a bit offtopic, but its definitely pro-touring.

[rogue]

Bought a 1970 Austin Mini with the intention of giving it some love, and eventually making it my fulltime daily driver. This will be a very barebones pro-touring styled build, with a british flair.

As I picked it up... The previous owner went overboard blacking everything out so I'm slowly restoring some of the trim using aircraft paint remover. So far so good.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S1Jlr-Wp0pI/AAAAAAAAyVo/yAW3h41hnuU/s800/IMG_5622.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S1JlsAkuOfI/AAAAAAAAyVw/plFGh9wLKTo/s800/IMG_5623.JPG
http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S1Jlst0iJoI/AAAAAAAAyV4/Gs9Bl8xHbOY/s800/IMG_5630.JPG
http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S1JlvswKxhI/AAAAAAAAyWw/ABR8sDdBLGY/s800/IMG_5650.JPG
http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S1Jlrcmw0II/AAAAAAAAyVg/4Vzz9jbKrps/s800/IMG_5621.JPG
Interior is in great shape, and I'm using my Motorola Droid as my NAV and internet radio...

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S1FIQa_WPWI/AAAAAAAAyQw/Y7AMcwNA-lA/s800/IMG_5607.JPG

I started restoring some of the trim starting with the grill...

http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S1VcS6NCG1I/AAAAAAAAylI/yhtP7NpGVSA/s800/IMG_5659.JPG
http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S1VcU79b2SI/AAAAAAAAylw/ZNEjaxAiGSM/s800/IMG_5664.JPG

Definitely happy with some stainless back on the car... Headlight buckets, wipers and rear tail light lamp/badges are next.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S1VcXvFWogI/AAAAAAAAymg/bfJ8cYH9ysw/s800/IMG_5679.JPG


I'm dropping in a Yamaha R1 motorcycle engine in it. 0-60 times are around 4 to 5 seconds depending on traction and gearing, terminal speed is about 125 in 6th. Anyones whos every ridden or driven a classic mini knows what a deathtrap and how insanely fast they are at track days, in rallies, and autox. They have an insane amount of grip and are very predictable. 160hp or so and revs to 11k
http://www.pro-motive.co.uk/resources/lees+engine+top+copy.jpg
http://www.pro-motive.co.uk/resources/_wsb_502x360_Castle+Combe+2007+001.jpg

Some Video:
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I also plan to either restore it to 1960s Monte Carlo Rally style, or keep it modern. But with an R1 swap. Total sleeper.

Either way the things a total deathtrap. Bikers give me a thumbs up everywhere I go. Its a FUN car. Anyone interested in a ride should hit me up. Its so much fun.

[70rs]

VERY COOL Dane!!! Great choice for an engine too! A 'busa engine is a bit too much in the power department for that. What a riot! If I am ever down there I will take you up on that ride!:thumbsup:

[NOT A TA]

I always liked those! Have fun with it!

[Roadbuster]

Great find! I love those cars! That one looks mean in black. I think you are on the right track with having some contrast.

I have had one ride in one. Felt like a go kart! What tripped me out was driving into the middle of an intersection and a quick half turn of wheel and left turn completed. No lifting or brakes required!

Jon

[Flash68]

awesome. love the R1 swap!

[Karl Buchka]

Very cool. I would love to own a classic Mini even though it's a death trap in more ways than one.

Even though the Pro-Motive kit is a couple of thousand dollars less than the Z-Cars kit, I have would have a hard time keeping it FWD, especially considering it comes with an open diff.

A stock A-series powered Mini doesn't have the greatest straight-line traction characteristics in the world. Now imagine putting 160hp through the same front wheel(s).

Also worth noting is that the Pro-Motive kit doesn't even have the option of a reverse gear.

In any case, I would just do the swap myself sans kit, but that's another matter entirely.

[rogue]

Just placed the order for the subframe kit. Once it gets here I'll source an R1 motor locally. Hopefully not from a wrecked bike :_paranoid

can't wait! :D

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[rogue]

VERY COOL Dane!!! Great choice for an engine too! A 'busa engine is a bit too much in the power department for that. What a riot! If I am ever down there I will take you up on that ride!:thumbsup:

There are lots of Hayabusa Swaps out there, but they are RWD conversions. I already have a RWD monster ;)

This things going to be a riot once its all sorted. And my daily driver :lol:

[rogue]

Great find! I love those cars! That one looks mean in black. I think you are on the right track with having some contrast.

