Mike_Byron wrote:
Take into consideration that if you fit a 1275 into any mini then disc brakes are a legal requirement.
Without getting into a circular argument that says "my drum brakes are perfect" the drums are only just adequate and the extra "oomph" from a 1275 makes the car rather under braked especially for an inexperienced driver.
You also have to change the rear wheel cylinders to suit the disc brakes but that is a relatively inexpensive and easy job to do.
Mike
The brakes will be the first port of call, regardless of power plant. I'm trying to find information on the bumpsteer characteristics, and if there is a known fix, when using 12" wheels. If there is, then I will go to the metro turbo brakes. The plan is to make this a solid all round performer in the future, with brakes and handling being at the top of the list.
isn't that just a matter of using 'standard' offset wheels? I used to run 12" wheels before going back to 10"s, and bump steer wasn't an issue
