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[jack_marshall]

Dont know where to start with this as alot is undecided yet.

But today I collected a shell, and a shed load of parts with it.

Basic plan is spaceframe front end, tied into a full cage inside and possibly linking the rear suspension in as well... although I may go with rear beam.

Motor will definately Vauxhall, looking for a 16xe, but 1800s are alot easier to find and cheaper. Will be running on standard injection and ECU to begin with. Bike carbs/throttle bodies are a distant future thing.

Also hoping to run hydraulic clutch as I dont like the feel of cable clutches.

Going to be running 10's, so will be using F13 gearbox which I have found at my local breakers for £50, from a diesel car. Already bought 5 Mini special alloys, which I have had sandblasted. Need to speak to Carl at Force Racing and have them sent for some split rim treatment.

I think I'll be going for a clubman front end, but toying with the idea of MK1 credentials, like my current Mini has.

I want this car to be a modern, reliable and comfy car with abit of poke. Alot will say you cant have it all, but I shall prove you wrong.

Interior will be Front reclining Recaro's that Ive already got and will be having recovered. Looking into using late stalks, wipers (intermitant) and heater (2 speed).

Obviously a one off dashboard will be used, using Vauxhall clocks to make my life a little easier (just leaving fuel guage to ponder about)

Theres plenty more for me to think about and pick other peoples brains about. This thing will take me a fair while to do, so I guess this topic may become idle at times, but once I get stuck in I'll keep adding updates.

I'll get some pictures up as things happen.

Cheeeers.

Edit- Can I just say thanks to Purple Tom who I have been bugging with questions over here and by text for the last few weeks!

Edited by jack_marshall, 18 November 2007 - 08:32 PM.

[Bungle]

sounds interesting

just make sure its to the same standards as the last project

[Tom Booth]

Looking foward to seeing this project get started dude, just shout if you need a hand with anything

[jack_marshall]

Could chuck us a suitcase full of £20 notes if you like mate, would help alot.

[Pie]

Mr.booth has already promised me that suitcase jack, sorry

Come on boy, get some pics up.

[Purple Tom]

Good luck Jack! Looking forward to seeing the pics! I got your text earlier as well, sorry for not replying, been a bit busy!

[jack_marshall]

Pictures I hear you say.



Some parts to help me along. Alot of good, usefull things came in the deal, which will save a fortune Im sure.





A solid base to start from, I didnt fancy spending months and months chasing rot and welding again.

[TimS]

A great start, wish I had that I'm pleased to see another vaux engined mini being taken on! Will keep my eye out. Give me a shout if you need any help too.

As for the 1.8 v's 1.6, your gear box is of the small veriety and will only fit the small block which is the 16xe and lower. The 18xe's take the same gearboxes and the 20XE's. Hope that helps a little.

Edited by TimS, 20 November 2007 - 01:18 AM.

[Tom Booth]

Could chuck us a suitcase full of £20 notes if you like mate, would help alot.

Mr.booth has already promised me that suitcase jack, sorry

Where was I when that was agreed?

[jack_marshall]

As for the 1.8 v's 1.6, your gear box is of the small veriety and will only fit the small block which is the 16xe and lower. The 18xe's take the same gearboxes and the 20XE's. Hope that helps a little.

Hmm.

Ive been lead to believe and have read that some 1800s are small block and some are big block.

18xe's being big block.

18xe1's being small block.

So was planning to go 18xe1 if I cannot get hold of a 1600.

Please say if im wrong as im still learning about this vauxhall lark!!

Cheers!

[Pie]

Could chuck us a suitcase full of £20 notes if you like mate, would help alot.

Mr.booth has already promised me that suitcase jack, sorry

Where was I when that was agreed?

In your sleep at mini in the park

[Sam Walters]

indeed a solid base. onto the second one before ive even started on the first one been sat on my drive for comeing up for a year.

(fanks miniboo)

Edited by flyingears2002, 21 November 2007 - 07:22 AM.

[Tom Booth]

Ya what! Squarehead bath turd. You know OEW and blick is the way foward mate. Just do it

[miniboo]

flyinggears i removed your non post in matts name if you want to edit your post so that it doesnt look silly.

sorry for spam Jack. are you doing your own subby?

[TimS]

Im not too sure, I will do a bit of looking into it.