B18 Type R - Clubby

[Mintegra]

Thought I would start a build diary... here are some pics of the build so far.

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/collecting_mini.JPG

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/stripping_down.JPG

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/dirtly_old_hubs.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/clean_hubs.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Painted_hubs.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/trial_fitting_rollcage2.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Frame_fitted2.JPG

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/rear_assembly.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Bulkhead_mods.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/DSC00150.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Cage_in.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/engine%7E3.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Drum_on.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Back_from_powder_coat.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Brakes_done2.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Brakes_done.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Clubby.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/clubby_front.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Gear_linkage.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/DSC00127.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/DSC00152.jpg


Extending Grp 5 euro arches

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Arch_extension02.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/test_fit_2.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/DSC00653.JPG

[BATESPEED]

:wink: looking good , i like clubmans! [or should that be clubmen?]

[Mintegra]

Cheers...

Just got the other side arch to extend then it will be ready for painting. :-)

Got most of the bits for it now, so hopefully have it on the road before the end of the year!..

C

[Mintegra]

These turned up today!!!..
http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Guages.jpg

Still need to get a tacho... cant believe how expensive they are...

C

[Marcus Nordblom]

are you going 5" monster?

build is looking god!

//marcus

[Mintegra]

are you going 5" monster?

build is looking god!

//marcus

Ta mate.... naa its only 4" :-)..

[Marcus Nordblom]

Thats tiny :mrgreen:

[Dowz]

Looks a beast, most of the hard stuff done?

Is that a powder coated finish on your cage or is it paint?

[Mintegra]

Looks a beast, most of the hard stuff done?

Is that a powder coated finish on your cage or is it paint?

Yes mate, All the test fitting etc is now complete. Only thing left to do is send it to paint and re-build it!!... the best bit!!!... got most of the parts too just itching to start hanging them on :-) :-)

Oh yes - and fathom out the wiring.... not a clue where to start but should be interesting....

Yeah, I sent the whole cage (front and rear)for powder coating... think it was only £50!!... and it looks a treat....

[Mintegra]

Bit of an update.

Wasnt totally happy the front was secure enough so me and the old man came up with this idea of using some Alluminium plate to add some rigidity

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Mini_Project_28.05.08_009.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Mini_Project_28.05.08_002.jpg

Got the rear arches fitted too

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Mini_Project_28.05.08_005.jpg

Made some brackets for the bumpers and got them mounted too.. along with indicators...

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Mini_Project_28.05.08_004.jpg


Just working out best place to mount the modified front arch..

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Mini_Project_28.05.08_006.jpg

Still loads to do..... but getting there!.. :-)

Chris

[DarrenW]

Looking good 8)

What front indicators did you use? :D

[Mintegra]

Indicators are off a mark 1 polo!...

[spraycanmansam]

Hey buddy, where'd you get the gauges from?

[Mintegra]

Hi mate,

Got them from demon tweeks.... the voltmeter was made especially and took about 2 months to be delivered!!... :(
Ta
C

[spraycanmansam]

Sweet, thanks! They look great 8)

[Mintegra]

Not much to report this weekend but these arrived today!...

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Harness.jpg

:-)

[The Mighty Mallott]

Looking very tidy mate, nice idea with the ally plate for the wings, went out for a burn in mine earlier, you need to hurry up and get it done while there may still be some nice weather!. Any ideas on colour? old english white would go sweet with that cage!

Mat

[Mintegra]

Cheers Matt....

Oh I cant wait to get in it....

Yours is the type R yeah??... whats it like when you hit the loud pedal??.. does it just sit down and go??..

Im going black!.. all black.... body, arches, seats, carpet - want it to look stealth!..... :-)

Cheers
C

[The Mighty Mallott]

Type R yeah :lol: It's mega quick before the :vtec: just the tiniest throttle is enough to accelerate quick, whatever gear you are in. I think it's something those vauxhall boys keep jabbering on about, erm torque or something :lol:

Mat

[XEValver]

looking good matey!

i've got a few sets of those indicators kicking around, they were fitted to mk1 polo's, mk2 polo's, mk1 golfs, mk2 golfs. Used by vw from about '73 to '90 :lol: :shock:

Mat/Aarons mini is awesome fast (even without proper torque) My polo was no match for it up the dual carriage way :oops: :lol:

[Mintegra]

Cheers!!

whooo hoo - thats what I wanted to hear fella's - gonna get my ass in the garage this weekend and get it cracked before we run out of sunny days!!...

C

[Mintegra]

Not really much to report this weekend - just thought id show you my dashboard im going to be using..

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Dashboard02.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Dashboard01.jpg

and here is the almost complete arch....

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Arch.jpg

Thanks
Chris

[Mintegra]

After many months gaining info from you guys I finally took the plunge and bought a radiator... I just hope it will be sufficient.

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Radiator.jpg


Both the inlet and outlet are 28mm though and Ive heard that the preferred diameter is 32mm

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Radiator2.jpg

At least this will allow me to get some brackets made up to mount it...

Chris

[Mintegra]

Hi all,

Bit of an update - whilst ive been busy getting my groundwork sorted for a garage Im having built (home for the mini), the old man has been cracking on with bits and pieces on the mini..

Got some colour on the front end - need a few more coats and rubbing down, also got the headlights and indicators in. We tested them yesterday and all is well!!..
http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/front_paint.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Front_inside.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Front_wiring.jpg

got the underside of the front stone chipped too!!...

Cheers
Chris

[boots]

I actually thought you ditch'd the fiberglass front end and got a metal front :oops:

looks awsome, you really have spent alot of time getting that front to fit really well! its paid off :D

[Mintegra]

Cheers matey....

Had another blast on the mini this weekend.

Got the engine in for the last time - all bolted in and secure, no clearence problems either!!... :-)

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Final_fit.jpg

Popped the radiator in just to see where its gonna go!... need to make a few mods to get it to fit nicely though!.

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Rad_fit.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Rad_fit_02.jpg

Got to tweek the suspension yet but you get the idea!.

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Sat_low.jpg

Im happy with how the arches have turned out - alot of messing about but they are just how Id imagined!!..

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Sat_low_02.jpg

Cheers
Chris

[B20GT]

Have you left enough room for suspension travel? Looks like you could loose the arches on a big hole.

[Mintegra]

The arch isnt in its fixed position yet - I have about another inch adjustment!. just wish it could stay like this!!.. :-)

C

[The Mighty Mallott]

Good job Chris, the arches do look very good, not long to go now :lol:

[Mintegra]

Cheers!... Hopefully not Matt!... the wiring is still very daunting though. the radiator seems very tight to be honest, may have to hack a bit more out of the front to get the fan on!...

Its very close to painting now!!... :-) a big milestone, I will be able to start hanging all the decorations on soon!....

C

[william75]

beautifully done! what arches are those?

[Mintegra]

They are grp 5 euro's which have been extended 1.5" all round. Pain is the rear end but look more suited than the miglias I bought....

I was thinking of making a mould of them when they are complete incase I damage one..

C

[Mintegra]

Got a few more little jobs out of the way this weekend, relocated the lamba sensor in the exhaust, though the manifold is hitting the frame at the rear end where the engine mount is so got to try and bent it slightly..

Inlet manifold now fits with no problems but its going to be tight getting the air filter on!..

Im starting to realise that nothing is straight forward with these builds, thats where the time is taken up!!!...

Can anyone advise of a good place to buy some stainless exhaust bends and pipe? also the bracket that fixes to the honda manifold??...

