lee billing's 1293 turbo mini with lots of carbon fibre:)
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So apart from mr plod or mr mot giving it a tap and maybe a safety issue :/ who would know? Where do u get front plastic screens then?

Hahah mines being fitted this week, I have been thinking about changing the rear lights for a while now, diddent realise the mk2 items were lighter as well! Deffonetley on the list too come then.

Cheers

On 26th Jun, 2014 matty said:
I've been in a mini with a plastic front screen, in the rain, on a motorway about 80mph and it shows no signs of marking from wipers, and no noticeable screen deflection either...I was soo impressed I bought one for mine.

Lee - I reckon mk2 lights would suit yours, you ever thought of changing them? They're smaller/lighter than mk4 light too.

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lol your on a weight saving mission any more weight loss and youll be flying off pmsl

Hayabusa turbo in the front, front wheel drive would be a nightmare. Would be good if you could sit it in a run a props haft to the back, we looked at doing that and it'll fit under a standard front

Matt W

Retro cars feature is out!!! Few big changes for the imm aswell, see you there

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Cool beans... is it same as mini mag? And oooooarghshdhfhs... sorry.. i like chargers! Especially general lee

Engines sold pending payment, got some big plans next year, currently thinking hayabusa turbo big cc conversion cannot wait

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You not at mini in the park then?

Matt W

It was as IMM with an engine in it.

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

I want to see it run

I have started posting on Instagram also my name on there is turbomk1golf

Nothing is impossible it just costs more and takes longer.

+1

On 4th Aug, 2014 madmk1 said:
I want to see it run

This is FORD country, on a quiet day you can hear Vauxhalls rusting.

Nice write up in this months retro magazine

Nice chattin with you at i.m.m

I don't see why it would be too bad.

Providing you provide it with suitable suspension geometry.

Aubrey_Boy is on the right track with that.

In reality roughing out lengths is a case of knocking up an excel sheet with some simple trig to work out angles and relationships in varying positions.

Even with 350hp torque is not going to be too far north of what hes running now.

Edited by Sam on 5th Aug, 2014.

Not updated this for a while, poly carb front windscreen has been fitted,compomotive turbo split rims are finally on, went too the imm last Sunday and came away with top 55 award in the concourse, engines being removed soon hopefully ready for castle Combe action day too bring on track!!

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A yeah. Thought i recognised that mini. Nice one.

you can do anything if you set your mind to it...
i rather blow it up winning than keep it together losing.

finish date set for project 1... march 2018

Few pictures with the new wheels,just fitted mk2 rear lights aswell, booked in for a stainless exhaust system with no boxes and ending before the rear subframe..nice and light!!

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Edited by F415dda on 28th Sep, 2014.

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mini fair best 80's winner 2015

Did u weigh the difference in lights? N do u know the difference between ya wheel weight wise? And also is the exhaust being made up for a-series or bike engine?

No Diddent weight the lights but there a little lighter, wheels where nearly 2kg lighter each! Keeping it hush for the minute about the rest

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mini fair best 80's winner 2015

The mk2 lights look a lot better.

They don't die, they just get faster!

Custom exhaust and down pipe ending before rear subframe with no boxes has just been built and fitted, Also new boost pipes fitted, Big thanks too John at jcweldfab has helped save abit more weight, also managed too pickup up 'runner up' trophy at minifair 2 on Saturday which was a good way too end the year!! Big changed for next year, pictures too follow

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mini fair best 80's winner 2015

Looks good BUT why do that with your changes lined up?

The busa mini conversion is 5k the turbo kit is another 5-6k so that's on the back burner for the minute, plus the exhaust can still be used on that! Just the down pipe would need too be changed

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Top 55 winner @imm2014
Runner up 80's @minifair 2-2014
Auto finesse sponsors choice award @ultimate stance 2014
mini fair best 80's winner 2015

Ah i see..

Swapped the battery for a lighter version- original was 12.5kg new one is 5.7 kg not bad saving for £100

Also attended ultimate stance on Sunday and won auto finesse sponsors choice award!!

A panel mods, carbon rear seat, carbon floor, full underside painting removing all underseal,and a lot more weight saving next!!

Can you spot my new exhaust? No boxes what so ever

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Edited by F415dda on 4th Nov, 2014.

more speed 1293 turbo mini-180bhp 171tourque@15psi

best 80's mini at mini fair 2-2013 British mini fair 2014- runner up best 80
Top ten winner at players classic goodwood
Top 55 winner @imm2014
Runner up 80's @minifair 2-2014
Auto finesse sponsors choice award @ultimate stance 2014
mini fair best 80's winner 2015