Pretty cool vid. If a repost, I'll have it removed.

Guy saved it by countersteering several times. It looks scary at high speeds. That thing looks pretty stable even thought its weight distribiution is way off.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzcFvsbPOIU (9:41)

Another B16 cooper with ITBs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKDwK2-4zvU (2:23)



Modified by fast95eg8 at 12:44 AM 8/10/2006

 

I love those little cars. Anyone know if D is done putting his together?

 

He doesn't ever shift to second, well once on a pass. otherwise nice.

 

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I wonder how agressive that B16 tranny feels with those tiny tires on the car...

 

I remember reading about a dude who had an ITR swap in a Mini, and 1st and 2nd gear were completely worthless because of the gearing.

 

Damn no helmet. Thats hard core.

 

awesome! id love a mini cooper with a b16b or b18c

 

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exactly what i was thinking...

 

Check out the oversteer at the 5:51 mark in the video. Great car control.

Scott

 

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He still has a few years.... plus the Honda Wagon is a better project.

fugg me... ~@5.50 in the ring video... that pass = he has his ***** in an 'Accept' (the band) position.


Modified by Willard at 1:45 PM 8/11/2006

 

There is a guy in U.K. with a k20 mini cluman ( lil bigger ) and theres a video of it somewhere, it was on the cover of Miniworld magazine about a year ago, had 14" wheels with MG disc brakes all around. Looked extremely fast. Good vid btw

 

his honda wagon is not the better project!!!!

I'm well on my way...finally buying stuff.

69 rhd 8point cage






B20B Block
Balanced 89mm crank
Eagle Rods
84 mm 12.5:1 CP pistons
ARP hardware
Mugen Oil Pan

Head:
B16B Head
Skunk 2 Stage 2 Cams
Skunk 2 Retainers & Valvesprings
AEM Tru Time Cam Gears
Rocket modified spark plugs
Fidanza 7.5lb flywheel
ACT Extreme Pressure Plate
ACT Street Strip Disc
Pro-1 4-1 Header w/ 2,5" collector
Thermal wrapped and ceramic painted
CTR N1 crank pulley
AEM alternator pulley
Oil filter Relocation kit
aebs 68mm inlet IM
aebs 68mm tb

attached to stock type r lsd'd tranny(need to modify gearing)

210hp with 148lb to the wheels. i bought nick m's setup and adding to it


clipy

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He still has a few years.... plus the Honda Wagon is a better project.

fugg me... ~@5.50 in the ring video... that pass = he has his ***** in an 'Accept' (the band) position.


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any idea what a mini cooper weighs with a b-series?

 

tough to say. i've seen weights from 1350-1650 with swap. but still thats a lightweight

 

I grew some love for mini coopers thanks to my uncle. He built a 84 or something with lots of cooper S parts including disc brakes and a 13:1 all motor cooper S full of original UK parts. I forgot his exact setup but it's pretty quick for what it is. He recently had the head gasket go
Oh well, so much for all motor reliability

 

Lip, that car is absolutely beautiful. We definitely need more pics of it.

 

Here's mine:

Tons more at link in sig.

 

very very very cool. i'll read the whole site this afternoon

 

There's a place in GA that acutally builds honda powered Mini's. IIRC is this site, but I haven't checked it yet.

http://www.vtecmini.com/

Nope, wrong link. I'll find it again and link it here. You can buy them already done up with the B18's in them.

Ok, found it... http://www.gomini.com/

 

its where i intend on getting my kit from.

http://www.superfastminis.com

minitec

 

Awesome vid

My pops mini travler w/1275s motor, was the funest car Ive ever driven.

Ive had a rusty 77 clubman sitting here for 5 yrs now waiting for a Honda donor. I just picked up a d16z6 that I may put to use...if I ever fix this thing.


Modified by Furyof4 at 3:00 PM 8/14/2006

 

No helmet and bikes on the track at the same time

Crazy Germans

 

did you see all those bikes braking mid corner? yeesh.

that thing looks downright unruly. totally entertaining video

 

yeah these little cars are nuts to drive fast. They dont feel too safe. I have one but with the 1275 cooper S' motor. probibly feels nothing like a B Motor. For those into Classic Mini Coopers, check out http://www.tunemini.com

Heres mine... (for sale)