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Been a while since I updated so maybe time for a project thread.

I guess I always knew when I got a Mini again, that it wouldn't take long and it hasn't. Started collating the parts for the conversion and aside from the megajolt (if I can ever get it to work) it will be old skool T3 Metro turbo stuff.

Head is away getting looked at, block is hopefully secured and the turbo bits in the garage, Just got the T3 back from Turbo Solutions with a trick impeller and some more parts on the way from Mini Spares.


This is how she looks at the mo and I am pretty pleased with the old skool look and will probably stay this way for now.



This is the T3 just annoying me and nagging me to get my finger out.



This is the mess that is the megajolt that I am going to have to unravel at some point.

Class D Winner 1997 - 1998 - 2003
Class D 2nd 1999 - 2001

I like it. Looking good so far Mike.

Phil.

WWW.TURBO-MINI.COM

Looking forward to seeing the progress. I recognise the car but cant think where from

^^ me too

Not normally a fan of Clubmans, but that is a good looking car.

Edited by PhilR on 29th Mar, 2015.

Here she is the day I brought her home for the first time.

Class D Winner 1997 - 1998 - 2003
Class D 2nd 1999 - 2001

First thing to do was to get her rolling on her size 13s.

Class D Winner 1997 - 1998 - 2003
Class D 2nd 1999 - 2001

Looks a bit high so you know what that needs...

Class D Winner 1997 - 1998 - 2003
Class D 2nd 1999 - 2001

The Mayfair interior had to go as did the brown carpet... Euch!




And the velour door cards...

Edited by Cantelo on 29th Mar, 2015.

Class D Winner 1997 - 1998 - 2003
Class D 2nd 1999 - 2001

Loved this photo but realised I hated the sunroof...



...so this had to go in...

Class D Winner 1997 - 1998 - 2003
Class D 2nd 1999 - 2001

Sprayed the Grille in black and spruced up the GT badge. Here she is snuggled up at home.

Class D Winner 1997 - 1998 - 2003
Class D 2nd 1999 - 2001

As we are going old skool, the Mk4 rear lights had to go and a reversing lamp fitted to the boot. Not a rip off from the works rally days as I use a different style lamp.

Class D Winner 1997 - 1998 - 2003
Class D 2nd 1999 - 2001

HiLos are an essential addition to the plan.

Edited by Cantelo on 29th Mar, 2015.

Class D Winner 1997 - 1998 - 2003
Class D 2nd 1999 - 2001

Engine bay won't look this empty for too much longer...

Class D Winner 1997 - 1998 - 2003
Class D 2nd 1999 - 2001

So I think I may have made a mistake in choosing the 13" wheels and want to go to 10" but can't make up my mind what to go for. Did think about Mambas for a while but not sure.

I am not in Force Racing, MB or KAD money territory however.

Any suggestions?

Class D Winner 1997 - 1998 - 2003
Class D 2nd 1999 - 2001

That does look really nice, and I'm not a massive fan of 13s, but those do look at home there.

I agree with Carl, nice car and the 13s do look nice on it.

Dazed and Confused....

This looks nice

My build thread..

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=542985

The clubmans longer front wears 13s well

The clubmans longer front wears 13s well