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#1 HARBER07

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Posted 12 September 2012 - 06:48 PM

Lost the love, and can't stand the sight of Minis anymore, so our Minus is up for sale.

Most of what you want/need to know, should be found here - http://www.theminifo...s/page__st__270


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Its an UNFINISHED Project. 98% of the parts are included in the sale to finish, and shouldn't need a lot of cash at all to finish and get roadworthy. It's obviously SORN with no MOT, but the one thing it does have going for it, is the fact its registered as a Minus on the V5 - not all of them are. The engine size will need to be updated, but this isn't an issue currently, as its not on the road. It will need one door modifying, wiring, exhaust manifold, throttle body manifold welding, driveshafts, and brakes plumbing in. A rundown on the specs -

BODY:
1990 Minus body, sprayed in a custom 2K orange, and 81L diamond black bootlid/bonnet
Fibreglass door, Carbon Weezel carbon skins
Lexan windows
Tubbed rear arches with Grp5's
Removable front end
10x6 Weller wheels
All weather car cover
Brand new rear subframe

ENGINE:
C16XE Vauxhall engine (Not the lesser X16XE)
Custom build subframe (one of the more stronger frames about IMO)
Fireblade throttle bodies
2.5" SS exhaust system (manifold back)
Daihatsu Terios alternator
Corsa radiator
Landrover V8 engine mounts

BRAKES: minifin rear drums, 8.4" fronts with upgraded calipers. EBC green pads.

SUSPENSION: has all been refurbished. The fronts run on adjustable rose jointed tie bars, adjustable bottom arms and GAZ coilovers. The rear is dealt with by use of adjustable hi-los and cones. Has the longer Triumph TRE's also.

INTERIOR: doesn't really exist as it was built as a track car. A makeshift dash has been bolted in, the seats are worn out cobra buckets, and thats about the extent of it.


I can honestly say that I'm 100% confident in the subframes strength (it certainly towed 5 miles home OK), and the conversion so far has been mythodically executed and no corners have been cut, unlike far too many conversions these days. The bulkhead has not been cut (only drilled for the selector), nor will it need to be for the induction side of things. The whole lot has been sandwiched under a standard Minus front end, just. The engine so far, has clutch and selects all 5 gears and reverse.


A quick sale would be preferred, and all SENSIBLE offers considered. NO P/X!!
£3000

#2 william_clubman

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Posted 12 September 2012 - 07:01 PM

swap clubman estate(van) ? lol only joke mate

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Posted 13 September 2012 - 07:09 PM

If it was half that price id empty my bank and collect it tomorrow :(

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Posted 16 September 2012 - 07:38 PM

Just bought a new car, so could do with this being shifted.

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Posted 18 September 2012 - 07:11 AM

I love it. cheeky punt at 1500?

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Posted 18 September 2012 - 04:47 PM

lol jog on. No real interest on here. I'll give it a week or so before eBay.

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Posted 20 September 2012 - 09:14 PM

cheeky bump

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Posted 06 October 2012 - 06:56 PM

Not going to lie but if this is still for sale after xmas then im buying it lol ! ... going on holiday until mid november and wont have any money to buy it till jan :( GUTTED!!!! be it's real nice car man well done !

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Posted 06 October 2012 - 08:01 PM

Thanks man. Chances are it will be to be honest. I'll have a go on eBay soon, but I don't expect it to sell, as its just full of dreamers and messers.

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Posted 07 October 2012 - 03:11 PM

get that alot in life lol ... well i will see what the misses says about me having another

Should be alright .. just hard to get a spare 3000 lol :D we will see

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Posted 07 October 2012 - 06:21 PM

How much for the minus, without the vauxhall lump, subframe etc...

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Posted 07 October 2012 - 07:23 PM

Will only sell complete, as is.

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Posted 08 October 2012 - 07:09 PM

i can't see the coilovers built on the front?

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Posted 08 October 2012 - 07:54 PM

Naa, I put them on after I took those pics. The springs are a bit soft mind.

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Posted 11 October 2012 - 07:49 PM

How did you fit them? any extra support?




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