Project 'lebian rose' - shes big,butch and used to be pink!

[evil ewok]

fianlly got round to starting a project thread for my build so here goes...
i'll cut a long story short to save you getting bored.

bought the mini in july '07, found lots of rust on the front, cut off the front and fitted a fg one plus a few other upgrades at the same time. went back on the road until kwik fit killed my engine by jamming the choke open starting it whilst adjusting tracking. took over 2 hrs to do 3miles home, spitting flames and continuously dying. put back in the garage where it has stayed since may 08, repairing it and teaching myself mechanics as i go. bought a '72 clubby as a daily drive to keep me on the road.

for the project originally engine idea was a 998 with stage 1 kit and sw5 cam, then 998 turbo, and now 1.4 k series.

bought an allspeed bare subby with bottom arms and tie rods. fitted them but not much else has happened since in that area as been sorting out bodywork (rust, tubbing arches, removing unnecessary metal etc)

now waiting on my coilovers to show up so i can get engine in place, build mounts and sort out wiring :?

have a 1.6 head to fit that i got for free from a rover 216 that was being scrapped down the road, also buying some GSXR throttle bodies for it off of here at the end of the month :)

here are some of the latest pics i have of the build:

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/th_P100509_1455.jpg (http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/?action=view&current=P100509_1455.jpg)

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/th_P230509_1550.jpg (http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/?action=view&current=P230509_1550.jpg)

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/th_P270509_1743.jpg (http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/?action=view&current=P270509_1743.jpg)

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/th_P280509_130301.jpg (http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/?action=view&current=P280509_130301.jpg)

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/th_P250409_1552.jpg (http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/?action=view&current=P250409_1552.jpg)

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/th_P050609_182701.jpg (http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/?action=view&current=P050609_182701.jpg)

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/th_P090609_1836.jpg (http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/?action=view&current=P090609_1836.jpg)

the full story can be found here:
http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=110011


what is my best option for driveshafts? i've been given a quote of £400 for a pair of piece 'shafts but its a bit out of my range lol

cheers

[ad53ggz]

Get aband to sleeve u some, can't link as on phone but think he as a pinned add in for sales about machining stufff, top bloke and good work

[evil ewok]

ok cheers for the advice mate. will remember that when the engine in. hopefully will be able to get that done next weekend when my front coilovers turn up.

starterd modifying/extending hte turbo box to give clearance on the gear linkage. didn't get much done as i run out of gas :(

cut out
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P180609_1639.jpg

started tacking metal back in
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P180609_1936.jpg

this may sound bit of a silly question but..what is the best way of lining up an engine for building mounts?

i was thinking if i do it with suspension in place the front will sit high so if i line up gearbox outputs and hubs, engine will be too low once weight is on the subby?

help please! lol

cheers

[mini_mayfair]

i dont get it , the welding on the frame's spot on 8) but the welding on the bulkhead is pant's :?

[evil ewok]

i didnt make the frame, i bought it. im teaching myself to weld as i go alon which is why its pants , didnt help i was low/out of gas when trying to tack it in place

[cooper_mark]

if your learning to weld your better off using some scrap before attacking the mini......... :twisted:

[evil ewok]

i did practice before using a different welder, just been given a welder for free so gave the origina lone i was using back and that was the first bit of welding i did with it.

when i built the bottom dash rail, i tested it with a 2.5lb hammer i had sitting in the garage and there was no movement or breaking so it can't be that bad can it?

[evil ewok]

borrowed some gas off as friend until i can get my bottle refilled so could finish off the bulkhead box.

also had a play around with my new welders settings, (well new to me), and the welds seem a little better now.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P200609_1147.jpg

all boxed in
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P200609_1326.jpg

i know my welds are not very good, but they survived the hammer test which is the main thing

[Owen]

It's all about the practice, not bad for a first go, especially on thin sheet as well! :D

Make sure you use a good dollop of seam sealer over the primer. Otherwise you'll end up like me the first time round and rust coming up after a few weeks :cry:

[matt]

Your box may not be deep enough :| . You may have to chop some metal of the end of the swing arm. Hard to tell from pics but im just going on what i did with my car. :oops: Depends on how far you get the engine and gearbox to sit to the bulkhead.

Practice makes perfect with welding. I jus tac everythink and get my dad to weld it properly :lol: .

[chrisg]

looks a bit spatery, almost gassless? what flow rate are you using? i find about 12 - 15cfm works nice. not bad at all for a learner :)
anything welding realted have a little look see here - welding forum (http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/index.php)

[evil ewok]

cheers for the encouraging replies and link people.
i have a nice big pot of seam sealer in the garage to smother it all in :D

matt - what depth is your box? measured mine today and its 2 1/4" deep, same depth as the turbo box.

chrisg - i think most of the spatter came from the first lot of tacks, which i did run out of gas on :(
need to find somewhere to refill my gas bottle, at the moment im using a small halfords gas bottle but theres no gague on the valve. i find about 2 1/2 turns works best lol

done a little more on the car today, not much more i can do until i get a few parts (front coilovers, metro turbo brakes, bonnet hinges (to make internal boot hinges))

anyways been seaming the arch/quarter panel joint today from where i tubbed the arches, and the welds seemed to be laying fairly flat today. (well i think so :lol: )

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P210609_1211.jpg

[charlie_t]

need to find somewhere to refill my gas bottle, at the moment im using a small halfords gas bottle but theres no gague on the valve.
Yes, they just stop giving gas which is a pain mid weld. You can't refill them which is pants and i find they are absolutly shocking for length you can weld for.

[evil ewok]

i have a proper refillable gas bottle and valve/gagues but its empty :( cant complain though as it came with the clarke welder i was given for free :D

[GRIFF2494]

looking good mate,the welding def getting better:-)

[cooper_mark]

welding def getting better...just takes a little practice..... :wink:

[evil ewok]

done a few bits on the car, not really big steps as still waiting on suspension to turn up to get the engine in :(

anyways bought a metro turbo vented 4 pot brake set up off the mini forum. painted up the calipers (wanted red but halfords were out and im impatient so took what they had lol)

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P290609_1754.jpg

the metro hubs have wheel aligning lugs so stuck some spacers on (not sure if i'll keep the wheels spacered yet) but makes it look sooo wide, at least the tyre doesnt hit the subby anymore and i have full lock back. bonus!

from this:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P240609_1837.jpg

to this:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P240609_1930.jpg

[evil ewok]

also got a set of bonnet hinges and made some brackets to use them as internal boot hinges. they still need a little tweeking but it works ok.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P270609_1724.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P270609_172401.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P270609_172602.jpg

one thing i did find out doing this is its hard welding inside the boot whilst trying to hold bits in positions, when all you have for access is 2 6x9" speaker holes in the parcle shelf lol

found this in the boot floor, looks like its just the top skin of metal.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P280609_1342.jpg

what is the best way to fix it?

also what thickness of metal is best for engine mounts? and how much gusseting/'designs' of gusseting is it best to use?

cheers

[evolotion]

calipers are upside down dude. 8)

and get ERA caliper bolts, those look like normal mini caliper bolts which are a sloppy fit in the metric-drilled calliper lugs ;)

as for the gusseting, jsut make it bloody strong :) frame looks well built sure you have a good enough eye for it!

[evil ewok]

lol ok cheers evolotion, just bolted them on quickly to get them off the floor.

i didn't make the frame, its a bare allspeed frame hence the good build/weld quality :)

[Owen]

Looking good!


Personally I would use anything 5mm and upwards for mounts, but then again I like to over engineer things

[mininut]

The weld on the inside of the bootlid for the hinge doesn't look like its penetrated. I'd wack the power up and run over that again matey.

Mounts don't really need to be any more than 3mm if they're made right.

M.

[evil ewok]

whilst waiting for parts still, thought i'd have a go at trying to get my current fg front to fit properly with the allspeed frame.

managed to the front sitting against the A panel quite nicely

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P010709_1940.jpg

only problem is the amount i had to 'trim' off the the front to get it to fit! :(

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P010709_193801.jpg

the front cross member sits about 1cm proud of the front 'step' piece so it wasnt just me going over the top
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P010709_1939.jpg

i thought the allspeed k series frame was meant to fit in standard length front, or is it just my front is a bad mould?

cheers

[evil ewok]

well my coilovers have fianally arrived after 5 weeks! should work out the mounts tomorrow and get them fitted, then if i can get some 5mm steel should be able to start on engine mounts over the weekend :D

was bored at work today so started drawing some ideas for the mounts.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG.jpg

sorry its bad quality, just scanned the paper into the pc and it was in pencil, hopefully you'll get the idea though. the top pic was the block side mount, the middle right the gearbox mount, and the bottom pics was an idea for a rear mount. was thinking of using a rubber ive seen used on vauxhall builds i think, looks similar to mini exhaust mounts lol.

got a few small updates as well, but dont have time as off out for a meal in a min

cheers

[charlie_t]

just seen your boot hinges, nice idea using the bonnet hinges. Do they clear your fuel tank ok?