Cheers
C

[MattG]

buy a tight 90deg 70mm ID silicon hose for the inlet.
try jetex for some stainless parts , not the best , but cheap. they do a thing called a "compensator" (flexi joint) heard this bolts onto the honda joint

Matt

[Mintegra]

Cool cheers Matt - ill get onto it!!...

Hopefully get started on the exhaust soon!! Im assuming its 3" pipe throughout?

C

[boots]

2" outlet on the manifold! I think the boys on the honda forums say 3" is overkill but a 2.5 will be just about spot on!

[Mintegra]

Whoops that what I meant!! :oops:

Did you go 2.5 with yours Steve? any more progress over the weekend?

Cheers
C

[boots]

Well i started at 2" and then had a expanding pipe to connect to my back box which has a 2.5" inlet!

Other than testing my headlights, i got nothing done, spent the weekend building a 48 square meter deck, going round the corner of the house, im hoping to get to maplins at some point today so i can get my dash finished! :D

[The Mighty Mallott]

Hi Chris, we used 2.5", (widely regarded as the optimum size for itr) jetex(simons) boxes and pipes. From Demon thieves. Apart from the back box which was a freebie from my old work.
http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/CIMG3753.JPG

Pretty good quality, we are happy :lol:

[Mintegra]

Cheers fella's - just been on the jetex site and the prices look pretty reasonable, especially for stainless!!.. so I think ill go that route!!...

1 silencer and the back box should be sufficient shouldnt it??..

Cheers
C

[Vtec Steve]

I ordered my exhaust parts direct from Jetex. Prob cheaper then Demon Thieves.

Steven

[The Mighty Mallott]

yeah Chris, the centre box is the tubex model i think, 100mm round and about 600 long, fits in the tunnel nicely, back box is about 170 round by about 350 long, sound is not too bad gets a bit droney on the motorway but bearable!

[Miniwidow]

Nice midget sitting next to it :lol: I used to have one like that, now it's in bits :(

[The Mighty Mallott]

Nice midget sitting next to it :lol: I used to have one like that, now it's in bits :(

Thats not very nice :lol: I didn't think we were allowed to call them midgets anymore? People of short stature or something like that :lol:

[Miniwidow]

LOL :lol: :lol:

[Mintegra]

:D I am of a short nature actually!!.. perfect size for the mini!!!.... :D

The midget is the old mans project, putting a 160hp K-series in it!!!.. he was getting jelous, me having the mini so he had to buy something!!..

Cool - ill get the parts ordered straight from Jetex as Demon Tweeks took ages with my last order :x

[Mintegra]

Alternator bracket just turned up!!!!..... so that can go on this weekend!!!..

Also ordered my ITR haynes manual so I can start looking at the wiring!!!..

[MattG]

there is a pdf of a ITR manual if you dont have it allready

Matt

[Mintegra]

Bu66er!!... thought Id heard mention of one!!... :-(

[Miniwidow]

The midget is the old mans project, putting a 160hp K-series in it!!!.. he was getting jelous, me having the mini so he had to buy something!!..



Yes, Andy wanted something to do when he 'finished' The General, there's an MX5 engine waiting to go in mine.

The General will never be 'finished' :(

[Mini_Filip]

i have ITR manual but not haynes, there is a link somewhere on this forum for that manual.

do you have a picture of the Haynes cover for ITR manual? cheers

[Mintegra]

Correct Miniwidow, Ive been traulling this site for years now, although whe General has progressed somewhat, its apparent he will never be finished so I wouldnt hold your breath on the midget!! :-)

Currently waiting for delivery on the manual, I will post a pic when it arrives though, I downloaded a pdf from 'hondatech' , had to subscribe but and it was 57mb seems to have every thing I need in it!!!... bugger AGAIN!!!

[Mintegra]

Not really done much recently, got the rocker cover powder coated the same colour as my rollcage. Fitted the Alternator bracket and been play around with the final positioning for the radiator.

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Rad_location.jpg

Gonna get my exhaust parts ordered tomorrow too... :-)

C

[Mintegra]

Got my Samco Hoses today :-) Gonna hopefully get the Radiator fixed and all piped up this weekend.

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Samco2.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Samco1.jpg

C

[Mintegra]

Had a pretty heavy weekend on the ale so I didnt really feel like working on the mini. Got into work this morning to discover this beauty!!!.. :-)

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/exhaust%7E0.jpg

Jetex 2.5" stainless

C

[The Mighty Mallott]

Thats just like mine!!! i had to shorten the seatbelt bolts that go through the tunnel to stop it clanging against them, now fits a beauty in the tunnel :lol:

[Mintegra]

That it is Matt - I wonder where I got the idea from :D

A bit more of an update, I decided to get on with the wiring, well atleast stripping it!!... here's my mate Daz gettin stuck in - at least if it doesnt work I can blame him!
http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Wiring.jpg

...and finally managed to get a belt to fit!!.. PK738 if anyone needs to know!!...

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Alternator%7E0.jpg

Im hoping to get the loom to something like this week.. that is assuming that the B18C6 ECUis the OBD2 as I have been informed.. just downloaded the pinout diagrams..

Cheers
C

[Mintegra]

Bit more done last Saturday.

Got my steering wheel and boss together and my fuel pump is ready to get mounted in the boot..

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Wheel.jpg


Also got the exhaust test fitted

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/exhaust02.jpg

Got a decent amount of clearance near the gear linkage which is a relief..

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/exhaust01.jpg

I should hopefully have that back from being tig welded for next weekend so that can go on!!...

Chris

[Mintegra]

Again, not much to report.... got my front exhaust section tig welded!..

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/weld.jpg

Ta
C

[Mintegra]

Well, this weekend I got my driveshafts put together.

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/shafts.jpg

I couldnt for the life of me manage to get the metal boot clips to go back on so I tried cutting a few corners by using tie wraps... this later became a problem as when I tried them in the hubs the noble on the tie wrap hit the hub!!.. so Im going to have to find an alternative solution. Is there a special tool that compresses these clips and alows them to lock??

That wasnt the only problem I ran into, when I got the honda end on the splines, it didnt seem to want to go all the way on - was about an inch from where it looked like it needed to be. I was gonna give it a clout with the hammer but didnt want to damage to boot!!..

Any one got any tips of how to get them on??..

Also they seemed very close the the frame (allspeed) what sort of clearance should there be?..

Cheers
Chris

[MattG]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CV-Drive-Shaft-Boot-Securing-Tool-Stainless-Band-Clips_W0QQitemZ190253256866QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m190253256866&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C 240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

do great job ,

give it a gental hit with wood/ hammer (or rubber mallet) to get them on.

the passenger one will be very close ! , you want about 5mm clearance

Matt

[Mintegra]

Nice one - cheers Matt!!..

Yeah its between 3-5 at the moment!!....

Chris

[The Mighty Mallott]

Chris, the exhaust passes the dB test at Castle Combe ok, so you have no worries bout that! can't be too far away from a little drive now??

[Mintegra]

Cool - bet it was great at Combe wasn't it??.. how did the type R fair up to some of the other 16vers??

Ive got pretty much everything in place - need to get the fuel system rigged up and sort out the wiring. We have made a start on it but not confident its gonna work!.. Plus a few more bits and bobs..

I hope to have everything complete for May next year. fingers crossed!..

Cheers
C

[Mintegra]

Not really much progress, mi old man managed to get the drive shafts fitted with sufficient clearance!!...

This arrived today - front spoiler!
http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/spoiler.jpg

Its meant for a mk1 escort so Ill have to make a few modifications to get it to fit but hopefully it will hide the frame thats visible at the front!..

Anyone know the best way of bonding 2 seperate pieces of fibreglass together??.. I want it to look like its all one piece when finished - ie I was intending to blend the join...