I have had one ride in one. Felt like a go kart! What tripped me out was driving into the middle of an intersection and a quick half turn of wheel and left turn completed. No lifting or brakes required!

Jon

They ARE go karts. No joke. I have NEVER flown down mullholland, topanga, or latigo canyon so damn fast in my entire life. This car makes my camaro seem like a land yacht :lol:

Its a different breed, a great car for getting around los angeles just as long as you don't get clipped by an SUV. I park it in the shopping kart aisle :lol:

[rogue]

Very cool. I would love to own a classic Mini even though it's a death trap in more ways than one.

Even though the Pro-Motive kit is a couple of thousand dollars less than the Z-Cars kit, I have would have a hard time keeping it FWD, especially considering it comes with an open diff.

A stock A-series powered Mini doesn't have the greatest straight-line traction characteristics in the world. Now imagine putting 160hp through the same front wheel(s).

Also worth noting is that the Pro-Motive kit doesn't even have the option of a reverse gear.

In any case, I would just do the swap myself sans kit, but that's another matter entirely.

I ordered the Quaife LSD for it.
http://www.nolimitmotorsport.com/quaife/

A stock 302 powered camaro doesn't have the greatest handling characteristics either does it? ;)

The pro-motive guys sorted out a custom mechanical reverse solution a while back. It reverses the entire drivetrain. Yes. 6 speeds in reverse. :bow:

Should be a real fun project, and I think a liter engine is suited well to a mini. Around town in low RPMs it will be docile and bogged down (much like the stock motor) and then in high RPMS an absolute rocket.

[70rs]

There are lots of Hayabusa Swaps out there, but they are RWD conversions. I already have a RWD monster ;)

This things going to be a riot once its all sorted. And my daily driver :lol:

Yup, exactly what I meant. The power in a FWD configuration will get out of controll in a hurry with that.

As mentioned in one of the posts above, what are you doing about reverse? R1s obviously don't have it. Is there any option for it some other way?

I like the shopping cart parking! You could put that car almost anywhere I can put my ZX6.

[MSTSFabbed]

I saw this thread and my very first thought was Gixer or R1 MOTOR!!!! Scroll scroll Holy Crap hes doing it!! Absolutley awesome.

My best friend has a perfect R1 engine and tranny sitting waiting for something. We might have to look for a Mini. Hmmm.... :D :D

[Fluid Power]

Can't wait for this...

Darren

[elitecustombody]

badass, I would have left it all murdered out though,

[djorgensen3]

Do the Busa swap. How can you have too much power?!!! I have an '05 busa with a power commander and Tsukigi Cannon on it and wow hang on! I have it geared a little quicker and man is it a bucking bronco in first gear. That would be fun in a little car like that.

[rogue]

badass, I would have left it all murdered out though,

all the parts are poorly kryloned...

[elitecustombody]

all the parts are poorly kryloned...

Gotcha. are you planning to powdercoat them black?

[rogue]

I've been feeling pretty sick lately so I've had a lot of down time at home. Decided to strip some of the front end of more paint and reveal some more stainless...

With the newly stripped grill.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S2DcnFcsUUI/AAAAAAAAzeY/lPL-bNEF-HA/s800/IMG_4988.JPG
off they come..

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S2DcoCLwTSI/AAAAAAAAzeo/bO2WjZhwhgE/s800/IMG_4990.JPG

A quick scrubbing of the lenses and it appears as if the previous owner has sprayed the lenses with black paint as well... damn.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S2DcpDiSLTI/AAAAAAAAze4/iPU6sJ2TPZc/s800/IMG_4992.JPG

Before trying the stripper on the plastic, I tested it on some scrap plastic first
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S2DcpVcbceI/AAAAAAAAzfA/PhONv1vY6vs/s800/IMG_4993.JPG

Spray down the headlight trim
http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S2DcqGwfI8I/AAAAAAAAzfI/G2_m4e24dw8/s800/IMG_4995.JPG

