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Sabre Sprint (mini Based Kit Car) 998 Turbo Planned

Started by Wil_h , Nov 30 2009 06:55 PM

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#1 Wil_h

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Posted 30 November 2009 - 06:55 PM

I bought this to replace my mini as a daily driver (minis just keep rusting). The pictures are pretty much as I bought it. It's basically mini running gear in a GRP monocoque shell. Been using it for daily commute for a few months now. So far fitted stage one type bits I had in the garage, plus megasquirt, its a 1275 at the moment. Then chucked the Metro seats out and put in the MX 5 ones, also fitted the radio and changed the steering wheel fro a 12" one.

Next on the list are some 13" wheels.

Then I'm slowly gathering bits for for a 998 turbo, aiming for 120bhp and 40+mpg. Hopfully have it turbo'd for classic Le Mans next year.

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Slick interior.
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Lots of room in the back for the kiddies.It's a mini seat under there somewherei
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#2 james962

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Posted 30 November 2009 - 07:01 PM

I like to look of that

What turbo are you planning to use? T2 or GT varient? Plenty of room under the bonnet

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#3 GraemeC

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Posted 01 December 2009 - 08:35 AM

Want some 13x6 Compomotives, Wil?

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#4 Wil_h

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Posted 01 December 2009 - 01:20 PM

They'd look quite nice, but 6s are too wide. I'm buying some 5.5s wit a hope that they'll be ok.

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#5 Wil_h

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Posted 08 December 2009 - 05:03 PM

Now with new whels and new seats.

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#6 ScottyBoi

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Posted 08 December 2009 - 05:09 PM

That Looks awesome dude!!!

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#7 mini_mad69

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Posted 12 December 2009 - 05:41 PM

You changed your steering wheel aswel >_<

Looks good, what are those seats from?

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#8 Saxo-Fiesta-Mini

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Posted 12 December 2009 - 06:15 PM

mx5 lol

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#9 olds_kool_lews

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Posted 12 December 2009 - 07:38 PM

it looks like a ford escort lol just a smaller version! very cool!

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Posted 12 December 2009 - 07:47 PM

it looks like a ford escort lol just a smaller version! very cool!

Exactly what I was thinking, like a real XR3(only smaller!!)

you 2 beat me to it, thats what i was thinking also. looks quite good tho. slam it aswell.

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#12 Wil_h

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Posted 12 December 2009 - 08:39 PM

Yes, XR3 shrunk in the wash!

Seats are great for a mini too, I have them in one of mine.

Sadly it won't go any lower. The suspension is all at the right height, but the rear arch mouldings are a bit too high. The rear suspension is quite soft compared to a mini so it does need a bit of movement.