|
BIMMINI
|
 |
« Reply #45 on: November 14, 2011, 07:17:52 PM » |
|
Shawn....I was able to feast my eyes on the new front subby today...talk about eye candy, man that thing is sweeet !! I like the KAD alloy 4 pots as well. I look forward to following this build, and better yet, seeing the finished product.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
MD_IN_UK
|
|
« Reply #46 on: November 14, 2011, 08:33:07 PM » |
|
If you seen it laying around anyplace else, you might think it was some kind of bike project!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
1974 Mini Mayfair, AKA, "Bertie"
2005 JB/JB MCSa, AKA "Oliver"
2005 HB/JB MCS,AKA "Jeeves"
|
|
|
1972Austin
My Mini is smaller than yours!
Moderator
Thread Starter
 Offline
Posts: 656
Doing what I do....whatever that is..
|
|
« Reply #47 on: November 16, 2011, 07:33:48 AM » |
|
Yes, I can not wait to drive it once it's complete!!! The handling is going to be amazing, and that's saying something for an already awesome handling car. The rear is a beam with coil overs as well. And those brakes should have no problem hauling it down to a stop.
Shawn
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
1972Austin
My Mini is smaller than yours!
Moderator
Thread Starter
Offline
Posts: 656
Doing what I do....whatever that is..
|
|
« Reply #48 on: January 06, 2012, 06:21:13 PM » |
|
So a major buy today. I bought the head and engine management along with the billet thermo housing and stainless LCB. Should make the little 1310 go a treat!!
Shawn
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
BabyBMW
|
|
« Reply #49 on: January 07, 2012, 05:58:01 PM » |
|
After reading the piece in MC2 about the 450hp all wheel drive estate now thats the way to go.  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Steve, Keep the Shiny side up  |
|
|
1972Austin
My Mini is smaller than yours!
Moderator
Thread Starter
Offline
Posts: 656
Doing what I do....whatever that is..
|
|
« Reply #50 on: January 07, 2012, 07:45:08 PM » |
|
An impressive machine indeed but I'd rather build a bike engined rear wheel drive Z Cars Mini!
Shawn
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
BIMMINI
|
|
« Reply #51 on: January 08, 2012, 01:41:23 PM » |
|
I know of a recently completed mid-engine/rear drive Huyabusa Mini for sale in Michigan if that would do.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
1972Austin
My Mini is smaller than yours!
Moderator
Thread Starter
Offline
Posts: 656
Doing what I do....whatever that is..
|
|
« Reply #52 on: January 08, 2012, 08:04:42 PM » |
|
One at a time Howard, the wife already wants to kill me over this one! But since I have a spare shell that is the plan a couple years down the road.
Shawn
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
1972Austin
My Mini is smaller than yours!
Moderator
Thread Starter
Offline
Posts: 656
Doing what I do....whatever that is..
|
|
« Reply #53 on: February 22, 2012, 11:04:32 AM » |
|
Ok, so I figured I'd give a quick update. Things have slowed a bit while waiting on the shell but it should pick up again quickly. The new shell is at Mini Spares in the UK and the payment was sent. Waiting on shipping info pretty much now. If it gets picked up this week it can go out on March 1st and be here by March 12th! Hope all the planets align for this.
Also on the engine front the block is at the machine shop and I got the head as some saw on FB. Also ordered some red alloy bits for it to dress it up a bit. So now it bolt it together and see what we come up with! Still need arches and seats though.
Shawn
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
maacodale
|
|
« Reply #54 on: February 22, 2012, 08:21:25 PM » |
|
Great to hear! Keep us updated  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Dale Blankenship
Poquoson, VA
09 Laser Blue Clubman S
Wife thinks it's hers!
07 Mellow Yellow Cooper S
Of course son thinks it's his!
Guess I need a third MINI!
|
|
|
1972Austin
My Mini is smaller than yours!
Moderator
Thread Starter
Offline
Posts: 656
Doing what I do....whatever that is..
|
|
« Reply #55 on: February 23, 2012, 08:17:50 PM » |
|
Thanks Dale,
You and I need to sit down and discuss some paint stuff.
Shawn
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
1972Austin
My Mini is smaller than yours!
Moderator
Thread Starter
Offline
Posts: 656
Doing what I do....whatever that is..
|
|
« Reply #56 on: February 24, 2012, 09:00:25 AM » |
|
Got this awesome picture today, my shell being off-loaded at Mini Spares in London after completion at BMH! It ia already picked up by the shipper for crating!  Shawn |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
BabyBMW
|
|
« Reply #57 on: February 24, 2012, 06:12:43 PM » |
|
That looks like a whole new car there. Looks like you need a new VIN for that should I call DMV for you.  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Steve, Keep the Shiny side up |
|
|
1972Austin
My Mini is smaller than yours!
Moderator
Thread Starter
Offline
Posts: 656
Doing what I do....whatever that is..
|
|
« Reply #58 on: February 24, 2012, 07:40:40 PM » |
|
I don't need no stinking VIN, it's a Mini, it has a chassis number!
Shawn
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forum 