Cheers
Chris

[Schizzo]

Fibrepaste would be the best way to go if ur bonding or filling up fibreglass, even works a treat on metal as bodyfiller and sands down rather easy

[Mintegra]

Made some spacers this weekend for for the passengers side engine mount, these are keep the engine low enough when tightened to the frame to prevent the driveshaft hitting..

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/drive_shaft.jpg

Had a play around with the positioning of the spoiler too - Im pretty pleased with it however its gonna take some time blending it to the front.!!

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/spoiler_test_.jpg

Thanks
Chris

[PADDIE]

Can you tell me where you got your dash from please

[peskett]

front spoiler reminds me of the mk1 golf gti :D

[matt]

This is going to be a top mini. It looks evil with those archs and front spoiler, top stuff. :twisted:

[Mintegra]

I got the dash from e-bay. Ill try find details of seller. Ive had to cut it down quite a lot to set it back far enough to clear the steering wheel. Just need to devise a way of fixing it. Think Im just gonna use hex headed stainless fixings.

I was originally looking for a mk1 golf or polo spoiler but the only ones I found were plastic, I wanted it to be fibreglass so I could blend it with the fibreglass front...

Cheers Matt, I want it to look agressive... wont be far off when its painted black with a black grille. Im just intending leaving the outer part of the grille silver, should look ok....

Cheers
Chris

[PADDIE]

Thanks if you could find the seller of the dash I wouild be most greatfull.

[johnburnt]

You can get special stainless cable ties and a tool to tighten them up
But there is no need
Why not go for the old system of using stainless welding wire with a few twists in it, that the smallest you can go with regards to clearance

[Mintegra]

All sorted now.....

Not been in the garage for a month or two now, thankfully the old man has been tinkering away. He's got the clutch bled, although pretty stiff it appears to be functional. Compared to the clio its seems ok, just a bit tighter, not a bad thing in my experience as long as Im not sat in traffic...

Just looking at the heating and how I will incorprate it into my dash..mmmm not sure...

No pics unfortunatley - will hopefully have the heating finished along with the exhaust, fuel lines + pump & tank finished by 2009.

Still got to strip the loom of its redundant bit..... dont know where to start!!...

C

[ChrisClubmanEstate]

I love your front spoiler, getting one for my Imp soon. 8)

[Mintegra]

I love your front spoiler, getting one for my Imp soon. 8)

nice one!... rekon it will suit the imp perfectly - right motor by the way - you got any plans in terms of engine transplant - should imagine the rear wheel drive setup is begging for a vtec!! :-)

C

[Mintegra]

Its been ages since I did anything on the mini so I decided to make an extra effort this weekend and sent myself in to the garage... thanks god for paraffin heaters!!

Spend most of Saturday devising a way of mounting the radiator, here is what me and the old man came up with.

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Rad_bracket.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Rad_bracket2.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Rad_bracket3.jpg

The top bar is detachable so if ever the engine needs to come back out its not going to be a problems.

Cheers
C

[The Mighty Mallott]

Chris, the top of our radiator is not actually secured, you will find that when the top hose is on, it is very stiff anyway. I just have the original bottom mounts sat in 2 pieces of tube welded on to the subframe front. Clearance is pretty tight between the engine and rad, so i thought if the engine moves forward then it will move the rad forward too. :D

Good to see you still plugging away!

[Mintegra]

Thankfully the old man has been pluggin more than me and has got the mini side of the wiring complete!... lights/horn/ wipers etc are all complete. just need to finish of the honda side and we should be good to go soon!!....

[Dowz]

Cars looking great, glad to see your still progressing. What's the radiator off? any chance of the measurements?

Keep up the good work, wish my dad would come and work on my min when i carn't be bothered/have to redecorate/go to work.

[Mintegra]

Here is the info on the radiator - this is where I got mine..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-CIVIC-HONDA-HRV-CAR-RADIATOR-NEW_W0QQitemZ280311104645QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Car sParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item280311104645&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318

Note that the hose fittings are only 28mm - with the honda B series having 32mm fitments I will have to use a couple of hose reducers..

C

[Mintegra]

Got some more done on the mini this weekend.

Managed to get the radiator and fan mounted and plumbed in.

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Photo0096.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Photo0095.jpg


I also got my new 400lb 8" springs fitted

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Photo0098.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Photo0097.jpg

And finally got round to getting the exhaust trial fitted... needed to make a few mods to the back box as I wasnt happy with the angle it was comiing out of the back.

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Photo0101.jpg

Cheers
C

[Dowz]

thanks for the rad info, build looking great you must close to firing her up :lol:
Is your braking system single line? i've been looking at fitting a servo and looking at remote servos but read they were for single line systems. If i can quash a later servo and pedal box in i might try that.

[Mintegra]

No worries mate.... hopefully it will be sufficient, Im going to rig up a manual switch for the fan just incase!

I originally wanted to go with the dual line system with Wilwoods or KAD's with a pedal box but thought I would try the cheaper option, well that and lack of funds. So a measley single line system, remote servo and some metro 4 pots were chosed - should atleast give me some idea of where/what will need updating at a later date.

Just got to get the fuel tank modded, the lines and pump fitted then the rest of the loom sorted out and we should be good to go!!!... cant fooking wait to hear it!!... :-)

C

[Mintegra]

Finally got the exhaust finished on Saturday...

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Bracket02.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Bracket01.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Bracket03.jpg

Cheers
C

[Geehawk]

Your exhaust mount in the centre pic will not last long. It would be far better mounted on top of the bracket fixed to the car/frame, and the exhaust bracket sitting on top of that. Still allows movement but compresses the rubber rather than pulling it off the bonded on bolts.
Or better still fit another rubber hook one like the rear.

[Mintegra]

Thats a very good point!!.... nothing from stopping me doing that either!!..

Cheers
C

[Mintegra]

Been getting some bits and pieces finished....

Fuel Pump and lines fitted
http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/pump.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/feul.jpg


Cleaning Garage out so we can get painting tomorrow

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Midget.jpg

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/rear_end.jpg

Cheers
Chris

[bhphunter]

How handy would it be if you were painting both cars the same colour 8)

Looking great!

[Mintegra]

ha ha ha very!! thats why we are!! :-) both black, with candy apple red rollcages!!... matching pair!...

[Mintegra]

Hi chaps,

Well after many many many hours of rubbing, painting and so on... we are finally making some good progress with the body work.

I took a week off work to concentrate on getting it painted..

First off was to build a dust free booth!!.... IMPOSSIBLE!! but it did the job nicely!!..

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=22

Then we got the mini masked up and ready for some colour..

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=23

5 coats of gloss black later and more rubbing down it was starting to look something like!

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=24

We tested some of the rubbing compounds out on the boot to see what results we could get..

1200 grit paper to 1500 grit - to course compound, medium course then fine, finally to polish.. needless to say my arms are killing but the result is magnificent!!

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=25

So now for the rest of the body!

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=26

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=27

Well happy with it!! :-) :-)

Thanks
Chris

[MiniMadGreg.]

The car and its paint job looka stunning, nearly there now, keep it up. :)

[Mintegra]

Bit more of an update..

We made a start getting the front bib spoiler fitted.

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=63
http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=69
http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=68

Also managed to get one of the rear arches fitted.
http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=65

As you can see my nice shiney paint job is all dusted up, this was due to the old man putting some paint on his build!!...

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=66

Also thought id show you my seats, just cheapo's but they fit nicely...

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=67

Thanks
Chris

[Mintegra]

Finished off the polishing today, also started putting a few shiney bits on too!..