[evil ewok]

just seen your boot hinges, nice idea using the bonnet hinges. Do they clear your fuel tank ok?

cheers mate, had a go at fabricating my own hinges but went terribly wrong lol. no idea about clearance on a standard tank, going to be using an ally fuel tank in the middle of the boot so shouldn't have any clearance issues :)
cant even put the old tank in to test for you as i've blocked up and smoothed in the filler hole lol

[evil ewok]

so heres the few small updates i mentioned earlier:

decided to redo the boot hinge mount. used some 1" box section and its definitely more rigid and smoother to open.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P040709_162401.jpg

stripped down the doors, amazed by how light the yare without glass and winder mech. im now considering polycarb race windows lol, not sure how practical/secure they would be for a daily drive though?
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P040709_180302.jpg

window chanel was a little rusty
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P040709_1803.jpg

n/s door had a few patches of bubbling but nothing major
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P040709_1909.jpg

[evil ewok]

found this inside the door, looks like its written in silicon lol
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P040709_1910.jpg

heatwrapped the k series manifold
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P050709_1138.jpg
will probably have to be stripped again if it needs modifying to fit inside the allspeed subby

had another play with the roof skin and got it sitting quite nicely, still needs some adjustment on the corners though
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P050709_133501.jpg

started to smooth in the welds from tubbing the arch
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P080709_2031.jpg

then bored with not seeing much progress that really showed so took a trip to halfords and bought a few bits, this is what happened over the next day or so...

[evil ewok]

in primer
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P070709_2004.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P070709_2005.jpg

then to satin black
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P080709_1703.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P080709_170302.jpg

started puttingthe interior in now but dont have any pics.

also my front coilovers turned up yesterday after 5 weeeks!:D
but having a few issues fitting them. the top bolt/pin doesnt fit through the bush on the shock, it came with 8 spacers but not sure where abouts they needed to be fitted (top or bottom?) and they dont have instructions

im probably just being stupid, but help please! lol

[evil ewok]

got the front coilovers on, just need to make some spacers for them, as theres still some room on the 'pins' after using all the ones that came in the kit.

just need to get the metal plate to build the engine mounts now.

also just won a roll cage on ebay. its a safety device bolt in race type (6 point, roof bar,dash bar, door bars that join onto rear legs and a rear strengthening bar between the rear legs)

[evil ewok]

heres a few pics with most of the interior in:

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P120709_1652.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P120709_165201.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P120709_165302.jpg
back seat is carpeted but doesnt show up very well.

have the front coilovers fitted, need to make some spacers for them
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P120709_1747.jpg
can you buy the lowered bottom mount brackets from a shop/club member or would i have to fabricate them myself? i'll see how it sits with engine in but i think i may want to lower it more than the standard ones allow lol

[evil ewok]

got the engine out from the back of the garage today

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P130709_1815.jpg
crane is a bit overkill (sealey 1.8tonne) but it was bit of a bargain

looking at teh back of the engine what bits can i remove/block off?
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P130709_1807.jpg

also unsure what this connection is for (its the one hanging down by the sump on the right in the previous pic)
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P130709_180801.jpg

[evil ewok]

put the engine roughly in place, sitting abit far forward as the crane legs hit the tie bars so can't get it any closer, which will cause problems when trying to line up for building mounts :(

also looks like i will need a smaller starter, or one on which the solenoid is not on the front/so large.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P130709_1842.jpg

found brise motorsport ones which have internal solenoids and high cranking power for racing engines...but they're £210 inc. VAT!

[charlie_t]

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P130709_1842.jpg
Will that front bar not turn the other way up? and also solve the front end problem?

[ludsonline]

Either mod the front bar or mount the engine with less lean...

[evil ewok]

had another play with the engine positioning tonight and got it in a bit better

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P150709_1906.jpg

and now have abit of room by the starter
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P150709_1905.jpg

i think i could get it sitting slightly further back if im allowed to gring this down abit?

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P150709_1742.jpg
its the end of the top arm spindle hitting the gearbox

[evil ewok]

the engine side mount sits in a fairly nice position above the frame bar
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P150709_1755.jpg

but the both of the gearbox type mounts i have are rubbish lol

one sits right next to the gusset
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P150709_1753.jpg

and the other right on the front at an angle
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P150709_1754.jpg

ive been loking for one like the 16v mini shop used on their k series buil but no luck. any ideas what it came from?
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/31-Clutch.jpg

if i cant find one would fabricating my own utilising a vauxhall/land rover v8 'bobbin' style mount be ok?

also the gearbox outputs sit slightly further forwards than the cv joints so the driveshafts don't run astraight, is this ok?

cheers

[evil ewok]

right its been a couple of weeks since my last post.

found the 416 style mount bracket in a box in my garage. didnt even know i had it lol must of come with the engine. so the engine is now mounted in the frame. built the mounts but still needs rear stabiliser. gave the mounts the ultimate test of my brother standing on one and they surived :D

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P290709_1723.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P300709_1030.jpg

got my rollcage bolted in but now ned to take it all out again to paint it
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P200709_1906.jpg
theres another 4 bars on top of whats in the pic so should be more than enough lol

the top alternator bracket i had was the wrong type so instead of paying £20 for one i decided to have a go at making my own. hopefully it will be strong enough
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P310709_1914.jpg

[evil ewok]

next decided to tackle gear linkage
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P310709_1702.jpg
cut 11" out of it!

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P310709_1517.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P310709_1735.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P260709_1148-1.jpg
also had to shorten the lower 'arm' piece

[evil ewok]

after seeing my brothers quickshift on his ZR i decided to have a go at my own. shortened the lever by 1" and lengthened the lower 'throw arm' thingy by and inch
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P020809_1700.jpg

after grinding the welds back the join doesnt look too bad
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P020809_170001.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P020809_2017-1.jpg

found out the cam cover on the 1.6 head i have is ally so decided to have a go at painting it.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P210709_1451.jpg

trying to work out how to do the clutch now. want to keep it cable for simplicity.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P020809_1851.jpg

my mate from down the road, who has rebuilt mgb's and several beetles amongst others, suggested as the mount is in the way, bending the clutch arm a little then drilling a hole through the side of the engine mount to run the cable. does this sound feasible?

also been scrathing my head over the wiring but it just confuses me more each time i look at it lol. got bits that im not sure what they are. any help would be awesome. wanting to splice the engine loom with the mini loom.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P230709_1234.jpg
i think this is the fuel cut of reset button thingy?

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P290709_1735.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P290709_173501.jpg
from what i can work out this is for the dash display (warning lights, oil pressure etc) ?

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P290709_1736.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P290709_173601.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P290709_1739.jpg

[matt]

Looking very good this. Nice job on the gear stick. Keep the updates coming.

[picKup]

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P230709_1234.jpg
i think this is the fuel cut of reset button thingy?

Yes Mount Vertically on any pannel that can be easly reached to reset should you need to!

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P290709_1735.jpg

Not sure! could be just connectors

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P290709_173501.jpg
from what i can work out this is for the dash display (warning lights, oil pressure etc) ?

This links the engine loom to the car loom. Like you suggest it carrys mainly instrumentaion and possibly some ignition feed type circuits.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P290709_1736.jpg

Standard rover relay box on the right. This has the main ecu relay and heater relays for the o2 sensor amongst others in it. Re use it as its quite handy! THE box onthe left looks like a fuse box??

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P290709_173601.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P290709_1739.jpg

[evil ewok]

well i havent really done much on the project lately, sort of lacking the will and drive to do it at the mo. still havent managed to sort out the wiring, i just dont understand it at all lol.

thinking about maybe buying one of these if it makes things easier
http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/cbs-wiring-module-wrmod-1185-p.asp

i know its quite expensive but if it makes things easier i might just bite the bullet. what do people think of them?


anyways heres the few small bits.

started spraying my roll cage
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P050809_1853.jpg

got the back box mounted
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P110809_1735.jpg
need to sort the link pipe now, may get a 'floating' flange fitted to the manifold end to make lining up and fitting easier

these arrived from Mighty_Mini today :D
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P140809_1409.jpg

a mate gave me these today as well.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P140809_210101.jpg
he bought them for his kit car but with the new IVA regulations they wont pass. unfortunately they are not real carbon fibre lol

also would it be ok to mount fuel cut off switch here?
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P050809_1744-1.jpg

[picKup]

before you mount the fuel cut off there, check you can press it with a wheel on!

Mine is on the firewall in the middle.
Dads is inside the cabin so you can reach it from the seat!

[boots]

You MUST mount the fuel cut off vertically, with your current setup if you turn to hard to the left you could easily cut your fuel off!

