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[dexterwest]

hi i have a bought a shell and have been thinking about auto cross i want to make i rear wheel drive but i only have a 998 engine is that to small or are there classes with that size of engine or do i need to buy myself a Yamaha r1 engine

cheers

[AndyMiniMad.]

I think the R 1 engine is 998cc.... That would be my choice for a rear wheel drive mini. Or a hyabuuuuuusssssaaaa....

[dexterwest]

I think the R 1 engine is 998cc.... That would be my choice for a rear wheel drive mini. Or a hyabuuuuuusssssaaaa....

ahh is it i was thinking of putting one in the back

[Tomf]

You need to get your hands or a rule book.

[dexterwest]

You need to get your hands or a rule book.

yea like what and where from

[dexterwest]

You need to get your hands or a rule book.

yea like what and where from

[Sheikh Pip]

Have a look at this link

http://www.autograss.net/links.html

hi i have a bought a shell and have been thinking about auto cross i want to make i rear wheel drive but i only have a 998 engine is that to small or are there classes with that size of engine or do i need to buy myself a Yamaha r1 engine

cheers

[mab01uk]

There is also Minicross.

Official Minicross Drivers Association website, were you can find all of the information about the 2011 Minicross season:
http://www.mini-cross.co.uk/index2.php

[Grayedout]

If you want to go Autograss racing then you have two choices.

The first is Class 1 which is for unmodified 1000cc Minis where everything has to be standard and the rules are very strict.

The other alternative is Class 4 which is for upto 1100cc cars with unlimited modifications but the engine must stay in it's original position BUT to be competitive in this class then you will need a full race spec engine.

If you want more details have a look at http://www.national-...o.uk/index.html

[minidream94]

Just stay with the 998 in the front dexter, and race in class 1. That way you can get used to racing and stuff, then look at a different class when money allows. The local autograss club is eynesham (over near banbury way). OR you could always turn it into a ministox car and race at standlake which is only 20 mins down the road. What ever you do, let us know as ive always wanted to start autograss.

http://www.eveshamautograss.com/

Edited by minidream94, 27 April 2011 - 05:09 PM.

[oltonlad]

hi i have a bought a shell and have been thinking about auto cross i want to make i rear wheel drive but i only have a 998 engine is that to small or are there classes with that size of engine or do i need to buy myself a Yamaha r1 engine

cheers

autograss is very strict now, my boss races a twin bike engined mini in class 7, the car has 2 gsxr 1000cc bike engines in the back and produces nearly 400 bhp and is one of the quickest autograss mini's in the country, it does come at a cost tho, his car cost £24,000 to build, here is a pic



in class 1 you can have a 998 mini, the engine has to be completely standard with no mods allowed whatsoever, to be competitive you will need to have the engine professionally built, there is a couple of guys in class 1 that are acheiving well over 60bhp from a std 998, they always win!!

[dexterwest]

hi i have a bought a shell and have been thinking about auto cross i want to make i rear wheel drive but i only have a 998 engine is that to small or are there classes with that size of engine or do i need to buy myself a Yamaha r1 engine

cheers

autograss is very strict now, my boss races a twin bike engined mini in class 7, the car has 2 gsxr 1000cc bike engines in the back and produces nearly 400 bhp and is one of the quickest autograss mini's in the country, it does come at a cost tho, his car cost £24,000 to build, here is a pic



in class 1 you can have a 998 mini, the engine has to be completely standard with no mods allowed whatsoever, to be competitive you will need to have the engine professionally built, there is a couple of guys in class 1 that are acheiving well over 60bhp from a std 998, they always win!!

wow thats nice wouldnt mind that if i had the money but i think sticking to standard 998 class sounds like a safer option

[dexterwest]

ok the next question is i have a 998 but it has a stage one kit on it i take it that counts as tuning so would i have to find a new exhaust air filter and spring and needle for carb

[Tomf]

The rule book will answere all your questions...

[monster_mini]

998 making over 60 bhp and the word standard surely doesn't go together:P?