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=74

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=73

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=75

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=76

Thanks
Chris

[Body Stylist]

loving the front spoiler :p

[The Mighty Mallott]

Chris it's looking sweet mate, not long before you'll be driving it!! mine flew together really quick at about this stage!

[46]

looking great Chris. Looks like its coming along great.

[Mark D]

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/engine%7E3.jpg



I saw this pic and wondered who the figure was infront of the house until i figured out it was a plant, freeky!!!!!

[ad53ggz]

what did you use to line the garage?

[Mintegra]

I saw this pic and wondered who the figure was infront of the house until i figured out it was a plant, freeky!!!!!

Christ...... that really is spooky, proper facial features too... never noticed!!!

[Mintegra]

what did you use to line the garage?

Conventional plastic sheet....

[Mintegra]

Chris it's looking sweet mate, not long before you'll be driving it!! mine flew together really quick at about this stage!

Cheers Matt,

Yes indeedy, Ill hopefully get it fired up soon and my aim is to have it finished for next year or try for MITP 2010. Gonna be tinting the windows today, although not sure in the rear screen as there are heating filaments in it which may cause problems...

C

[Mintegra]

looking great Chris. Looks like its coming along great.

Cheers Mike!..

Just wait until you see it with the decals you sorted out for me!, they look quality!!... really appreciate that matey!!...

C

[Mintegra]

As all the glass was out I thought it would be rude not to tint it...

What a job cleaning all the dirt and sticker glue off them.

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=77

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=78

It is imperrative to get the glass as clean as you can before adding the tints, nothing worse than tints with spiders legs and air bubbles all over them.

Unfortunatly there was a few scratches in the glass, but not too bad considering the state of the car when I got it..

Rear screen cleaned;

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=79

Tinted;

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=81

Rear side before trimmed up;

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=80

All in all pretty happy with them.

Cheers
Chris

[MiniMadGreg.]

Can I ask how you tinted them? and was it hard to do?

[tinxy]

looking awsum bud love this build top job

[Mintegra]

Managed to start getting the windows back in this weekend, mounted my aerial and ran the wire first in the roof lining.

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=82

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=83

Also mounted the rear bumper

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=84

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=85

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=86

Thanks
Chris

[MiniMadGreg.]

Builds coming along very nicely I must say, and omg I love the last picture.

[Dowz]

shes looking great now, lovely coat of paint and the tints are spot on, not too dark. What shade are they? and what make? i want some.

[Mintegra]

Cheers lads....

With the mini windows being like greenhouse windows, they needed something. I hate those really dark ones so just went with 35% light smoke which are more than enough..

Greg - check out the tutorials on youtube of how to fit them!!.. easy (ish) on the flat windows but the rear screen had to be done by a professional!!..

Cheers
Chris

[Mintegra]

Hi,

Made a start looking at the interior, got the dashboard test fitted along with seat as I wanted to check out driving position - not 100% as my body is to the O/S and my legs to far over to the N/S - might have to move the seat brackets over a bit.

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=93

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=94

Also managed to finish dressing the doors up with glass!...

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=95

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=97

Even managed to try my cheeky stickers out.. big thanks to Mike (46) for making these up for me!..

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=96

Bit of an update with the Midget:

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=98

Cheers
Chris

[Birdo]

I do like that dash, looking good!

[jameswildcooper]

just read through the whole lot that looks great mate a lot of work gone into it :)

[Mintegra]

I think I posted this image before, however it doesnt appear for some reason so I thought I post again...

As a 3d animater I thought Id generate a model of my mini... this is what Im aiming for...
http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=99

Chris

[Quadra]

By the looks of the real car, then you got very close to the render. Did you originally intend to de-seam the rear of the car, as I think that is the biggest difference between the real thing and the render. Looks fantastic though, all credit to you.

[Mintegra]

Cheers guys...

Not really much progress - went to put the front screen in but was dissapointed to discover it had began misting up on the laminate which was impossible to remove...

So me and the old man started having a look at getting the dreaded front arches test fitted before they are prepped for painting.

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=100

Started having a look at the harness fittings too - what have people done for them??..

Was thinking of welding some brace bars in the boot onto the underside of the parcel shelf.. would this be suitable?

ps - never intended to de-seam - just realised I'd forgotton to turn them on for the render :-) another thing that wont be the same is the 3 vents at the front and the number plate as Ive had to chop 1 big vent to give the frame brace bar clearance.

Cheers
Chris

[mini_glen]

i like your grill in the render, are you going to make one up similar to this.? man i wish i had a clubby

[Mintegra]

Ive been in touch with a few air jetting companies who said they could make it for me but its going to be very expensive!!

I have been looking into alternatives but they just wouldnt be as clean!

Cheers
C

[Mintegra]

Bad day in the office today, everything that could have gone wrong did!!..

Cracked the new windscreen putting it in so thats gone in the skip - new screen required

Finishing off the buffing on the front end and it appears we had a bad batch of paint that wasnt the same colour as the rest of the paint this was one of the intermediate coats, so now the car is multicoloured - needs respraying

Cut the front/side gutter strips too short - :-(

Scratched one of the front tints winding the windows up and down - gonna ditch them now

No steps forward and 4 steps back... :-(

The old man has done a superb job on the front arches though, but now the rear end looks too measly so we may have to extend those too....

Pics to follow on Monday!

Chris

[mikeb]

Cheers guys...

Not really much progress - went to put the front screen in but was dissapointed to discover it had began misting up on the laminate which was impossible to remove...

So me and the old man started having a look at getting the dreaded front arches test fitted before they are prepped for painting.

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=100

Started having a look at the harness fittings too - what have people done for them??..

Was thinking of welding some brace bars in the boot onto the underside of the parcel shelf.. would this be suitable?

ps - never intended to de-seam - just realised I'd forgotton to turn them on for the render :-) another thing that wont be the same is the 3 vents at the front and the number plate as Ive had to chop 1 big vent to give the frame brace bar clearance.

Cheers
Chris

my harness fittings are attached to the strut brace in the boot , i would use a bar bolted or welded to the rollcage at the rear of the cage across the back where it bolts to the wheel arches , i personally wouldnt trust the parcel shelf

[cosworth]

Your whole build thread is awesome. Makes me and my little 998 feel a litte inadequate!

Keep up the good work.

[Mintegra]

As promised, a few piccies...

The front end is jacked right up at the minute but I intend to drop it at least an inch when everything else is finished....

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=146

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=148

You can see from this picture the lighter shade of black on the rear arch!!, its more like a dark grey!!!....

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=147

And on the bonnet!, although as the fibre glass bonnet is so rippley we have decided to get a steel one to replace it as it just looks aweful!..

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=149

Cheers
Chris

[Mintegra]

As previously mentioned Im not happy with the rear arches so I did a quick photoshop of how it might look with a 1.5" extensions... which has made my mind up, they definatly need doing!!.. another job to add to the list!!

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=150

Cheers
C

[MiniMadGreg.]

Yeah looks alot better with the photo'd arch's.

[PoLonY]

much better with the wider rears!!!

[miniQ]

great build paint job came out great love ittt

[Mintegra]

Cheers for the comments chaps... As the winter is fast approaching my interest is beginning to suffer and cant seem to find any motivation after the few set backs we have encountered... may have to buy some more new parts to stoke up the fire...

C

[minuki]

Very nice. Neat window stickers too !

[andy b]

Looks very nice indeed like the colors ha. Looks like your going for the blacked out window look too.great minds think alike. Like the clubby front to makes it look mean.
Was there any cutting the bonnet back with the allspeed frame seen a few vauxhalls with the bonnet chopped about.
Lovelly work will keep a eye on this build.