[picKup]

Well spotted! Did not notice that! :)

[evil ewok]

ok cheers i think i'll mount it on the side of the gear shifter mount.

not much has happened lately, been sorting bits out ready as leave for uni next sunday :eek:

rear cage is all painted and bolted in but want to weld in some extra legs and shell supports for heel board, rear suspension turrets to distribute coilover stresses and to tie cage into b pillar seatbelt mount as i cut the roof out.

built a 5" box into the bulkhead to accomodate the GSXR TB's ready for when i can afford megasquirt for them :D

fabricated a new subby removeable front cross member which gives an extra 40mm clearance around the manifold area allowing me to use a standard manifold. means it will be cheaper to replace parts, especially whilst im a student, and also gives a good place to have mounting points for the rad further away from the manifold and for the +90mm front

picked up my +90mm front and 5" miglia arches from Dave (TDK racing) on friday. got a good deal and alot of help on intergrating the cage into the shell for extra strength and general mini building. cheers Dave.

the car will look a little over arched with the full 5" so unsure whether to trim down the arch to suit the 6x13 wellers or to save up over time and buy some 7x13/7x10 wheels to fill them?

i will get pictures up later as need to take them/download them from my phone

[evil ewok]

heres the photos. sorry some are rubbish, only have my phone camera and was a bit dark when i took them. will get better ones later.

replacement front cross bar for more clearance
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P230809_1548.jpg

holes capped and welds cleaned up
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P030909_200401.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P030909_200402.jpg

5" bulkhead box. still need to tidy up all the welds
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P250809_1403.jpg

lowered top on bulkhead 'beam'
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P170809_1611.jpg

+90mm front
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P300809_1341.jpg

started fitting
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P030909_2006.jpg

rear arches, wheels look a little lost under them
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P310809_1345.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P310809_1406.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P310809_1409.jpg

[evil ewok]

went home from uni for a couple of days last weekend and got a few bits done.

a friend from mini club is helping me replace the over sills with outer sills

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0002.jpg
phil cutting off the sills

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0004.jpg
inner sills cleaned up and zinc primered

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0006.jpg
made up some new loer coilover brackets to move the shock out as it ws catching on the top mount bolts if lowered at all

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0007.jpg
lowered, only problem is its now sitting on the bump stops, its around 7 1/2" between the sill lip by the A panel and the floor.
how do people run their cars this low without sitting on the bump stops?

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0009.jpg
sitting lopsided at the mo as only had time to make brackets for one side

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0010.jpg
have a whole 3" of ground clearance between the subby and floor :lol:

(sorry about pic quality, have a new phone and the camera is not as good)

[evil ewok]

got a message from the old woman today saying my sleeved driveshafts have arrived this morning :d. cheers Aband

[evil ewok]

not really much to report, going home for the weekend next week so hopefully will get some bits done then but....

had a good day at uni today. was talking to the automotive technician about my project and he turns around and says 'i've got some spare CBR 600 throttle bodies if you want them?'. obviously i said yes, heres what i got:

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0017.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0015.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0018.jpg

they virtually brand new! now i'll need to get a inlet manifold made for them as cant space them onto a cut down k series inlet like my GSXR TB's as they are pairs like webbers :(

[evil ewok]

havent had much to update lately as being away for uni dont get to play.

heres a few pics of some recent bits.

driveshafts from aband
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0022.jpg

oil filter adaptor plate. the top outlet fitting hits the alternator so need to fabricate a new alternator bracket to move it out more
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0030.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0029.jpg

outer sills are on. still need to get the a panels replaced though.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0021.jpg

ordered my master cylinders for brake and clutch but screwed up the order. have the wrong one for brakes so need to send it back and exchange for the right one.then will be getting an internal m/c pedal box made by OWEN :)
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0032.jpg

also been working on splicing the looms. got the engine so it cranks but need to sort a few other bits then i can see if it runs. also working on getting all the mini controls and lights working again. once everythings working i'll start fitting the new switches and push button start.

cheers

[evil ewok]

just recieved a message from OWEN to say my pedal box is almost complete, just needs welding up, and it is looking awesome!

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/tennis_the_menace/P2010041.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/tennis_the_menace/P2010042.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/tennis_the_menace/P2010043.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/tennis_the_menace/P2010044.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/tennis_the_menace/P2010045.jpg

so happy with :D

[NAT]

its lookin good mate i like the look of those throttle bodies!

[bhphunter]

Really like the look of the pedal box.

Will it mount up using the standard mounting points? Can you give us rough costing for this set up including the masters and stuff?

Im getting fed up thinking about my set up and may go down this route ;)

Also how did you get the remote oil filter made up? Did you make it yourself?


Project is looking good!


David.

[evil ewok]

Afternoon David,

i'm not sure about mounting points yet as the box has been made from scratch. it is around 50mm wider so will work out mountings once i have taken delivery and sorted positioning.

Including masters and building its cost me under £200, Owen gave me a very good deal on the box. the masters come from rally design. the cheapest ready made internal masters setup i had seen was around £350.

As for the remote oil filter block, it came from here:

http://www.jlhmorrisminors.co.uk/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=396

they specialise in fitting the k series in minors but it fits in the tight space, its about 30mm deep if remember rightly.

cheers for positive comments

[evil ewok]

been at home from uni for a few days unexpectedly (basically big potholes = 3 wheeled mini :( ) but i think i may have found a possible cause to the no spark.

if you move the wiring loom whilst holding the ECU plug, you can see all of the connectors moving back and forth inside the plug. i think that when connecting the ecu its just pushing the connectors back.

is there a solution for this or just wait until i can afford megasquirt and fit the TB's? lol

[bhphunter]

Hi

Any progress with your pedal box yet?

I was reading back you old posts and noticed you said you were keeping cable clutch but your new pedal box has a clutch master - are you linking this up to a mini slave by any chance?

Also what bore size did you go for in the clutch master?


Keep the pics and updates coming :cool:


David

[matt]

Good build this keep the good work up.

[evil ewok]

Hi

Any progress with your pedal box yet?

I was reading back you old posts and noticed you said you were keeping cable clutch but your new pedal box has a clutch master - are you linking this up to a mini slave by any chance?

Also what bore size did you go for in the clutch master?


Keep the pics and updates coming :cool:


David

not really any progress, the pedal box has arrived back home but still at uni. back next weekend and the one after but wont get any time to play as its my brothers stag do then wedding.
got 3 weeks holiday over easter for 'revision' so will hopefully progress then :)

decided to go for a hydraulic clutch now as the gearbox engine mount is in the way of cable routing. going to use a wilwood pull type slave cylinder:
http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=562_580_597&products_id=4080

the clutch master is a 0.625"

[evil ewok]

bought some new wheels for the project from fatlad

6x10 wellers :)

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/BlWlpiBmkKGrHqIH-CwEtqyCo7BoBLbYg85.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/P2060019.jpg

just need to get my car sorted so i can drive up and colllect them lol

[bhphunter]

They're deep man!

So what you going to do now for brakes?


David.

[evil ewok]

yep, they should fill out the miglia arches nicely. because of the size of the dish i can still use my 8.4" vented metro 4 pots :)

cheers

[mattwho]

love it

what you doing with ur old wellers :p

[evil ewok]

just sold them mate. they are paying for the 10"s lol

[tinxy]

i really had a good think about buying those wheels they are mega :) wish i had now looking goos fella

[evil ewok]

cheers mate. the wellers were bit of a last minute decision to buy, wanted 10"s but wasnt intending on buying yet but should suit the car well :)

[fatlad]

ill be sad to see them go! they are cool wheels!

[evil ewok]

well back from uni for easter break and 'revision' so i'll be spending 3 weeks trying to get the project running...my hopes aren't high though.

anyways took a small detour from huddersfield via cumbria to collect the wellers from fatlad then home to hertfordshire.

fitted them today and they fill the miglia arches nicely

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0064.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0067.jpg

need to sort out how to lower the rear end more but the current coilovers are sitting on bumpstops lol. thinking either turreting the arches by a few inches or selling the current ones and buying lowered shocks, depending on how much difference they make?

tried positioning my pedalbox from OWEN today but the tandem master cylinder hits the column and column mount. planning on changing the column for a mk3 fiesta one anyway so will sort out mounting when i get one.

[fatlad]

i miss them already!

[evil ewok]

well looks like ive sorted out the wiring. MEMS relay now has power so theres 12v to the coil and the stepper motor is now working :)
still no spark though, the crank sensor has the right resistance but induces no votage on cranking so looks like its dead.

started fitting the cage again to build steering column mounts, where to mount to body (old seat belt mounts, a pillars etc)

building alternator mount and a few other bits today.

