Project minipreza
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Project minipreza
Hey all here is my project i now have the donors just gotta start now i got a list of parts fitted to the impreza turbo looks upgraded too but wont know till i get it all off
So from this
into
to make this
so what your thoughts or am i gunna get slated for being differant, also cosmetic parts availiable from impreza so pm me !!
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So from this
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to make this
so what your thoughts or am i gunna get slated for being differant, also cosmetic parts availiable from impreza so pm me !!
Alx
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Hmm might be an intresting fit... Will you be going for rear engine 4 wheel drive? or will you be trying to squeese the engine in the front?
Im sure the impreza engine is about the same size as the car lol
Im sure the impreza engine is about the same size as the car lol
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My thoughts are where would the gearbox go?? but man if you pull it off that thing will be hellawicked.. I toyed with the idea of dropping an ej20 into a Toyota Starlet a year ago.. decided engine was too wide...
Good luck!!!
Good luck!!!
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hey cheers for comments so far, i have taken a lot of measurements before buying the donor yeah things are gunna be tight and there is a lot of engineering involved, its basically going to be a space framed mini at the end so should be good, i have worked with wrc rally cars in the past for a while doing build and mechanics so gives me a good start. and well the latest engine to go into a mini shell was a cosworth v6 24 valve so if that fits then should be plenty of room with the impreza
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hey cheers for comments so far, i have taken a lot of measurements before buying the donor yeah things are gunna be tight and there is a lot of engineering involved, its basically going to be a space framed mini at the end so should be good, i have worked with wrc rally cars in the past for a while doing build and mechanics so gives me a good start. and well the latest engine to go into a mini shell was a cosworth v6 24 valve so if that fits then should be plenty of room with the impreza
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hey all cheers for all the comments should be a great project, any input or ideas from you guys would be great dont forget there are bits availiable to buy off the car so name what you want and i let you know,
Cheers Alex
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front engine awd, more room under a clubman front, running the impreza running gear but heavily modified rose jointed custom job most likely, then on 15 inch wheels to just cove rthe brakes discs all round is the plan
it is basically going to be a heavily modified space frame to take running gear engine etc with a mini on the out side lol
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it is basically going to be a heavily modified space frame to take running gear engine etc with a mini on the out side lol
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front engine awd, more room under a clubman front, running the impreza running gear but heavily modified rose jointed custom job most likely, then on 15 inch wheels to just cove rthe brakes discs all round is the plan
it is basically going to be a heavily modified space frame to take running gear engine etc with a mini on the out side lol
Alx
it is basically going to be a heavily modified space frame to take running gear engine etc with a mini on the out side lol
Alx
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right its been a while but now have my new workshop sorted and have got the donor in and started to strip down so heres a few pics for you if anyone needs any bits shout as first come first served
more pics when i upload
unfortunatly this of a customers is taking my time up grrr full resto but getting there paint in couple weeks
more pics when i upload
unfortunatly this of a customers is taking my time up grrr full resto but getting there paint in couple weeks
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Right it has been a while so this will be long heres goes
update sorry its been a while the riley elf is finished hooraa lol pics below and update on the project the subaru shell is now in the middle of the workshop getting stripped down about bloody time lol so heres some pics for you
heres the finished elf
and stripping of the subaru
start getting engine out this week along with prop, gearbox so i am left with a rolling shell for measurements then all rest of the dash and wiring loom splitting it as i go so hopefully eng up with just a engine loom lol
some more progress pics engine and box are out need to start to remove the loom and all brakes etc from the car and split the loom down then its grinder/plasma cutting time lol heres a few pics for you
easy way to move a subaru
engine lined up roughly and looking good
more to follow hopefully get down there more in the evenings after thursday
cheers for the comments guys, Beermini yeah the engine will sit much lower in the end that was the only box i had to rest it on lol heres a pic of the workshop at the moment after i did some moving around with the forklift last night heading back down shortly
got loads done today so heres some more pic updates for you wish i could strip a mini as quickly next task is all the running gear i think well maybe fuel tank brake lines etc for definate
heres the wiring loom that i have some how got to strip down to just a engine loom should be fun
well been a little while but heres a update so a few pics for you
got the plasma cutter out and working so got cutting
heres the results
Eventual wheel clearance
so what are your thoughts still loads of fabricating to do
and pionters would be great
Alx
update sorry its been a while the riley elf is finished hooraa lol pics below and update on the project the subaru shell is now in the middle of the workshop getting stripped down about bloody time lol so heres some pics for you
heres the finished elf
and stripping of the subaru
start getting engine out this week along with prop, gearbox so i am left with a rolling shell for measurements then all rest of the dash and wiring loom splitting it as i go so hopefully eng up with just a engine loom lol
some more progress pics engine and box are out need to start to remove the loom and all brakes etc from the car and split the loom down then its grinder/plasma cutting time lol heres a few pics for you
easy way to move a subaru
engine lined up roughly and looking good
more to follow hopefully get down there more in the evenings after thursday
cheers for the comments guys, Beermini yeah the engine will sit much lower in the end that was the only box i had to rest it on lol heres a pic of the workshop at the moment after i did some moving around with the forklift last night heading back down shortly
got loads done today so heres some more pic updates for you wish i could strip a mini as quickly next task is all the running gear i think well maybe fuel tank brake lines etc for definate
heres the wiring loom that i have some how got to strip down to just a engine loom should be fun
well been a little while but heres a update so a few pics for you
got the plasma cutter out and working so got cutting
heres the results
Eventual wheel clearance
so what are your thoughts still loads of fabricating to do
and pionters would be great
Alx
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Looks like a cracking project!
What size brakes are you going for? Those wheels I believe can only take 2 pot front calipers. I'd consider getting a set of 16" Subaru wheels or bigger on there to measure wheel clearence in the first instance as these will allow you to fit 4 pot fronts and 2 pot rears
Paul
What size brakes are you going for? Those wheels I believe can only take 2 pot front calipers. I'd consider getting a set of 16" Subaru wheels or bigger on there to measure wheel clearence in the first instance as these will allow you to fit 4 pot fronts and 2 pot rears
Paul
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Looks like a cracking project!
What size brakes are you going for? Those wheels I believe can only take 2 pot front calipers. I'd consider getting a set of 16" Subaru wheels or bigger on there to measure wheel clearence in the first instance as these will allow you to fit 4 pot fronts and 2 pot rears
Paul
What size brakes are you going for? Those wheels I believe can only take 2 pot front calipers. I'd consider getting a set of 16" Subaru wheels or bigger on there to measure wheel clearence in the first instance as these will allow you to fit 4 pot fronts and 2 pot rears
Paul
Tbh with the weight that this car will be the 2 pots coupled to braided lines, good pads, discs and master cylinder from a newage are going to work pretty damn well imo.
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What an epic thread/car.
Subscribed! Cant wait to see the next update!
How much this expecting to weigh when finished? Curious as to the power to weight in the finish?
Have you seen the Z-Car minis? http://zcars.org.uk/new/mc.php
Subscribed! Cant wait to see the next update!
How much this expecting to weigh when finished? Curious as to the power to weight in the finish?
Have you seen the Z-Car minis? http://zcars.org.uk/new/mc.php
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I dread to think what projects I'd dream up if I had a workshop that size.
Anyway, I'll be watching with interest - very ambitious, good luck.
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Cheers for the great comments guys it has been more welcomed here than on the mini forums lol, as for brakes i am aiming for good pads and drilled grooved discs both of which are allready on the car just need skiminig, weight wont be a lot i woouldnt have thought its also a very low down weight as well, any other tips fire away
cheers Alex
cheers Alex