[Mintegra]

Looks very nice indeed like the colors ha. Looks like your going for the blacked out window look too.great minds think alike. Like the clubby front to makes it look mean.
Was there any cutting the bonnet back with the allspeed frame seen a few vauxhalls with the bonnet chopped about.
Lovelly work will keep a eye on this build.

Cheers Andy,

No cutting required with the clubby front / bonnet and thats with the slightly taller B18.. everything clears which was a bit of a struggle but worth it.. not a fan of these builds with big lumps missing all over...

Chris

[andy b]

The Honda frame must be the better fitting one then.
I like the Honda engine would have used one if I hadn't done mine u could use the s2000 set up with a six speed box rwd.
Any reason why u didn't use the 20ltr no replacement for displacement they say?


Andy...........

[Mintegra]

Possibly!...

I would have done, along with the Minitec frame however when we set out with this build a good few years ago they werent as well established and didnt do a kit for the K20a then.. I have seen a few of them on this forum and they look great!!... and the kit comprises of everything you need!!...

On a plus note the K20a isnt much more powerful than the B18C6... think they are both 197ish!...

S2000 setup would have been great in yours!!.. but the Cossie will still be as much fun, especially when you have it boosted over 300hp!!..

Chris

[andy b]

How long have you been doing yours?
I've been on mine for about5 years really wanting to get it done now trying notoro rush things I've allready scratched one of the doors. Doh

[Mintegra]

4 Years and counting!!.. hope to have it finished by next year!!... yeah I have a few issues with paint too!!... also one of my tints has snagged while window was down!!!... and there are a few niggle problems that need addressing!!.. like you say, not wanting to rush.... gotta get it right!... sometime just spend all day looking at it, planning what to do and not doing anything!... :-(

Have you decided what wheel your putting on yours??... I think a nice set of white compomotive MO's would look the business- when I get board of mine I think Im gonna get some!! :-)

C

[andy b]

Lol that sounds exactly like me that why we've taken so long need to do less thinking about what to do next and just do it.
I think black wheels would look better on a black car White would be to much of a contrast. I like the ones you've got.
I'm using mini lites split rims u can see them in my diary had to get them made at image wheels cause the back calipers wouldn't fit under a normal cast wheel I'm a bit ltd on wheels
hope to be finished summer time better get my arse in gear hey that's if the wallet holds out!

Andy.....

[minidream94]

Hi awsome mini mate, hoping to do the same thing when im older.

So whats the plans for your old mans midget.

[Mintegra]

Hi awsome mini mate, hoping to do the same thing when im older.

So whats the plans for your old mans midget.

cheers lad!.. good for you mate, I always loved mini's when I was younger and seeing all these great builds on this forum made me love them even more, alot of time and effort is required!!... not to mention money! :-)

The midget has a 1.8VVC K series waiting to go in it!.. should be very interesting when its complete!!!...

Cheers
Chris

[Mintegra]

Well I have'nt been in the garage for months now....

Been buying a few bits and bobs for the interior and trying to decide what to do in terms of sound system - although Im not sure I will be able to hear it over the screaming V-tec.. never the less I thought Id get onto designing something.

Seeing as though I no longer have any back seats I though I may as well use the space instead of cramming it all in the boot...

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=262

Appologies for the cr@p update!...

Chris

[Purtsi]

Nice looking enclosure.. but wouldn't it look better with two subs and the amp between them? ;)

[minithekid]

That is looking great cant wait to see it go!..:cool: i am down your way at my mates wedding on the 30th of may. could i pop in for a look...:grin:

[Mintegra]

Hey - cheers mate!.. the car is actually at my old mans in York!...

[minithekid]

Hey - cheers mate!.. the car is actually at my old mans in York!...

ok bud!...:cool: keep up the good work!

[Mintegra]

Thankfully while I have been hibernating through the winter months my old man has been doing bits and pieces with the mini.

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/miniint.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/miniint1.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/miniint2.jpg

One problem we came accross with the Allspeed frame and GAZ coilovers was that once the engine and everything else was in the coilover didnt look very comfortable in the shock mount - notice from this earlier picture how it leans backwards slightly.

http://www.16vminiclub.com/gallery/albums/userpics/Photo0098.jpg

So... we are currently devising a way to straighten it up, but whilst doing so we are going to beef the whole mount up using larger bolts and some strengthening plates.

Cheers
C

[MattG]

stange that mounting problem , as the top arm "should" be in the same position as a standard mini frame...

are they gaz top mounts as well ?

Matt

[Mintegra]

stange that mounting problem , as the top arm "should" be in the same position as a standard mini frame...

are they gaz top mounts as well ?

Matt

You would have thought so!..

The only allspeed frame builds I have seen have used the standard mini suspension with the offset shocker... so never really thought much of it before until we noticed it was catching!...

Yeah its all GAZ!...

[MattG]

i have fitted Spax coil overs with i think gaz top mounts , ( not sure on bottom mounts , maybe spax) and the lined up correctly ...

i did replace the inner wing panels with some 2mm sheet to toughen up the top mounts.

do you have a good picture of the bottom mount that bolts onto the mini top arms ?

Matt

[Mintegra]

Only these matt

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/DSC00062-1.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/DSC00061.jpg

Cheers
C

[Mintegra]

Hello all,

Not posted any updates for a while but plenty has been done to the mini, managed to sort out the mis-aligning front coilovers. We also welded in some thick steel plates at the back of the mounts to add extra strength and used some large nuts and bolts in the top two mounting points. Now I have a lot more confidence the whole mount wont sheer if I hit a bad bump.

Mounted the water bottle and made mounting brackets for the ECU and internal relays / fuse boxes under the dashrail.

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/pic003.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/pic001-1.jpg

Got the inlet in and plumbed up for the final time.

We are about 90% way through the wiring but we have hit a brick wall with the immobiliser as the diagram we have for it doesnt seem to show this device.

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/pic001.jpg

So we are struggling to find out exactly where the wires in the left hand plug go. (OBD2a ECU) Any help would be massively appreciated.

Just need to mount the clocks in the dash and get them wired up, put 'another' front screen in, finish bit and bobs off with the interior and we should be good to go!...

Thanks
Chris

[The Mighty Mallott]

Chris i don't remember fitting that in my build, is it not for the central locking? It will work without it.

Mat

[Mini fab]

2 things mate I notice your Stainless brake hose going above the bracket. I guess it's much better to have under the bracket to avoid that U turn bends on the copper tube, and I would say that the Hoses would be more "relaxed" than having a bend even at "rest."http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/rmrsasteel/brakeroute-1.jpg
And the washer bottle would be a bit off at the side of your "B" and making an extra effort of the bracket that holds it, Why not mount it inside the boot as what Rover did originally.?

Anyway my 2 cents worth of suggestion.

[Dowz]

Looking good, be on the road soon?

As long as the wheel turns lock to lock without kinking or pulling on the brake hose and it doesn't foul on anything it would be ok as it is.

smart looking mini, keep it up.

[Mintegra]

Cheers Dowz - hopefully have it ready and on the road in August some time when we get to the heart of this starting issue...

Yeah the brake hoses are fine as they are, we tried them the way you suggested but discovered they were awefully close to the subframe and tie bars.. and the washer bottle looks snug where it is when the front end is mounted.

Cheers
Chris

[Mini fab]

Cheers mate no pun intended!;) This is what we are in the forum to give each other insights , right? :p

[BLMC VTEC]

Awesome paint job makes me want to kick myself in the ass and hurry up, hey do know what poundage the springs on those gaz coilovers are?

