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[AndrewJ530]

it was going to be... but funds wouldnt allow... im contemplating what to do really. i have all the parts for the 1215 engine, its just getting the head recon'd and the block pocketed and decked... all costs money... now im at uni as well i have even less monies...

Have you tried the scrappies bud? They are bound to have something.

[tedmcedd]

Matt thats a lovely mini! i like the smoke grey alot!

insurance is an issue with the polo motor.... 100bhp compared to about 65bhp will be alot in their books... but who knows, maybe one day... i kinda want a supercharger on the 1215 one day... hmmm...

[Matt.P]

Matt thats a lovely mini! i like the smoke grey alot!

insurance is an issue with the polo motor.... 100bhp compared to about 65bhp will be alot in their books... but who knows, maybe one day... i kinda want a supercharger on the 1215 one day... hmmm...

I'd stick with an A series, simple engine and easier to work on.
There's a guy in Mini mag who got 310 bhp from his mini, no idea how though lol.

Good luck with whatever you choose to do with the bean, it is a really really nice motor you have there

[AndrewJ530]

Matt thats a lovely mini! i like the smoke grey alot!

insurance is an issue with the polo motor.... 100bhp compared to about 65bhp will be alot in their books... but who knows, maybe one day... i kinda want a supercharger on the 1215 one day... hmmm...

I'd stick with an A series, simple engine and easier to work on.
There's a guy in Mini mag who got 310 bhp from his mini, no idea how though lol.

Good luck with whatever you choose to do with the bean, it is a really really nice motor you have there

One HUGE turbo and a bore out i think it was. I'd imagine it's a 'tad' quick but very twitchy coming out of corners.

[abridger1275]

my heaters very warm

[Matt.P]

my heaters very warm

Go on, what are you really driving?

[tedmcedd]

my heaters very warm

Go on, what are you really driving?

lol!! mine worked briefly today....


i think im gonna spend some serious money on the bean in the summer... he needs a real strip down all rust cut out and new metal welded in, rather than ground back and fillered... perhaps some fibreglass doors to add to the bootlid and front, a new colour i think is in order... get my new dash in... and the new engine too...
better start saving!

Ed

Edited by tedmcedd, 08 January 2009 - 06:51 PM.

[Nickh_16]

sounds good man, i always loked the colour though, but it's your car

[Matt.P]

my heaters very warm

Go on, what are you really driving?

lol!! mine worked briefly today....


i think im gonna spend some serious money on the bean in the summer... he needs a real strip down all rust cut out and new metal welded in, rather than ground back and fillered... perhaps some fibreglass doors to add to the bootlid and front, a new colour i think is in order... get my new dash in... and the new engine too...
better start saving!

Ed

A new colour? What sort of colour are you thinking of going with?
more fibreglass, does this mean the bean might be getting a rollcage? Might be a good idea, just for peace of mind I guess, although the insurance companies will punish you for it
No idea why though... a roll cage makes it safer

[tedmcedd]

im thinking a little something like this perhaps???



and yes, a rollcage has been in my mind for a while now... lol

[analogue_radio]

with a black roof?

[brad88]

do it do it do it!!! that looks perfect!
brad

[Matt.P]

im thinking a little something like this perhaps???



and yes, a rollcage has been in my mind for a while now... lol

WOW!, it's amazing, yeah, do that, will look amazing. Go with that colour all over though, roof and all.
You're keeping that numberplate right?
Need to get me another mini, would love to do something similar - I should probably finish one at once though

I think you can buy cages from minispares and there's a company called "Geronimo cages" that should be able to find what you need.

Good luck!

[mighty mini jack]

Ted that looks absolutey mad! I love it!!

[Down&Out]

this is one i had done ages ago. not doing it, but still. here yar..