[inverted_577]

need to sort out how to lower the rear end more but the current coilovers are sitting on bumpstops lol. thinking either turreting the arches by a few inches or selling the current ones and buying lowered shocks, depending on how much difference they make?


they only lower the car by 25mm, which wasn't enough for me so me and owen (mainly owen) made turrets to lower mine

[GRIFF2494]

hi there mate

are you sure the ecu and crank shaft sensor are talking to each other????
my crank shaft sensor was reading right resistance,so i got a new one but no change,turned out it was a pin in the black connector block on the ecu not quite connecting propley(was pushing back when fitting the ecu plug to the ecu)
fixed that and hay presto i have a lovely blue spark

you prob allready checked this but its worth a shot
i justed the info i got from here to wot wire dooes wot

http://homepage.swissonline.ch/TomsSeven/Navigation2/Map.htm

[evil ewok]

they only lower the car by 25mm, which wasn't enough for me so me and owen (mainly owen) made turrets to lower mine

cheers mate, looks like i'll have to go for the turreting option then, is there anywhere that sell pre formed turrets?

afternoon griff, the crank sensor should produce 2-8v across the sensor terminals when the engine is cranked (from autodata) which is the signal to the ECU. when cranked mine is producing 0v so i think the sensor is the main suspect.

i may be wrong though....(waits to be corrected lol)

cheers

[inverted_577]

im affrid not you have to make your own turrets, i think theres a couple of companys that make and fit them but none that just suply them but there easy enough to make

[peskett]

Forum member MarkD on here makes them.
http://www.darkmutton.com/products.php

[cooper_mark]

IIRC...think markD was selling them....
beat me to it........

[evil ewok]

well havent actually done any work to the mini for a while as at uni, but finish my exams in just over a week so hopefully can make some more progress soon.

just been buying parts recently. got myself a new welder but havent had a chance to try it yet.
the old mans got some metal for building seat mounts and hopefully steering column mount.
purchased off ebay a fiesta steering column and cowling. couldnt get a mk3 pre air bag one so bought a mk4 and will use my mountney wheel with a thick foam centre pad, like some kit cars use for IVA. been told fiestas use same column/rack uj from '89-2001 so should fit...if not i'll make it lol.

also made another purchase about an hour ago which may be the death of me once fitted lol.......a garret T25 turbo :) its a reconditioned unit with 0 miles on it since the rebuild

[evil ewok]

found some pics of the last time i was home.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0076.jpg
oil filter adaptor plate drilled and taped, with oil pressure and temp sensors fitted

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0080.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0081.jpg
got all of the roll cage in for the first time

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0082.jpg
was bored one day and found half a can of kawasaki green left over. think this may be final colour

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0087.jpg
new A panels fitted, these ones are properly aligned. found out the previous n/s panel i had fitted for me before was almost 5mm to far back!

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0089.jpg
lifted the front enough to fit a manifold under after swapping the 13" wellers for 10" and this is my ground clearance. (lifted it by around 1")

took cam cover off to swap for an ali one and cams dont look to bad to me (but then again i'm probably wrong lol)
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0084.jpg

and this is with the new cam cover
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0085.jpg

[evil ewok]

havent posted in a while so heres a small update. just finished first year of uni completely with an overall 2:1 (overall/average mark was 1/2 mark off a first which is quite frustrating)

anyway had a bit of time on the project whilst at home waiting for results.

got the exhaust system sorted and all fitted. used an MPI cat to rear box pipe as flange is same as a K series manifold flange, then like pipe just slides onto that. thinking im going to need to lift the car even more as it keeps catching on the little step up into the garage.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0121.jpg


welded in some C section for seat mounts and modified the handbrake to be vertical. problem now is im having my seat further back so need to find some tube same size as gear selector rods to extend them or another set of rods to shorten.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0175.jpg

been cutting out holes for headlights and rad cooling on the extended fg front.
flower power headlights! lol
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0174.jpg
(the pic was pre rad hole drilling)

used some smaller C section to make some boot strengtheners/fuel tank supports.
this is the only pic i have that sort of shows them.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0177.jpg
whenever i get work on the car it seems to be a magnet to the local kids.

found this whilst working on the boot but not sure of the best way to sort it?
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0173.jpg

also here's a pic of my rebuilt garret T25 :)
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0119.jpg

remote oil filter is now mounted onto the front of the head.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0176.jpg
(rubbish pic but shows the position)

still can't get a spark from the engine. checked the coil and that's ok. the injectors are firing, which from what i've read means the ECU is getting a signal from the crank sensor.

need to take the engine out to reduce the size of the now un-needed turbo box to give more room for the pedal box but i cant find the engine strop lol

cheers

[bhphunter]

Are you turboing this engine?

Dont remember reading about that previously. If so your going to have to get rid of your current exhaust and inlet setups?


Nice :cool:

Oh boot floor repair is straight forward. Just cut out affected area and weld in new patch. Drill through subframe mount holes from underneath to get holes in correct position. New supports can be bought cheap if you cant save the originals then bolt them in before welding.

[evil ewok]

i wasn't planning on turboing originally but saw the turbo on eBay and couldn't resist lol keeping it n/a on the GSXR TB's at first and will build the exhaust turbo manifold and inlet plenum when its on the road as an ongoing prroject. Want to try and turbo using ITBs if i can, like a K head A series i saw at a show.

I'm not to worried about the subframe mount holes as using a rear beam axle. just wasn't sure if it would be that straight forward being made up of several layers.
cheers for the advice

[charlie_t]

love the colour of your cam cover:)
are you using the 1.4?

[evil ewok]

cheers mate, the main body will be going kawasaki green aswell eventually. yep just a 1.4, keeps me in the lower tax band haha

[Geehawk]

That oil filter is going to get extremely hot just there. I'd think about relocating it if I were you.

[charlie_t]

cheers mate, the main body will be going kawasaki green aswell eventually. yep just a 1.4, keeps me in the lower tax band haha
wow thats going to be an extra bright car in kwak green :D
Geehawk do you mean it will get hot because its next to the manifold?

[evil ewok]

i was hoping the oil filter would of been ok there as the manifold is heat wrapped?

[evolotion]

the oil filter will be fine id think, my only concern would be oil line routing and potential airlock/drainback when not started for a few days..

[Geehawk]

Just in my experience thats area get very hot. My manifold is wrapped but the bonnet catch still gets almost to hot to touch, and the back of one of my twin headlights melted (much where your filter is), so had to put heatshield on that.
Just thought somewhere cooler would be better.

[evil ewok]

done some work but not much.

had to remove the box section lower dash rail i fitted, shorten the turbo box and remove the bulkhead box to fit the pedal box.

turbo box cut shortened and end tacked in place
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0180.jpg

done but still need to get the dremel out to grind back the welds in the corners as the angle grinder wouldnt fit
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0184.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0185.jpg

cutting out the bulkhead box
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0186.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0187.jpg

loads of room for the pedal box now
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0188.jpg

rear pedal box mount done
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0189.jpg

spreader plates for dash rail
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0191.jpg

new lower dash rail in
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0192.jpg

bulkhead hole patched
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0194.jpg

pedal box top mount done
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0195.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0196.jpg

dash trimmed and fitted
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0198.jpg

cut out the patched original gear linkage hole and replace it with a single piece. looks a lot neater
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0207.jpg

modified the fiesta steering column and fitted it on a temp mount
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0201.jpg

just checking the passenger seat fitted in as well as moved my seat over to be more central to the steering column
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0210.jpg

haven't worked on it for a few days now as lost the motivation to carry on with it. it wont start on the rover ecu as the modification to 'de-immobilise' it that it came with, hasn't worked. looking at getting megasquirt but with all the different variations i'm not completely sure what one i need. tried looking about but i really dont get electronics so just confusing myself more and getting really frustrated with it all to the point where i'm starting to consider selling all the 16v conversion bits and reverting back to a carb'd A series

[evil ewok]

been reading into megasquirt more today and i think i might be starting to understand what i need.
If im right (which is highly unlikely lol) i'll be ok using MS1 V3 extra for my setup (1.4 k series and GSXR 600 ITBS for now)
with the extra code it'll have a 12x12 table for fueling but still only have an 8 point comparison table for ignition but should still be ok. As the engine was already fuel injection then from what i understand i can use the original relay setup rather than using a megasquirt relay board.

Am i able to use the original k series lambda sensor and CKP sensor?

found some built megasquirt ECUs, one uses a distributor ignition system from what i can tell, and the other a wasted spark system,with 2 coil drivers using an EDIS coil.
Not sure which would be best to go for in preparation for turboing later on

anyone help or advice on this would be greatly appreciated

[evil ewok]

well here's roughly what has happened since the last update. i may of forgotten some small things but nothing major has really happened.

welded in some 3mm plate roll cage spreader plates
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0227.jpg

and spreader plates for lower subby mounts
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0264.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0263.jpg

last bit of rust cut out, just need to patch it now
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0282.jpg

looks like i'll need some wider arches as the 5" miglias aren't enough
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0280.jpg

bought a 25mm hole cutter and swager and went a little crazy
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0267.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0269.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0271.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0278.jpg

these go between the inner sill and rear quarter, haven't got any pics of them fitted though
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0244.jpg

replaced the strengthening/bonnet pin panels
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0234.jpg

front end mounting panels
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0310.jpg

yamaha R6 back box
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMAG0309.jpg

now decided i want to try and get it all under a standard length front so started modifying the exhaust manifiold
this is how it is currently
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/manifoldmod.jpg

and how it should end up roughly
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/manifoldmod1.jpg
its about half the depth of the original

also bought one of these off ebay
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/Renault5Turbo0081.jpg
its a renault 5 gt ally rad. has outlets for turbo water cooling system so should come in useful later :D

well thats all i can find photos for so thats it for now

[NAT]

those arches look fine to me mate, theirs no tread sticking out so ull be ok!