[Mintegra]

Awesome paint job makes me want to kick myself in the ass and hurry up, hey do know what poundage the springs on those gaz coilovers are?

The springs on the front coilovers were uprated to 400lb, not sure on the rears, they are just the standard ones that came with the coilovers..

[Mintegra]

Hi fellas,

After good advice from wilp99 we have managed to completely bypass the immobiliser which did turn out to be the problem.

Although I didn't go down the route of de-soldering the Immob chip or bypassing it I bought a JDM OBD2a ECU that was on E-bay for the tidy sum of £42!!!.. I love E-bay!!...

Tried it today and........ she fired up first flick of the key!!... :-) :-) :-) :-) what a feeling!!!!....

Here are a few pics of how we mounted the ECU..

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/ECU01.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/ECU02.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/ECU03.jpg

We also managed to get a windscreen in although we have discovered the new scuttle we put in has been the cause of the previous screens cracking - need to shave a bit off to get it to sit properly in the rubber..

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Mini01.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Mini02.jpg

Cheers
Chris

[Mintegra]

A little vid of it running:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuRxdnT5Bb4

[raider16v]

Hi

Congrats on geting runing:D.

Now lets have it finnished:D.

All the best.

Take it easy:D

Mark.

[wilp99]

glad to hear that mine isnt the only one that whistles on the throttle. sounds good.

[Mini fab]

Congrats man!!! Nice to see and hear another Vtec Project running!;)

[andy b]

Well done mate sounds nice, crack on and get it done looking forward to seeing this.

[nerdymind]

can i know from where u got the carbon fiber mirrors? mate

[Mintegra]

Hi all,

Mirrors were form Demon Tweaks!.. expensive little buggers!..

Not really much to report apart from the car is almost complete...

Ive been busy buying some nice finishing off bits and pieces..

Carbon Fibre door cards

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/doorcards.jpg

Chevy Tahoe Suburban Grill

This is the only grille I could find with the slatts how I want them, gonna be a bit of a mission getting them to fit in the clubman surround.

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/317254114_o1.jpg

K&N Filter

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Filter.jpg

Type R gear nob!... (cant believe how much it weighs!..)

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Gearnob.jpg

As mentioned the car is about 95% complete - got exhaust wrapped and made a heat cover for alternator.

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/p003.jpg

Also with the mini master cylinder being far too on/off and stiff we made a spacer for the Honda master cylinder which is alot better but still very switch like - may need to look at this more in the future...

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/master.jpg

As the mini is being built at my dads and I dont have a home for it I thought it was time to get a garage built as Im sure ill need one for future tinkering / repairs...

A bit of a build diary (well a few photos)

Sort of a before shot - best I had.
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Before.jpg

Footings dug out - went deep enough I think :-)
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/diggin.jpg

Foundations in (as you can tell by the thistles this didnt happen in a week or two... no... more like 2 years :-) )
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Foundations.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Footings.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Base.jpg

Building work

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Partbuild.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Rooftimbers.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Roof.jpg

Nearly finished garage

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Finished.jpg

Just need my driveway tarmacing now :-)

Cheers
Chris

[MiniVtec18]

I think I posted this image before, however it doesnt appear for some reason so I thought I post again...

As a 3d animater I thought Id generate a model of my mini... this is what Im aiming for...
http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=99

Chris


What site do you go on to do this, btw very nice build :)

[steve]

What site do you go on to do this, btw very nice build :)

lovin the pictures:D
if it looks half as good as that it will be amazing
what software do you use to produce images like that ??
and would you be interested in a bit of freelance work ie letterhead and buisiness card design as i shall be after some soon !!

[Mintegra]

lovin the pictures:D
if it looks half as good as that it will be amazing
what software do you use to produce images like that ??
and would you be interested in a bit of freelance work ie letterhead and buisiness card design as i shall be after some soon !!


Cheers Chaps!.. not really a site of such, just about 12 years experience generating 3d models for animations / visualisations etc etc..

I use 3D studio Max 2011 / photoshop.. and sure, if you want a logo designing just drop me a pm with your initial ideas!..

Thanks
Chris

[Mintegra]

I've done very little on the mini recently as Ive been awaiting parts from Demon Tweeks, both had to be custom made so finally after 3 months they turned up!!!.

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Dashparts.jpg

I also decided it was a good idea to get the garden / garage finished this year, very pleased with the end result.

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/DRive01.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/DRive02.jpg

Cheers
Chris

[andy b]

Smiths gauges! I was waiting months for my speedo only just got it.

[16vclubman]

Mate if i where to PM you with my ideas for my clubman van would you be willing to do a a pict like yours.... i would like to know that what i see in my mind is close how it will look in real life...

[Mintegra]

Mate if i where to PM you with my ideas for my clubman van would you be willing to do a a pict like yours.... i would like to know that what i see in my mind is close how it will look in real life...

If it was a Clubman Saloon it wouldnt be a problem. With it being a van I would have to remodel the whole rear end and could potentially be very time consuming.

C

[Mintegra]

That image is actually quite dated now.

Here is the most recent visual Ive done of it.

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/MiniVision_small.jpg

Cheers
Chris

[Birdman]

That image is actually quite dated now.

Here is the most recent visual Ive done of it.

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/MiniVision_small.jpg

Cheers
Chris

I'm lovin that picture!

[miniwade]

that picture is bloody awesome, you have some serious skills mate :)

[16vclubman]

If it was a Clubman Saloon it wouldnt be a problem. With it being a van I would have to remodel the whole rear end and could potentially be very time consuming.

C

No worries.. Like they say you dont know if you dont ask. will see if brother in law has the skills to do it. Thanks anyway

[Mintegra]

Well, managed to make some progress on the dashboard...

This is the final layout I decided on.
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/dash01.jpg

All the holes cut out...

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/dash02.jpg

Test fit of guages.. not 100% happy as you may notice the larger gap between the tacho and speedo.
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/dash03.jpg

The light cluster doesnt stand out as much as I'd hoped.
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/dash04.jpg
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/dash05.jpg

But all in all its coming together nicely.

Cheers
Chris

[delsolbrit]

loving the dash layout and the light clusters looks good like that, shouldnt need it to stand out till things start lighting up and then im sure it'll be quite obvious.

[monkey]

Wow that looks great, as said it will be much better when all lit up

[Mintegra]

Cheers chaps.. I still have my immob light to put in and was thinking of putting a gear shift light in that space too... that might even it out a bit more too...

C

[andy b]

Cheers chaps.. I still have my immob light to put in and was thinking of putting a gear shift light in that space too... that might even it out a bit more too...

C

Looking good mate, when's this going to be on the road? Must be close now.
Your smiths rev counter you can also get it with a shift light. It's the Motorsport one.

[Mintegra]

Hopefully early next year!... although it wont be 'finished'.. I will always be developing this car :-)

Ahh cheers... yeah seen that one... Ive always thought shift lights looked a bit gimmicky to be honest - I just want to fill the gap between the Tacho and Speedo :-)

[andy b]

Hopefully early next year!... although it wont be 'finished'.. I will always be developing this car :-)

Ahh cheers... yeah seen that one... Ive always thought shift lights looked a bit gimmicky to be honest - I just want to fill the gap between the Tacho and Speedo :-)

Yeah they are a bit if your car is just for the road, but on the track can help no end.

[Mintegra]

Well only just managed to get back in the garage after the festive period.

Unfortunatly a pipe burst in the old mans garage and flooded the mini interior so it all had to come out!. :-(

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Seat.jpg

Gave me a chance to get in the back of the car and figure out how I was going to fastern my harnesses.

