Revisiting this topic/thread, http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=78217&highlight=, anyone out there started one of these projects as yet? Any progress on your home brew kit MiniMan?

Naught happening at my end, almost bought a project shell the other day, but it has a sunroof and might actually be a Spanish built Authi, so not sure if I want it or not... Also almost bought a roadworthy 2002 R1 (so 5PW engine) for $5200 (with the intention of breaking it to recoup a bit of the cost), had 42000km on the clock... But as I don't realistically know how long it'll be till I can actually undertake this project (and even if it can be road registered when/if I finish!) I decided not to jump, might regret that long-term...

Anyhoo, keen to revive this topic and hear what people are up to (if anything!)

I've been keeping an eye out for donor R1s at the write off auctions, missed out on one a couple of months ago. I've been knocked back by two engineers just on concept, not even interested in looking at a proposal.

A member here, whose name I forget, from Sunbury, has suggested an engineer in Richmond. When I get time I will try my luck with him.

still doing body work on shell i have for the conversion also dont have any funds for project at the moment. things are a bit tight at the moment work is very dead hoping it all recovers soon.

i have some ideas on the gearbox and diff unit but need to draw it up first and go from there.

it wont happen overnight but it will happen.

I have been watching this topic/s for a while and I have spoken to several people about the swap my main questions with registration in Vic,

Would you have to install steeringwheel with airbag and/abs etc.. Considering you are swapping a very modern engine into a old vehicle?

Or would it have completely different parameters for a promotive kit ?

well my R1 powered buggy has been going really well for a few years,,, but now we swapped out the old 98 model carby engine & put in the newer 07 injected engine & we`r just waiting for the (so called) wiring gurus to make it go veroom it`s taking for ever

anyways, my engineer has looked over all what we have already done & talked over & over & sorted through all the legalities & engineering designs & taken into account everyone`s points-of-view & he`s come to the conclusion that it`s do-able & he`s happy to sign off with it.

however,,, with all the Bimmer Twinky engines i have on the go at the moment,,, & my health (heart attacks & strokes & such) making things even slower than what i already was,,, there has been no movement on a Legally approved & finished & ready to go "R1-Kit" as such.

but if anyone wanted to come have a look at my buggy then you`re more than welcome because it is just an R1 in a mini front subframe... easy-peasy.

Once i get all these Twinky engines out the way i`ll probably focus on my 4x4 turbo Hayabusa mini project instead of building R1 road car Kits for other people, because i`d much rather go racing a 4x4 turbo Hayabusa powered mini than build R1 powered road minis so please don`t hold your breath waiting for me to produce an R1 powered mini Kit,,,

however, the home work has been done, my engineer is happy , the fact is--> you can have them legally approved.

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

Hey Mat, sounds exciting! I have only ever read about one other awd hayabusa powered car, I think it's called The DP1? Anyway they used a torque splitter and chain drive, light weight and it can handle the added stress of a turbo charger.

There was one other project, unsure where I saw it, maybe uphill racers, unsure.. Anyway they mounted a r1 unit to a Rav4? Drivetrain, how ever I don't think it got finished.

Would love to hear more about your project, sounds nuts.

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Just had a look, the DP-1 was the first prototype.
They are up to the D4 now:
http://www.dpcars.net/

Nice, but pretty steep for a track toy.

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What engineer should I speak to in Vic?
For a promotive kit etc...

I would like to discuss and make sure it's a possibility with heritage registration before jumping completely in.

Any contacts would be greatly appreciated

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/twin-r1-engine-mini- ... 7459996266

20k AUD will get you all the bits you need to rebuild a local mini with 2x R1 engines and shaft drive (with reverse)...RWD too. We can only dream that compliance for such a beast would be possible here

Came across this, looks like someone in oz is giving it a go

http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/to ... teresting/

yeah i believe that fella is on here

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

How did your new engine go last week Matt?

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http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20746

Ah awesome,,, it went absolutely awesome... however, with more power comes less traction

But (for some reason) i have this massive smile on my face & havn`t been able to stop giggling

my neck & arms are soooooo sore tho

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

Thats is because it's time for a co-driver (hint, hint)....

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