[fatlad]

yer i ran them with standard miglias! looking good!

[Spiyda]

bought a 25mm hole cutter and swager and went a little crazy



Blimey... looks like the radiator and exhaust only just escaped having swaged holes cut in them ! :D

[evil ewok]

no real update as i haven't been back home since returning to uni after xmas, BUT i have been busy spending my loan over the last week or so :D

got another yamaha R6 back box as the second one i bought turned out to be a shortened one.
Also got a pulsar GTI plenum which should fit in nicely, but also been lent a cossie 4wd plenum by a mate at uni to see how that fits in. it came off a rally car so has been modified to run an extra 4 injectors. hmmmmm ideas......

won a brand new baileys single piston type dump valve off fleabay the other day for about half the new price.

saving the best till last...i've finally ordered my MEGASQUIRT :D

getting it pre built as my electronic/soldering skills are non existent. i've ordered MS2 with the extra coding, to run standard rover flywheel, sensors, fan relay, with launch control/flat shift.
Its coming from extra EFI,Phil was really helpful and even gave me the fan and launch control extras for free! highly recommend him.
just got to wait for it to be built, then im bringing my engine to uni and will be making a base map using the dyno in the labs.

no pics of any shiny bits i'm afraid. different phone now and the camera on it is rubbish

[Coupe]

MS2 to run with standard Rover flywheel and sensor? Didn't think this was doable due to the odd pattern that Rover use.

[evil ewok]

i asked if i could be use the original flywheel and sensor and sent him a pic of the flywheel pattern, and he said that ms2 would do it.

[Coupe]

Interesting - I didn't think the code could handle it, at least not without a lot of modification.

[evil ewok]

i'll send him an email later to double check now you've mentioned it. I know he was part of the team that wrote the ms extra coding and the manuals for ms 1 and ms 2, so he may of been working on a modified code. to be honest i don't understand coding or electronics so i just go buy what i'm told lol

[evil ewok]

emailed him last night and this was the reply:

"The MS2 can run from all three K series wheels, I just need to figure out which one yours is :o) Could you send me a better picture of the crank teeth so I can find out."

i'm guessing the crank teeth are the pieces that pass over the crank sensor to induce a current?

[Coupe]

It's the pattern on the back of the flywheel. The reason I didn't think it worked is down to Rover using a very unconventional pattern. Standard trigger patterns are 36-1 (ie one tooth missing from a total of 36) and 60-2 (2 teeth missing from 60 at 180degees apart). However Rover have flywheels with 4 cut outs and they're not 90 degrees apart.

I'm guessing that the guy putting it together for you is going to adapt the code and preset it for your flywheel as I know it's not user configurable without altering the code on the ms2 - by default it runs 36-1 or 60-2.

[evil ewok]

well went home last weekend but didn't get anything constructive done.

trying to decide on exhaust layout but can't make my mind up:

either double exit
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00011-20110211-1422.jpg

single side exit
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00012-20110211-1505.jpg

or single running along the back
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00014-20110212-1200.jpg
(sorry for rubbish pics, cameras broken and my mobiles camera is useless)

pulled out the engine and stripped off the subframe hubs etc and bout it all back to uni where it sits in the lab ready to begin work on it. going to be replacing engine mounts with removable ones, sorting wiring and getting it running. will most likely start sorting bits for going turbo as well. before i can start on it, got a couple of assignments to finish off :( all work and no play.



on a happy note this turned up last thursday!
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00021-20110217-1749.jpg
:D

[evil ewok]

got a ford coil pack for the wasted spark setup so no just need the connector and i can make a start on the wiring once ive made some new engine mounts.

been looking on ebay and seen a subaru legacy twin turbo setup, think its a sequential setup.
does anyone know what turbos are used on this setup and where i can get flow maps for them? considering maybe using one of these instead of the T25 later on

cheers

[evil ewok]

started on replacing engine mounts with removable/adjustable.

got the parts water jetted through uni, so now just need to cut the old rubbish off and build up the new ones.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00033-20110314-1307.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00038-20110314-1320.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00042-20110314-1854.jpg

also managed to get a set of vvc cams cheap, so have a spare vvc inlet cam if anyone needs one. just need one more vvc exhaust cam.

[evil ewok]

small update, removable engine mounts are not complete. started on the fun task of the wiring loom now and need to sort out the rear lower stabilising bar.
with the new subframe mounts being the exact size of the engine mount itself, it seems to of eliminated pretty much all the movement in the mounts.

anyway heres some pics:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00052-20110322-1654.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00054-20110323-1331.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00056-20110323-1604.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00060-20110323-1704.jpg

also fitted the new exhaust manifold studs and nuts. if i remember rightly i think they are aerospace style nuts (with slits at the top)
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00072-20110323-1758.jpg

put the engine back in, manifold on and hooked up the engine loom to see which connectors are no longer required.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00073-20110323-1847.jpg

sorry about the pics, dont have a camera at uni and phone camera is rubbish

cheers

[NAT]

alrite mate any more progress? i like the look of that engine mount. is that from a zr and are you going to polly bush it? i need to do some think with mine because the engine moves about too much, im using an mgf one on the cam side and is far too soft. thanks Nat

[evil ewok]

got a few bits done, but nothing i thought was worth doing an update for haha i'll try and find some pics to throw a small update together tomorrow.

as for the engine mount, im really sure what car it came from, they came with the engine when i bought it off someone from their mini project. from what i can tell the engine came from a '96 rover 214 cabriolet so the mounts may have come from the same car.
i would like to poly bush but cant seem to find any for 200 or zr's.
i'm sure i read somewhere before of people filling the gaps of the mount rubber with something like sikaflex to reduce the movement.

[NAT]

i have seen a polly bush on an mg zr rally car which is the same mount so someone must make them, it was a yellow bush.

its looking good mate!

[evil ewok]

haven't really got much done on the project lately, to be honest ive lost the motivation with it at the moment.
chopped the seat mount C section rails back out as wasn't happy with them, chopped out the bottom dash rail as will be having one on the roll cage, so it was just excess weight, the head lining rail mount panels have been chopped out to save an extra 5 grammes and make it easier to integrate the cage into the shell and add some strength into the shell as the roofs been chopped out. also made up some spreader plates for roll cage mount bolts to go on the outside. made up some swaged plates for integrating cage to A pillars, roof etc.

also got hold of another vvc exhaust cam so now have a pair to try and get a little more power.

made up a mount for the gear lever and linkage to lift it 7" to where i wanted it in the cockpit, its still got a little bit of flex, but hopefully that will go once its all welded into the shell
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00088-20110413-1702.jpg

cut out the angled side of the turbo box and built up the bulkhead box section again from part that my brother cut out for his turbo box.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00076-20110410-1252.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00082-20110410-1703.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00085-20110410-1703.jpg
fairly happy with how it turned out

then cut some nice holes in the bulkhead and welded some roll cage tube in them
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00097-20110424-1216.jpg

put a 3mm plate over it on the inside which the main cage will be linked to, to strengthen the bulkhead, suspension and top subby mount points.

tube notcher arrived today to start making bars to add to the cage :D but may not get a chance to use until next visit home as may be heading back to uni tomorrow. hopefully my welder will be up to the job for the cage.....my main concern should probably be my abilities hahaha

there may be a couple of little bits i've forgotten but in that case they can't be too important.

cheers

[evil ewok]

few little updates.

sand blasted my nissan pulsar plenum at uni, got some silicon hose for free from the technician and built it up.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00100-20110506-1639.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00107-20110506-1824.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00108-20110506-1824.jpg


also picked this up from Mark Smith, the miglia driver, at the beginning of the week :D

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00110-20110509-2209.jpg

megasquirt is connected to the engine now and got it to fire up yesterday, but its rougher than a badgers arse. will only start with opening up the throttle, sounds like the ignition timing is way off and by the state of the plugs is very rich. although the the black plugs may be due to ignition timing if its not burning right.

alot of work ahead to get it running but may take a while as never worked on a fuel injection engine before, let alone mapping one so any help would be greatly appreciated haha

[evil ewok]

getting to the point now where i'm thinking of giving up and selling the project off. just can't get the bloody thing to work and have no idea why. from what i can tell it has spark and fuel. seem to be wasting money on it.

ran for a few seconds the other day, turned it off and not even a cough now.

this is why i prefer carbs haha

anyone near huddersfield who knows about megasquirt able to come and cast an eye over it?

on the up side for some, at this rate there may be a k series, ITBS and MS 2 extra for sale soon....

[evil ewok]

sort given up on getting the engine to run for now. waiting for some ali plate to arrive then getting a few more bits water jettted then can finish off a few little bits.

trying to find the cheapest place to get cds at the minute to add to the roll cage as ebay seems quite expensive.

been thinking quite a bit about the project and what i want to do with it and i'm thinking of getting rid of the rear beam and coilover setup and returning to subby, cones and dampers. cant get the ride heght i want with the coilovers and i decided i dont really want to turret it.

now just to work out what its worth and sell it to buy a subby setup

[Owen]

trying to find the cheapest place to get cds at the minute to add to the roll cage as ebay seems quite expensive.