The wiring is about 95% complete now, just the speedo, tacho and fuel gauge to get working and its complete. :-D

A few pics of the interior gauges wired up and working.

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Dash02-1.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Dash01-1.jpg

And one of my head lights with my chavvy blue light tints!

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Lights.jpg

Thats all for now!.

Chris

[Mintegra]

Finally got round to making the harness bar yesterday. Just need to get it powder coated..

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/05032011162.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/05032011166.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/05032011167.jpg

Interior is nearly finished now, just need to sort a few little jobs out.

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/05032011168.jpg

Cheers
C

[andy b]

Looking good mate, just a question, where are you going to put your smith speedo sensor. I was thinking drive shaft or prop for mine.

[Mintegra]

Hi Andy,

I have put it in the rear drum!... although with you not having drums guess you will have to use one of the drive shafts...

C

[andy b]

In the drum, that makes for a nice neat job. What did you use for a trigger?

[Mintegra]

Ive not had it up and running yet. Ive literally got 4 magnets, one glued to the back of each of the studs, then mounted the pickup on the backplate so its about 2mm from the magnets, then run the cable through inside of car. This is as far as Ive got with it!..

The sender I got was something like this:
https://www.europaspares.com/product_main_image.asp?image=/images/1877/1.jpg&width=0&height=250

[andy b]

That's the same as I've got, why four magnets? I was going to use just the one.
Not sure I understood it fully though. Have you sorted the fuel gauge yet? I was thinking of asking smiths, they may have a fix for it.

[Mintegra]

I remember reading somewhere that the more you have the better reading you recieve... dnot sure how true that is... it made sense for me to use 4, as the studs are evenly positioned around the hub centre. If you are mounting them to a drive shaft you wont have anyway of positioning accurately so 1 may be enough for you.

Not really got anywhere with this. Was hoping for an update from Spiyda on the matter. Might be worth contacting smiths though as it seems a common problem amongst us.

Quick Q for you - when your car is complete are you getting it SVA'd?

Cheers
C

[andy b]

I wasn't going to but the more I read about it the more I may have to.
My understanding is because I've changed the bulkhead its classed as a new chassis. Is this right?

[Mintegra]

Not 100% to be honest, Ive read lots of varying opinions. The reason I ask you is cos yours is one of the most modded Ive seen and if you were'nt going to then I definately wouldn't!. To be honest I can see it having its advantages in the future as these types of cars will most definately be targeted for safety reasons and not having an SVA may be the start of worse things to come...

[andy b]

True it may but its a hole lot of hassle to s.v.a might just cross that bridge when I come to it. What about hayling mini his is pretty extreme?

[Mintegra]

Remember watching Mark Evans take his cobra kitcar on a car is born to get SVA'd - this got me thinking is it only cars that have'nt been registered that need doing. But then checked the SVA site and saw 'amatuer built vehicles' which Im sure includes everyone on the site!.. although I know some people have'nt!.. damn it, cant make my mind up!... Yeah suppose it is aye, love the vid of his motor on the strip!...

[bhphunter]

I was under the impression that minis would fail the SVA/IVA test now due to external seams, sharp edges on the grill, external filler cap to name a few?

Anyone else read that somewhere? Think it was also part of the reason the production of them were stopped as there were too many things deemed unacceptable nowadays :rolleyes:


David.

[Mintegra]

Thats a very good point David!... any more info would certainly be very useful.

Thanks
C

[Kam]

There are so many conflicting opinions its no wonder people are confused :lol:

Cars looking good mate, MOT for now, unless they find something remotely dangerous then it will be fine to put on the road :D

Oh and dash is looking lush, top work :cool:

[Coupe]

As Kam says, just MOT it when its done and you should be fine. Its only really if the MOT tester deems it necessary to report to VOSA (very rare), or VOSA pull you over for a spot check (even rarer) and the vehicle is deemed necessary to go for an IVA.

Lots and lots of people are driving cars on the road that technically should go through an IVA, but haven't. If the car has been built to a good standard, then you shouldn't have any issues.

[miniwade]

getting close now mate, wont be long before your out playing in it :)
this summer do you think??

[Mintegra]

Ahhh brilliant!!... cheers for your comments lads!!...

Yeah, only got to get the bonnet fitted and a few bits and pieces sorted and we should be good to go!...

Just saving up for my Carbon fiber Weesal roof skin which Id also like to get fitted :-)

Good times! :-)

Cheers
Chris

[Mintegra]

Got the Harness bar back from powder coating.
http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=563

Made a shelf to level out back seat area so it could be carpeted
http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=558
http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=559

Carpeted the parcel shelf and seats, then finished of with some beading.
http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=560

Then put the harness bar on and painted the inner tubs.
http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=561
http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=562

Finally got the air filter fitted too.
http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=6&pictureid=564

Cheers
Chris

[Kam]

Nice work on that cage, this is soooo close to being done now surely?

[Minicooper]

I was under the impression that minis would fail the SVA/IVA test now due to external seams, sharp edges on the grill, external filler cap to name a few?

Anyone else read that somewhere? Think it was also part of the reason the production of them were stopped as there were too many things deemed unacceptable nowadays :rolleyes:


David.

Some of the Z cars people has sucessfully IVA'd there minis but as suspected trying to get a 50 plus year old design through modern regulations is a little differcult and very expensive, however external seams are okay, the roof guttering needs some sort of cover if it doesn't already have one like the MPI mini has. But there are plenty of other things that won't pass, here is a thread listing the work required to get a Z cars mini through the test

http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=137011

Cheers
David

[Miniintegra]

Looking really nice mate, I've got a long way to go to catch up!! I'm trying my damm-dest to get mine ready for summer, it won't be anywhere near your standard it'll be more like a rat rod mine, would be cracking to see this on the road, keep it up bud!!

[Mintegra]

Kam - Not long to go now - just waiting for my log book to come back (hopefully updated) then devise a way to fit the bonnet then we are ready for MOT :-)

Minicooper - thanks for posting that!... seems they scrutineer everything!.. think ill give it a miss and hope for the best! :-)

Miniintegra - I had never intended to go to this extent, guess I got carried away, funny thing is I still have a list as long as my arms of things to do even when its on the road!...

Cheers for comments guys!...

Chris

[wilp99]

really nice.. i especially like the rear seat area. gots me thinking (which is never good). if it helps at all. i sent in my v5 with a letter from the place that did the mot stating that it was done to a high standard and that it passed mot with no findings, and that the engine number xxxx was the correct one. i just got it back about 2 weeks ago all updated, color and everything. now i get to send in the wifes v5 for her estate (almost done).

[MattG]

http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=137011

Cheers
David

thats a load of people waffling on there !
in the end , you modify a car . expect it to be tested , we are damn lucky we get away with what we do ...can only put our hands up when we get caught !

Matt

[Minicooper]

thats a load of people waffling on there !
in the end , you modify a car . expect it to be tested , we are damn lucky we get away with what we do ...can only put our hands up when we get caught !

Matt

Ignore the waffling, the first post by al reidy is the one to look at in regards to what it takes to get a modified mini through IVA as he has actually done it. I know the zcars mini is a different beast to the honda fwd mini, but the test is still the same

David

[Mintegra]

Not really much of an update, although it does feel like a large weight has been lifted.. Got my updated V5 through the post this week!... pheeew - this is something I had foreseen being a bit of a problem...

[Mintegra]

As it was a nice day on Saturday and the car was filthy I thought Id give it a quick swill down. As you can see, bonnet still needs painting and still need to make a grill, also sending quarter bumpers off to be re-chromed.

