305 replies to this topic

[ginger_monkey]

Someone loves their camera work as much as their mini Some nice pictures of some excellent work there mate. Keep it up.

[Chris C]

Thanks guys, been doing little fiddly *melon* like replacing the oil pan, fitting droop stops (mini ones work excellent, the frame came from Minitec with pieces of 1/4" adhesive foam strip as droop stops!) and painting little parts. Should be able to slot the motor in today.

I don't know what color it will eventually be painted. I've been thinking BMW Atlantis Blue. Or maybe that Spruce Green that new Toyotas have. Or maybe...

ginger_monkey, my dad bought one of those new 7D Canons, and I've been fortunate enough to mess around with it a bit. The garage has terrible lighting.

[GreenMini17]

UPDATES

Intake manifold is almost finished, credit goes to my dad for all that hard work

Im just wondering what size pipe are you using here as i am going to do the same myself, and do they have a 90 degree bend on them too ya?

I would just like to say....wow. What an amazing build. I would love to build a mini like this, everything perfect. I wish I had enough money!!! Oh I wouldn't use the normal Samco hoses for fuel transfer (like above) they will not last long. The fuel will eat away at them, trust me. I would give it 2 months. You will need the Flurolined stuff (with a black liner).

Lush car though, fair play!

[tony13]

loving the dash and car looks great.

[Chris C]

Thanks guys, and Chris-G, I'll probably be building a set of CBR based throttle bodies shortly after I get the car running; also, the injectors are ahead of the hoses so I'm not all too worried about it. I'll play it by ear, though.

[cptkirk]

Its been a month since any action on here, have you got any updates for us????

[Kam]

I'll probably be building a set of CBR based throttle bodies shortly after I get the car running;

CBR 954 by any chance? Looked into it myself

[Chris C]

You mean I actually have to go out and work on this thing?

I'm currently trying to sort some fairly major issues out with Minitec so until I get everything dialed I don't think there will be all that much going on in this thread. Kam, 954 throttle bodies indeed. I've done a fair bit of reading and I would have no problem welding up aluminum runners. Another project for another day...

My buddy and I picked scooters and we're both very competitive people, so it's all downhill from here. You can see the custom stainless muffler peeking out at the bottom of the picture:



Damn motor vehicles

[dirtdiggler]

this build is looking killer so far and when done is gunna be sooooo fun to drive. by the way im also in cali where about are you in cali?

[minimaff]

Quality work fella, will look hot once finished..

[matthew25]

looking good brother been following this for some time very impresive using the same engine in my built very reliable and plenty of power can't wait to see it finished keep up the good work.

[Chris C]

Thanks guys, I rolled it out and shot this pic yesterday.

Edited by Chris C, 24 September 2010 - 05:55 PM.

[matthew25]

that looks awesome can't wait to see it finished.

[yousmeg]

Just read this all the way through and like everyone else, ive got to say the craftsmanship is great.
Im also very envious of your insurance prices!

Good luck, i will be watching for updates

[Wright&Wright]

Thanks guys, I rolled it out and shot this pic yesterday.

Well I must say sir, it's not even finished and I already want mine to look as half as good as that when i'm finished!!
Unbelievably sexy car!

Can't wait for more updates... If there are any

Greg.