Everything ready to wait
http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S2DcqmCY-lI/AAAAAAAAzfQ/03EctmcfXyE/s800/IMG_4996.JPG

After about 45minutes the paint just slides off with my finger. Pretty cool
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S2Dcq42pKGI/AAAAAAAAzfY/UYBJ53ygMSo/s800/IMG_4999.JPG

After putting them back on, I think I need to strip the inner headlight trim as well. It looks... cheap, like a rubber gasket or something
http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S2Dcr4EsoqI/AAAAAAAAzfo/A6ZRW0msY-M/s800/IMG_5002.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S2Dcsdkj2iI/AAAAAAAAzfw/VPhYDW1pJ9A/s800/IMG_5004.JPG

Blinker trim and lenses done. The lenses fogged up. I will order some new ones. No surprise there.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S2Du4IwElPI/AAAAAAAAzhA/midDi5-av9I/s800/IMG_5008.JPG
Pardon the poor image quality, it was nearly dark
http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S2Du5dmWQbI/AAAAAAAAzhQ/L9vgEnPKEiw/s800/IMG_5013.JPG

[rogue]

So I have a bunch of parts en route from Minispares. My order from Moss Motors was half-assed and missing half of what I ordered. I ordered a new grill, new grill surrounds, new blinkers, new bumpers, new tail light lenses, new demister vents, all new Austin Mini MK1 badging front and rear and some new shocks because I believe the current ones are blown.

I also ordered replacement brackets for the bulkhead where the upper steady bolts to. Both the upper and lower bracket. I attempted to repair the existing bracket by welding a washer in, but it cracked within a few days of driving. New engine mounts are going in as well, along with the shocks and brackets.

I have noticed driving around that Los Angeles drivers do not notice me, so I've decided to upgrade the lighting to HID. I got these 'projector' headlights and have ordered a 6000k HID kit as well.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S2ehS-ZxKKI/AAAAAAAA0cY/XbR5a1Jb6eM/s800/IMG_5035.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S2ehTY5IxvI/AAAAAAAA0cg/aOG5z2cYiPQ/s800/IMG_5037.JPG

If the lighting is too 'blue' I will swap out the bulbs with 4300k. Visibility is my main goal here. I want people to notice me so I don't get killed by a big SUV.
http://gothidkit.com/images/slim_ballast_gothid_craiglist.jpg

This should get the car driveable for the next month or so while I wait for Pro-Motive to get the subframe kit. I also shipped them the R1 wiring harness for conversion.

I have spoken to a couple shops locally about an R1 motor and finding one is not difficult at all. Finding one without damage on the other hand seems to be quite a chore. I will be going with the 2003 R1 5PW with injection so I can wire in a start button like this:

http://www.burtmanindustries.com/s2000/s_engine_start_close.jpg

I'm getting excited about this.

[70rs]

Sounds like a very cool plan Dane! Going with the injected motor is the only way to fly. After having injected sport bikes I honestly can not remember how I manahed to live with carbs before. Carbs suck!:D

[rogue]

Well got some new toys. I have a Box FULL of parts including grill, grill surround, bumpers, emblems, mirrors, HID headlamps etc to install tomorrow if I'm feeling well..

Got the new superlite wheels on today. Minimal rubbing and I've decided to do carbon Miglia Style arches at match the width of the wheels even further.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S3Sj2rETk8I/AAAAAAAA2lY/qPgb3qRdDsM/s800/IMG_5076.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S3Sj3H4wo9I/AAAAAAAA2lg/7_NtVwe8h6s/s800/IMG_5077.JPG

Ordering these carbon fiber Miglia Arches tonight. It'll give the car a much more aggressive stance and cover up the front wheels a bit more.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S2nfgWCRc-I/AAAAAAAA0-w/M-c2vavTrOM/s800/Curley%20Mini%20Miglia%20Wide%20Carbon%205.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S2nffa87iVI/AAAAAAAA0-g/E61EoFWAqTw/s800/Curley%20Mini%20Miglia%20Wide%20Carbon%208.jpg

What they look like on the car.
http://i33.tinypic.com/152ht1w.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S2nfecbhtCI/AAAAAAAA0-I/rfoMV-tK0sI/s800/DSC_6582.jpg


You can get every single body panel including the shell of the mini in carbon fiber. A recent R1 styled build based upon the same kit I'm using weighed in at 740lbs filled with gas. Add 170whp to that and slot car handling and you have a serious death trap.

