I am currently considering building a turbo hayabusa mini. I have been interested in bike powered cars for a few years and started scratch building my own track oriented car (I have a website www.projectlmp.com). However, for a number of reasons including lack of time, I have decided to tackle a slightly less adventurous project.
I am think of something along the lines of
. Mainly for road use (I have a shifter kart and BMW M3 race car for the track)
. Mid engined
. Turbo hayabsa with low boost giving around 250 to 280hp
. Custom independent rear end
. Coilover front suspension
. Disks all around
. Zeemax bodykit
. Carbon bonnet and boot lid
. Custom interior with some sound proofing
. Weight under 600 kgs
I already have a lot of the parts needed including a modied hayabusa and Velocity racing turbo kit.
A picture of the engine and powertec drive unit
A picture of the turbo kit
Going to start looking for a donor car. Will keep you posted
Paul
Could be joining the turbo hayabusa brigade
Started by
BusaMini
, Nov 25 2004 03:51 AM
10 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 25 November 2004 - 03:51 AM
#2
Posted 25 November 2004 - 07:26 AM
excellent, good luck.
#3
Posted 25 November 2004 - 10:40 AM
Very Interesting.
As you have seen there are a couple of guys building bike engined minis on this forum, Im sure they will give you loads of help.
Have you got the mini yet?
As you have seen there are a couple of guys building bike engined minis on this forum, Im sure they will give you loads of help.
Have you got the mini yet?
#4
Posted 25 November 2004 - 11:00 AM
Have you thought about using a fibreglass shell?
www.framini.com
www.framini.com
#5
Posted 25 November 2004 - 11:03 AM
yikes, all you guys are nuts, but i love it... good luck with the project please keep us posted
#7
Posted 25 November 2004 - 03:14 PM
wish i had the guts to make one..
there just the best,
reading what others is just about as far as i will get to haven one lol
good luck , and hopefully others should be able to help you if you come across any problems
there just the best,
reading what others is just about as far as i will get to haven one lol
good luck , and hopefully others should be able to help you if you come across any problems
#8
Posted 25 November 2004 - 04:43 PM
Great to see another Busa Mini being made. Are you doing the chassis yourself ? is there any kits in Canada ?
#9
Posted 26 November 2004 - 10:34 PM
get in there my freind! i bet that will go like nothing on earth! strip it rite out with loads of carbon fibre! should be awsome!!
#10
Posted 30 November 2004 - 01:08 AM
A couple of answers to peoples questions:
F1 Mini: Are you doing the chassis yourself ?
I am custom building the chassis myself. I will be taking a lot of the lessons I learned from the sports racer project. I am going with an independent rear end as I have the most experience with this setup.
F1 Mini: is there any kits in Canada ?
Not that I am aware of.
tom: Have you thought about using a fibreglass shell?
I looked at that option but I am not very keen on standard fibreglass for stressed structures. I can see you having problems with fatique cracking and delaminating over time. I also bet it isn't much lighter than steel. There is also the question of how to mount the rear suspension/rollcage securely.
I have a couple of questions if anyone could help:
1) What is the front rollcentre height on a standard mini?
2) Does anyone know the distance from the center of the rear wheel to just behind the front seat at its most rearward position?
Thanks
Paul
F1 Mini: Are you doing the chassis yourself ?
I am custom building the chassis myself. I will be taking a lot of the lessons I learned from the sports racer project. I am going with an independent rear end as I have the most experience with this setup.
F1 Mini: is there any kits in Canada ?
Not that I am aware of.
tom: Have you thought about using a fibreglass shell?
I looked at that option but I am not very keen on standard fibreglass for stressed structures. I can see you having problems with fatique cracking and delaminating over time. I also bet it isn't much lighter than steel. There is also the question of how to mount the rear suspension/rollcage securely.
I have a couple of questions if anyone could help:
1) What is the front rollcentre height on a standard mini?
2) Does anyone know the distance from the center of the rear wheel to just behind the front seat at its most rearward position?
Thanks
Paul
#11
Posted 20 December 2004 - 12:24 AM
The top wishbone on a standard mini is set at quite a high angle so I would suspect that the roll centre is below ground...
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