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Mk1 air intake hose

ini Spares now supplies this air intake hose for the Mk1 Mini and variants. Mini Spares claim it to be an improvement on the original design, which was made of a rubber material, wrapped over a wire coil. This version is also composed of rubber but is bonded to a nylon interior membrane for additional strength, which results in a stiffer hose overall. Additionally the wire coil is galvanised. The surface finish of the rubber is smoother than the original and has a slight shine which, they report, dulls once installed. Non-S original length was 45”, with 47” for the S. The Mini Spares

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