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=13&pictureid=582

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=13&pictureid=581

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=13&pictureid=583

Cheers
Chris

[wilp99]

lookin good homie

[Mini Vlatko]

Very, very very nice!

[monkey]

Looks like your computer mock up, I like it

[Mintegra]

Cheers lads... :-D

[andy b]

Looking good, what front arches are they?

[Mintegra]

Looking good, what front arches are they?

They started life as grp 5 euro's... but have been widened about an inch and reshaped... still got the rears to do.... eventually!..

[Mintegra]

Well I made a start on my grill, after hours of head scratching I 'think' Im finally getting somewhere.

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/21042011233.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/21042011234.jpg



http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/24042011238.jpg
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/24042011239.jpg

Still got a fair bit of trimming and cleaning to do though...

Cheers
Chris

[Mini Vlatko]

That looks awesome! :)
What did you use as grilles?

[Mintegra]

Chevy Tahoe Suburban Grill - from America!..

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/317254114_o1.jpg

[Mini Vlatko]

That's what I call dedication to plan design! ;)

[Knox]

Good job the grill with the deep red H in the middle would have been even better, hehehe

[Mintegra]

Good job the grill with the deep red H in the middle would have been even better, hehehe

If you have a look back you will see I already have the red H ready to go in :-D

[Mintegra]

After far too many hours, Ive finally finished my grille.

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/grill.jpg

Cant wait to put it on the car! :-D

Cheers
Chris

[pandhandj]

now that looks superb. well done big man!

[miniwade]

looks awesome mate, nice job

[wilp99]

thats a dope grill. makes me want to get out my grinder.. lol

[Mintegra]

It was either buy some new quarter bumpers off Ebay that look cheap and tinny, or get mine re-chromed.. so I got mine re-chromed and Im glad I did cos they look awesome! cant wait to get these and the grille on the car tomorrow!... :-)
http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=13&pictureid=595

Cheers
Chris

[Mintegra]

Made a start fitting the bonnet this weekend. Really keen to keep the amount of visible fixings to a minimum so this is what we came up with. The rear of the bonnet has tabs welded on it that slide under the scuttle panal so no fixings are required.

The only 2 fixings that will be seen are these. They still needs a bit of work to get lined up better, but initial tests seemed successful :-D

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=13&pictureid=603

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=13&pictureid=604

Also need to modify the fixings to mount the grille, But this is how its looking!..

http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=13&pictureid=602

Cheers
Chris

[secondopsman]

I have the same style of keyed locks on my clubby bonnet too.Be warned mate get some spares in stock as the key can be removed when the lock is partly closed. so inaffect the latch is in the half unlocked posistion and you cant get the key back in,The only way to get the bonnet off then is to loosen the threaded part the lock fits in to and turn that which is all well and good if you can reach it,Im on my 3rd set now:mad:Car looks spot on by the way;)

[Mintegra]

I have the same style of keyed locks on my clubby bonnet too.Be warned mate get some spares in stock as the key can be removed when the lock is partly closed. so inaffect the latch is in the half unlocked posistion and you cant get the key back in,The only way to get the bonnet off then is to loosen the threaded part the lock fits in to and turn that which is all well and good if you can reach it,Im on my 3rd set now:mad:Car looks spot on by the way;)


I know what ya mean - noticed the lock actually spins through 180 degrees but the thing it locks into only requires 90 degree turn to lock...

Proving to be a bit tricky to set up to be honest. Not the easiest things to operate if you need to quickly shut the bonnet and be on your way!...

[benh]

Grille looks awesome mate, amazing how long it takes to put things back together though!

[Mintegra]

Been doing a few bits and pieces. Made some grille fixings and finalised the bonnet locking mechanism.

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Grillemounts.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Minifront.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Mounted.jpg

Bonnet just needs painting and need to fix a rear number plate light on.

[Mintegra]

Here is the rear number plate light Ive decided to use. After months of searching on Ebay for something suitable, I stumbled upon it on the back of my old mans Midget!..

Decided to fill the recesses.

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Parts%20for%20sale/filled.jpg

Then give a few coats of paint, all in all pretty happy with how its turned out.

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Parts%20for%20sale/painted.jpg

[Kam]

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Minifront.jpg

I'm liking that pic alot :cool:

What other parts have you pinched off the poor old midget for yours, I don't mean poor old midget as in your old man but the actual car! :lol:

[Mintegra]

Cheers Kam!..

LOL

I cant say!.. he reads the forum!! :-)

C

[Kam]

I cant say!.. he reads the forum!! :-)

Errmm, I think you better delete the whole build diary then :lol:

[smudge]

looking good chris ...r u gonna fill that font with some oscar cibies spots

lee

[miniwade]

looking good chris ...r u gonna fill that font with some oscar cibies spots

lee

no dont as im putting some on mine and i dont want to rob any more of his ideas :-D

[Mintegra]

no dont as im putting some on mine and i dont want to rob any more of his ideas :-D

LOL..

I did consider it!!... but not gonna bother as there's currently a few too many pieces dressing the front up... think they would make it look a little cluttered.. will look great on your's though!! :-)

[WiLoW]

Where to buy carbon mirrors?

[Mintegra]

Had a good few days on the car recently spraying bonnet and re-doing the boot as we noticed a few minor dents.

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Parts%20for%20sale/Fin01.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Parts%20for%20sale/Fin02.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Parts%20for%20sale/Fin03.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Parts%20for%20sale/Fin04.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Parts%20for%20sale/Fin06.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Parts%20for%20sale/Fin07.jpg

http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/uu263/Mintegra_album/Parts%20for%20sale/Fin08.jpg

Just a few minor details to take care of then she is off for a four wheel alignments and MOT.. :-)

Finally getting there!!..

Cheers
Chris

[jimmorris3]

mini looks so good mate, tastefully done. shame you cant have black and silver plates :( as soon as its mot we wont get any more posts cus ull be out playing in it all the time.

[Mintegra]

Yeah thanks matey!...Black and silver would be the icing but as we all know the police wont aprove!.

I hope to have the car back at my house when its MOT'd and I still have a list as long as my arm to get this car to where I want it, so updates should be more frequent if anything! :-)

[miniwade]

Yeah thanks matey!...Black and silver would be the icing but as we all know the police wont aprove!.

I hope to have the car back at my house when its MOT'd and I still have a list as long as my arm to get this car to where I want it, so updates should be more frequent if anything! :-)

well crack on then mate ;)

[Mintegra]

well crack on then mate ;)

LOL :-D

Just got an insurance quote for it!... £530!!!... doesnt seem too bad! everything declared!

[andy b]

LOL :-D

Just got an insurance quote for it!... £530!!!... doesnt seem too bad! everything declared!

That sounds good, who was that with?

[Mintegra]

That was through Adrian Flux. (31, 3000 miles, garaged, FNCB, All mods declared)

Gonna try HIC and Footman James (a few people on here seem to recommend these two)

[Mintegra]

Gonna try HIC and Footman James (a few people on here seem to recommend these two)

Ive just been informed by the bloke at HIC that they are the sister company to Adrian Flux and they would be the same....

[Birdman]

Ive just been informed by the bloke at HIC that they are the sister company to Adrian Flux and they would be the same....

Yes, I had this earlier this month. They just mirror the quote. Graham Sykes Rocks tho...

[Mintegra]

Yes, I had this earlier this month. They just mirror the quote. Graham Sykes Rocks tho...


Cheers for the heads up with Graham Sykes - gonna give them a go now!..

[andy b]

Keep us updated, nearly ready to do mine would be intrested to see the out come.

Cheers andy.