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[69k1100]

Needs a polish :)

Why didn't you use the void in the subframe where the cones would ordinarily sit? I'd often thought of what I'd do if the hydroelastic suspension craps itself, there's plenty of room up there for an air shock.

[meetthespeakers]

Needs a polish :)

Why didn't you use the void in the subframe where the cones would ordinarily sit? I'd often thought of what I'd do if the hydroelastic suspension craps itself, there's plenty of room up there for an air shock.

 

I could possibly seeing this work on the rear.... Front I don't think you could get a short enough shock. Like it was said before, if you could find a bag that was similar in diameter to a stock cone, and just have to fabricate cup mounts for it on one end, and fab up a cup/trumpet with the knuckle on the other side, that would work as well. I wanted to run a sleeve with a shock in one unit. I think it worked out well, and didn't need any custom machining done. With that said, I think a bag in the rear would be better and lower the cost of the overall system. I may revisit it later after I've done enough road time with it.

[meetthespeakers]

Took these pics over the weekend with my 1 1/2 year old daughter. Very excited to share Mini's with her in the future. She like's the 10's. Maybe because they are shiny. Also started fooling around with a radio flyer to cart her around at shows, she likes this very much as well.
 

 

 

[meetthespeakers]

Well I finally bit the bullet and upgraded to Accuair with 1/4" NPT Fittings. Before I had just a front/back setup with no tank, just compressor. So I got a 2 gallon tank coming and a single viair 275c compressor. I'm gonna use my old 7 switch box with dual needle gauges in the dash from my Old Van. The whole reason was I wanted to test my theory first, which while the air works on the Mini I was having a problem with it tipping over at lower pressures, basically anything under 75psi or so, and at that pressure it is in 4x4 mode. I imagine it was just due to load transfer. First time I pulled out the driveway at what I would consider "ride height" the car leaned to the right, and stayed there. Hoping this will alleviate that, because I don't want to drive monster truck height. I also picked up another set of 10x7 wheels to have as a spare wheel, but now I am thinking about running these on one side and painting the center black, and using the left overs as a spare....
 

Accuair with 1/4 PTC fittings.
 

7 Way switch box
 

Fun Stuff
 

 

Edited by meetthespeakers, 08 May 2014 - 12:40 PM.

[samforsey12345]

Love this! Don't think I could get away with it in England but it's definitely inspiring. Well done

[adam_93rio]

This is the first time I've look through your project thread. It looks really good, a lot of work has gone into it
What's the height of the sill seam at full drop?

[meetthespeakers]

I measure in at 5" at the front sill lip and 5 3/4" at the rear sill lip. Slight rake to it. Be hard to go lower without some heavy mods, so I am happy with where I ended up for now.

[meetthespeakers]

Finally had a nice 3 hour run with her this past weekend to The Original British Car Day in Adamstown, MD. Had 2 other buddies in the 67 and another Estate join in the cruise there and back. 
 

 
The day before of course meant getting some last minute stuff done that I had been putting off for months. I installed a new 50mm aluminum radiator, I was still rocking the OG one. Very glad I did, cooling was flawless. Tacked in one wheel stud, fitted new fuel lines, finished installing carpet, and some other odds and ends.
 

 
Here is a few engine shots, now mind you I haven't spent a lot of time in this area making it pretty, it's functional for now. Possibly this winter or sooner I am planning a wire tuck, painting the motor BG, and adding some nice details, but I don't feel completely embarrassed to pop the hood though.
 

 

 
 
 

 

 

[BIGCVH]

mega mega cool!!!

[meetthespeakers]

Here is a pic I snapped last night. I am trying to get the wife's Trabant ready for end of September. It looks like a 4x4 in this pic compared to the Estate, and to think I have already lowered this 3 inches. I am going to probably end up with somewhere between 5 or 7" of drop. Currently trying to clean engine bay, fabricate a expansion exhaust for it, possibly mikuni carb, brakes, suspension, and I have new black leather seat upholstery on its way. I just want to enjoy the car hopefully this fall. Fun car.... low and def slow.

 

[minimissions]

Just so cool love it :)

Where do you find those sun screens? from the "Cars" movie?

[meetthespeakers]

Yea I got it off ebay for $12 posted. I had to trim almost a foot of the top, but it fits good now. I think it fits with the car.

[Phobic]

such an awesome car. Im glad I found the build, saw you selling a yellow mini and noticed pics of this one. 

[minimissions]

Thanks I will have a look out for one :)

[69k1100]

What's the plan for the old interior, I thought it looked sweet.