engine conversion using smart running gear
#1
Posted 26 July 2005 - 02:35 PM
has anyone thought of using this ready made set up in the back of a mini a la z cars?
matt
#2
Posted 26 July 2005 - 02:40 PM
#3
Posted 26 July 2005 - 03:01 PM
the reason i ask is that this set up is a factory fit use of a bike styled engine in a car so other than engineering the mounting of whole unit, connecting up the fuel and brakes, cooling and electrics it must offer cost savings/simpler to fit?
i've seem front end smashed smart cars for a couple of grand - so if you could use most the part from a smart, it could be cheaper
#4
Posted 26 July 2005 - 03:07 PM
#5
Posted 26 July 2005 - 03:08 PM
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Posted 26 July 2005 - 03:09 PM
#7
Posted 26 July 2005 - 03:22 PM
#8
Posted 26 July 2005 - 06:07 PM
#9
Posted 26 July 2005 - 07:08 PM
He said if he had a proper 'box it would be quite quick (apparently)...
#10
Posted 26 July 2005 - 07:23 PM
it was at a meet for ClioSport i went with my brother at the three sisters carting track.
a Brabus Smart Car...
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#11
Posted 27 July 2005 - 07:29 AM
#12
Posted 27 July 2005 - 07:30 AM
That one has probably just got a brabus badge on it
#13
Posted 27 July 2005 - 07:38 AM
Sorry, didnt read properly.yes, those are z cars conversions which i am considering for my mini (or rsr)- i was thinking about using the whole smart car set up ie engine, trans, drive shafts suspension , rear brakes etc as one piece, mounted in the rear like the z cars set up.
the reason i ask is that this set up is a factory fit use of a bike styled engine in a car so other than engineering the mounting of whole unit, connecting up the fuel and brakes, cooling and electrics it must offer cost savings/simpler to fit?
i've seem front end smashed smart cars for a couple of grand - so if you could use most the part from a smart, it could be cheaper
running gear from a front ended smart in a mini. Sounds like a good idea. I know nothing about them tho. But would probably only be worth it with one of the brabus ones.
Very light!
#14
Posted 27 July 2005 - 09:27 AM
yes, the issue will be to mount the engine, transmission and running gear. bit too much for me though.
any thoughts on going for the zcars R1(carb) set up but keeping 10 inch minilights?? want to keep the old school look. i was thinking that it would be undrivable with the standard R1 transmission and such small wheels?
chris allanson at zcars said that they use 13's only becuase of having use big brakes, but i'm currently using minispares alloy 4pots, which can be widened to take vented discs. surely this set up would be capable
#15
Posted 27 July 2005 - 06:45 PM
Pete
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