I can't wait this thing out to streets of willow and rip up the ariel atom guys.

Heres a video of a guy in the UK playing around with a Porsche 911...
http://s219.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/H12LTY/?action=view&current=14-10-07_1459.flv

[WILWAXU]

It's a go cart with doors & a roof!

Cool car!

[legend]

nurburgring mini (http://www.ringmini.de/)

this guy has some crazy 'ring videos, of his Vtec honda mini

this is a reversing transaxle and quaife diff combo (http://www.powertecengineering.com/gear_drive_system.php) expensive, but awesome for one of these

http://store.powertecengineering.com/acatalog/m_DSC_0296.jpg

[6spdcamaro]

A recent R1 styled build based upon the same kit I'm using weighed in at 740lbs filled with gas. [/url]
You mean like... the whole car?? :wow:

[rogue]

nurburgring mini (http://www.ringmini.de/)

this guy has some crazy 'ring videos, of his Vtec honda mini

this is a reversing transaxle and quaife diff combo (http://www.powertecengineering.com/gear_drive_system.php) expensive, but awesome for one of these

http://store.powertecengineering.com/acatalog/m_DSC_0296.jpg

already got one on its way from the UK :thumbsup:

6 speeds in reverse :willy:

[rogue]

You mean like... the whole car?? :wow:

Correct. The typical Mini weighs about 1300lbs, but you can strip them down and get EVERYTHING in carbon. Even the bumpers.

add 170whp and a 12,500 redline = fun

[NOT A TA]

Been watching, now I'm really jelous!

[MoparCar]

Love this project. First time I saw Minis racing was at Steamboat Springs, CO years ago when they did the vintage racing through the streets by the resort. Awesome seeing them come through the hairpins lifting a back wheel! I love the conversion to the RI motor. There is a really nice right hand drive "S" for sale by me but it seems they want a bit much for it...or I think they do.

Wes

[89 RS]

Cool car Dane. You got me interested to see how this Mini ends up, I'm liking it though. That's crazy that thing could weigh under 1000 lbs and that motor with the horsepower. Look forward to seeing it progress.

[T Bell]

Wow!!!

[cees67]

outside the box and awesome man!!!cant wait to see this thing done

[legend]

then once you have the hang of driving it, there's always

the turbo option (http://www.holeshot-racing.co.uk/index.php?page=yamaha-r1-turbo-98-01)

[dezl]

this thing is BAD! Glad to see that someone is doing something a bit different.

[rogue]

I've been a busy guy. Been pretty sick lately so I've been spending my time doing research and gathering parts.

The car is at my audio installer right now getting the following:

Keyless entry with alarm
Image Dynamics Component Speakers
Image Dynamics 10" Sub in the rear deck
Zapco Amp
HID headlamp ballast install
Hella E Code lamps

Should have it back this next week.

I have got the pro-motive kit en route from the guys in the UK. The wiring loom already converted.

Just picked up this clean 2003 5PW engine with 2000 miles:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S4SEWifPG-I/AAAAAAAA4pw/8Lk9_JmYSo0/s800/engine1.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S4SEXNG4kJI/AAAAAAAA4p4/6Z1R6jhcSb4/s800/engine2.jpg
http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S4SEXaTtcCI/AAAAAAAA4qA/TGOH8J30zfE/s800/engine3.jpg
http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S4SEXqzMxoI/AAAAAAAA4qI/A6w0HCi1tKE/s800/engine4.jpg

I'm excited as hell to get Pro-Motive #35 up and running. It'll be the 2nd in the USA. I plan to daily drive the hell out of it.

I have the Voltage Regulator and ECU sitting here ready and just ordered the Dynojet Power Commander to tune the A/F ratio for the new airbox and be able to change maps on the fly driving around. Should put down about 160-180whp depending on the map and fuel.

