http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...Mini%20project
This could have the makings of something good - Mini + Celica ST185 running gear!
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http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...Mini%20project
This could have the makings of something good - Mini + Celica ST185 running gear!
I have no interest in cars however I might actually end up following this!
EDIT: Lots of lols at ~ 7.30....here...here....here....here...here....here....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hCPODjJO7s
Followed!!! :clapping:
Good watch, will be following :D Thanks.
OMG thats quite a rot-box they started with there :)
I love an engine transplant job, but never understood why people do it with a Mini. My favourite is still the Audi V8 Esprit:
http://www.motorgeek.com/viewtopic.php?t=9648
For those who saw the project binky thread (can't find it now) about fitting the engine and running gear from a 4wd Toyota Celica into a Mini body shell, the third part has been published.
A fascinating engineering project, and well produced!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksbtdPgQM00
Edit: Found original thread and merged it! :)
Awesome project...probably not a million miles away from me as well!!!
:)
Thanks for this, good content like this is hard to find, thaught I was stuck with the nonsensical but entertaining mods from mightycarmods and aaroncakes mazda rx-5 restoration videos
Really enjoying this - thanks for the link!
Envious, both of the ambition of the project, and the potential end result. Looks awesome.
Episode 4!
http://youtu.be/93JcDqxAOK0
Woooooot :D
Was coming to post this after i found it in my youtube feed! :D Not sure i would of welded the seat mounts in without the bulkhead/pedalbox/steering column in position though?
:)
Episode 5!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSbo6E5zycc