Ellis steel group did a good deal for me.

[evil ewok]

had a look on their site but they dont have the size i want. found another company local who seem rather cheap compared to others, like half the price cheap. so now just need to sell some stuff to get the money for it.

anyway a few bits that have happened recently that i've forgot to put on here.

got some free new avon slicks, a set of hoosier slicks and 2 avon wets from uni. now i just need some 13" wheels to fit them on haha
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/slicktyres.jpg

back home for summer so done a few things.
got the subby back on and sat the front on. think i've decided for definite that i dont like the look of an extended front so going to make the install as compact as possible and shorten the +90
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00119-20110624-1625.jpg

been working on the door bar design and think i've sorted it. been looking through a lot of miglia pics to get ideas. may not weld it and just leave the gaffa tape, sure it more than strong enough...
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00126-20110630-1423.jpg
the fun part will be trying to remember the angles of notches and mirroring it on the other side

sat the bucket seats in and not sure if i'll be having a passenger seat now, its rather tight
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00134-20110702-1705.jpg
that's with the passenger seat on the floor for clearance round the revolutions head piece
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00135-20110702-1705.jpg
may just use a childs folding chair haha

got hold of a kubota mini excavator alternator and regulator off a mini miglia
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00129-20110701-1313.jpg
need to sort out a new pulley to align with the engine but otherwise fits in well
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00130-20110702-1558.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00131-20110702-1559.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00132-20110702-1559.jpg

also found out how to use the washing line...
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00139-20110704-1043.jpg

[bhphunter]

Making good progress there mate - Student summers rock!

Why not just go for a simple cross brace design (x) for the doors to keep it simple and save a few kilos?


Keep up the good work.

David.

[evil ewok]

i considered the simple x door bars....but got a bit carried away haha quite like the looks of this design aswell. got it from one of Bill Sollis' cars and also the 'project miglia' car over on the mini forum. hopefully i'll have enough power not to worry about a few kg......if not that can soon be adjusted ;)

off to sonisphere festival this afternoon until monday so no progress this weekend i'm afraid.

on the up side, hopefully my water jetted parts shouldof arrived by the time i'm home.

cheers

[evil ewok]

got cds delivered on friday so got some more cage cut, notched and gaffa taped in place

drivers door bars and dash bar in
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00163-20110719-1342.jpg

rear cross
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00167-20110719-1357.jpg

roof bars
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00165-20110719-1356.jpg

after a bit of advice though. when i come to weld it, whats the best way to get to the awkward place with the torch? like the lower horizontal door bar that runs between the front leg and main hoop?

cheers

[fatlad]

is it welded to the shell already? can you not just lift the cage and move it into the door gap? make use of the fact it hasnt got a roof!!!

[Owen]

after a bit of advice though. when i come to weld it, whats the best way to get to the awkward place with the torch? like the lower horizontal door bar that runs between the front leg and main hoop?

Mirrors.

But get some serious practice in first it'll play tricks with your mind.

[evil ewok]

my concern is more with areas where the torch may not ft, but the mirrors idea sounds interesting

pulled the cage back out to try and finish the shell. been stitch welding panel joints, setting seam sealer on fire, finding more rust and getting moaned at by the old man across the road for the continuous grinding noise......even though i'd only used a grinder for about an hour throughout the entire day :S

got a subframe off my brother to replace the beam axle. my dad took it to his works workshop, along with brackets and my £2.20 ebay grill and got it shot blasted...for free :D

been strengthening it up and now trying to work out where i can save weight?

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00181-20110729-1819.jpg

gerald dale motorsport say they can save 1.5+ kg from a standard subby but i cant see how?

[evil ewok]

subframe is now painted so can fit it once hammerite is fully dry and i work out how to get the cones off the old trumpets haha

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00186-20110731-1117.jpg

been filling holes in the shell today, found a bit more rust but not a problem.

welded in some 3mm plate on the box where the lower door bar will be welded
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00187-20110731-1356.jpg

got this in the boot but not sure how to sort it?
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00185-20110730-1424.jpg
its over a few layers so do i need to cut it out and weld in 4 layers of 1.5mm like it is originally or can i just weld in 1/2 layers of thicker metal?

cheers

[gazwad]

been stitch welding panel joints, setting seam sealer on fire, finding more rust and getting moaned at by the old man across the road for the continuous grinding noise......even though i'd only used a grinder for about an hour throughout the entire day :S

Next time he uses a mower or hedge trimmer etc go and moan about the noise!

[evil ewok]

he hasn't said anything or even looked over his fence the last couple of days so think im free from him for a bit, its just my old woman moaning now haha

subframe trunnions and brackets are all painted now with poly bushes pushed in
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00197-20110801-1644.jpg

the replacement scuttle was a non genuine to wasn't a great fit. originally the difference was filled with fg and giller but wasn't happy so ripped it out, knocked the difference out as much as possible so it just needs a skim welded in a patch to fill the hole
the size of fg i pulled out compared to the hole...
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00172-20110723-1505.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00199-20110802-1539.jpg
just need to grind it down

right now i'm after some opinions from people who know about welding.
had a couple of goes welding offcuts off cds tube and want to know what you think about penetration etc if it would be good enough to do my cage?

this was with 0.6 wire
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00194-20110801-1211.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00196-20110801-1212.jpg

and this with 0.8 wire
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00202-20110802-1647.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00203-20110802-1647.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00208-20110802-1649.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00209-20110802-1649.jpg
its hard to see but there is a ring around where i've welded on the inside.

sorry about the rubbish pics

cheers

[evil ewok]

had a small accident today with the angle grinder....


http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00210-20110803-1102.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00211-20110803-1515.jpg

with all the patches and holes it looked a bit crap so decided to cut it all out and start again. going to make myself a miglia style bulkhead box.

this is how the door bars currently join to the front leg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG00214-20110803-1738.jpg

is this ok or do they need to all converge at the exact same point for the cage to distribute the forces properly?

[evil ewok]

went to the college where my brother works and tested my welds with a sledge hammer and a vice....it survived! we were beating it quite a bit, the tube end began to show some deformation but the welds themselves are fine. felt quite proud until my brother showed it to the welding tutor and his first words we're 'that welding's crap' so now not sure about doing my own welding now. destroyed my confidence a bit.

whilst i was there i also used the metal folding machine to put the main fold into the new top to my bulkhead.
spent about 3 hours just doing the windscreen lip, its harder than it looks to make a lip on a curve. so much time spent shrinking the metal but quite happy with it as my first bit of metal work from flat sheet

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/100_1395.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/100_1394.jpg

joggled the bottom of the front edge so when i fit the back panel it will sit flush....hopefully.

need to get some more 16g sheet before i can do any more to the bulkhead

[evolotion]

i am not a qualified welder, but i would trust the later welds with the .8 wire, and at a guess youll be on 160A ish to get decent peneration? welding may not be up to pressure vessel standards, but if you can get a bit more consistant with the seams (better mask so you can see better?) i wouldnt hesitate to jump in your car if i saw the cage welded. imho as always.

[evil ewok]

cheers evo, nice to have some positive encouragement and an honest opinion. I'm using a Sealey might mig 150 gas/gasless, converted to gas. when i get some money later wouldn't mind upgrading to something a bit better as it doesn't have a very big duty cycle on full power

i did a few more practice pieces and got the seams flowing a bit more. its a bit different doing it in the car compared to the piece laying on the floor though haha
its ok on top and round the sides but getting a few droops when welding upside down.

ordered a new auto helmet last night as was only borrowing one. looks like something out of star wars or the M.A.S.K cartoon.

haven't progressed much lately as keep getting dragged to work on a mates mini and A series. the only days i'm at home it seems to rain :(

cheers

[kcchan]

Upside down welding, up the wire speed a little.

[evil ewok]

went home from uni the other week for my grandads funeral so had some project time to try and cheer myself up abit.

finally got to try out the new auto welding helmet and made a surprising improvement. got a bit of progress on the cage but i'll let the pics talk

passenger door bars in, 'crossmember' between main hoop and dash bar
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG010.jpg
bead came out fairly well
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG013.jpg

spreader plates for seat mount bars
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG015.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG021.jpg

still need to finish notching this tube but you get the idea
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG023.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG017.jpg

linking it into front suspension/top subby mounts
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG024.jpg

started putting some strength back into the shell
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG020.jpg

also got some temporary seat mounts in and seat mounted but no pics of that. hopefully i'll get a couple more days on it soon to get the steering column and pedal box mounted

[dizzie]

im no expert but that cage looks great!

[fra-mini]

cage looks fantastic.. i may steal the floor idea for my fra shell!

your welding looks fine to me.. im not a welder, but i take bits to work for the welders to check for me if im unsure and my welding is crap compaired to yours.