I have had trouble finding a 2002-2003 R1 Gauge cluster in decent condition so I went aftermarket with a Koso Aftermarket gauge unit that displays the following:

http://www.kosonorthamerica.com/fCMSBackend/imgRoot/specs/ba011w02.jpg

Its a OK looking unit, with built in dummy lights, odometer, speedo, gear display, neutral display, blinkers, shift light and 7 different color changes... The unit is also capable of calculating 0-60 times, and distance top speeds etc.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S4l0QYlllOI/AAAAAAAA6TQ/lCAgI2rUpQw/s800/77562449f2f3808556d7a220560849fe.jpg

It'll be recessed behind the steering column in a custom OEM looking dash with just the stereo. I want it hidden as much as possible. The digital dash systems like STACK and Racepak were too high end for a build like this I think.

For the HIDs, I'm using Hella E-Codes for their nice cutoff. Should keep me from blinding other drivers, but provide me a ton of light and hopefully other drivers will see me! I've had issued with people trying to squash me numerous times already.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S39RdITHFuI/AAAAAAAA3z4/HhUk9OaoX3Q/s800/IMG_6138.JPG

Also got The Dynojet Power Commander for tuning purposes, and a Barnett racing Clutch. (R1 swaps in minis are notoriously tough on the stock R1 clutch, they always slip).
http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S4mqmRG3bPI/AAAAAAAA6VA/_YZcHdKLg_Y/s800/cat_family-7.jpg


Just waiting on the motor and subframe to arrive and then its time to gut a perfectly good Mini. Maybe I can tow the mini to the track with the camaro, track both cars, and tow home :lol:

[rogue]

Love this project. First time I saw Minis racing was at Steamboat Springs, CO years ago when they did the vintage racing through the streets by the resort. Awesome seeing them come through the hairpins lifting a back wheel! I love the conversion to the RI motor. There is a really nice right hand drive "S" for sale by me but it seems they want a bit much for it...or I think they do.

Wes

Most fun car I've ever ridden in or driven, hands down. They're an absolute blast. :bow:

[rogue]

Cool car Dane. You got me interested to see how this Mini ends up, I'm liking it though. That's crazy that thing could weigh under 1000 lbs and that motor with the horsepower. Look forward to seeing it progress.


Thanks. Its going to be interesting for sure. I think getting used to the sequential transmission around town and odd clutch is going to take a while to get used to, but once its done, I'll be sure to get plenty of video of it 'surprising' people.

It'll also be strange driving around at 9k RPM. :thumbsup:

[rogue]

then once you have the hang of driving it, there's always

the turbo option (http://www.holeshot-racing.co.uk/index.php?page=yamaha-r1-turbo-98-01)

I think I may have to roll hoop/cage it as is. And I don't want to, because dealing with 4 points and bucket racing seats sucks in a daily driver...

Don't think its going to need any more power :faint:

[frojoe]

This is going to be so badass it's not even funny...

[rogue]

Been sick but some parts came in...

2003 R1 5PW Fuel Injected Motor

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S43XNGPyxVI/AAAAAAAA6aw/XtO5ivp3jU4/s800/IMG_5163.JPG
Gotta love the tupperware crate...
http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S43XL-8FujI/AAAAAAAA6ag/Sqcyz4jCboo/s800/IMG_5158.JPG

Koso Gauge cluster

http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S5KxXZWrjiI/AAAAAAAA6lY/cTCYp4_Qiaw/s800/IMG_6148.JPG

Dynojet Power COmmander

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S5KxXzcCheI/AAAAAAAA6lg/fd-Ac03hiDo/s800/IMG_6153.JPG

[ironworks]

nurburgring mini (http://www.ringmini.de/)

this guy has some crazy 'ring videos, of his Vtec honda mini

this is a reversing transaxle and quaife diff combo (http://www.powertecengineering.com/gear_drive_system.php) expensive, but awesome for one of these

http://store.powertecengineering.com/acatalog/m_DSC_0296.jpg

Do you have any pics of this installed in the car? and does this provide reverse for the R1 also?

