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[e11evns]

Good work Nice choice of grill so much better than the fat grilles! must have an idea now of completion, seems so close, ill come by on the way to me mums when your done.

[cptkirk]

Still aiming for 14th Nov at Rockingham, I reckon I can make that a reality, just got to keep going at it.

There are still some issues to be ironed out but I want to take it and give it a shakedown, see what works, what comes loose, what I like, what I dont like, what needs adding, does anything need removing, what rattles, what blows a fuse all that kind of stuff.

Although the engine is running it needs some more work to aid the stratigies used by the Hondata ECU, so it runs ok but can run better with a bit more work.

Then over the winter months I can get it finished off completely ready for the dryer weather in the new year. I've still got aero mods that I need to make and fit that'll take some time and require it to be on a ramp for measuring and fitting, thank crunchy I have the trailer as it makes getting places a whole lot easier.

[e11evns]

Had to bin my 50 profile tyres they didnt work (too much movement in the side wall) and had to go 500lb on the rear springs too she didnt handle at all but it does now (now know why hyabusa is so popular on the track vtec is too heavy and too far back), i went to a 45 profile tyre on the rear which reduced the tyre height by a massive 2" which also lowered it by an inch all round which helped the gearing aswell, i had the final drive modded to get use of all 6 gears but found it a bit too tall but going 45 profile sorted it round out.

[SukiDawg]

Looking good Andy, not far to go now.

If you are gonna be at Rockingham on the 14th of next month I may swing by for a gander. Only half hour from me....


Dave.

[cptkirk]

Had to bin my 50 profile tyres they didnt work (too much movement in the side wall) and had to go 500lb on the rear springs too she didnt handle at all but it does now (now know why hyabusa is so popular on the track vtec is too heavy and too far back), i went to a 45 profile tyre on the rear which reduced the tyre height by a massive 2" which also lowered it by an inch all round which helped the gearing aswell, i had the final drive modded to get use of all 6 gears but found it a bit too tall but going 45 profile sorted it round out.

I spoke to Richard about this the other day, reducing the profile is something I plan to do in the future. Costs keep mounting up at the moment so I have to prioritise what can be afforded from month to month. I am glad to hear that it made a considerable difference as with the power you've got you need the handling to be spot on.

Looking good Andy, not far to go now.

If you are gonna be at Rockingham on the 14th of next month I may swing by for a gander. Only half hour from me....


Dave.

I'll keep you posted as to whether I am going to make it, I am just trying to sort the last few electrical niggles out and get things put on like the innner arches, doors and all stuff.

[Sean12]

cptkirk, just been reading thru this topic, omg that is one lovely mini, very very jealous !! lovin the stripes !!!!

makes a very very interesting read !!!!

just out of interest where did you get the bonnet from ??

Again, looks awsome mate ! i love it !

[cptkirk]

cptkirk, just been reading thru this topic, omg that is one lovely mini, very very jealous !! lovin the stripes !!!!

makes a very very interesting read !!!!

just out of interest where did you get the bonnet from ??

Again, looks awsome mate ! i love it !

Hi Sean12

Thanks for the compliments.

THe bonnet is from Zcars, you can find them on their website in the shop section.

[Sean12]

awsome, cheers mate,

an no worries its a lovely piece of kit

Sean

[PhotoguyUSA]

Looking good Capt'n glad to see you got things worked out.

[cptkirk]

Rear Body Stabilizer:

Once the parcel shelf surrounds are added to the mix it does stiffen up the rear of the car considerably but for good measure I decided to add a proper stablizer bar and now the back of the car is absolutely solid. Thanks to Stevie G for welding that bad boy up for me.

[cptkirk]

Front Bulkhead:

I got my two side bulkhead bits back today from bring sprayed, they look so freekin black in the photos (phone camera - not the best) that you can hardly tell what they are. I took a few snaps on the table and then out to the garage to get them fitted, they still need sealant around them but they do look the shizzle. I offered up my template for the centre plate also and it looks like it will fit a treat, get that cut out on the weekend.

Start with a before and after:



























Now first offer up on the car:




























With the petrol cap in place:





























Wiper motor cover:























Centre plate template offered up:

























































Whilst I had the car out on the weekend I took a couple of snaps:

[CharlieBrown]

Wow stunning mini, 9/10

Just needs a bonnet and windows for the full 10

[sotiris]

perfect for one more time.........

[cptkirk]

Rockingham = Not Happening

Me making any more deadlines to try and stick to = Not Happening

The winter is here so I am going to be taking my time now (like I wasnt taking my time before I hear you say, in my defence doing pretty much everything on your own takes a lot of time).

Work continues but I dont have much in the way of photos right now, will try and get some over the weekend and get stuff posted.

[Saxo-Fiesta-Mini]

nice work