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[bigandy]

Thought it was time I joined this forum after seeing a nice display stand at the showdown on Sunday. I've already got a build diary running the 16vmini forum so if you want to see the progress up until now then have a look at that -

http://www.16vminicl...opic.php?t=5727

from now on i'll post pics of progress on here too.

Hope you all enjoy


Andy

[adammini]

Welcome!

Wow, that is quite a project. very intersting, good luck with it.

Just out of interest, how did you learn to weld? Did you have lessons or are you self taught?


Adam

[bigandy]

taught myself - although i was directed to this website the other day which would have been extremely useful - http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/

same with the spraying - bought a compressor and gun and taught myself - only recently getting any good at it though

[adammini]

Oh cool. Ive been using that site aswell. Im teaching myself at the moment, although I need a load more practice till I get good!

Its always fun to learn a new skill!

[v8mini]

looks great, keep thinking mine is under engineered when ever i see other peoples projects like yours.
also like the idea of using the MGF subframe, something in might convert to at a later date, looks like a better suspention set up with the spings, plus the rear disk's.

[miniboo]

isnt the MGF subby based on a K series one anyway? must make much easier to fit/engineer

[bigandy]

yup, the mgTF frame is a modified MGF frame, which is a modified metro frame. Not sure what you mean about that making it easier to fit? I think my roll cage and mounts are massively overengineered - certainly look that way compared to the Z cars stuff. But i'd rather err on the side of caution than have it falling apart as soon as i put the power down

[miniboo]

sorry didnt makee it that clear i meant because it is rear engined and the right subby for the engine. rather than taking a mini front suby and noddng that!!

[bigandy]

ahhh i got you. Well, it is a front subframe from an mgtf, so strictly speaking, its not supposed to have an engine in it. Just needed an extra mount welded on and a few bits grinded off. I used the front subframe as that allows me to use 13" wheels, whereas i would have needed 14's if i'd used the rear subframe

[jack_marshall]

That my friend, is impressive.

Did you do a degree in engineering or something?

Really is spot on, please please keep updating, looks like it could be super.

Also like your trailer mudguards being used as sh*t shields!

Edited by jack_marshall, 19 July 2006 - 12:17 AM.

[bigandy]

Funny you should ask, im doing a masters in mechanical engineering at Warwick Uni. And before that I was doing an engineering apprenticeship in prototype testing department at Land Rover. I can't claim the glory for the mudguards, one of the guys from 16vmini forum suggested that one - i just stole the idea Cheers for all your comments, its nice to hear peoples thoughts. With a bit of luck you might get to see her in not too many years at shows, maybe

Edited by bigandy, 26 July 2006 - 08:47 AM.

[Cloverleaf]

Hey mate, quality build!

I graduated from Warwick Uni with a Masters in Mechanical Engineering last summer!

[Baldspeed Racing]

Awesome build there mate, keep the pics coming.

[ed4ran]

Ive been watching the build on 16vminiclub,
all i can say is your making fast progress, and it looks great!!!!

[Alburglar]

cool.
Is it a hydrolastic frame?