[legend]

when i looked at the transaxle, I think the installed length needed the front end extending a little, depends or what radiator setup you use

[rogue]

Been busy with health and am due for surgery this Wednesday. I'm getting a pain pump implanted in my side to help with chronic pain from pancreatitis. I decided to do an inventory on everything to see what I'm missing. Quality of the subframe is incredible. Really cool piece. Only thing I'm missing are new CV joints, driveshafts and all new poly bushings. Also the cable to put the Qaife reverse unit in reverse.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S6VZ-xeTYwI/AAAAAAAA8pM/wBcN8YHzno0/s800/IMG_6313.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S6VZ_bReF-I/AAAAAAAA8pU/OjBS9uLNwZM/s800/IMG_6314.JPG

K&N filter. Stickers are going to be removed.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S6VZ_mLug4I/AAAAAAAA8pc/3dAxo4rZ9gM/s800/IMG_6315.JPG

Going to have the chain tensioner powder coated.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S6VaABfm4OI/AAAAAAAA8pk/sa-77MyPLwM/s800/IMG_6316.JPG

Kit #35...
http://lh3.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S6VaARWcH3I/AAAAAAAA8ps/jAPHh9nmCoI/s800/IMG_6317.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S6VaBf4TQYI/AAAAAAAA8p0/wzHcV1LsAfA/s800/IMG_6318.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S6VaB6xwPqI/AAAAAAAA8p8/SzWtYwEB-BA/s800/IMG_6319.JPG\

http://lh5.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S6VaCVGGW-I/AAAAAAAA8qE/3ozlBEdMnWY/s800/IMG_6320.JPG
http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S6VaD0TzvQI/AAAAAAAA8qc/EuCeLZyHS_M/s800/IMG_6323.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/__OT3YJ9o9Ao/S6VaEXPVgQI/AAAAAAAA8qk/1zeGqc_PDMs/s800/IMG_6324.JPG

[70rs]

Very cool project Dane. I can't wait to see it go together and hear how it runs. Good luck with the surgery too. I hope the pump helps you out.:thumbsup:

[6spdcamaro]

This car is going to be so awesome when its done :thumbsup: . Good luck with the surgery, i hope it helps.

[legend]

chain? i thought you were using the transaxle?

[Bryce]

that is a sweet project

[Evan Iroc-Z]

Any update on this? I have seen a few posts about your health and I am assuming that is why an update has not been made. If so here's to a speedy recovery. :thumbsup:

This project has really got me intriged. My wife wants a Mini, so maybe I can get the best of both worlds with something like this.

[rogue]

Any update on this? I have seen a few posts about your health and I am assuming that is why an update has not been made. If so here's to a speedy recovery. :thumbsup:

This project has really got me intriged. My wife wants a Mini, so maybe I can get the best of both worlds with something like this.

Its starting this week or next. Been daily driving it with the stock motor. I got it up to 94mph gps verified in 4th gear. No surprise, the header cracked at one of the welds after all the driving I've put it through :lol:

All my friends that offered their help and lifts for the projects backed out so I'm sending it down to Heritage Garage which is one of the top mini restoration shops in the nation.

Going to appraise the car, and if its worth the swap, we'll start. If not, I'll sell it for what I paid and break even, and start with a shell, using all carbon fiber parts to lighten it up and likely go british racing green with all MK1 parts and make it a sleeper. A guy on the mini forums got his down to 874lbs with gas. 179whp.... Scary fast.

Should make 40-50hp around town under 7000rpm, rev it higher and it makes big power.

In the meantime, I need to get the car down to orange county somehow. AAA towing perhaps.

I had a pain pump implanted in my abdomen for chronic pancreatitis/pain. It has a remote control and a catheter that goes to my spine. I no longer have to take oral meds and am a LOT safer driving. No more loopyness or groggyness at all.

The pump is helping a lot, but it still needs further adjustment. Thanks for the concern.

[legend]

look after yourself, hope your condition improves soon

[rogue]

Yes I said it. Say hello to my new daily driver. I call it Frank after my dog that has recently passed.

Specs:
2002 Yamaha R1 5PW engine
Alcon Brakes
fully adjustable suspension
Bilsteins
Adjustable Hi-los
Corbeau GTS 2 seats in leather/suede

Before:

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During:

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After:

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First test drive was today. Working out some final issues. This is going to be my daily driver if I can stand it. The R1 makes 170whp with a 11,500 redline. 1300lb car. Its scary. Lights up in 3rd and even in 4th.

