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[Bennyboybusa]

So, shortly after purchasing this i found out zcars were shutting down, luckily i bought it off a guy who works there, so I've managed to still source parts and be kept in the loop!

 

Its a 1987 mini that has been deseemed 

 

currently at the body shop getting bits altered 

 

We are converting the rear panel completely to accept the mk1 lights as the lower section is ruined. turns out you can buy the while replacement panel with the conversion already done which is sweet

 

Plan is to save weight everywhere.

 

alloy hubs  (my set from  zcars are for sale if anyone wants them they're on eBay)

aluminium doors

carbon fibre roof 

Carbon fibre arches

Rear Valance

Fibreglass front end

 

Also if anyone has had any positive dealings with suppliers please let me know

 

 

I managed to bag myself an extreme engine busa thats been fully rebuilt and is quite a high spec, just waiting on the cash as i had a motorbike crash (not my fault) then i can go and collect it. But insurance move slower than sloths

 

Managed to get the loom, big brake set up and rear brakes already with more bits on the way in the new year

 

Luckily it came with the front subframe and the rear cage.

 

Heres where its at so far i will update with more photos along the way

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Edited by Bennyboybusa, 30 December 2015 - 06:05 PM.

[Spaceibiza]

This looks like it will be nice bit of kit when it's done! Looking forward to the updates. Have you got your aluminium doors yet? I have a brand new set of Streetfighter aluminium doors with Mk1 style sliding pollycarb windows from the mini door company that I don't need any more. Let me know if that's something you might be interested in.

[BLING BLING WHEELZ]

This looks like it will be nice bit of kit when it's done! Looking forward to the updates. Have you got your aluminium doors yet? I have a brand new set of Streetfighter aluminium doors with Mk1 style sliding pollycarb windows from the mini door company that I don't need any more. Let me know if that's something you might be interested in.

Would be interested in the doors could you inbox me price

Sorry for writing on your build thread could not message

Great build look forward to more pics

[Bennyboybusa]

This looks like it will be nice bit of kit when it's done! Looking forward to the updates. Have you got your aluminium doors yet? I have a brand new set of Streetfighter aluminium doors with Mk1 style sliding pollycarb windows from the mini door company that I don't need any more. Let me know if that's something you might be interested in.

 

Jesus christ yes i would lol

[bengreen55]

I did exactly the same thing I brought the vtec one that was on eBay at the same time I was fairly lucky that 95% was there I was going to go have a look at the 1 you have got but in the end went for the vtec 1 but I am struggling to get it to run and nobody knows what's wrong with it so I am pulling my hair out

[Bennyboybusa]

I did exactly the same thing I brought the vtec one that was on eBay at the same time I was fairly lucky that 95% was there I was going to go have a look at the 1 you have got but in the end went for the vtec 1 but I am struggling to get it to run and nobody knows what's wrong with it so I am pulling my hair out

 

You need to hit the main dealer who has a full code reader mate, as for example on vw vagcom isn't enough to find all the faults you need a main dealer to find the fault or someone who is clued up on the code readers.

[KTM kid]

I look forward to your build, I am rebuilding mine again. adding some much needed strength to the back end. why its split I did have a thought of swapping the engine, for a tuned busa, what mods has your engine got?

[Bennyboybusa]

I look forward to your build, I am rebuilding mine again. adding some much needed strength to the back end. why its split I did have a thought of swapping the engine, for a tuned busa, what mods has your engine got?

 

 

Weld a rear crossmember just in front of the cage stiffens up massively,

 

Its been bored

dry sump

forgew pistons

gas flowed 

alloy billet pump

 

I'm sure theres more

[KTM kid]

WOW I had the same thought as you and Have already done this!!!

   I can not add a picture up, as it will not except photos from laptop, which is madness.

Full envy of the engine. mine is stock. apart from a K&N and Simson's race exhaust,  which I have just sent to get ceramic coated.

[eean]

I've only just started looking at bike engined minis, is Z cars not trading anymore then? Nice project you got 😀

[cptkirk]

I've only just started looking at bike engined minis, is Z cars not trading anymore then? Nice project you got

 

With regards to Zcars starting up again read this: http://www.theminifo...ners/?p=3358366

Edited by cptkirk, 23 February 2016 - 01:03 PM.

[Bennyboybusa]

Ill be getting the shell back from paint soon!

 

So far we have

 

Changed the rear panel to allow for mk1 lights

Street fighter ally doors

fully deseamed 

 

the colour is black inside engine bay and up to sills and the body is going in porsche man of chile grey

 

Will get photos as soon as i have them!!

[Casper3]

Good start !!!!! The engine is very beauty:) 1340 or more?

[KTM kid]

any more progress?

[Bennyboybusa]

any more progress?

 

 

No quite dude 

 

May be having to sell due to loss of workshop and the fact the ******* place keeps getting broken into

 

I have 90% of what is needed to finish one 

 

one expensive ass engine 

 

ally doors a shell ready for paint with a lot of work thats gone into it 

 

Anyone interested get in touch