(i work on water treatment as a spark, and the stainless welders on there have to be very very neat as its all on show and under pressure)

[Owen]

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG017.jpg



where you have the two tubes intersecting, try upping the wire feed just a touch and control the torch steadier (are you using 1 hand, if so, USE 2!). The more consistent you are the neater it will come out (provided the gap is even all round which it looks like it is)

[evil ewok]

ok cheers owen. i use 2 hands but they aren't the steadiest hands around haha will it be strong enough as it is or do you think i need to grind it back and re-weld it?
cheers

[Owen]

ok cheers owen. i use 2 hands but they aren't the steadiest hands around haha will it be strong enough as it is or do you think i need to grind it back and re-weld it?
cheers


i've seen worse come out of professional fab shops.

[evil ewok]

well it's been a while but i've been plodding along with this as and when i can whilst back from uni. had to fix the french tractor run around before i could crack on again with the mini.

anyways i decided to cut out the old turbo box which had been hacked about and extended for gear linkage as it looked rubbish.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG068.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG070.jpg

after seeing what was behind some of the patches i had done for me before i decided to cut off his patches behind the front suspension top mounts...
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG099.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG100.jpg

decided as i had to remove a fair bit of the inner wing to de rust i may as well remove the un-needed holes and do some thing elsei wanted to do...
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG106.jpg
going to be reshaping the inner wing, like endaf owens does on his miglias, and use 3mm to shape and also create a new gusset to the crossmember and plate for bonnet pin and an extra fg front mount on top

made up a new, smaller box for the gear linkage
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG112.jpg

some more of the large hole filled. none of it is welded in, just making plates and waiting for some decent weather and my intergrips to arrive
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG121.jpg

can sort of see my plan here. rebuilding the crossmember without the original clearance dip for the carb. still need final bend doing on the bottom to make the lip so sticks to far currently.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG123.jpg

just a random pic of the back end
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG043.jpg

decided to try an exhaust out if i were to use original mountings
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG089.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG093.jpg
a bit tight haha i'm hoping to get some miglia backboxes turned on their side and sitting up high

also happy i raised the engine up in the frame when i built new engine mounts as i now have enough clearance to fit a manifold underneath even at its lowest height (sitting on bumpstops) :D
got an issue with not being able to fit the inner bush in on the rear subframe mounts
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/100_1421.jpg
decided i'm going to solid mount it solve this but unsure whether to use 3mm or 5mm to make the mounts? they will just be folded plate with 1 or 2 gussets

here are just a few random pics that have been taken over the last couple of months
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG046.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG045.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG044.jpg

the more i look at this pic the less i like the extended front :(
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG060.jpg

[charlie_t]

Wow you're getting stuck into that, you've made great project there

[bhphunter]

good pics there mate. know what you mean about the front end,
stick an arch on and it may help disguise it abit.

[evil ewok]

cheers for the comments guys, i think i've bitten off a bit more than i should of with this project haha

its starting to annoy me a bit at the minute that i'm being held up by the stupid weather on the bit of holiday i get from uni. don't have power in the garage either so limited as to what i can do in there :(

i tried putting an arch on the front end but i thought it looked just as bad lol using miglias and it just didn't sit right with the large gap at the front. i could get it under a standard front, but may just take a little longer as need to find more money to get a manifold made (like matt's on his vvc build) and a more compact starter motor.

[Owen]

Really coming on now boyo, good work! Definitely ditch the extended front tho.

[dave]

Great build

Where did you get those orange wheels from??? been looking for a set just like them for ages

Dave

[matt]

Looking good this. How about a clubman front think they look pretty smart?

[evil ewok]

cheers guys, its starting to progress but just a lot slower than i would like!

i bought the wheels from another member the other year, and haven't seen another set since! they're only 6 x 10" but with a huge dish

matt, i have thought about a clubby front but as i already have a '72 clubman i wanted to try and keep this one a round nose. also i think it would irritate me a little as its an '89 car and they stopped making clubmans in '81....sad i know haha
where about's did you get the exhaust flange and pipes for your manifold? want to get the same or similar made up to fit in the allspeed frame.

made a few small changes to the inner wing lip piece to include a gusset to the crossmember and a plate for the bonnet pin. cut and form both sides
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG131.jpg

the bulkhead side mounts up to the bonnet pin plate/gusset
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG130.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG129.jpg

[matt]

The flange is just the stock one but with the old pipes ground out. The bends and stuff came from my dads mate who worked in a exhaust factory at the time we was doing my Mini.

[evil ewok]

ok cheers, i've got a couple of standard manifolds in the garage to chop, now just need to find a supplier for bends and the split pieces.

been doing a bit of fabrication today, made a new gear lever mount as my first attempt was a bit flimsy. still needs a bit of work like some holes to lighten it and the mount holes.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG133.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG134.jpg

got some good penertration
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG135.jpg

welds came out quite well
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG137.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG138.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG139.jpg

welded it onto a 3mm plate which will be welded onto the shell crossmember
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG144.jpg

all was going well until the last weld :( welder decided it was going to just melt through the 2mm steel so had to do a little fill
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG145.jpg

decent penetration though
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG148.jpg

overall item
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG147.jpg

[evil ewok]

got a bit more done on the shell itself today, finally started to add metal back in rather than just chopping out.

chopped out the notched part of the crossmember and built it back to standard form, the engines been lifted and will be fitting 45deg hoses so no longer needed
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG136.jpg

first inner wing piece welded in
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG140.jpg

not to bad for upside down welding haha
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG149.jpg

crossmember rust chopped out and patched in
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG152.jpg

crossmember patched on passenger side and inner wing piece welded on, the bulkhead no longer wobbles..
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG155.jpg

got the beginnings of the new bulkhead and box roughly tacked in place before it started to rain and i had to hastily pack away and get it back to the garage.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG158.jpg

and heres the overall progress for today, as i left it in the garage tonight
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG154.jpg

[evil ewok]

bit more progress on the bulkhead today

got the bulkhead panel all seam welded, the small piece of box section welded in and the long piece of the crossmember tacked in place
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG159.jpg

crossmember fully seam welded, just need to tidy up the welds
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG163.jpg

welded in a piece to fill the old LHD clutch and brake linkage hole
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG161.jpg

with the bulkhead box pieces sat in place, its slowly starting to come together
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG164.jpg

might try and fit the subframe back on tomorrow as having to lift the front to move it to the house is making me ache too much for my liking haha

[mike174]

hi looking good iv made a manifold that fits my original steel clubby front by cutting the bullet cat out and welding it all up.... Any chance you could measure your bulkhead box for me for the gear linkage? Also how thick is the box?

Mike

[evil ewok]

my plan now is to try and get it all under a standard round nose so not sure if that would work mate.

i'll measure the box once the engine is in place and i know its definitely big/deep enough....should be tomorrow hopefully, just deciding if there's enough strength been put back in to take the weight.

All bulkhead panels are made out of 1mm steel sheet, measured the thickness of original panels with a pair of vernier calipers and thats what they came up as. For the crossmember i used 2mm, same as original as well

[mike174]

cheers that would really help :) if you look at my thread you can see the manifold i can get better pics if its any help....

[evil ewok]

well the linkage all fits with around 3/4" clearance between the gearbox piece and the back of the box. it is 7" w x 4" h x 2 1/2" d

ended up helping someone out so didn't get as much done as i wanted

back on four wheels
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG167.jpg
took the engine out as well to lighten the car for pushing about and clearance to the bulkhead

made up a box for the gear linkage hole. a rubber gaitor will will riveted on, over the linkage, to help water proof the car a bit
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG168.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG170.jpg
the excess sticking out on the front will be trimmed back to the body when welded

[kcchan]

Good work, keep it up.

[evil ewok]

bit more done. not as much as i wanted as spent today fixing the french tractor daily drive....again.

anyway got a few bits done yesterday

linkage 'tunnel' welded in
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG173.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG177.jpg

just getting everything welded in at the minute, then will tidy it all up at a later date

got some more of the cage done. drivers side is pretty much complete
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG174.jpg

started on passenger side
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG175.jpg

got bored a little bit earlier so went to the garage to work out next jobs and other bits out.
fitted the standard gear linkage rods.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG190.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG189.jpg

quite like the position where it sits now, originally i planned on shortening it by about 1 1/2" so now i have this problem...
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG183.jpg

ive just made the lever mount so don't want to have to make another :(
can think of 2 options:
a) cut the linkage up and make the box smaller so it fits on the crossmember
b) make a platform/extension of the crossmember for the mount to sit on

think i may go for option b as dont really want to cut the mount up after the effort i put into it, also its got a few of my best weld beads on there haha

heading back to uni saturday so probably should be packing tomorrow......if its not pouring down with rain, its more likely i'll be working on the mini so may get a bit more progress

[evil ewok]

little bit more done but run out of gas for the welder so didn't get much as i wanted done

passenger side foot well cage in, just needs welding finishing
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG194.jpg

made up pieces to extend the crossmember for the gear lever mount as didn't fancy cutting it uphttp://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG191.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG192.jpg

ground down the bulkhead welds i could get to, little bit more work and you shouldn't be able to see the joins :)
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG193.jpg

emptied the car and hoovered it out as was full of metal filings from grinding so thought i'd get some pics of it empty
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG195.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG196.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG197.jpg
unfortunately all the tools and bits had to go back in to go back to the garage

also had a slight accident the other day...
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG200.jpg

[charlie_t]

That steering wheel is a joke! What did you do?
Loving the rest of the pics ewok, but does the gear linkage clearance box need to be so big?

