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24-02-2004, 02:05 PM
Just started ripping my mini to pieces the plan is,

1.4mpi, 17" alloys and a hell of a lot of patience!!

http://www.michaelbrownlie.fsnet.co.uk/mini17s.jpg

just wait till i start askin for help :)


Mikey B
BassAddict
24-02-2004, 02:10 PM
Probably 205/45's or even 40's - got some on my other car - I often think they're flat just cos there's such a small amount of tyre !!!!
Welcome and Good Luck !!!
Rich
Geehawk
24-02-2004, 02:11 PM
Surely you jest :shock:

If not you'll need a bigger engine :wink:
24-02-2004, 02:17 PM
205*40*17s

iam not one to jest!

the plan is to start with the 1.4mpi then go for 1800/2000cc.

probly will go for a mini cosworth bodykit (might just cover the rubber)

mikey.
MattG
24-02-2004, 02:19 PM
cut the arches , lower it a bit , would be good to see

Matt
BassAddict
24-02-2004, 02:21 PM
Thats gonna be one wide-arched mini !!!!! :lol:
Rich
MarkLD
24-02-2004, 03:27 PM
What rear axle setup are you planning on using?
24-02-2004, 03:41 PM
not sure, im tempted to put a front subframe on the rear and have discs and coils all round ?? ?

cross that bridge once the engine is in place.
Geehawk
24-02-2004, 04:07 PM
If your putting a front subby in the rear, you may as well leave the engine in it. Dont blow the chance for 4wd :wink:
Oz
24-02-2004, 04:10 PM
If your putting a front subby in the rear, you may as well leave the engine in it. Dont blow the chance for 4wd :wink:

Nice idea but is there a K-series compatible 4x4 system :?
MattG
24-02-2004, 04:12 PM
just put another in the front :)

Matt
Oz
24-02-2004, 04:14 PM
just put another in the front :)

Matt

Lateral thinking, I like that, I applaude you Mr G !!
24-02-2004, 04:15 PM
if i wanted 4x4 mini i would use 2 motorbike engines.

im sure u could get a gearbox out a 4x4 car to fit a k-series, kinda getting out my depth there.
MattG
24-02-2004, 04:17 PM
its NOT a simple thing 4x4 , that's why hardly many are done at all .
bike engines have there problems as well .

Its best to just start simple and save all the harder stuff for the next jobs

Matt
Geehawk
24-02-2004, 04:17 PM
Thats what I meant. One in the back AS WELL ..... :lol:

Oh yes and ofcourse there is a 4x4 Kseries Its called the Landrover Freelander. Up the strip it might be a bit slow, but I bet its 0-60 across a field would be reasonable :lol:
24-02-2004, 04:22 PM
quality, hardest part in theory would be the transmision tunnel, re-routing exhaust....

freelander diff and clutch etc will all be very heavy....

freelander box, scooby diff at rear... one day......
Geehawk
24-02-2004, 04:30 PM
Back to the topic (ish) I reckon that those wheels would look better on a Clubman estate. The extra bodywork would balence them out a bit.

Come to think of it, the Freelander 4x4 stuff would look better on an estate too! :wink:
24-02-2004, 04:33 PM
just give me some time :)

im on a tight budget so im gonna be making my own subframe and mounts and salvaging as much as i can from my metro.

mikey
mick
25-02-2004, 06:38 AM
mickmikey
where did u purchase those wheels, i like them ? 8)
mick
25-02-2004, 06:42 AM
sorry
mu typing ent so good this early

mick
25-02-2004, 07:26 AM
got them at motorworld,

Deezent Type E (100mm PCD)

Had them on my rover 400.

Mikey