My Mini build...

[Xanthus]

Well I wanted to document my Mini build, and where better to put it than here in the shop forum from the shop doing the work.

Here is what she looked like before I pulled her apart: (more pics at site linked in image)


She has her front end off right now, the motor is mostly out (I will need a car lift to finish with the shift linkage).

I hope to have more pics and details added as things firm up, but the original plan is as follows:

Long Ratio Final Drive Gear Set
Honda B16 Type R ( I think)
Fully Adjustable Rear Suspension Package
Wide Wheel Fender Flares
Limited Slip Differential ( if not included in the engine)
Mini Tec Superbrake Kit
Flip front
Fully adjustable front end alignment

More details and pictures to follow.


The motor is ALMOST ready to come out here.

[Xanthus]

Got my wheels and tires today.



And tires



Order has been placed for all the parts minus the LSD and final drive gearset.

The motor is still being hunted for, so we may end up changing which one we use. Who knows.

[Shadytrixta1]

Those wheels are hot!

[Xanthus]

B16 Type R on order.

[gritt]

b16b, but who`s counting. Those wheels are hot. They would look good on my 510. I love the front license plate also.

[Xanthus]

We are going to have to fabricate something for the front plate on the new one. Ought not to be hard, I figure I have a good idea how to do it, I will run it by you in case you have a better plan.

[Xanthus]

Here are the gauges I am going with.

[TampaMCS]

Cool Lance, welcome to Tampa Racing

[SLEEPIN_92SE-R]

hell yeah keep us posted

[TNathe]

that thing is going to fly, going from what, like 80hp to like 160 hp. Yeehaw

[Xanthus]

She is in the shop now.

WOOT!!!

[Xanthus]

The motor has arrived.

[StinkyZ]

Here are some updated pictures. The following link will be updated as we progress.

Wee Beastie Pictures

[Xanthus]

Out with the old, in with the new...

Front removed

new wheels waiting to go on

[Xanthus]