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[dbate]

looking forward to more updates

[Renessy]

Hi,

got some more picture to share with you all!

I put the pre-filter and fuel pump in the car. Made a bracket and made the fuel lines to the back. Supply and retour. Looks good to me.....

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Edited by Renessy, 22 September 2008 - 06:37 PM.

[Renessy]

Also test fitted the seats in the car. I knew that the cobra's were to wide for the mini...... So I replaced the brackets and used some screws to put them where I wanted them. Hopefully I can weld the brackets to the crossmember next week....

Oh and I couldn't resist to let Justin test fit the seats....... Hahaha.

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[Barra]

G'Day Rene,

I'm in Australia, but an soon relocating to the Netherlands for a bit for work. Seriously considering starting a Z-Car Mini when I get back to Oz and was wondering if it would be possible to have a look at yours while I'm in your country? Have been reading through your build (and many others on here) and would love to see it first hand.

Drop me a line if that would be possible, or even if you need a hand. I've played with Minis before and raced an MX5 for a bit, so not totally inept, but would appreciate being able to talk to someone building one. As far as I know, there are none in Australia so far. Also planning a trip to the UK to visit the factory while in the region.

Cheers

Nick

[Renessy]

Got some work done in the last couple of days.... Fitted:

Brake lines, clutch lines and cooling pipes.

Hope you like!

René

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Edited by Renessy, 11 August 2013 - 04:46 PM.

[PhotoguyUSA]

Looking good Rene!

[Mini_Arno]

NICE!!!

[Barra]

Hey Rene,

Have you got your rear frame yet? Have you progressed any further while you've been waiting?

[Renessy]

Still haven't got the rear frame. It really seems to take ages and I should have had it by now but probably it's extremely busy at Z's.....

Haven't done much in th mean time. I started on the wiring but nothing much to tell about that. A couple of small things but that's about it.....

Been enjoying the twins a lot I guess..... Them boys are great!

I need the rear frame to finish a lot of sall things...... you know....

Hope it comes soon, after that the updates will be more frequent again, I promiss!

Cheers

René

[mini1.3]

Still haven't got the rear frame. It really seems to take ages and I should have had it by now but probably it's extremely busy at Z's.....

Haven't done much in th mean time. I started on the wiring but nothing much to tell about that. A couple of small things but that's about it.....

Been enjoying the twins a lot I guess..... Them boys are great!

I need the rear frame to finish a lot of sall things...... you know....

Hope it comes soon, after that the updates will be more frequent again, I promiss!

Cheers

René

i have read all about your z-car and really admire people with the balls to cut a mini up and make it into such a wonderfull creation hopefully i will grow up like that so then i can start building a z-car for myself

[Renessy]

Jippie!!!!!

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[PhotoguyUSA]

Looks like you have some work to do my friend!

As well it looks as though they have once again modified the frame. I notice differences in mine and yours and it hasnt even been a year!
1- rear bar on yours is u shaped mine is straight
2- looks like they added supports to the shock towers into the top roll bar.

[Renessy]

Lyle, you're right. I thought the rear bar was straight too but it could be for the space I need for the intake manifold....
The supports are new too. probably came afther the problems Adam had with his frame. All good improvements I think.

"Evolution goes a long way"

First a week on holiday and when I come back my first priority is to get the frame in.....

René

[PhotoguyUSA]

The intake will be on the other side toward the front of the car. None the less all good changes.

Good luck let me know if you run into a snag

[Renessy]

The intake will be on the other side toward the front of the car. None the less all good changes.

Good luck let me know if you run into a snag

Not with an B16 engine.....

Thanks for he help. I think I'll probably need it someday....

Edited by Renessy, 06 September 2008 - 03:55 PM.