Asphalt\'s Mayfair Sport - 998 again...
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Well, thought it might be time to show my Mini to TM :) Not that it's something special, it's doesn't even have forced induction... I hope it's allowed here nevertheless

It's a 1984 Mayfair Sport, a german market limited edition. It was the last model Mini to come with reasonably sized wheels from the factory sold in germany. And the first (& last ) with 165/70-10 tyres.

I bought it in 2003, after it turned out that the '76 I was going to restaurate had a badly distorted shell (accident damage) and too many bodge repairs. I got it for 800€ - with no rust apart from the sills and some minor holes in the door skins. Gearbox got new bearings, the 998 got new gaskets and a re-hone, new clutch, new sills, a '92 Cooper SPI interior, centre speedo. All with the help of a very skilled Mini-mechanic.

And then I got my driving license. 2005 saw a Stage 1 kit, 2006 a 'smal' 1275. In 2009 the gearbox of the 1275 needed some work. This time I overhauled it myself for the first time - went surprisingly well. Apart from some gear selecting issues (faulty baulk rings!?). So out again after no 5 miles. 2nd try went well. Since I didn't like the 3.1:1 diff, I changed it to the 3.21:1 - which is just right.

The engine got a MG cam, a Inno Cooper head & rockers, flowed HIF6 carb, modified Metro dizzy. And a slightly worked MG intake manifold, LCB and RC40. Compression ~10.5:1. What to say - much more fun than the 'old' 1275! Pulls strong up from 2000 to almost 7000. Topped at 110mph (GPS) - not too bad, I guess. Not for a tired old piece of cast iron Realy big fun to have a Mini with a little grunt. *need more*

Next step will be twin HS4 carbs on a JanSpeed manifold. Had to make some adaptor plates to fit the HS carbs. All hand made with a saw, file & drill.





Fully crowded engine bay (horrible, isn't it!?)



The car:




Home made centre clock thingy wiht Triumph gauges:




At the moment I'm building a 998 for it. 12G940, MG cam, fully worked HS4 or Fish carb (can't decide) and stuff. 3,76 diff - should be a screamer. Need to save some money to get me a longer 1st gear, though. The reason to go back for a 998 is: the 1275 needs some work and more go-fast stuff

And then there's the ultra-long-term-project...



Yeah, so basicaly I'm building three engines for the car A mate allready suggested to use Velcro strips as engine mounts

And if I find a moment of muse I might put my babies on the Mini. But I'm rather keeping them dry & save in the beed-room



5.75" Momos. Took me 5 years to get a set 8-)

Cheers,
Jan

Edited by Asphalt on 7th Sep, 2011.

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I like that

Great looking car! I really like the black grille and bumpers. Those wheels are seriously cool

On 12th Nov, 2009 Paul S said:

I think Gary OS has taken over my role as the forum smart arse

love the wheels, top work on the adapter plates too

Yes i moved to the darkside

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Love the wheels!

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

nice car

how do you lift the energie outside from the car ?

Some nice touches there,

love the centre clocks!

Edited by Joe C on 12th Apr, 2010.

Is the leverage ready for the twin carb?

(Auf deutsch : Hast für den Doppelvergaser das Gestänge auch schon gebastelt, damit die Dinger schön synchron laufen?)

Edited by akirch on 14th Apr, 2010.

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Asphalt how do you get the mini through the TUV ? I know its super strict with regard 2 modifications and stuff ?

"So wat we gonna do tonight Brain?"
"Same thing we do evernight Pinky!"
"Try to take over the world!"

Cheers guys! :) Looks a lot better on the pictures, though

@akirch:
I still havent found a satisfactory solution. But I'm at it (slowly as ever ). I wish I had your work shop

@pinkyandnobrain:
It's indeed a bit problematic. And it was expensive and time consuming to legalise the engine & disc brakes (spend a whole afternoon with the TÜV engineer). But it's not impossible if you talk with them at a sensible level and involve the engineer from the beginning. But twin carb or cam will certainly going to be interesting.......

@lupi:
Like this http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=353280 good old trusty chain hoist!

Cheers,
Jan

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Jan thats very cool.

love the adapter plates for the carbs....

"So wat we gonna do tonight Brain?"
"Same thing we do evernight Pinky!"
"Try to take over the world!"

Oh joys! Got a part of the puzzle for the 1275's next gearbox. I was never happy with the A+ gear ratio spread. Especially 1st is too short, even with a 3,21 - for my likings that is. So this shouls sort things:



NOS and still in it's wax coating Anyone got a NOS DAM3167...?

Cheers,
Jan

PS: btw. Somerford Mini Spares - much recommended! Very friendly and caring personel! :)

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Is the leverage ready for the twin carb? Pics?

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Hi! No, it's still not finished. Shame on me! But I know how I'm going to do it. Just need something to put a bit metal together (aka. a welding machine) :)

Good news is that I finaly found a NOS DAM3167 to make a complete helical C/R gearbox w. A+ mainshaft. Thanks again!!!



But hey - even with on carb on the Nordschleife it's fun anyway (untill you run out of fuel )

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Very cool car !

Different engines : what about a front end for each engine ?
It can be in and out quite fast

TUV :
In France too, modifications are forbidden, we just do them and try our best not to get involved in an accident.
You can get away form the test with a little bit of retrofitting or a bribe but if you ever get caught in an accident, you're in serious trouble !

Rusty by nature

nice car love the clocks and those wheels...

I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
VEMS + 12 PSI + Liquid Intercooler = Small Bore FUN!

Those wheels remind me of the wheels on some of the Lamborgini Countach s

"So wat we gonna do tonight Brain?"
"Same thing we do evernight Pinky!"
"Try to take over the world!"

Cheers guys! :) The crowd on todays "Wine festival with oldtimer meat" seemed to like it too :)







First time I polished her in over a year...

Edited by Asphalt on 19th Sep, 2010.

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Hi!

Aaaand I'm back in the 998 leaque. The 1275 died of compression loss due to water damage and general age related wear... Actually - the bores are so worn out you could move the piston so far that half the top ring was exposed

To bridge the gap untill I build the next 1275 (or maybe 1293), I quickly put together a 998 replacement engine.

Stuck a 940 head on top, put in a std. 1275 cam. No pockets in block, valves clear the block without them. Compression calculated at min. 10.2 to max. 10.5:1. Which sounds about healthy. :) Stuck a HS4 on top, MiniSpares manifold (borrowed) and in it went.

Basically the engine, gearbox and head were free - biggest cost was the head gasket and a tube of sealant



I had to modifie the water pump to fit the head, though...



So - considering it cost me not more than ~40€ (for gaskets & sealant mainly) - I'm surprised how well it goes! :) I think that engine can easily keep up with a std. 1275. But needs a lot of revs to do so. The 3,76:1 was certainly a wise choice (and surely contributes a great deal to the 'go!').

Only need to change the valve springs, as it doesn't rev past 6500 (valve chatter)... But basically; I'm happy. And the outcome couldn't be any better

And now I'm collecting a bit of money to build EvoIII of the 1275 :)

Cheers,
Jan

Edited by Asphalt on 7th Sep, 2011.

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love the wheels they look great, is that a spare set i see???

Edited by wng691s clubby on 7th Sep, 2011.

Done now needs redoing lol

I had a second set of 5" Momos - but sold them to Oz :) That said; I'm on the hunt for a spare set of the 5.75" wheels

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Welcome back to the league ...

Rusty by nature

Hallo Jan!

Wie stehts um das DOHC-Projekt?

SG, Andreas

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