]Dear Doctor:[/size][/font]

[size=5][font=Times New Roman]I’m confused. Just what are the advantages and disadvantages of the various birth control methods? Safety Conscious, Denver[/font][/size]

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[font=Times New Roman][size=5]Dear Safety Conscious:[/size][/font]

[font=Times New Roman][size=5]There are two systems: wet and dry. The dry set up has a rubber cone as a damper. It can be adjusted for ride height with some difficulty by lengthening or shortening the struts. The wet system uses a fluid in a rubber bag which can be pumped up easily and gives a comparatively comfortable ride. Both are equally safe.[/size][/font]

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[font=Times New Roman][size=5]Dear Doctor:[/size][/font]

[size=5][font=Times New Roman]My boyfriend doesn’t know when or how to stop when we get romantic. It’s go, go, go every time! What can I tell him? Still-a-virgin-but-barely, Vancouver[/font][/size]

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[font=Times New Roman][size=5]Dear Still-a-virgin-but-barely:[/size][/font]

[font=Times New Roman][size=5]Disc brakes give the best stopping power. A vacuum booster can be added, but this will only making stopping easier, not necessarily faster. If this equipment is unavailable, twin lead shoes will halt the action nearly as fast.[/size][/font]

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[font=Times New Roman][size=5]Dear Doctor:[/size][/font]

[size=5][font=Times New Roman]My husband is a graduate of the wham-bam, thank-you-mam school of romance. He needs help! Longing-for-leisure, New York[/font][/size]

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[font=Times New Roman][size=5]Dear Longing-for-leisure:[/size][/font]

[font=Times New Roman][size=5]Drive gears can range from high speed to cruising ratios. A 2.9:1 final drive will slow down the RPM’s considerably, at some expense in power. A more relaxed atmosphere is created with this modification.[/size][/font]