Well alburg i bought a mini and have started to stip it down and go for the bike engine convershion :grin:
What have i let myself in for :saywhat:
Whats the easyest way to strip it down any hint or tips?
Cheers Drew
My Rwd Yamaha R1 engined tarmac eater
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Posted 19 April 2005 - 11:09 PM
With a big Hammer, or crowbar 
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Posted 03 May 2005 - 10:12 AM
z cars use a plasma torch. I used a 4.5 inch grinder. It took me a long time but the finish is perfect. But in retro spect I would cut most of it out with a 9 inch grinder then finish with 4.5 inch.
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Posted 27 August 2005 - 06:07 PM
hows this coming along ali?
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Posted 28 August 2005 - 12:40 AM
I know, I need to get my arse in gear.
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Posted 28 August 2005 - 02:29 AM
Are the Minilites for sale. or have they sold?
Are they the chrome ones ive seen in the pics?
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Are they the chrome ones ive seen in the pics?
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Posted 28 August 2005 - 07:56 AM
Which mini you taking on the brands to nurburg run?
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Posted 29 August 2005 - 11:55 AM
minus
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Posted 21 October 2005 - 10:38 PM
Due to my bad luck with the minus, I have found renewed motivation for the R1 car. I have been cutting out more rot. Pictures will follow shortly.
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Posted 22 October 2005 - 09:47 AM
cool, what was the bad luck with the minus? (or shouldn't I ask???) :sad:
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Posted 22 October 2005 - 12:55 PM
minus got bummed...
...by a girl!
...by a girl!
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Posted 24 October 2005 - 11:04 PM
oh dear!Well i have to say, ive just sat and read through every page of this project diary, and i am very impressed!
Will definately be considering doing a conversion myself in a few years time when finances may allow, and insurance would be possible
Looking forward to seeing more pictures!
Adam
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Posted 25 October 2005 - 01:50 PM
Good. Progress has been pretty much non existant but I've tried to record exactly what is required to do this conversion. In order for the average joe (like myself) to decide what to spend their pennies on.
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Posted 27 October 2005 - 01:07 AM
Here are the pics of more patching completed on underside of car.
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Posted 27 October 2005 - 01:08 AM
Quite tricky working upside down with only a foot clearance!
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