Classic Mini / WRX Powered / Track day
Apr 10, 2018 | 02:41 PM
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Apr 13, 2018 | 12:29 PM
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got enough welds on it to see if it rolls , it does , now need to complete welding before fitting all mechanics back
Apr 13, 2018 | 06:23 PM
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From: Sussex
You could look up foretech , Maguire mini, pete Baldwin minis for some inspiration
Apr 13, 2018 | 07:09 PM
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From: Glasgow
Apr 13, 2018 | 08:04 PM
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Apr 13, 2018 | 10:19 PM
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From: Ecosse
wow that was a bit quicker than 'project Binky' they took 3 episodes to get that far lol
definitely watching this project
Apr 13, 2018 | 10:36 PM
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Apr 13, 2018 | 10:37 PM
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Apr 13, 2018 | 11:09 PM
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From: Glasgow
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They guys are the first to admit how slow they are. Slightly different project.
Apr 16, 2018 | 09:36 AM
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They guys are the first to admit how slow they are. Slightly different project.
yes , and i am first to admit they are on a different level to me to...
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...M1f6YdCcr22jN3
Apr 16, 2018 | 11:33 AM
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wow that was a bit quicker than 'project Binky' they took 3 episodes to get that far lol
definitely watching this project
The grinding scarecrow
Apr 16, 2018 | 01:05 PM
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my first episode ,from a few months back
Apr 17, 2018 | 08:31 AM
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some late night welding ...
Apr 17, 2018 | 07:30 PM
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From: Leicester
Looks a like a cute Hot Wheels lol
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Apr 17, 2018 | 11:23 PM
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From: Glasgow
Watched a good few of your videos tonight. Your doing a great job mate.
Keep up the good work and keep on posting
Apr 18, 2018 | 08:39 AM
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Watched a good few of your videos tonight. Your doing a great job mate.
Keep up the good work and keep on posting
thanks ,just a man having fun in his garage , dont play by any rules
Apr 18, 2018 | 08:39 AM
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From: Horsham
15" wheels collected , on 60 profile tires at mo , but getting some 50 profiles fitted today
gives car different look , not sure if i like , but i know they are better for handling / clearance / weight
17's are forsale if people want , get in touch
Apr 18, 2018 | 10:51 AM
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From: Herts & Bucks
This is nuts. Great work. I'll be watching your videos too.
Apr 19, 2018 | 10:31 AM
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not best photo , now fitted with 15" wheels , and 195/50
playing with front end , might get away with 90mm extension ( rad in boot )
and my parts from donor car are being taken off , ready for collection next week
new episode on youtube.com/mattgreen16v 7pm tonight
Apr 21, 2018 | 03:25 AM
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From: Glasgow
Matt your doing a cracking job mate. Loving your style and progress. It's not pretty but it's a race car
Keep up the good work
Apr 25, 2018 | 08:27 AM
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in tonight video we get the car on its side (ish)
hope you can see what i am attempting to do , so we are not JUST sitting a shell ontop of a Subaru , we are using mini partial floor panels/ sills , so i am hoping it should look mini like ish
Apr 25, 2018 | 09:02 PM
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From: Newcastle. 330bhp-289lb/ft @ 1bar boost - 12.4s @ 105mph
Will a flat four fit in the engine bay?
I'm thinking this idea may have come about by maybe one or two, too many Stella's, but, it's
f ucking bonkers and I hope it works.
Apr 26, 2018 | 09:39 AM
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Will a flat four fit in the engine bay?
width yes ! , length , not quite
for now , extend front end , rad in boot
next year , if car actually works and survives its first track day .. we shall look into changes , maybe move engine back ?
May 1, 2018 | 08:32 AM
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Like a glove as they say
May 1, 2018 | 11:59 AM
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From: Lincoln
Good luck changing the spark plugs.
Excellent project, look forward to updates
May 5, 2018 | 09:54 PM
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From: Ecosse
great work Matt, I hope it's getting a big Scoob rear spoiler
May 13, 2018 | 10:18 AM
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You do know there's a fine line between insanity and genius?
I think you're just on the right side of the line!
Cracking build.
May 14, 2018 | 12:09 PM
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You do know there's a fine line between insanity and genius?
I think you're just on the right side of the line!
Cracking build.
cheers, its a bit of a quick build , due to deadlines .. but its just for a some fun for now , and we can redo / rebuild later if any good
May 14, 2018 | 12:42 PM
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From: North West
Love the idea of a Minaru (pathetic attempt I know!)
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May 14, 2018 | 01:50 PM
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Rad arrived , just going to mount it to front of car for now
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