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[meetthespeakers]

What is going on with the shock relocation? And did you shave down the front trumpet to get your desired ride height? Looks like you guys are having fun.

 

[MADNESS Autoworks]

Nice pictures!

Thanks!
Everyone here is working hard on getting this thing finished up! :)
 
 

What is going on with the shock relocation? And did you shave down the front trumpet to get your desired ride height? Looks like you guys are having fun.
 

There is a lot more going on with the suspension system. :)
We'll have more details for you guys soon!

We're definitely having fun with this and we're looking forward to unveiling the finished product at SEMA! And of course, I'll have pictures for you guys. :)

[MADNESS Autoworks]

Some more pictures..

[Ben_O]

Did it get finished?

[MADNESS Autoworks]

After a week of very long hours our team did a fantastic job in turning an abandoned, rusted out Mini Shell in to a wild build that has never been done before.

However, at the very last minute hours before the Mini was to be loaded on to a trailer and sent off to SEMA the owner of MADNESS Autoworks called off the transport and made the decision to hold off the reveal until the Los Angeles International Autoshow.

He stated the following: "Unless everything is 100% on the car and the car is completed to our level of fit, finish and overall quality it will not be released. We will not compromise our reputation on showing a project that is 99.9% finished. If it is not 100% it will not go."

We will get more pics and details up in the days ahead and then show you the final reveal once everything is 100% complete.

I did snap some pictures of it for you guys. :)

[matt050990]

I have a full on woody in my pants! Nice work lads!!

[MADNESS Autoworks]

A couple more pictures..




I'll be getting in touch with our staff at the LA Auto Show for more pictures. :)


Here's some info on the Mini as well:

Engine:
Honda B16 w/ Eagle Rods, JE Pistons, CTR Cams, ACL Race Bearings, Ported 74MM Throttle Body, Hondata S3 Engine Management, Custom Turbo Manifold, Custom Charge Pipes, MIL Spec Wire Harness, RC 900cc injectors, AEM Fuel Rail & Regulator, Garrett GTX28R Turbo, TIAL 45mm Wastegate, Greddy Type RS BOV, WALBRO 485 FP, Custom Intercooler

Transmission:
VW Type 2 Bus built by Wright, 4.57 Ring & Pinion, Phoenix Gear Set, Supper Diff, Case Gussets, Chromeoly 930 CV Flages, Custom Engine Adapter Plate w/ Stage 4 Clutch, Hydraullic Release Bearing
Suspension:

Rear - Ladderbar Design w/ Coilovers
Front - Custom Hybrid Setup w/ Honda Spindles mated to a reinforced classic mini suspension

Body:
Original 1967 Wood Kit, Custom Roll Cage, Original body reinforced to handle the added power, close to 50/50 weight distribution


1,300 lbs w/ over 500 HP!

[MADNESS Autoworks]

Our Mini has been featured on the LA Auto Show website!

http://laautoshow.com

[Artful Dodger]

you guys are fully nuts.  talk about grabbing the conventional mini 'scene' by the balls and giving them a good ole fashioned tug!   looks awsome, although you may have an issue with the rust look, you see it works with your heavy guage yank tanks as the steel is so thick, our little soapboxes have such thin (and on the post 1980 minis, sh*t) steel that any rust means they practically dissolve.

 

keep on top of the oxidisation chaps.  cheers!

[Chris1992]

this is off the wall bat shi*t crazy. i love it!!! i think it needs some copper brought into the wheels somewhere to tie in the steampunk theme even more 

[MADNESS Autoworks]

I wish you guys could see it in person, but I'm trying to get you as much video / photos as I can!

 

Here's another video for you guys:

 

Edited by MADNESS Autoworks, 22 November 2014 - 12:37 AM.

[megamini_jb]

Love it!

[Jedi Master]

Mental, but totally awesome!

[jamesmpi]

Amazing creation....but you're missing a sticker, needs a TMF sticker in the windscreen 😜

[MADNESS Autoworks]

Here are some more pictures of the car displayed at the LA Auto Show.