[evil ewok]

I dropped it whilst carrying other bits as well. landed on the front edge, taking all the force at one point. just my luck it bends on of the spokes, was looking at buying a 3"dish suede on anyway....
the box could be smaller but wanted to make sure i had plenty of clearance, the linkage used to hit the back of the old one. plus i had a block of wood conveniently that size to form around haha

[matt]

Looking good this. That gear change position looks interesting.
You planning on crashing this with all that bracing :lol: Best to be safe than sorry i guess.

[evil ewok]

Cheers, i wanted it as close to the wheel as i could for easier changes.....and to effort of moving haha
i may have gone a little over the top with the cage, but with the amounts I've cut out i wanted to add as much strength back in as i can. my parents have only given me 6 months once its all done and on the road ....

[Tupers]

need to sort out a new pulley to align with the engine but otherwise fits in well


Are you interested in selling that pulley as I need one for my MG Metro cup car?

[evil ewok]

haven't really looked into what i'm going to do with it for a while, up at uni 180 mile away. considering seeing if i can get it machined down to work, otherwise it's another thing i'll have to pay out to be made

[evil ewok]

got another part from ebay the other week but was delivered home so only just seen it as came back form uni last night.

its an Endaf Owens anti roll bar, will need to sort out mounts and drop links though.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG220.jpg

looks like it has been repaired at some point which wasn't mentioned in the description. welds look good so not to concerned, plus for what i paid i cant complain to much.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG223.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG224.jpg

[kcchan]

Going to buy one of them direct from Owens when funds allow.

[evil ewok]

i wish i could afford one new from owens, but funds don't allow :( managed to get this for less than 10% of new price

[kcchan]

Good going. I wasn't going to ask but now I know!

[evil ewok]

been playing around in the garage today and looks like my pedal box owen made me isn't going to fit anymore :( i wasn't planning on a full miglia box when i had it made so now i can't get it to sit high enough to get clearance of the floor cage bar for the pedal.

been looking around and i think my best options would be to get something like the wilwood or tilton overhung box where masters sit quite low on the pedal like in this miglia (well you can sort of see)
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/100_2185.jpg

or another option would be floor mounted like ian curley had
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/iancurleypedalbox.jpg

or even better a reversed floor mount
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/PedalBoxa.jpg

all i've got to do now is work out how i'm going to pay for it haha
just sold my gibson but was planning on using that money to upgrade to a better welder. hmmmmmmm decisions, decisions....

[mike174]

i may be interested in your current pedal box if its for sale?

Mike

[kcchan]

Sell me the Rear ARB ;)
Only kidding. Keep an eye out on ebay. Pedal boxes do come up every now and then

[evil ewok]

i'm a nice bloke, but not that nice haha
i've been keeping my eye on ebay but all i seem to find are new obp boxes which, to me, seem overpriced for what you get. they don't look as 'rugged' as the tilton and wilwwod setups.

got a few rough ideas sketched so will have a go at knocking up some models on solidworks when i get back to uni.

if i buy one or make it, either way i'll need to sell this one to fund it.

spent a few hours down the garage today, mainly just thinking of how to do things, as the grounds still got snow slush over it and its cold so didn't fancy pushing it down to the house.

managed to squeeze a passenger seat in! its damn tight but slotted it. its a standard mini seat.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG225.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG228.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG231.jpg

only thing i need to work out is how to mount it. i want it as low as possible, solid mounted and for now big brackets to be sticking up when the seats out (i don't plan on it being in unless it's needed)

i can't use the original hand brake now as the gear lever is in the way, but i found the old one from my 106 which has a short cable built in and swapped the mini cable compensator on to it
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG240.jpg

now the lever sits further back between the seats (this is the rough position of it as need the rear cable in to get final position)
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG232.jpg

then stripped down the pedal box to work out positioning for floor mounted box and taking measurements
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG234.jpg
and that's what i spent most of my time doing, nothing....

[Owen]

been playing around in the garage today and looks like my pedal box owen made me isn't going to fit anymore :(


Gutted :-(

[Owen]

been playing around in the garage today and looks like my pedal box owen made me isn't going to fit anymore :(

Gutted :-(

[mike174]

let me know what you want for it when your selling it...

[evil ewok]

Gutted :-(

Sorry mate,feel like I've put all your hard work to waste now :(
I wasn't planning on a full miglia bulkhead box when you made it for me. It just sort of evolved to give clearance for the plenum and bov (possibly charge cooler as well)

For the ideas i have I'll probably need custom pedals making, the only ones ivy seen off the shelf for custom boxes are endaf owens ones, but they are for foward facing boxes where the m/c's are behind the box and pedals.
Need to see how much they will be as think they will be one of the most expensive bits

[evil ewok]

let me know what you want for it when your selling it...

Will do, just need to work out what the plan is first mate haha

[evil ewok]

been looking at pedal boxes more and i think it's going to easier to pay through the nose for wilwood/tilton reverse pedal box then to try and get custom parts made for my own design, which may end up just as expensive in the end

been looking at these ones as i can't find any production reversed floor mounted other than the ap and tarox ones which are stupidly expensive! (but look like awesome bits of kit)

http://www.competitionsupplies.com/brake-systems/brake-pedal-boxes/tilton-600-series-2-pedal-overhung-mount-pedal-assemby-overhung-mounted-brake-pedal-box-fromtilton

http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=562_580_595&products_id=15586

http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=562_580_595&products_id=4074

i'm not entirely sure which pedal ratio to go for, or size m/c's for brakes either

[evil ewok]

got trigger happy with the angle grinder whilst i was at home with a bit of spare time...

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG251.jpg

looks like i'll be going for a fg boot floor now haha
also made a turret strut out of 40mm box, was going to use cds but this will make it easier to mount the ARB off of it

also forgot to say, i lightened the gear lever mount a bit the other week
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG214.jpg

[evil ewok]

came back from uni the other day for a couple of weeks, so instead of work and revision i decided to spend some time on the mini.....

haven't got any welding gas at the minute so just doing some prep work and other little jobs at the minute.

cut out parcel shelf and rear seat to make it easier access to weld in the rear turret strut brace and the roll cage bars to the turrets
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG260.jpg

been tidying up areas where i've cut old bits out, cutting holed for ARB drop links etc so no photos of that.

been making my polycarb windows over the last day or so. they have a few marks and the odd scratch on them but can't complain as was given the sheets of it for free. bit thicker then what you buy i think, its about 1/4" thick.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG277.jpg

I sold my Gibson the other week and finally got the money for it on saturday. put it in the bank yesterday morning and within an hour pretty much every penny of it had been spent....
on the up side i got a nice box of bits today from rally design :D
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG275.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG279.jpg

wilwood pedal box
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG280.jpg

wilwood clutch pull type slave
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG281.jpg

reservoirs, master cylinders and escort steering column uj
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG283.jpg

3" dish suede steering wheel
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG282.jpg


dropped the engine back and realised i was meant to of used some of that money to buy 45 deg hoses to solve this problem haha
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG284.jpg

oh well the'll just have to wait for student loan

[evil ewok]

nothings really happened as back at uni but ordered a few little bits: 45 degree silicone hose for ITBs, sytec alloy fuel pump mount,, pre pump filter (from Mark D's ebay shop) and some stainless cam cover bolts.

Also considering one of these, as my solenoid hits the frame a bit and they are around half the price of a brise:
http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=13720&osCsid=nqqtbd4kbqh3d69q0vni5boqd7

just need to get dimensions.

Also i've sorted my sandwich year placement for uni and i'll be moving back home for year, so should be able to crack on getting this together. hopefully.
just need to make sure i pass this year now.

[evil ewok]

now have all the bits i ordered so thought i'd take photos to procrastinate.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG305.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG308.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG307.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG304.jpg

also got some dimensions and photos of the starter motor from powerlite but don't have anything to compare them to so pretty useless at the moment haha

[evil ewok]

actually got something useful done today!! took my steering column into uni today and sliced through the steering rack mount. knocked it off with a hammer to reveal the splines.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG309.jpg

fit nicely into the escort group 4 UJ which then fits directly onto the rack

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG310.jpg

just need to get the pinch bolt slot machined in now. Also ordered a Racetech quick release steering wheel boss so will get that welded on when it arrives next week hopefully

[evil ewok]

Been thinking over the last few days and now considering selling the megasquirt and changing to something i may have bit luck with like emerald

[evil ewok]

this turned for me at uni today :)

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG317.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/evil_ewok666/mini%20project%20lesbian/IMG319.jpg

a racetech fia approved quick release boss