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Enjoy!

[buickfunnycar.com]

That is freaking wild Dane...enjoy and take care of your health.:yes:

[Flash68]

Dude that is freakin awesome. I want one.

[rogue]

That is freaking wild Dane...enjoy and take care of your health.:yes:

Trying! I got a medtronic pain pump to help with the pain. Its like I've got NOS inside my gut!

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apologies for having to show my gut!

Even came with a remote to dose myself.
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Too bad it doesnt relieve all the pain. I still have 2-3 bad days a week where I can't leave the house. Gonna have this thing for life so I'm just trying to get it adjusted.

Wish it would improve my laptimes :rofl:

[89 RS]

That car is freakin' cool Dane! Thing looks extremely quick. Take care of yourself man, good to hear you got the pain pump...hopefully it will help ya.

[tones2SS]

Pretty cool build Dane.
Sorry about your health issues. Stay strong!:thumbsup:

[Evan Iroc-Z]

I am overly jealous. I would love to have you stable of cars, let alone a daily driver like that. It looks to be a ton of fun. I am glad to see it completed.

Good luck with your health! I have major back problems and do not wish that pain on anyone. I could not imagine having a pain pump and still having pain. You are a real trooper!

[rlplive]

Wicked man, what happened to Frank? Congrats on the pain pump helping a bit.

[rogue]

Wicked man, what happened to Frank? Congrats on the pain pump helping a bit.

he died a week before his first birthday :(

[rogue]

Been daily driving it. First second and third are useless. I even got the front to start lighting them up in 4th the other day on the freeway. Mpg is around 38mpg. Overall impressions is that its unruly, raw power, lots of torque steer, very difficult to get used to driving sequential, and a bit hard to start on a steep incline.

Played with a 997 porsche the other day and he was surprised to say the least. :lol:


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[rogue]

That car is freakin' cool Dane! Thing looks extremely quick. Take care of yourself man, good to hear you got the pain pump...hopefully it will help ya.

So far so good. Its a long learning process to find what works and what doesn't. Thanks!
Pretty cool build Dane.
Sorry about your health issues. Stay strong!:thumbsup:

Hey they happen to us all as we get older, I just got lucky :lol:

I am overly jealous. I would love to have you stable of cars, let alone a daily driver like that. It looks to be a ton of fun. I am glad to see it completed.

Good luck with your health! I have major back problems and do not wish that pain on anyone. I could not imagine having a pain pump and still having pain. You are a real trooper!

Pain is hell. Thanks for the kind words. Luckily any time I go somewhere I have fun doing so. The mini is a real crowd pleaser anywhere it goes. People come out of businesses :lol:

[Track Junky]

Sorry to hear about your health issues. I had a couple of surgeries about 6 months ago and lost 30 lbs. Sure is hell dealing with pain.

That little car of yours looks like it's fun as hell to drive. Have fun!! Lookin' forward to seeing you at Buttonwillow.

[elitecustombody]

That's just awesome! Love it .:thumbsup: I'd love to beat the crap out of that little bugger

[rogue]

That's just awesome! Love it .:thumbsup: I'd love to beat the crap out of that little bugger


Thanks. This good enough for ya :lol:


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[Flash68]

Dude. What a fun fargin car.

[89 RS]

That thing is just freakin' cool.

[MSTSFabbed]

Saweeeeet. Ok so what are your impressions of that motor in that/any car? Reason I ask is were thinking seriously about an 06 R1 midmounted in a 74 Beetle, thats as stripped as we can get it. Does that transmission range work farily well on the street in a car? What kind of fuel tank did you end up running to deal with the high pressure efi?
Thanks and Man that car is awesome!!

[MSTSFabbed]

Oh and whats your final weight on that car?

[rogue]

Went to the beach today and detailed the car. Figured I'd post up some pix.


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My dog Ralphy sitting shotgun (hes only 10 weeks lol)

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[rogue]

Dude. What a fun fargin car.

