a bit offtopic, but its definitely pro-touring.

[70rs]

VERY COOL Dane!!! Great choice for an engine too! A 'busa engine is a bit too much in the power department for that. What a riot! If I am ever down there I will take you up on that ride!

[NOT A TA]

I always liked those! Have fun with it!

[Roadbuster]

Great find! I love those cars! That one looks mean in black. I think you are on the right track with having some contrast.

I have had one ride in one. Felt like a go kart! What tripped me out was driving into the middle of an intersection and a quick half turn of wheel and left turn completed. No lifting or brakes required!

Jon

[Flash68]

awesome. love the R1 swap!

[Karl Buchka]

Very cool. I would love to own a classic Mini even though it's a death trap in more ways than one.

Even though the Pro-Motive kit is a couple of thousand dollars less than the Z-Cars kit, I have would have a hard time keeping it FWD, especially considering it comes with an open diff.

A stock A-series powered Mini doesn't have the greatest straight-line traction characteristics in the world. Now imagine putting 160hp through the same front wheel(s).

Also worth noting is that the Pro-Motive kit doesn't even have the option of a reverse gear.

In any case, I would just do the swap myself sans kit, but that's another matter entirely.

[rogue]

Just placed the order for the subframe kit. Once it gets here I'll source an R1 motor locally. Hopefully not from a wrecked bike

can't wait!

[rogue]

Originally Posted by Karl Buchka

Very cool. I would love to own a classic Mini even though it's a death trap in more ways than one.

Even though the Pro-Motive kit is a couple of thousand dollars less than the Z-Cars kit, I have would have a hard time keeping it FWD, especially considering it comes with an open diff.

A stock A-series powered Mini doesn't have the greatest straight-line traction characteristics in the world. Now imagine putting 160hp through the same front wheel(s).

Also worth noting is that the Pro-Motive kit doesn't even have the option of a reverse gear.

In any case, I would just do the swap myself sans kit, but that's another matter entirely.

I ordered the Quaife LSD for it.
http://www.nolimitmotorsport.com/quaife/

A stock 302 powered camaro doesn't have the greatest handling characteristics either does it?

The pro-motive guys sorted out a custom mechanical reverse solution a while back. It reverses the entire drivetrain. Yes. 6 speeds in reverse.

Should be a real fun project, and I think a liter engine is suited well to a mini. Around town in low RPMs it will be docile and bogged down (much like the stock motor) and then in high RPMS an absolute rocket.

[rogue]

Originally Posted by Roadbuster

Great find! I love those cars! That one looks mean in black. I think you are on the right track with having some contrast.

I have had one ride in one. Felt like a go kart! What tripped me out was driving into the middle of an intersection and a quick half turn of wheel and left turn completed. No lifting or brakes required!

Jon

They ARE go karts. No joke. I have NEVER flown down mullholland, topanga, or latigo canyon so damn fast in my entire life. This car makes my camaro seem like a land yacht

Its a different breed, a great car for getting around los angeles just as long as you don't get clipped by an SUV. I park it in the shopping kart aisle

[rogue]

Originally Posted by 70rs

VERY COOL Dane!!! Great choice for an engine too! A 'busa engine is a bit too much in the power department for that. What a riot! If I am ever down there I will take you up on that ride!

There are lots of Hayabusa Swaps out there, but they are RWD conversions. I already have a RWD monster

This things going to be a riot once its all sorted. And my daily driver

[70rs]

Originally Posted by rogue

There are lots of Hayabusa Swaps out there, but they are RWD conversions. I already have a RWD monster

This things going to be a riot once its all sorted. And my daily driver

Yup, exactly what I meant. The power in a FWD configuration will get out of controll in a hurry with that.

As mentioned in one of the posts above, what are you doing about reverse? R1s obviously don't have it. Is there any option for it some other way?

I like the shopping cart parking! You could put that car almost anywhere I can put my ZX6.