Gettin all the little stuff done. Really, car looks so much better in person.
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Last edited by onasled; 01-13-2008 at 06:20 PM.
I don't know, looks pretty good in this pic! What kind of changes did you make in the body compared to stock?
Wow!
What class are you setting it up for?
Stu
Jochmael; vhere is zee wasserpumpen!?"
Wow...that thing looks awesome. Keep the updates coming.
David
1988 Zinnoberot E30 M3
About the only thing I DON'T like about this car is that it's not being built on the west coast where I WILL GET TO SEE IT RACE!
we need more pictures!
Cool, whats the paint scheme modeled after, or is it your own design?
Is that the only bumper available? That center hole is HUGE
Also, what wing is that?
Do hatchbacks get any leeway on the wing rules (in regards to height)?
You should get some skid pad time at Skippy, get the suspension bugs worked out.
looking really good, please post video whenever you start to test/tune
I miss her, back in a BMW for the time being
No more pics until its done. Then I will get a boat load up.
Steve, paint is my design. Just went for it and that's what came out. It's growing on me. Kinda the Gulf colors on a different scheme.
There are very few bumpers available for the Mini. Most are just too hard to alter to work for this car. I've modified this one a lot. I'll post a pic of what it was when I started. The opening is big for two reasons. One is that I am running a smaller radiator and really needed good flow to it. Also, this is the only opening that can flow air into the engine compartment. That air can easily escape through the wheel wells as directed. The opening above it has (not installed yet) a duct that flows directly into the intercooler and is exhausted out through the top of the hood. A smaller ducted will go to the TB. I've done the best I can to keep air out from in and under this car.
Wing is just an ARP, but I think it will be perfect for the hatch style of the Mini. As far as I know there are no allowances for wing height on hatches to be higher then roof line, but I'm looking more for drag reduction then downforce with this wing, so this will not be an issue.
Yea, with the number decals and other decals should look very nostalgic.
Funny you mentioned drag reduction, that bumper is like a wall. I think you are on the right track with having stuff exit out the hood.
You should experiment with and without the wing as well.
Is there a diffuser/rear undertray?
I wonder if Mini USA is interested in sponsoring it for publicity
[quote=onasled;11391384]Gettin all the little stuff done. Really, car looks so much better in person.
[/quote I want one please!! It's not like any mini i've seen. Great job!!!
Yea Steve. Remember that there is just no room on Minis. That motor is literly forward of the wheels so there is just no room to make good bodywork airflow. Minis are Bricks, ....
I was even thinking of an early Porsche RSR style, but just didn't want to take the chance that it would not work. Also not legal for BMWCR.
Last edited by onasled; 12-11-2007 at 07:00 PM.
VERY cool.
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Decals for headlights or just tits?
This is a great build!
- Ian
2000 M Coupe, stripped and DE prepped
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now that is how a mini should look!!!
Great job.
Matt Williams -
Current - 01 LSB M3
Past - #21 GTS-3 -
95 Alpine White/Yellow M3 - Stock, except for the stuff that isn't
Looks great! Did you use to have a mini with race seats and a wing? I think it was black.
NICE! I think it looks great.
Wow! Excellent work! Congrats, your efforts are paying off.
Schweet! Can I come take a look at it sometime?
Garage sale coming soon, watch this space.
Nice, I'm going to try and fit a duct in like that too...tough with radiator/intercooler up there as well.
Is the "louver" in the hood ducted towards the coolers/radiator or is it open to the whole engine bay?
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