Thanks! Insanely fun and scary. But it CAN be driven tamely. It just involves a LOT of shifting

That thing is just freakin' cool.

Thanks. It sure is a crowd pleaser!

Saweeeeet. Ok so what are your impressions of that motor in that/any car? Reason I ask is were thinking seriously about an 06 R1 midmounted in a 74 Beetle, thats as stripped as we can get it. Does that transmission range work farily well on the street in a car? What kind of fuel tank did you end up running to deal with the high pressure efi?
Thanks and Man that car is awesome!!

The motor makes entirely too much power for the mini. I'd say 120hp is max for a FWD mini. I'd rethink a beetle with a bike engine. There are simply too many cheap and efficient ways to get a bug fast. 2180 with dual webbers is plenty fast I assure you. A bike engine would just be obnoxiously loud and a pain in the ass. For fuel I ran the stock SPI mini fuel tank with a bosch external pump and a return line. Fuel gauge isn't accurate but who cares...

Oh and whats your final weight on that car?

Haven't weighed it yet but I'm going to guess around 1300lbs

[rogue]

I needed a horn, so I figured why not put a truck horn in :lol:

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I think I might put another one in the other wheel well. Overall great horns though.

http://www.stebel-usa.com/product/32/Trucks/24/Nautilus_Compact_Truck_Horn/


In other news the Motorola droid 2 carmount allows the droid 2 to take video while mounted in a car. Sadly the microphone clips like a mofo....

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love that bridge

[rogue]

With the previous gearing I hit 128 on the dyno in 6th. New gearing should be faster but I've only touched 112. Too scary.

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Also got a new Aluminum 2 core radiator for cooling. I'm having issues at extended RPMs above 7k or above 60mph... Thats Ralphy the mascot!

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I mounted up some of the rarest tires in the world. Continental Sportcontact 195/45/13s. 4 sets in the world and I tracked one down. Made the car torque steer WAY less and it actually has traction now. I love these tires....


Just playing around with some 22s. What do you guys think!?:smoke:

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[rogue]

Some footage from the other day in the rain :lol:

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[rogue]

So much for a good night. Some dumbass talking on a cellphone hit me while turning without checking both ways. The front fender took the brunt of the accident but boy am I pissed.


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Check out the wheel!

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[89 RS]

Damn, that sucks man. That's crazy what happend to the wheel, I don't think I've ever seen that happen.

[Flash68]

Dude that blows!!!!!!!!!

[awr68]

That sucks BIG TIME!

[MoparCar]

Dang.....

[awr68]

I would say that we all here drive or have every intent to drive our cars once finished.....but stories/pics like this and Matt's help me understand why so many people have trailer queens! I have every intent to drive Karma on the streets....but these pics scare the hell out of me!

Glad you are ok!

[rogue]

It'll be repaired in 3 weeks. No biggie.

Once you make a car TOO nice, its no longer fun.

Hence why I've been holding off on painting both the continental and camaro. :lol:


I'll worry about them if they had 10k paint jobs.

[Matt@BOS]

That Bastard! Even if he failed to look both ways, I can't believe he didn't hear you coming from a mile away, which would have made me a little cautious. I hope insurance goes smoothly, and I'm really sorry to see this happen. After the engine swap your car quickly made its way high up my list of favorite quirky little vehicles.

Matt

[rogue]

Well the car is finally finished. Got the center column adjusted for the driver so its less like a schoolbus, and had the interior gone through. New carpet, dash vinyl, rear seat, rear deck, new leather boots for the shifter and ebrake.

Car will be for sale after I check the clutch and chain for its new owners.

1/40 in the world.

Its number #36

Interior:

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Matched french stiching
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Also added another radiator to keep temps below 170 or so. Max temp for the R1 motor is 230 or so.

It'll be a shame to see her go. I have lots of time into this one, and not to mention money.

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Will make classified add in the forums. I am asking 35k. I have all the paperwork on hours/labor, parts. This thing was NOT an easy car to build. But it draws crowds more than a live real elvis come back to life on hollywood. blvd. I have way more invested :(

Some vids driving around town:
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It behaves well below 7k. Above you better have testicles of steel. It pulls harder than any small car I've ever been in. And the sound is just glorious.