195 replies to this topic

[Mike92]

Wow, that clubby sure does look awesome! I want one! It's gonna look so good when its done!

[The Colonel]

HAHAHAHA TRUMPETS!

[vtec_miniestate]

Well, new year, new level of interest in the car.

Updates, haven't really done anything new to the car as it's been mid garage move, hopefully that'll all be sorted by the end of the month

Took the car to a miniworld rolling road shootout to see how the old engine is holding out











and got some photo's of the car in 'Retro Cars" magazine



Now for the tough decision, due to a change of house (i.e. more rent) the vtec idea might have to be put on a back burner, the current idea is to get the car finished with the current engine and then save up for the vtec conversion at a later and hopefully more profitable time.

Booooo

[vtec_miniestate]

Put back to bed

& what wing mirrors are they?

I picked them up from mini in the park, i think they were just called lightweight alloy?

I found a link for the silver ones....

http://www.minisport...fo_SPDK131.html

[gregh55]

this thing is sooooo cool!

want to sell it me

[miniman.matt]

Its looking reall good matey ...

but...

When is the vtec part going to show its beautiful face?!!!

[vtec_miniestate]

Its looking reall good matey ...

but...

When is the vtec part going to show its beautiful face?!!!

See the above post

[Rosslin Racing]

well diffrent, thats whats nice about minis, you should also get yourself a gold front tooth to go with the bonnet

[miniman.matt]

Its looking reall good matey ...

but...

When is the vtec part going to show its beautiful face?!!!

See the above post

I tend just to look at the shiney pictures and not the text lol
fair one mate the current economic climate sucks, well dont give up the dream lol the vtec will be worth the wait...

Edited by miniman.matt, 24 January 2010 - 07:18 PM.

[vtec_miniestate]

yeah, but at least its a good temporary engine and the possibility of actually going to some shows this year in it really appeals to me!

[Ryan Hunt]

Just WOW, wish I never sold my clubby estate now

[george91]

Any updates on this one? i remember seeing it in the mag with the tobay mini club on the RR shootout.

[vtec_miniestate]

after a lot of inactivity i'm finally back on my project

The mini is now in its new home....





The new number plates have arrived



and a new battery and cage have also been purchased!





The rear doors have been stripped and prepped ready for their new paint, watch this space

[vtec_miniestate]

Well, at last some time to do some work.

Got the front number plate fitted with some flashy alloy pro bolts.





started to make the mould for the new battery cover, not sure whether to get it done in carbon or metalflake yet... any ideas?







Also the doors arrived prepped and ready for some graff magic

[DaveJH]

This car is mental, but I love it Has the rust been sorted yet?