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6spdcamaro · #1 02-12-2010, 12:18 PM

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A recent R1 styled build based upon the same kit I'm using weighed in at 740lbs filled with gas. [/url]

You mean like... the whole car??

rogue · #2 02-12-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spdcamaro

You mean like... the whole car??

Correct. The typical Mini weighs about 1300lbs, but you can strip them down and get EVERYTHING in carbon. Even the bumpers.

add 170whp and a 12,500 redline = fun

NOT A TA · #3 02-12-2010, 04:28 PM

Been watching, now I'm really jelous!

MoparCar · #4 02-12-2010, 06:25 PM

Love this project. First time I saw Minis racing was at Steamboat Springs, CO years ago when they did the vintage racing through the streets by the resort. Awesome seeing them come through the hairpins lifting a back wheel! I love the conversion to the RI motor. There is a really nice right hand drive "S" for sale by me but it seems they want a bit much for it...or I think they do.

Wes

**89 RS** · #5 02-12-2010, 08:01 PM

Cool car Dane. You got me interested to see how this Mini ends up, I'm liking it though. That's crazy that thing could weigh under 1000 lbs and that motor with the horsepower. Look forward to seeing it progress.

T Bell · #6 02-15-2010, 05:49 PM

Wow!!!

cees67 · #7 02-17-2010, 06:53 AM

outside the box and awesome man!!!cant wait to see this thing done

legend · #8 02-18-2010, 02:29 AM

then once you have the hang of driving it, there's always

the turbo option

rogue · #9 02-27-2010, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 89 RS

Cool car Dane. You got me interested to see how this Mini ends up, I'm liking it though. That's crazy that thing could weigh under 1000 lbs and that motor with the horsepower. Look forward to seeing it progress.

Thanks. Its going to be interesting for sure. I think getting used to the sequential transmission around town and odd clutch is going to take a while to get used to, but once its done, I'll be sure to get plenty of video of it 'surprising' people.

It'll also be strange driving around at 9k RPM.

rogue · #10 02-27-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MoparCar

Love this project. First time I saw Minis racing was at Steamboat Springs, CO years ago when they did the vintage racing through the streets by the resort. Awesome seeing them come through the hairpins lifting a back wheel! I love the conversion to the RI motor. There is a really nice right hand drive "S" for sale by me but it seems they want a bit much for it...or I think they do.

Wes

Most fun car I've ever ridden in or driven, hands down. They're an absolute blast.